Search

(...)Rwanda prohibits the manufacture and importation of polythene bags , dangerous chemical substances and pollutants , and certain drugs and agrochemicals.

Rwanda has not submitted any notifications to the Committee on Import Licensing since 2011. At that time, Rwanda had affirmed the absence of laws, regulations or procedures relevant to the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures. Nevertheless, prior authorization and/or licence requirements remain in place for certain imports, including: (...)ozone-layer-depleting substances and wild animals (Rwanda Environment Management Authority); (...)

Main changes to SEZ Policy, 2018
Issue 2010 Policy recommendation 2017 Policy recommendation
(...) (...) (...)
Complementary policies and safeguard measures Maintain adequate safeguards on labour and environmental standards

(...)SEZ residents must have an investor certificate (costing USD 500) from the RDB as well as an SEZ user licence from the RDB. They must submit a business plan, architectural designs based on the relevant SEZ design, and an environmental impact assessment report. (...)

(...)According to the authorities, a draft law governing the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is undergoing legislative approval. Meanwhile, a ban on imports of GMOs remains in place.

Compulsory licences to use a protected plant variety, with fair remuneration, without the plant breeder's authorization may be granted for public interest reasons, defined as cases relating to social welfare, national security, or environment protection.

The Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA, 2001) is Canada's principal maritime legislation, and along with its over 50 regulations, requires that all commercial vessels be registered, and that all non-commercial vessels be either licensed or registered, with few exceptions. The Act also has provisions on personnel; safety; navigation services; incidents, accidents, and casualties; wrecks; pollution prevention; and enforcement. (...)

The Marine Liability Act was amended in December 2018 to modernize the Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund, Canada's domestic oil pollution damage compensation fund. Among other things, the amendments provide for unlimited compensation, emergency funding for a significant incident, and modernization of the Fund's levy so that it can be replenished. (...)

Canada is also in the process of enacting the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, that would give certain protections to the environment, public, etc., by strengthening vessel owner liability and enhancing federal powers to address abandoned, hazardous or wrecked vessels. (...)

The National Marine Policy (1995) laid out a comprehensive framework for major elements of Canada's marine transportation system, including the port system, which consists of Canada Port Authorities (CPAs), public ports (which may be owned by Transport Canada or by other entities), and private ports. In all cases, the Minister of Transport has the authority to establish the regulatory framework regarding marine safety, security, and environmental protection; and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements. (...)