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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 Australia 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Manufacturing
3. Under the PI Regulations, the importation of…
3. Under the PI Regulations, the importation of asbestos, or goods containing asbestos, is subject to prohibition. The regulations empower the Minister (the WHS Minister) administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) to grant permission to import asbestos in certain circumstances.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical substances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Under the PI Regulations, the importation of asbestos, or goods containing asbestos, is subject to prohibition. The regulations empower the Minister (the WHS Minister) administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) to grant permission to import asbestos in certain circumstances.
Asbestos
Type of measure
Ban; Import Permission
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 1 July 2018
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Eco
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 Australia 2019
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Fisheries, Other
5. Environment Protection and Biodiversity…
5. Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act) and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000. The only circumstances in which cetacean imports are allowed are:• Appendix I listed non-live specimens may only be moved internationally in the following circumstances: (i) if the specimen was taken from the animal prior to that species being listed under CITES; (ii) scientific research purposes; (iii) educational purposes; and (iv) exhibition purposes.• Live Appendix I-listed specimens may only be moved internationally for conservation breeding purposes, research and education purposes unless the specimen originated from a CITES registered commercial captive breeding program.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by pursuing obligations under CITES; MEA implementation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5. Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act) and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000. The only circumstances in which cetacean imports are allowed are:• Appendix I listed non-live specimens may only be moved internationally in the following circumstances: (i) if the specimen was taken from the animal prior to that species being listed under CITES; (ii) scientific research purposes; (iii) educational purposes; and (iv) exhibition purposes.• Live Appendix I-listed specimens may only be moved internationally for conservation breeding purposes, research and education purposes unless the specimen originated from a CITES registered commercial captive breeding program.
Cetaceans, dolphins and porpoises
Type of measure
Ban with exceptions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 16 July 2000
Keywords
Environment
Endangered
Conservation
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 Australia 2019
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation, MEAs implementation and compliance
Import licences, Other environmental requirements…
Import licences, Other environmental requirements, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 All products/economic activities
11. The Gene Technology Act 2000 (GT Act), the…
11. The Gene Technology Act 2000 (GT Act), the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (GT Regulations) and corresponding state and territory laws provide a nationally consistent system to regulate work (dealings) with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia. This includes the creation or import, transport, disposal, growth and propagation of GMOs.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical sustances; MEA implementation (Convention on Biodiversity).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
11. The Gene Technology Act 2000 (GT Act), the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (GT Regulations) and corresponding state and territory laws provide a nationally consistent system to regulate work (dealings) with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia. This includes the creation or import, transport, disposal, growth and propagation of GMOs.
All GMOs, whether created in Australia or imported are covered by the Gene Technology legislation.
Type of measure
Import and other requirements on creation, transport, disposal, growth and propagation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Genetic
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 Australia 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
12. For health and safety reasons, the…
12. For health and safety reasons, the importation of goods deemed to be hazardous is prohibited under the Customs Act 1901, the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations) and the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. Only the responsible Minister or an authorised person can grant permission to import banned goods.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical sustances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
12. For health and safety reasons, the importation of goods deemed to be hazardous is prohibited under the Customs Act 1901, the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations) and the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. Only the responsible Minister or an authorised person can grant permission to import banned goods.
Certain toxic and hazardous products
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 Australia 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation…
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Other
13. Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and…
13. Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (the Act) and associated regulationsThe regulatory framework implements Australia's obligations under the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention), as well as the following related agreements and arrangements concerning the transboundary movement of hazardous and other waste:- the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Council Decision C (2001) 107 FINAL, as amended by C(2004)20;- the Waigani Convention (Convention to Ban the Importation into Forum Island Countries of Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes and to Control the Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within the South Pacific Region); and - a bilateral arrangement between Australia and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical substances; MEA implementation (Basel Convention).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
13. Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (the Act) and associated regulationsThe regulatory framework implements Australia's obligations under the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention), as well as the following related agreements and arrangements concerning the transboundary movement of hazardous and other waste:- the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Council Decision C (2001) 107 FINAL, as amended by C(2004)20;- the Waigani Convention (Convention to Ban the Importation into Forum Island Countries of Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes and to Control the Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within the South Pacific Region); and - a bilateral arrangement between Australia and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor.
Certain hazardous and other waste
Type of measure
Export licences; Import licences; and regulation on transit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 16 July 2000
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Environment
Recycle
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 Australia 2019
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other
15. Import licensing system under the Antarctic…
15. Import licensing system under the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980 as amended, and in line with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol)
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical sustances; MEA implementation (Basel Convention).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Import licensing system under the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980 as amended, and in line with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol)
Animal, plant, virus, bacterium, yeast or fungus that is not indigenous to the Antarctic unless the animal (not being a live bird), plant, virus, bacterium, yeast or fungus, as the case may be, was brought into the Antarctic to be used as food; non-sterile soil, or polychlorinated biphenyls, or polystyrene beads or chips or any similar kind of packaging material; pesticides not for scientific, medical or hygienic purposes
Type of measure
Ban and Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 20 September 2017
Keywords
Environment
Indigenous
Wildlife
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 Australia 2019
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Agriculture, Other
16. The Territory of Heard Island and McDonald…
16. The Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands Environment Protection and Management Ordinance 1987. The importation of any diseased organism or live poultry (prohibition); and the importation of any organism, or any dead poultry or poultry products (permit required)
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by protecting natural resources; MEA implementation (the Madrid Protocol).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
16. The Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands Environment Protection and Management Ordinance 1987. The importation of any diseased organism or live poultry (prohibition); and the importation of any organism, or any dead poultry or poultry products (permit required)
Live poultry and poultry products
Type of measure
Import licences; Import prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Conservation
Wildlife
Indigenous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 Australia 2019
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Manufacturing
17. Australian Standard 4934.2(Int):2008-…
17. Australian Standard 4934.2(Int):2008- Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services, Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) Requirements
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by promoting energy efficiency.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
17. Australian Standard 4934.2(Int):2008- Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services, Part 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) Requirements
Incandescent general lighting service lamps (GLS)
Type of measure
Ban and Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Emissions
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 Australia 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Chemicals
18. Industrial Chemicals (Notification and…
18. Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989. All individuals and businesses intending to import and/or manufacture relevant industrial chemicals for commercial purposes are required to register with NICNAS, who is responsible for implementing the obligations of the Rotterdam Convention domestically for industrial chemicals
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical substances; MEA implementation (Rotterdam Convention).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
18. Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989. All individuals and businesses intending to import and/or manufacture relevant industrial chemicals for commercial purposes are required to register with NICNAS, who is responsible for implementing the obligations of the Rotterdam Convention domestically for industrial chemicals
Persistent organic pollutants including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated triphenyls (PCTs) and polychlorinated polyphenyls; Hazardous chemicals - These chemicals are considered to be highly toxic and virtually indestructible and a considerable danger to the environment.PCB waste may also be imported under the Hazardous Waste (Regulations of Exports and Imports) Act 1989, provided all the requirements of that Act have been met.
Type of measure
Import license
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Pollution
Waste
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/12 Australia 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals
22. Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) group of…
22. Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) group of chemicals were once commonly used pesticides in agriculture and industry, however, they have since been found to produce harmful effects on animals, people and the environment.Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs). The OCP range that is subject to Australian import controls includes the intentionally produced persistent organic pollutants that are listed under Schedule 1 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations 1995, which are amended from time to time, to, inter alia, reflect the Australian Government’s ratification of decisions made by the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (Stockholm Convention). The importation of certain organochlorine chemicals as listed in Schedule 1 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations 1995 and Schedule 9 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 is prohibited unless written permission, either from the Minister responsible for the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture and Water Resources or an authorised officer, is provided to the Australian Border Force at the time of importation.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical substances; MEA implementation (Stockholm Convention).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
22. Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) group of chemicals were once commonly used pesticides in agriculture and industry, however, they have since been found to produce harmful effects on animals, people and the environment.Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs). The OCP range that is subject to Australian import controls includes the intentionally produced persistent organic pollutants that are listed under Schedule 1 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations 1995, which are amended from time to time, to, inter alia, reflect the Australian Government’s ratification of decisions made by the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (Stockholm Convention). The importation of certain organochlorine chemicals as listed in Schedule 1 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations 1995 and Schedule 9 of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 is prohibited unless written permission, either from the Minister responsible for the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture and Water Resources or an authorised officer, is provided to the Australian Border Force at the time of importation.
Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs)
Type of measure
Ban with exceptional Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Pollution
Waste
MEAs