Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/428 |
G-Table-A1.1 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Environmental provisions in trade agreements |
All products/economic activities |
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Table A1.1 The Republic of Moldova's Free Trade Agreements in force; Republic of Moldova – United Kingdom; Title - Strategic Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic of Moldova
Selected features - Agreement applies to goods and services; national treatment and market access for goods; trade remedies; TBT, standardization, metrology, accreditation and conformity assessment; SPS measures; customs and trade facilitation; establishment, trade in services and electronic commerce; current payments and movement of capital; public procurement; IPR; competition; trade-related energy; transparency; trade and sustainable development; dispute settlement
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/428/REV.1 |
S-Summary§7 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
General environmental reference |
All products/economic activities |
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7. In 2018, Parliament approved a new development strategy, Moldova 2030 (replacing an earlier one), which focuses on sustainable and inclusive development, strengthening human and social capital, institutional reform, and ensuring certain fundamental rights for citizens. (...).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/428/REV.1 |
S-Summary§24 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2022 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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24. The Republic of Moldova continues to be highly dependent on energy imports, particularly of natural gas, which is its main source of energy supply, as well as oil and petroleum. Electricity is mainly generated from gas. Some renewable energy and energy from waste is generated domestically. (...).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/428/REV.1 |
S-2§13 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
General environmental reference |
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2.13. In December 2018, the Parliament approved a new development strategy, Moldova 2030, replacing the Moldova 2020 strategy in place at the time of the previous Review. Aligned with the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Moldova EU Association Agreement, and the DCFTA, it focuses on: (i) developing a sustainable and inclusive economy; (ii) strengthening human and social capital; (iii) making the institutions more efficient and fairer; and (iv) ensuring the fundamental right to a healthy and safe environment for citizens. (...).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/428/REV.1 |
S-2§15 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
General environmental reference |
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2.15. (...), the Republic of Moldova strongly believes in the important role of the multilateral trading system and is an active participant in the discussions and reform initiatives at the WTO. (...) Moldova is also participating in the structured discussions around Trade and Environmental Sustainability, including on Fossil Fuels Subsidies Reform, (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/428/REV.1 |
S-2§17 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Internal taxes |
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2.17. The Republic of Moldova has participated in two trade disputes, as complainant in Ukraine – Taxes on Distilled Spirits (DS423) and as respondent in Moldova, Republic of – Measures Affecting the Importation and Internal Sale of Goods (Environmental Charge) (DS421). In both cases, the panels were established in 2011 but have not yet been composed. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/428/REV.1 |
S-2§29 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Investment measures |
All products/economic activities |
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2.29. The regulatory framework for domestic and foreign investment is primarily spelled out in the Law on Investments in Entrepreneurial Activity , while the Constitution, the Civil Code, the Land Code, the Fiscal Code, the Labour Code, the Law on Joint Stock Companies , and other laws such as those on the environment also regulate important elements affecting investments (...).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/428/REV.1 |
S-3§46 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2022 |
Measures |
Internal taxes |
Chemicals, Energy, Manufacturing, Other |
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3.46. Effective 26 January 2018, the Environmental Pollution Levy is no longer collected at the border. Instead, the Levy is charged inland when the transaction occurs. The authorities state that the new collection mechanism is operating in a fairer manner, providing an equal treatment to imports and domestic products. The Environmental Pollution Levy concerns packaging materials, electric/electronic products, chemical and petrochemical products (e.g. fuels, fertilizers, lubricants, and pesticides), and motor vehicles [23]. [23] Products (together with their HS headings) subject to the Environmental Pollution Levy are listed in Annex 8 to Law No. 1540/1998 on Environmental Pollution Levy.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/428/REV.1 |
S-3§48 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2022 |
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Ban/Prohibition |
Chemicals, Other |
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3.48. The Republic of Moldova notified the WTO of its import prohibition and restriction measures that are currently in force. The authorities maintain that the importation of certain products, such as certain animals, plants, narcotics, arms, asbestos, and ozone depleting substances, are strictly prohibited. According to the authorities, such import prohibitions are implemented on the grounds of public safety and morals, protection of human life and the environment, national security, and compliance with the Republic of Moldova's international obligations.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/428/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.5 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2022 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Other |
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Table 3.5 Import prohibitions introduced in the period of 2015-21.
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Radiological installations or radioactive sources - Effective date: 27 October 2017;
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