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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Sort ascending Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure See more information
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 Mauritius 2020
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
Export quotas, Import quotas Other
Environment related objective
Protect human, animal or plant life or health by restricting the import and export of orchids and a certain tortoise. Article XX(b) of GATT; CITES Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Import and export are limited through a system of permits for orchids and radiated tortoise (Astrochelysradiata) under CITES. Administered by National Parks & Conservation Service under the aegis of the Ministry of Agro-Industry & Food Security
Permits from the Director of National Parks and Conservation Services are needed for Import and Export in accordance with Section 39(1) of the Native Terrestrial Biodiversity of the National Parks Act 2015.
Orchids and radiated tortoise under CITES
Type of measure
GQ: Global quota
ICS - HS Code
0603.13.00
0106.20.00
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 Mauritius 2020
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
Export licences, Import licences Other
Environment related objective
Protect human, animal or plant life or health by restricting the import and export of endangered plant and animal species. Article XX(b) of GATT; CITES Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4. Import and export are limited through a system of permits for endangered plant and animal species
Endemic plant varieties and endangered species. Various chapters.
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic license on exports
ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Endangered
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 Mauritius 2020
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and contribute to the conservation of natural resources by prohibiting certain ozone depleting substances Article XX(b) of GATT; Article XX(g) of GATT; Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5. Prohibition to import items containing Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
The following items containing Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as refrigerant or blowing agent refrigerators, freezers, refrigerating cabinets, showcases, counters and other refrigerating or freezing furniture, chilling units, coolers; air conditioners (including motor vehicle air conditioners), automatic beverage-vending machines,
incorporating refrigerating devices, cold-room equipment, refrigerated transport vehicles, refrigerator insulation, freezer insulation, foam packings, dehumidifiers, fishing boat refrigeration equipment, and Styrofoam.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
ICS - HS Code
2903.71.00
2903.77.00
2903.78.00
2903.79.00
3824.78.00
3824.99.99
2903.72.00
2903.73.00
2903.74.00
2903.75.00
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 Mauritius 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
Export licences, Export quotas, Import quotas Chemicals, Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and contribute to the conservation of natural resources by prohibiting certain ozone depleting substances Article XX(b) of GATT; Article XX(g) of GATT; Montreal Protocol

Measure description Coverage of the measure
6. Administrative control on the import and export of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) since 2013: Importers are required to seek a clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change (Focal Point for Montreal Protocol). An import permit, under the Dangerous Chemicals Control Act, is granted once clearance is secured).
HCFCs refrigerants are administratively controlled through a quota system.
Type of measure
GQ: Global quota; NAL-X: Non-automatic license on exports
ICS - HS Code
2903.77.00
2903.78.00
2903.79.00
3824.78.00
3824.99.99
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 Mauritius 2020
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and contribute to the conservation of natural resources by prohibiting certain ozone depleting substances Article XX(b) of GATT; Article XX(g) of GATT; Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
7. Administrative ban on halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform and methyl bromide
There is an administrative ban on halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform. Methyl bromide is also banned, except for certain critical uses during preshipment and quarantine. Various chapters.
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
ICS - HS Code
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 Mauritius 2020 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by banning plastic. Article XX(b) of GATT; Article XX(g) of GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8. Ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags. However, a few categories of plastic bags, including biodegradable/compostable bags, are exempted. The import or manufacture of biodegradable and compostable plastic bags has to be in conformity with standards prescribed in the third schedule f the regulations.
The import, manufacture, sale or supply of a plastic bag, with or without handles or gussets, and irrespective of their size or type is banned, and includes a non-woven polypropylene bag. The regulations specifically target plastic bags designed to carry goods purchased at a point of sale such as a wholesale or retail outlet, a market, a fair and a hawker.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
ICS - HS Code
3923.21.10
3923.21.90
3923.29.10
3923.29.90
3923.21.20
3923.29.20
4202.92.11
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 Mauritius 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from certain organic pollutants. Article XX(b) of GATT; Stockholm Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
9. Prohibition to import Persistent Organic Pollutants of the Stockholm Convention. The chemicals marked with * are administratively controlled by the Dangerous Chemicals Control Board to prevent their entry, pending promulgation of the regulations.



Industrial chemicals: Dioxins, furans, pcbs, hbb*, hexabde* and Heptabde*, pfos*, its salts and pfos-f*, tetrabde* and pentabde*, hbcd*, pcn*, deca-bde*, sccps*; Agricultural chemicals: Aldrin, chlordane, ddt, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, hcb, mirex and toxaphene, alpha hexachlorocyclohexane (α-hch)*, beta hexachlorocyclohexane (β-hch)*, chlordecone, lindane, pentachlorobenzene (pecb)*, technical endosulfan and its related isomers, pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters (pcp), dicofol. Various chapters.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
ICS - HS Code
Keywords
MEAs
Organic
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 Mauritius 2020
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and contribute to the conservation of natural resources by prohibiting certain ozone depleting substances. Article XX(b) of GATT; Article XX(g) of GATT; Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Prohibition to import aerosol containers with C.F.C’s (chlorofluocarbons) and HCFC’s (Hydrochlorofluorocarbons)
Containers performing the function of “aerosols” using C.F.C’s (chlorofluocarbons) and HCFC’s (Hydrochlorofluorocarbons) as propellant with contents other than pharmaceutical products. Various chapters
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
ICS - HS Code
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 Mauritius 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Manufacturing
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting the import of blue asbestos. Article XX(b) of GATT; Rotterdam Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
17. Prohibition to import crocidolite (blue asbestos) and its products
Crocidolite (blue asbestos) and its products
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
ICS - HS Code
2524.10
2524.90
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 Mauritius 2020
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
Ban/Prohibition Other
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting the import of endangered species parts. Article XX(b) of GATT; CITES Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
23. Prohibition to import ivory and Tortoise shell
Ivory and Tortoise shell
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
ICS - HS Code
0507.90.00
0507.10.00
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs

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