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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/19 | Canada | 2020 | Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Import licences, Other environmental requirements | Agriculture, Fisheries, Other | 9 Health of Animals Act - the importation of live…
9 Health of Animals Act - the importation of live terrestrial and aquatic animals, animal and aquatic animal products, animal by-products, aquatic animal carcases, animal pathogens, and other things (such as used equipment) may be imported under certain conditions. Imports are permitted from countries that have negotiated export market access with Canada and comply with the negotiated animal health conditions. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)-listed species which require an additional permit from Environment Canada; Other federal domestic requirements for introduction of aquatic animals into natural waters under Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/19 | Canada | 2020 | Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
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Import licences | Other | 11 The Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations …
11 The Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations (WAPTR) is established under the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA). It serves for the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). WAPTR contains three Schedules; two of these Schedules (Schedule I and II) list species that are subject to licensing requirements. Schedule I lists species that are listed in one of the three Appendices to the CITES. Schedule II of WAPTR lists species which may be harmful to Canadian ecosystems if ever released into the wild. Schedule III of WAPTR lists species which are recognized as endangered or threatened in Canada. The trade controls under WAPTR apply to live specimens as well as parts and derivative products.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CHN/16 | China | 2020 | MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection, Waste management and recycling
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Import licences | Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other | Currently, import licenses in China apply to…
Currently, import licenses in China apply to ozone depleting substances and certain used machinery. Ozone depleting substances are subject to restriction based on China’s obligation under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, and certain used machinery is subject to import licenses for the purposes of serving social interests, protecting the environment and consumer health and security (2017).
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CHN/17 | China | 2020 | MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection, Waste management and recycling
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Import licences | Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other | Currently, import licenses in China apply to…
Currently, import licenses in China apply to ozone depleting substances and certain used machinery. Ozone depleting substances are subject to restriction based on China’s obligation under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, and certain used machinery is subject to import licenses for the purposes of serving social interests, protecting the environment and consumer health and security (2018).
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CHN/18 | China | 2020 | MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection, Waste management and recycling
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Import licences | Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other | Currently, import licenses in China apply to…
Currently, import licenses in China apply to ozone depleting substances and certain used machinery. Ozone depleting substances are subject to restriction based on China’s obligation under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, and certain used machinery is subject to import licenses for the purposes of serving social interests, protecting the environment and consumer health and security (2019).
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/COL/13 | Colombia | 2020 | General environmental protection | Import licences | Not specified | The automatic licensing requirement (import…
The automatic licensing requirement (import registration) depends on whether the goods to be imported are subject to requirements, permits or prior authorizations on the part of other control (environmental, sanitary, phytosanitary, etc.) bodies.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CRI/16 | Costa Rica | 2020 | Animal protection, Environmental protection from…
Animal protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
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Export licences, Import licences | Agriculture, Other | 1. Import licenses are required for some…
1. Import licenses are required for some agricultural products, with the aim of protecting human, animal or plant life and health, and fulfilling the obligations established in international agreements (2019).
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CRI/16 | Costa Rica | 2020 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Export licences, Import licences | Chemicals | 4. Import licenses are required for some chemical…
4. Import licenses are required for some chemical products, with the aim of protecting human, animal or plant life or health, and fulfilling the obligations established in international agreements - Authorization for the customs clearance of toxic and hazardous substances; Import, export or re-export authorization (2019).
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CRI/16 | Costa Rica | 2020 | Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Export licences, Import licences | Other | 5. Import licenses are required for some maritime…
5. Import licenses are required for some maritime products, with the aim of protecting human, animal or plant life or health; Authorization for the import and export of fish, molluscs and crustaceans, live or in any living state. Authorization for the transit of sharks and their by-products in any form (2019).
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CRI/16 | Costa Rica | 2020 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
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Export licences, Import licences, Regulation…
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
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Other | 8. Import licenses are required for hazardous…
8. Import licenses are required for hazardous waste, with the aim of protecting human, animal or plant life or health. The purpose of these licenses is not to limit the quantity or value of imports, but rather to strengthen controls on imports of hazardous waste (2019).
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