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To raise the standard of living of agricultural producers based in highly marginalized localities and municipalities in Mexico's arid and semi-arid regions, where, in view of the current level of deterioration of their agricultural land, are considered to be in the process of desertification

To protect production areas from erosion and extend agro-ecological techniques

To support research on water and soil conservation

To protect the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems

Protection of the Environment, of human health and safety and of biodiversity by prohibiting importation and commercialization of Paraquat in containers smaller than 1 to 5 liters.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)

To revise the Official Specifications for Normal Fertilizers (compost), which, reflecting advancement of agricultural and scientific technology, contributes to human health and promotes agricultural productivity
So far, composts made of animal wastes as raw materials applied with flocculants and coagulants are only allowed if registered by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries prior to producing and selling them as fertilizers. Thereafter, by amending the Official Specifications, regulations are to be deregulated to enable composts with flocculants and coagulants to be produced and sold by submitting notification.For details, see the attachment.

To assist land managers to manage and conserve high value environmental assets on their land.

To support environmental sanitation

To protect animal health

To promote organic farming