Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/433/REV.1 |
S-1§6 |
Seychelles |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Investment measures |
Not specified |
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1.6. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), (...) "Seychelles has adopted a prudent and selective approach to foreign direct investment (FDI) entry, imposing regulatory limitations" on FDI (Section 2.4.1). This approach "served the country well", due to its size, "the scarcity of land and the need to preserve natural resources". (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/433/REV.1 |
S-2§14 |
Seychelles |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
General environmental reference |
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2.14. More recently, in the context of the presentation of the Annual Budget for 2022 at the National Assembly, the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade (MFNPT) identified – in line with these strategies – three main objectives in the areas of trade and investment: (...) (ii) facilitate sustainable diversification of products and services (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/433/REV.1 |
S-2§51 |
Seychelles |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Investment measures |
Not specified |
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2.51. (...) In 2018, it (Seychelles) adopted a new investment policy that outlines Seychelles' guiding principles (i.e. policy statements) to develop its policies and legislation, as well as its policy objectives, which include: (...) (iv) respecting the environment and sociocultural fabric of the country.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/433/REV.1 |
S-2§58 |
Seychelles |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other environmental requirements |
Not specified |
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2.58. (...) In 2019, the number of factors used to evaluate the project increased from three to five to include sustainability and technology considerations. The five evaluation factors relate to: (...) (iii) economic and environmental sustainability (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/433/REV.1 |
S-3§36 |
Seychelles |
2022 |
Measures |
Import tariffs, Internal taxes |
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3.36. In addition to tariffs, imports are subject to fees for customs operations, and various internal taxes and levies, some of which were introduced during the review period based on health and environmental considerations.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/433/REV.1 |
S-3§47 |
Seychelles |
2022 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
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3.47. Seychelles maintains import prohibitions and restrictions for certain goods mostly based on national security, health, and environmental considerations. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/433/REV.1 |
S-3§58 |
Seychelles |
2022 |
Measures |
Export licences |
Not specified |
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3.58. Seychelles does not apply any export prohibitions but requires a licence or permit – as referred to in its national legislation – to export certain products based mainly on health and environmental considerations (Table 3.3). (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/430/REV.1 |
S-3§60 |
Djibouti |
2022 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
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3.60. Standards are adopted by means of regulations. Under the law, the implementation of standards may be made mandatory by order of the minister responsible for trade if there are certain reasons that make such a measure necessary, such as public order, public safety, the protection of health, the environment, human, animal or plant life, or archaeological treasures, or compelling requirements relating to business efficiency and consumer protection. However, no technical regulations have been notified to the WTO.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/429 |
G-3§27 |
Mexico |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Environmental provisions in trade agreements |
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Free Trade Agreement between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC)
3.27. Mexico, the United States and Canada agree on the need to continue and deepen economic integration in North America and, in this way, improve the region's competitiveness as an exporting powerhouse of high-quality products and a prime destination for FDI, and adapt to the new realities of trade and regional and global value chains. The negotiation of T-MEC thus sought to strengthen this economic integration and posed major challenges for the three countries in areas such as labour and environment.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/429 |
G-3§28 |
Mexico |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Environmental provisions in trade agreements |
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Free Trade Agreement between Mexico, the United States and Canada (T-MEC)
3.28. Mexico is committed to consolidating this Agreement as a catalyst for development and a tool that helps reduce regional inequalities. As a result, T-MEC:
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• Contributes to improving the living standards of workers in the region and strengthens the position of and cooperation among the three partners to support environmentally-aware trade.
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