Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/298/REV.1 |
S-III§54 |
Ghana |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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Import prohibitions are maintained by the Ghanaian authorities on, inter alia, security, technical, sanitary, phytosanitary, and environmental grounds. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/298/REV.1 |
S-III§54 |
Ghana |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(…) Ghana also controls or restricts trade under treaties and international conventions to which it is a signatory, such as CITES, the Montreal Protocol, and the Basel Convention on Hazardous Waste. These prohibitions are listed in the Tariff of 2012. Ghana is a member of the Kimberley Process and applies import prohibitions, according to origin, on rough diamonds. Trade and economic sanctions may also be imposed, in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/298/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.8 |
Ghana |
2014 |
Measures |
Export licences |
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Table 3.8 Export permit issuing agencies, 2013
Product: Wildlife e.g. reptiles, etc.
Premises inspection and permit issuing body: Department of Game & Wildlife
Product: Chemicals
Premises inspection and permit issuing body: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/298/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.9 |
Ghana |
2014 |
Measures |
Import licences |
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Table 3.9 Imports subject to prior authorization, 2014
Products: Wildlife e.g. reptiles, etc.
Premises inspection and permit-issuing body: Department of Game & Wildlife
Products: Chemical and allied products
Premises inspection and permit-issuing body: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/298/REV.1 |
S-III§56 |
Ghana |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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The Imports and Exports (Prohibited Goods) Regulations of 1994 prohibit commercial imports of used or second-hand: handkerchiefs; underpants; mattresses; and sanitary ware. Importation of used LPG cylinders, toxic waste, turkey tails, foreign soil, and medical soap containing mercuric iodine is also prohibited. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/298/REV.1 |
S-III§98 |
Ghana |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The PPRSD (Directorates of Plant Protection and Regulatory Services) also has statutory responsibilities over plant pest and disease management, pesticide regulation and control, and inspection and certification. An Invasive Alien Species Secretariat (IAS-MOFA) groups experts from PPRSD, the Ministry of Environment Science and Technology, the EPA and other entities.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/298/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.6 |
Ghana |
2014 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
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Table 3.6 Schemes providing for tariff exemptions, 2013
Description / Legislation: Solar, wind, and thermal energy generating sets; electric generating sets of 375 KVA and above (HS 85.02)
Nature of duties waived or reduced: Tariffs, ODCs, VAT
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/298/REV.1 |
S-III§103 |
Ghana |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Ever since the 1992 National Environmental Policy of Ghana, protecting the environment has been a stated policy objective of the Government. As such environmental protection and sustainable development have featured in several development plans of the country, including the recent Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework, Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda: 2010-2013. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/298/REV.1 |
S-III§103 |
Ghana |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(…) With respect to environmental standards, the main law is the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1994 (Act 490) and the Environmental Assessment Regulations, 1999 (L.I. 1652). The Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology is the responsible entity. The Environmental Protection Agency is the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in Ghana. Environmental policy is formulated by the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/298/REV.1 |
S-IV§64 |
Ghana |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Finally, the EPA (section 3.3.1.5) is responsible for the formulation of environmental policies, including pollution standards and waste discharge.
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Environment
Pollution
Waste
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