Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/306 |
S-Table-III.5 |
Hong Kong, China |
2014 |
Measures |
Export licences |
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Table 3.5 Export licensing schemes, 2013
Goods: Sand
Licensing authority: Civil Engineering and Development Department
Rationale: To protect beaches and seabeds
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/306 |
S-Table-III.5 |
Hong Kong, China |
2014 |
Measures |
Export licences |
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Table 3.5 Export licensing schemes, 2013
Goods: Endangered species of animals and plants
Licensing authority: Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Rationale: International obligation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/306 |
S-Table-III.5 |
Hong Kong, China |
2014 |
Measures |
Export licences |
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Table 3.5 Export licensing schemes, 2013
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Goods: Non-pesticide hazardous chemical
Licensing authority: Environmental Protection Department
Rationale: To protect human health and the environment in accordance with, inter alia, the principles of the Stockholm Convention and the Rotterdam Convention
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/306 |
S-III§89 |
Hong Kong, China |
2014 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
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(…) There are also specific deductions of capital expenditures on machinery and plant related to manufacturing and environmental protection. Depreciation allowances or write-offs on certain capital expenditures is to encourage businesses to upgrade production, protect the environment or enhance operations by making capital investment.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/306 |
S-III§93 |
Hong Kong, China |
2014 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
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In addition, a number of incentives regarding profits tax were granted during the review period. These include: a 100% profits tax write-off in the first year of purchase of environment-friendly commercial vehicles; (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/306 |
S-III§94 |
Hong Kong, China |
2014 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
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Other tax incentives include: a waiver of first registration tax for electric vehicles; concessions for environment-friendly vehicles; (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/306 |
S-Box-IV.16 |
Hong Kong, China |
2014 |
Measures |
Other environmental requirements |
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Box 4.16 Regulatory framework for construction services
Professional qualification requirements and procedures
For private building projects
Building professionals are required to be registered under the Buildings Ordinance before they are qualified to perform duties and functions under the Buildings Ordinance so as to ensure compliance with the statutory safety, health and environmental standards for private building works and street works. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/306 |
S-Box-IV.16 |
Hong Kong, China |
2014 |
Measures |
Public procurement |
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Box 4.16 Regulatory framework for construction services
Professional qualification requirements and procedures
"Green" public procurement rules
The government policy requires due environmental consideration to be given when procuring goods and services, including construction services. Electronic dissemination of invitation documents and submission of tender documents are permitted. Emphasis is also given to the avoidance of single-use disposable items and promote environmentally-friendly construction products.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/306 |
S-Table-A3.3 |
Hong Kong, China |
2014 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
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Table A3. 3 Regime of standards and technical requirements, 2013
Environmental protection
Ordinance/Regulation: Air Pollution Control Ordinance (Cap 311)
Summary of the legislation: To provide for the control of air pollution from stationary sources and motor vehicles. Import into Hong Kong, China of any quantity of asbestos known as amosite or crocidolite or any substance or item made with or containing amosite or crocidolite is prohibited, except if the substances form an integral part of the structure of fittings of a ship brought into Hong Kong, China for repair or breaking up.
Changes since 1 January 2010: Amendments were made in 2014 to set out the new Air Quality Objectives (AQOs) of HKC and stipulate a periodic review of AQOs at least once in every five years.
Extended the ban on import and sale of amosite and crocidolite asbestos to banning the import, transhipment, supply and use of all forms of asbestos (including white asbestos - chrysotile) in a bid to better protect public health, with exceptions and exemption to be granted under special circumstances on application.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/302/REV.1 |
S-III§116 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Measures |
Risk assessment |
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Provisions pertaining to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are scattered in various acts and regulations. GMOs require authorization before their marketing and sale. In order to obtain authorization, genetically modified organisms (including aquatic organisms, plants, and animals) must undergo field tests and pass bio-safety assessments. Field tests of GMOs must be conducted by field testing institutions accredited by the relevant competent authorities. Evaluation Committees within the competent authorities are responsible for reviewing field tests and relevant management matters, as well as for approving bio-safety assessment reports after the field tests. A genetic-characteristics investigation, an integrated part of a field test, must be carried out and serve as a pre-requisite for bio-safety assessment. For imported GMOs, reports of genetic-characteristics investigations by the exporting countries may be accepted as reference documentation for the bio-safety assessment procedure. As of end-May 2014, only one GM-plant had been authorized.
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