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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/6 New Zealand 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Other
33. Conditional prohibition on the importation…
33. Conditional prohibition on the importation and exportation of hazardous waste and plastic waste
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating hazardous and plastic waste under GATT Art. XX(b); comply with Basel Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
33. Conditional prohibition on the importation and exportation of hazardous waste and plastic waste
Waste classified as hazardous under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No 2) 2004, and most mixed plastic waste that is a mixture of different types and values of plastic waste, usually in a mixed bale.
Type of measure
CP Prohibition except under defined conditions
CP-X Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period : 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 October 2022
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Plastic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/GMB/2 The Gambia 2023
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Ban/Prohibition Other 11. Prohibited Imports and Exports of plastic bags
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating waste and usage plastic bags under GATT Art. XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
11. Prohibited Imports and Exports of plastic bags
Plastic bags
Type of measure
P Prohibition
P-X Prohibition on exports
 ICS - HS Code
420299
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2012-2014, 2014-2016, 2016-2018, 2018-2020, 2020-2022, and 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 25 April 2023.
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/THA/3 Thailand 2023 Waste management and recycling Import licences Other
52. Import Licensing for waste and scrap of…
52. Import Licensing for waste and scrap of plastics
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of human health and safety by prohibiting the imports of waste and scrap of plastics
Measure description Coverage of the measure
52. Import Licensing for waste and scrap of plastics
Waste and scrap of plastics
Type of measure
NAL Non-automatic licensing
ICS - HS Code
39.15
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2022
Keywords
Plastic
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/URY/5 Uruguay 2023
Environmental goods and services promotion, Waste…
Environmental goods and services promotion, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing, Other
22. Prohibición a la importación de bolsas…
22. Prohibición a la importación de bolsas plásticas no biodegradables
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting the use of plastic. Artículo XX (g) del GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
22. Prohibición a la importación de bolsas plásticas no biodegradables
Bolsas plásticas no biodegradables o compostables
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
3923.21.10
3923.21.90
3923.29.10
3923.29.90
Subsidy amount Implementation period

Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 17 July 2023
Keywords
Bio
Plastic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/URY/5 Uruguay 2023
Environmental goods and services promotion, Waste…
Environmental goods and services promotion, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing, Other
25. Prohibición a la importación de sorbetes…
25. Prohibición a la importación de sorbetes plásticos de un solo uso que no integren la presentación de un producto.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting single use straws. Article XX(g) GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
25. Prohibición a la importación de sorbetes plásticos de un solo uso que no integren la presentación de un producto.
Disposable straws
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period

Information for the following biennial period: 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 17 July 2023
Keywords
Plastic
Import Licensing Procedures
G/LIC/N/3/BFA/7

 		Burkina Faso 2023
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Chemicals
For these products, an automatic licence is…
For these products, an automatic licence is issued in the form of an ASI subject to a technical opinion from the National Ozone Office, in the case of regulated substances, or the Directorate-General of Environmental Conservation, in the case of chemicals, non-biodegradable plastic bags intended specifically for sanitary and scientific and experimental research activities or for national safety and security measures.
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer under Montreal Protocol and the environment from non-biodegradable plastic bags
Measure description Coverage of the measure
For these products, an automatic licence is issued in the form of an ASI subject to a technical opinion from the National Ozone Office, in the case of regulated substances, or the Directorate-General of Environmental Conservation, in the case of chemicals, non-biodegradable plastic bags intended specifically for sanitary and scientific and experimental research activities or for national safety and security measures.
ODS, chemicals, non-biodegradable plastic bags
Type of measure
Automatic license
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for the year 2019
Keywords
Environment
MEAs
Ozone
Plastic
Bio
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/BFA/8

 		2023
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Chemicals
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer under Montreal Protocol and the environment from non-biodegradable plastic bags
Measure description Coverage of the measure
For these products, an automatic licence is issued in the form of an ASI subject to a technical opinion from the National Ozone Office, in the case of regulated substances, or the Directorate-General of Environmental Conservation, in the case of chemicals, non-biodegradable plastic bags intended specifically for sanitary and scientific and experimental research activities or for national safety and security measures.
ODS, chemicals, non-biodegradable plastic bags
Type of measure
Automatic license
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for the year 2020
Keywords
Environment
MEAs
Plastic
Ozone
Bio
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/BFA/9 Burkina Faso 2023
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Chemicals
For these products, an automatic licence is…
For these products, an automatic licence is issued in the form of an ASI subject to a technical opinion from the National Ozone Office, in the case of regulated substances, or the Directorate-General of Environmental Conservation, in the case of chemicals and non-biodegradable plastic bags and packaging intended specifically for sanitary and scientific and experimental research activities or for national safety and security measures.
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer under Montreal Protocol and the environment from non-biodegradable plastic bags
Measure description Coverage of the measure
For these products, an automatic licence is issued in the form of an ASI subject to a technical opinion from the National Ozone Office, in the case of regulated substances, or the Directorate-General of Environmental Conservation, in the case of chemicals and non-biodegradable plastic bags and packaging intended specifically for sanitary and scientific and experimental research activities or for national safety and security measures.
ODS, chemicals and non-biodegradable plastic bags
Type of measure
Automatic license
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for the year 2022
Keywords
Environment
MEAs
Ozone
Bio
Plastic
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/IND/23 India 2023
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous…
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection, Plant protection, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences
Agriculture, Chemicals, Fisheries, Manufacturing,…
Agriculture, Chemicals, Fisheries, Manufacturing, Other
The Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 (...): The…
The Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 (...): The category of imports under the current Foreign Trade Policy consists of: (i) prohibited items, import of which are normally not allowed; (ii) restricted items, imports of which are allowed against an authorisation or in accordance with a public notice which indicates the conditions under which the items can be imported; (iii) those under state trading enterprises (STE) policy, the imports of which are permitted only through the designated STEs; and (iv) those which can be freely imported.Some of the items presently under restriction include live animals, including fish, planting material (seeds), stones, metal waste, radioactive material, ozone depleting substances, plastic waste, certain new pneumatic tyres, sandalwood (...) and items covered under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) (...)
Environment related objective
The restrictions on imports are maintained on grounds as notified in Paragraph 2.07 of the Foreign Trade Policy and include protection of (...) the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 (...): The category of imports under the current Foreign Trade Policy consists of: (i) prohibited items, import of which are normally not allowed; (ii) restricted items, imports of which are allowed against an authorisation or in accordance with a public notice which indicates the conditions under which the items can be imported; (iii) those under state trading enterprises (STE) policy, the imports of which are permitted only through the designated STEs; and (iv) those which can be freely imported.Some of the items presently under restriction include live animals, including fish, planting material (seeds), stones, metal waste, radioactive material, ozone depleting substances, plastic waste, certain new pneumatic tyres, sandalwood (...) and items covered under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) (...)
Live animals, including fish, planting material (seeds), stones, metal waste, radioactive material, ozone depleting substances, plastic waste, certain new pneumatic tyres, sandalwood (...) and items covered under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Type of measure
Import licenses and prohibitions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
28 December 2022
Keywords
Bio
Endangered
Hazardous
MEAs
Plastic
Waste
Wildlife
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/GBR United Kingdom 2023 Waste management and recycling Grants and direct payments Other
Environment, Fuel and Transport: England: Plastic…
Environment, Fuel and Transport: England: Plastic Packaging Recycling: (...) Key plastic packaging materials in scope of the scheme were: plastic trays, pots and tubs, in particular those made from PET; plastic films and pouches; and the recycling of plastic packaging into food grade and pharmaceutical packaging applications.
Environment related objective
To support projects to provide new infrastructure and technologies to increase recycling capacity and capability for currently difficult to recycle plastic packaging, thereby diverting this waste from landfill or incineration, so it remains a valuable resource.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment, Fuel and Transport: England: Plastic Packaging Recycling: (...) Key plastic packaging materials in scope of the scheme were: plastic trays, pots and tubs, in particular those made from PET; plastic films and pouches; and the recycling of plastic packaging into food grade and pharmaceutical packaging applications.
The grants were awarded to plastics recycling companies following an open competitive process. Interested parties were invited to submit an Expression of Interest setting out outline proposals, which were considered against a set of published criteria. The focus was on projects providing new infrastructure and technologies to help significantly increase recycling capacity and capability for currently difficult to recycle plastic packaging, such as plastic films and pouches.
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2022 Total: GBP 944,806; 2021 Total: GBP 1,495,000.
 Implementation period
August 2019 – September 2022
Keywords
Plastic
Recycle
Waste