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Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural…
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural resources conservation
 Import licences, Export licences Fisheries
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and conserve natural resources by prohibiting the import of fish caught by vessels flying the flag of a non-cooperating country as defined in the EU Regulation to fight against Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing


WTO Justification: Article XX(b) and (g) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
Measure description Coverage of the measure
10. Catch documentation programme for bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus
For a detailed description of the products concerned, please refer to Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 640/2010
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Fish
Conservation
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Sustainable mining management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Mining, Chemicals
Environment related objective
To protect human life or health and the environment by prohibiting/restrincting the import and export of mercury and mercury products


WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Minamata Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Import and export prohibition and restrictions of mercury and mercury products pursuant to the Minamata Convention
Various products/substances containing mercury
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
P-X: Prohibition on Exports
CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Export licences Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other
Environment related objective
To protect human life or health and the environment by prohibiting/restrincting the import and export of substances that deplete the ozone layer

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2. Import and export prohibition and restriction of substances that deplete the ozone layer
Various products/substances depleting the ozone layer
(For a detailed list of the products concerned, please refer to Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009)
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Ozone
MEAs
Agriculture G/AG/N/EU/4 European Union 2012 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Not specified Agriculture
Environment related objective
To assist developing countries in adapting to climate change and in moving to low-carbon strategies
Measure description Coverage of the measure
"Fast-start" funding
Type of measure
Technical and financial assistance program
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Climate
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Export quotas Chemicals, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Other
Environment related objective
To protect human life or health and the environment by prohibiting/restrincting the import and export of hazardous chemicals

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Rotterdam Convention; the Stockholm Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Import and export prohibition and restriction of hazardous chemicals
(a) Certain hazardous chemicals that are subject to the prior informed consent procedure under the Rotterdam Convention,
(b) certain hazardous chemicals that are banned or severely restricted within the Union;
(c) chemicals that are classified as Persistent Organic Pollutants and subject to the Stockholm Convention
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
P-X: Prohibition on Exports
CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
GQ-X: Global Quota on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Pollution
MEAs
Agriculture G/AG/N/EU/4 European Union 2012
Soil management and conservation, Water…
Soil management and conservation, Water management and conservation
 Not specified Agriculture
Environment related objective
To improve water availability and soil and water conservation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Humanitarian drought assistance through Food for Work, improved water availability and soil and water conservation in highly affected ASAL areas of Kitui
Type of measure
Technical and financial assistance program
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Conservation
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/EU/4 European Union 2018
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Export licences Other
Environment related objective
To protect biodiversity and the environment by prohibiting/restricting or putting in place non-automatic licensing mechanisms for the importation and exportation of certain species pursuant to CITES.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4. Restriction of trade in certain animals and plant species for the protection of species of wild fauna and flora
Various species
(For a detailed list of species , please refer to the Annex of Commission Regulation (EU) No 2017/160 of 20 January 2017)
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Wildlife
Agriculture G/AG/N/EU/43 European Union 2018
Environmentally friendly consumption, Sustainable…
Environmentally friendly consumption, Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Non-monetary support Agriculture, Services
Environment related objective
To promote organic food
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General services: Marketing and promotion services:
Promotion of organic food
Organic food
Type of measure
Marketing and promotion services
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Organic
Agriculture G/AG/N/EU/43 European Union 2018 Afforestation/reforestation Loans and financing Agriculture, Forestry
Environment related objective
To support afforestation of agricultural land
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Structural Adjustment Assistance provided through Resource Retirement Programmes:
Initial afforestation of agricultural land
Agricultural land
Type of measure
Structural adjustment assistance
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Forest
Agriculture G/AG/N/EU/43 European Union 2018 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and preserve the countryside; To provide aid for environmentally sensitive areas
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental Programmes:
Protection of environment and preservation of the countryside, aid for environmentally sensitive areas
The countryside and environmentally sensitive areas
Type of measure
Aid
 ICS - HS Code
Keywords
Conservation
Environment