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The Gene Technology Act No. 6 of 1993 on living GMOs (including seeds) (last amended in 2015) sets out the process for approving the use and imports of GMOs. The purpose of the Act is to ensure that the use of GMOs and the production of cloned animals take place in an ethically and socially sound manner, in accordance with the principle of sustainable development and without health and environmental harm. No authorization is required in Norway for the deliberate release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that have been authorized in another EEA State in accordance with the European Union's GMO Directive (2001/18/EC). However, under the Gene Technology Act, a domestic decision to prohibit GMOs can be made and the Norwegian authorities may prohibit or restrict the placing on the market of a GMO if it involves a risk to health or the environment, or if placing it on the market is otherwise in conflict with the purpose of the Gene Technology Act, provided that their decision is otherwise in accordance with the EEA Agreement. (...)

The Korean standardization system consists of technical regulations (mandatory standards) developed by ministries and government agencies, as well as standards (voluntary) covering various sectors, including environment, while the Korea Accreditation System participates in the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) for Environmental Management Systems

In evaluating offers, consideration is given to criteria such as the contract price; expenses for operation and repair of the procured products; qualitative, functional and ecological characteristics of the procured products; and the qualifications of the suppliers including their financial and material resources, work experience, and business reputation. (...)

Under Law No. 9,789 of 19 July 2007, "On Establishment and Functioning of Economic Zones", any legal activity that does not impair Albania's environment, flora, fauna, and national property can be carried in an economic zone

Table A3.3 Goods subject to the Ecological Tax
Description Rates (CVEsc/kg)
I. Products and packaging of large consumption
Batteries and cells of electric batteries 100
Rechargeable batteries 50
Articles for the transportation or packing of goods made of plastics, corks, lids, caps and other devices designed for sealing containers, of plastic (PET and derivatives) 50
Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, vials, ampoules and other glass containers for transport or packaging (glass and similar items) 50
Tanks, casks, drums, jerry cans, cans, boxes and similar containers (metal) 50
Paper and cardboard, coated 50
Rockets, fireworks, firework bombs, firecrackers and other pyrotechnic articles 200
Plastic foil in rolls 60
Photographic plates and films for disposable photos 50
Aluminium foil in rolls 80
Kitchen utensils in disposable or non-disposable plastic 80
Cigarettes and cigarillos 200
New tyres 50
Retreaded or used tyres 100
Plastic cups 80
Petroleum oils and derivatives 2
Plastic trays for eggs 5
Packing cases, boxes, crates, casks and similar wood packaging, wood cable reel, pallets 20
Disposable diapers for babies and children 5
Chewing gum 100
Electrical and electronic products 2
Balloons 10
II. Products and packaging for industrial production and subsidiary materials
Articles for the transportation or packing of goods made of plastics, corks, lids, caps and other devices designed for sealing containers, of plastic (PET and derivatives) 25
Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, vials, ampoules and other glass containers for transport or packaging (glass and similar items) 2
Tanks, casks, drums, jerry cans, cans, boxes and similar containers (metal) 11
Paper and cardboard, coated 10
Plastic foil in rolls 25
Aluminium foil in rolls 18
Packing cases, boxes, crates, casks and similar wood packaging, wood cable reel, pallets 2

EPA’s registration for pesticides, including imported pesticides, is given after due evaluation of comprehensive data on potential environmental effects

Table 3.9 Principal legal instruments regulating the sanitary and phytosanitary system, 2015
Animal health Legal framework
Regulations on application of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Decision No. 966 03 (SAG)
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Plant health Legal framework
Biosafety regulations with emphasis on transgenic plants Decision No. 1570 98 (SAG)
Regulations on organic farming Decision No. 163 03 (SAG)
RTCA on microbiological pesticides for agricultural use: registration requirements RTCA 65.05.61:11
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