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ORGANIZATION(97-1677)
Committee onTrade andEnvironment
AREVIEW OFTHE INFORMATION AVAILABLE INTHE WTO
ONTHE EXPORT OFDOMESTICALLY PROHIBITED GOODS
Note bytheSecretariat
ThisNoteresponds totherequest made intheReport (1996) oftheCommittee onTrade and
Environment (WT/CTE/1) totheSecretariat to"determine what information isalready available in
theWTO ontrade-related environmental measures which relate totrade indomestically prohibited
goods, including onrestrictions orbansondomestic sales oruseofproducts which areormaybe
exported."ItexaminestheextenttowhichdifferentnotificationsystemsintheWTOprovideinformation
ontheissue.
I. Principal GATT Decisions ontheExport ofDomestically Prohibited Goods (DPGs)
1. Theissue oftheexport ofDPGs wasfirstbrought totheattention oftheGATT Secretariat
duringthecourseofpreparatoryworkforthe1982MinisterialMeeting.NigeriaandSriLankaexpressed
theirconcern that,inanumber ofcountries, industries export goods thesaleoruseofwhich iseither
banned orseverely restricted domestically onhuman health andsafety grounds. Developing countries
areoften unable totakeaninformed decision about whether ornottoimport these goods because they
lackinformation about whether andwhygoods arebanned orrestricted forsaleoruseintheexporting
countries.
2. Asaresult ofthisconcern, the38thSession ofGATT CONTRACTING PARTIES in
November 1982 adopted thefollowing Decision:
"TheCONTRACTING PARTIES decide thatcontracting parties shall, tothemaximum extent
feasible, notify GATT ofanygoods produced andexported bythembutbanned bytheirnational
authorities forsaleintheirdomestic markets onthegrounds ofhuman health andsafety. At
their1984 Session, theCONTRACTING PARTIES willconsider inthelightofexperience
gained withthisnotification procedure, theneedforstudy ofproblems relevant totheGATT
inrelation toexports ofdomestically prohibited goods andofanyaction thatmaybeappropriate
todealwithsuchproblems." (BISD 29S/19)
3. By1984onlyfewnotifications hadbeenreceived. Alargenumber ofthesestated thatproducts
thatarebanned orrestricted domestically forhealth andsafety reasons arenotexported. Asaresult,
Contracting Parties were onceagain requested tonotify theirexports ofDPGs inaDecision onthe
Export ofDomestically Prohibited Goods adopted atthe40thSession ofGATT CONTRACTING
PARTIES inNovember 1984. TheDecision stated thefollowing:
"Whereas thenotification format intended tocover allcases ofbanned goods being produced
andexported from CONTRACTING PARTIES, thenotifications made onlyreferred tothe
non-existence ofsuchpractices. Accordingly, theinformation supplied doesnotappear to
provide asufficient databaseforCONTRACTING PARTIES toconsider theneedforstudy
ofproblems relevant totheGATT inrelation totheexports ofdomestically prohibited goods.
Inorder toimprove thedatabase, allcontracting parties arerequested torespond assoonasWT/CTE/W/43
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possible totheinvitation extended totheminGATT/AIR/1885 tonotify tothemaximum extent
feasible anygoods produced andexported tothemthatarebanned bytheirnational authorities
forsaleintheirdomestic markets ongrounds ofhuman health andsafety. Inthisconnection,
itissuggested thattothemaximum extent feasible CONTRACTING PARTIES make available
totheSecretariat anyrelevant information which would enable ittoprepare, bymid-1985,
basicdocumentation designed tofacilitate discussion ofthematter. Suchdocumentation would
alsocover work being donebyother organizations." (BISD 31S/14)
II. Notification System ontheExport ofDomestically Prohibited Goods
4. TheNotification System ontheExport ofDomestically Prohibited Goods wasinoperation
from 1983 to1990, when Contracting Parties ceased tosubmit additional notifications. Thelast
notification wasreceived inSeptember of1990. Whilst thenotification system doesnotfunction today,
theDecisions taken toestablish itarestillinforce. They form anintegral partofGATT 1994 as
provided forinParagraph 1(b)(iv) ofGATT 1994, andare,forthatreason, binding onall
WTO Members.
5. Between 1983 and1990, atotalof50notifications werereceived. Several notifications only
report thatDPGs aregenerally notexported (anddonotmention specific DPGs). Anumber ofothers
provide more detailed information ondomestic lawsandregulations addressing production andtrade
inDPGs, andgoods thataresubject torestrictions ondomestic saleoruse.Thetablebelow provides
anoverview ofthenumber ofnotifications received onanannual basisandofthetypeofinformation
thenotifications contain:
YEAR TOTAL NOTIFICATIONS
RECEIVEDNOTIFICATIONS OFGENERAL
PROHIBITIONS OFTHE EXPORT
OFDPGS
(NOT MENTIONING SPECIFIC DPGS)NOTIFICATIONS OF
LAWS /REGULATIONS ON
DPGs &OTHER GOODS
(MENTIONING SPECIFIC DPGS)
1983 18 18 0
1984 5 5 0
1985 13 9 4
1986 8 4 4
1987 0 0 0
1988 0 0 0
1989 1 0 1
1990 5 0 5
Total 50 36 14
6. Despite thefactthatalarge number ofDPG notifications onlystate thatgoods thatare
domestically prohibited aregenerally notexported (36notifications), anumber ofothers provide detailed
information onthedomestic lawsandregulations thataddress DPGs andother goods (14notifications).
7. When thenotification system wasestablished, DPGs hadnotbeen defined. Asaresult,
notifications were made ofawiderange ofgoods which include (a)chemicals, suchashighly toxic
liquids, benzene, chlorides, PCTs andasbestos; (b)pharmaceutical products forhuman andanimalWT/CTE/W/43
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use;(c)fertilizers, pesticides, andother plant protection products; (d)substances usedinfood- and
feed-stuffs, suchasadditives; (e)cleansing agents; (f)cosmetics andperfumery; (g)dangerous
substances usedintoysandcaraccessories; (h)dangerous products, suchasauto-ignition candles,
certain toyplanes, andunstable water shoes; (i)gunpowder, explosives andmilitary equipment;
(k)radioactive substances; and(l)poisonous anddeleterious substances. Asnoproduct classification
system wasemployed, many notifications notified imprecise categories ofgoods, suchas"hazardous
products" and"substances involving health hazards."
8. Theproducts notified cangenerally beclassified intothefollowing categories:
(a) those whose export isnotaddressed bydomestic lawsandregulations;
(b) those which cannot beexported;
(c) those which canonlybeexported iftheymeetthedomestic standards oftheexporting
country; and
(d) those which canbeexported provided theymeetthestandards oftheimporting country,
and/or theimporting country isnotified ofthetransaction andapproves it.These goods
donotusually meetthedomestic standards oftheexporting country.
9. Export permits (orexport declaration forms) issued bytheauthorities oftheexporting countries
toauthorize export transactions aresometimes required in8(b)and(c).
10. Anexample of8(a)istheEuropean Community 'sDPG notification number 85.8, inwhich
theUnited Kingdom notifies itsCarcinogenic Substances Regulations of1967. Theregulations proscribe
themanufacture anduseofnapthylamine, aminodiphenyl, andanumber ofothersubstances, inaddition
tosubstances thatcontain them, butdonotaddress exports.
11. Anexample of8(b)iscontained inDPG notification number 85.11, inwhich Japan notifies
itsNarcotics Control Law, Opium Law, Cannabis Control Law, andStimulants Control Law. Under
these laws, theexport ofnarcotics, opium, cannabis andstimulants, isprohibited.
12. Anexample of8(c)istheEuropean Community 'sDPG notification number 85.8, inwhich
Belgium notifies itsregulations onfoodstuffs. Itstates thattheexport offoodstuffs mustcomply with
domestic legislation forconsumer protection, inaddition tocomplying withtheinternational instruments
thatBelgium hassigned inthisarea.
13. Anexample of8(d)iscontained inDPG notification number 85.2, where theUnited States
notifies itsRadiation Control forHealth andSafety Act.TheAct"allows theexport ofradiation-emitting
electronic products which donotcomply withapplicable standards established pursuant totheAct,
provided theproducts inquestion meetallapplicable requirements oftheimporting country andare
intended solely forexport....The exporter isresponsible forensuring thattheprospective export fully
complies withtherequirements oftheimporting country andiscorrectly labelled."
14. From 1983 to1990, theinformation notified through theDPG notification system gradually
became more substantive. Alarge number ofthenotifications received from 1985 onwards provide
detailed information onthedomestic lawsandregulations thataddress DPGs. InAnnex ItothisNote,
alltheDPG notifications received from 1983 to1990 aresummarized andtabulated.WT/CTE/W/43
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III. Notification Systems onTechnical Barriers toTrade andSanitary andPhyto-Sanitary Measures
15. TheReport (1996) oftheCommittee onTrade andEnvironment, states thatanumber of
WTO Members "have pointed totheinformation contained inexisting notifications byMembers under
theTBTandSPSAgreements about technical regulations theyimpose onthesaleoruseofproducts
onthedomesticmarket,andtheyhavesuggestedthatthismayprovideanimportantsourceofinformation
onDPGs andhelpresolve theperceived problem."1
16. Under theTBT Agreement, Members must notify theWTO Secretariat oftheirtechnical
regulations andconformity assessment procedures when thetwofollowing conditions apply:
(1)whenever arelevant standard orguide orrecommendation issued byaninternational standardizing
bodydoesnotexistorthetechnical content ofaproposed oradopted technical regulation orprocedure
isnotinaccordance withthetechnical content ofrelevant international standards orguides or
recommendations; and(2)ifthetechnical regulation orconformity assessment procedure mayhave
asignificant effect onthetrade ofother Members.
17. Forurgent problems ofsafety, health, environmental protection ornational security, Members
mustnotifytheWTOSecretariatimmediatelyoftheadoptedtechnicalregulationorconformityassessment
procedure withanindication oftheproducts covered, andtheobjective. Therefore, theWTO Agreement
onTBTisdesigned primarily toprovide WTO Members withtimely information onthetechnical
regulations andconformity assessment procedures thatareapplied toimports.
18. Twomainissues ariseintheuseofTBTnotifications forinformation onDPGs. They include
thefollowing:
(1) TheTBTAgreement isnotdesigned toprovide information ondomestic production
orexports. Whereas Members must notify theWTO ofthedomestic saleoruse
restrictions thattheymaintain, theydonothaveanobligation toaddress production
orexports. Interms ofproviding information ontheexport ofDPGs, TBTnotifications
onlygohalf-way. They identify thetypes ofgoods thataresubject todomestic sale
oruserestrictions orcomplete bans(i.e.DPGs), butdoaddress neither theirproduction
norexport.
(2) Despite thefactthatTBTnotifications mustnotify technical regulations, some domestic
bansorrestrictionsofgoodsmaygounreported.TBTnotificationsonlynotifydomestic
bansorrestrictions ofgoods ifsuchmeasures arelikely toaffect thetrade ofother
Members, oriftheyarenotcovered byinternational standards (refer toparagraph
16).Iftheydonotsignificantly affect thetradeofotherMembers andareinconformity
withinternational standards, thenMembers areunder noobligation toreport them.
ItisthereforepossibleforaWTOMembertobanaparticulargooddomestically,without
notifying theWTO oftheban(under theTBTAgreement), andtoexport it.Therefore,
some DPGs mayescape TBTnotification altogether.
19. TBTnotification number 95.197 illustrates theissues involved inusing TBTnotifications for
information ontheexport ofDPGs: Under thenotification, Finland notifies anamendment toits
Explosives Decree. According totheamendment "Fireworks containing reporting charge thatislarger
than0.05g arebanned." Theobjective ofthismeasure, asnotified byFinland, istoprotect consumers,
especially children, andtoprotect theenvironment. Theissues involved inusing thisnotification for
information ontheexport ofdomestically prohibited fireworks include thefollowing:
1Report (1996) oftheCommittee onTrade andEnvironment (WT/CTE/1), page 29,paragragh 127.WT/CTE/W/43
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(1) Whereas thenotification provides information ontheexistence ofagood which is
domestically prohibited forhuman health andenvironmental safety reasons, itdoes
notprovide information onwhether ornotfireworks thatdonotmeetthese standards
areproduced inandcanbeexported byFinland.
(2) HadFinland 'sfireworks standards beeninconformity withaninternational standard
onfireworks, andnothadasignificant effect onthetrade ofother Members,
domestically prohibited fireworks inFinland could haveescaped notification under
theTBTAgreement.
20. Inaddition, thefactthatcertain fireworks areDPGs inFinland cannot necessarily betaken
tomean thattheywould beofdanger ifexported toother WTO Members. Such goods could have
beenprohibited duetoexceptionally highenvironmental orhealth standards.
21. Only inextremely fewinstances doTBT notifications address exports. Under the
TBTnotification system, suchinstances usually occur when Members notify theWTO ofmeasures
takentocomplywithMultilateralEnvironmentalAgreements(MEAs).Forinstance,inTBTnotification
number 95.4, theCzech Republic states thatitwilldetermine a"timetable ofthebanonmanufacturing,
import andexport (hereinafter referred toashandling) ofhalogenated hydrocarbons," andthatthis
willbedone tocomply withtheMontreal Protocol onSubstances thatDeplete theOzone Layer.
However, when theexport ofDPGs isaddressed ininstances suchasthese, itisusually tostatethat
theycannot beexported.
22. Outside thecontext ofMEAs, itisextremely rareforTBTnotifications toaddress exports,
andwhen theydosoitisusually tonotify howexports fareunder accompanying import regulations.
Ofall1995and1996TBTnotificationsreviewed,onlyTBTnotificationnumber95.102coversasituation
inwhich aDPGmaybeexported. Init,theNetherlands notifies a"Draft Order onCoatings Containing
Polycyclical Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) -ActonSubstances Harmful totheEnvironment," in
which itstates that"The draftprohibits theavailability, application orprovision tothird parties of
coatings containing PAHs inlevels which exceed acertain levelofconcentration, commencing July
1997. Thisprohibition doesnotapply tocoatings intended forexport, totheuseoftarepoxies on
sea-going vessels, landing strips ofmilitary airbases ortoanything intended forexport." However,
itisimportant tonotethattheNetherlands wasunder noobligation toreport itsregulations concerning
exports, andthatseldom TBTnotifications doso.
23. AsboththeTBTandSPSAgreements function insimilar ways, alltheissues involved inusing
TBT notifications forinformation ontheexport ofDPGs areshared withSPSnotifications. The
SPSAgreement isdesigned toensure thatSPSmeasures donotbecome abarrier totrade.
WTO Members arerequested tonotify their proposed SPSregulations (such aslaws, decrees or
ordinances) orchanges toregulations which arenotthesame asaninternational standard andwhich
haveasignificant effect ontrade. SPSnotifications donotprovide information ontheexport ofDPGs,
butcanbeusedtoidentify some goods thedomestic saleoruseofwhich isrestricted, orwhich are
prohibited. Certain DPGs mayescape notification under theSPSAgreement, inexactly thesame way
astheymaydounder theTBTAgreement.
IV. TheNotification System onQuantitative Restrictions (QRs)
24. Under theDecision onNotification Procedures forQuantitative Restrictions (December 1995),
WTO Members arerequired tonotify theWTO Secretariat ofanyquantitative restrictions thatthey
maintain, andtonotify changes tothese QRsasandwhen theyoccur. Among thetypes ofQRsthat
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Conditions, andExport Restrictions. Notifications ofsuchQRscan,incertain instances, provide
information ontheexport ofDPGs.
25. Turkey 'sQRnotification number 96-1347 provides anexample ofanotification prohibiting
theexport ofaDPG. Initsnotification, Turkey states thatozone depleting substances areprohibited
domestically except under certain conditions, andprohibited from export. Turkey justifies such
prohibitions under Article XX(b)and(d)oftheWTO Agreement onGeneral Exceptions, andstates
thatsuchmeasures areneeded tocomply withitsMontreal Protocol commitments, aswellaswith
other obligations.
26. Important tonote,however, isthatwhereas thenotification system onQRsprovides information
onexport prohibitions ofDPGs, itisnotdesigned toprovide information oninstances when theexport
ofDPGs isallowed (asthisdoesnotconstitute arestriction). Inaddition, many oftheexport restrictions
andprohibitions thatarenotified through thissystem arenotmaintained onDPGs, butonother goods
thatcanbesoldandusedfreely indomestic markets.
V. Conclusions
27. Ofthedifferent notification systems examined, theoneonDPGs provides themostuseful and
direct information onthesubject. TheTBTandSPSnotification systems arenotdesigned toaddress
exports andarenot,asaresult, veryuseful sources ofinformation. QRnotifications donotprovide
information oninstances when DPGs canbeexported. Similarly, therefore, theyareonlyoflimited
useonthissubject.
28. TheDPGnotification system hassuffered fromthreeinter-related problems inthepast:(1)the
inadequate definition ofitsproduct coverage, (2)thefactthatseveral other international instruments
already address DPGs, and(3)alimited response from Contracting Parties.
29. TheWorkingGrouponDomesticallyProhibitedGoodsandOtherHazardousSubstancesdiscussed
theissueofproduct coverage extensively throughout itslifespan, from1989to1991, butfailed toreach
aconclusion. TheChairman oftheWorking Group submitted aDraft Decision onDPGs, inwhich
hestated thattheDecision should apply toproducts which present "serious anddirect danger tohuman,
animal orplant lifeorhealth ortheenvironment", andwhich areforthisreason "banned orseverely
restricted inthedomestic market." Theterms "serious anddirect danger" and"severely restricted"
haveproved difficult todefine, andhavestood inthewayofdetermining theDPGs tobeaddressed
bytheGATT/WTO.
30. Ifconsideration weretobegiven toreviving theexisting Notification System ontheExport
ofDPGs, acareful definition ofitsproduct coverage must firstbereached. Theabsence ofsucha
definition contributed tothelimited response ofContracting Parties inthepast, andtothelackof
uniformity inthetypes ofproducts notified. Following theadoption ofadefinition, aformat forthe
notifications should bedeveloped, andaproduct classification system employed. Thiswould help
prevent thenotification ofimprecise product categories andofinformation thatisnotofdirect relevance
totheexport ofDPGs.
31. Inaprevious Noteprepared bytheSecretariat onDPGs, Assessment oftheProduct Coverage
inSpecific International Instruments (WT/CTE/W/29), itwaspointed outthattheproduct coverage
ofconsumer products ininternational instruments islesscomprehensive thanothercategories ofgoods.
32. Whilst therevival oftheDPGnotification system could provide Members withavaluable source
ofinformation onDPGs, andwhilst other international instruments could alsodoso,thedevelopment
ofdomestic health andenvironmental standards byimporting WTO Members isessential toaddressingWT/CTE/W/43
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theproblem oftheexport ofDPGs. Theexistence ofnational standards andtheireffective enforcement
isthemostimportantformofprotectionfordevelopingcountriesagainstimportsofundesirableproducts.
Capacity building andtechnical assistance arenecessary inthiscontext.WT/CTE/W/43
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DPG NOTIFICATIONS OF1983
COUNTRY NOTIF
#LEGAL INSTRUMENT PRODUCT EXPORT-RELATED MEASURES
Malawi 83.1 - - Does notproduce orexport DPGs.
Spain 83.2 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Colombia 83.3 - - Does notauthorize manufacture, saleorexport ofDPGs.
Peru 83.4 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Austria 83.5 Federal Law171/83 - Does notdifferentiate between domestic sales &export ofdangerous
products.
Yugoslavia 83.6 - - Does notproduce orexport DPGs.
Turkey 83.7 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Thailand 83.8 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Pakistan 83.9 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Romania 83.10 Law3/20.4.1972, Council of
State Decree 466/28.12.1979,
Law3/1978, Law60/1974- Does notexport DPGs.
Hungary 83.11 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Singapore 83.12 - - Does notproduce orexport DPGs.
Cameroon 83.13 - - Does notmanufacture orexport DPGs.
Nigeria 83.14 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Ireland 83.15 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Norway 83.16 - - Does notexport DPGs.
SriLanka 83.17 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Chile 83.18 - - Does notproduce orexport DPGs.WT/CTE/W/43
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DPG NOTIFICATIONS OF1984
COUNTRY NOTIF
#LEGAL INSTRUMENT PRODUCT EXPORT-RELATED MEASURES
Poland 84.1 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Cuba 84.2 - - Does notproduce orexport DPGs.
South Africa 84.3 - - Does notexport DPGs produced inSouth Africa.
Canada 84.4 - - Does notexport DPGs.
India 84.5 - - Does notexport DPGs.WT/CTE/W/43
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DPG NOTIFICATIONS OF1985
COUNTRY NOTIF
#LEGAL INSTRUMENT PRODUCT EXPORT-RELATED MEASURES
Indonesia 85.1 - - Does notexport DPGs.
United States
(US)85.2 Consumer Product Safety Act
(CPSA), administered by
Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC)Consumer products Products notconforming withstandards ofCPSA orDPGs canbeexported if
(1)exporter files astatement with details ofexport forCPSC, (2)CPSC
notifies government ofimporting country ofimpending shipment &reasons
why exports donotcomply with domestic standards, (3)government of
importing country takes appropriate action.
85.2 Federal Hazardous Substances
ActHazardous
substances i.e.
toxic, corrosive,
irritant, etc.Misbranded hazardous substances orDPhazardous substances canbe
exported ifexporter complies withprocedures ofCPSA.
85.2 Flammable Fabrics Act(FFA) Fabrics Fabrics notconforming toFFA canbeexported ifexporter complies with
procedures ofCPSA.
85.2 Federal Food, Drug and
Cosmetic Act,administered by
Food andDrug Administration
(FDA)Food, drugs,
cosmetics,
medical devicesDoes notpermit export ofunapproved newdrugs &certain animal feeds. DP
medical devices ormedical devices notconforming with Actcannot be
exported unless (1)FDA determines they arenotcontrary topublic health
standards, (2)foreign country approves import. Misbranded foods, drugs,
medical devices &cosmetics oradulterations canbeexported if(1)in
conformity with specifications ofimporter, (2)notinconflict with laws of
importing country, (3)labelled forexport, (4)notoffered forsale
domestically.
85.2 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide
andRodenticide Act,
administered byEnvironmental
Protection Agency (EPA)Pesticides &
Pesticides
Manufacturing
FacilitiesPesticides notregistered foruseindomestic market canbeexported ifexport
notification requirements aremet, requiring asigned statement from foreign
purchasers acknowledging understanding ofregistration status inUS.Exports
must meet dometic labelling requirements, etc.
85.2 Toxic Substances Control Act,
administered byEPAChemicals Export ofchemicals aresubject to(1)notifying EPA, (2)EPA notifying the
importing country ofimpending transaction &ofpertinent domestic
regulations. Forchemicals subject totesting requirements, EPA must provide
testdatatoimporters.WT/CTE/W/43
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DPG NOTIFICATIONS OF1985
COUNTRY NOTIF
#LEGAL INSTRUMENT PRODUCT EXPORT-RELATED MEASURES
US(cont'd) 85.2 Federal Meat Inspection Act Meat &meat
productsProhibits export ofgoods thatdonotmeet domestic standards.
85.2 Poultry Products Inspection
ActPoultry &poultry
productsProhibits export ofgoods thatdonotmeet domestic standards.
85.2 EggProducts Inspection Act Eggs &egg
productsProhibits export ofgoods thatdonotmeet domestic standards.
85.2 Radiation Control forHealth
andSafety ActRadiation-
emitting electronic
productsRadiation-emitting electronic products notmeeting domestic standards canbe
exported if(1)incompliance with allapplicable standards ofimporting
country, (2)intended onlyforexport.
85.2 Controlled Substances Import
andExport Act,administered
byDrug Enforcement Agency
(DEA) &Department of
JusticeNarcotic &
dangerous drugsForexport ofcontrolled substances onschedules I&IIandcontrolled
narcotic substances onschedules III&IVexporter must provide (1)import
certificate from country ofdestination, (2)export permit from DEA. For
export ofnon-narcotic controlled substances onschedules III&IVand
controlled substances onschedule Vexporter must (1)provide import
certificate from country ofdestination, (2)fileexport declaration form with
DEA.
85.2
Add.1Title IIIofOmnibus Health
ActonExport ofDrugsDrugs Drugs authorized forinvestigational usemaybeexported to21countries (list
provided) ifimporting country approves. Exports may behalted ifFDA
makes adverse findings. Actpermits theexport ofdrugs fortropical diseases
provided scientific evidence indicates safety ofuseincountry ofdestination.
Exporters ofhuman &animal drugs notyetapproved inUSorhuman or
animal biologics notyetlicenced inUSmust (1)fileanexport application (2)
certify thatdrugs areapproved intheir country ofdestination &meet basic
quality requirements intheir manufacture.
People 's
Republic of
Congo85.3 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Ghana 85.4 - - Does notexport DPGs.WT/CTE/W/43
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DPG NOTIFICATIONS OF1985
COUNTRY NOTIF
#LEGAL INSTRUMENT PRODUCT EXPORT- RELATED MEASURES
Jamaica 85.5 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Ivory Coast 85.6 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Uruguay 85.7 - - Does notexport DPGs.
European
Communities
(EC)85.8 Council Directive 79/117/EEC
onplant protection products
containing certain active
substances (pesticides)Pesticides
containing active
substancesProhibits placing ontheCommunity market ofcertain pesticides containing
oneormore active substance. Noexport-related measures areidentified.
85.8 Council Directive 76/769/EEC
onPCB andPCT, Council
Directive 82/806/EEC on
benzene incertain toys,
Council Directive 79/663/EEC
onhighly toxic liquid
substances, Council Directive
83/478/EEC onasbestos
(crocidolite)10chemical
substancesProhibit placing ontheCommunity market ofcertain chemical substances.
Noexport-related measures areidentified.
85.8 Directive onsupervision and
control within theCommunity
oftransfrontier shipment of
hazardous wasteToxic &
dangerous wasteForshipment ofwaste tothird countries, consigners must notify their
intention tocountry ofdestination &countries oftransit.
85.8 Directive onveterinary
medicamentsMedicaments for
veterinary useProcedure andcriteria areestablished forplacing veterinary medicaments on
Community market. Noexport-related measures areidentified.
85.8 Directive onelectrical
equipment forusewithin
certain voltage limitsElectrical
equipment foruse
within voltage
limitsVerification procedures areestablished forplacing electrical equipment on
Community market. Noexport-related measures areidentified.WT/CTE/W/43
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DPG NOTIFICATIONS OF1985
COUNTRY NOTIF
#LEGAL INSTRUMENT PRODUCT EXPORT-RELATED MEASURES
EC-Belgium 85.8 Lawof25March 1964 on
medicinal products, Royal
Order of3July1969 on
registration ofmedicinal
productsMedicinal
productsImport, export, manufacture, preparation, transport, distribution, holding,
storage, offer forsale, sale, etc., aresupervised andregulated. Under WHO
certification scheme, importing country mayobtain information onproduct
quality &itsapproval status domestically.
85.8 Royal Order of3January
1975 onfoodstuffs andfood
substances declared harmful,
Lawof24January 1977 on
protection ofconsumer health
inrespect offoodstuffs and
other products, Royal Order of
6March 1980 onexport of
foodstuffs andother productsFoodstuffs,
additives,
detergents,
tobacco,
cosmetics, etc.Themanufacture, export &trade infoodstuffs, etc., isregulated &canbe
prohibited. Export offoodstuffs &other products must comply with (1)
domestic legislation forprotection ofconsumer health &international
instruments, (2)Royal Order of3January 1975. Certificates indicating that
product ismarketed freely inBelgium canbeprepared upon request of
importing country.
85.8 Royal Order of5June 1975
onpreservation, trade anduse
ofpesticides andplant
protection productsPesticides, plant
protection
products (toxic &
non-toxic),
pesticides fornon-
agricultural useProhibits placing onmarket, acquiring, offering, displaying, importing or
using, etc., plant protection products andpesticides fornon-agricultural use
when products areunauthorized. Regulations donotapply toproducts in
transit orintended forexport.
85.8 Royal Order of6October
1977 ontrade infertilizers and
soilamelioratorsFertilizers, soil
amelioratorsProhibits marketing ofproducts notincluded inOrder (annex). Establishes a
prior approval requirement forimport, manufacture, preparation, etc.
Regulations donotapply toexports orproducts intransit, butboth must be
freeoftoxic orharmful substances.
85.8 Royal Order of13November
1981 ontrade anduseof
substances foranimal feedingAnimal feedstuffs
oradditivesProhibits marketing ofanimal feedstuffs notinAnnex IIorcompound
feedstuffs &ready-mixed feedstuffs notincompliance with Annex I.
Regulations donotapply toexports orproducts intransit, buttheymust not
constitute adanger forhuman oranimal health.WT/CTE/W/43
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EC-Denmark 85.8 Notspecified Additives infood,
pharmaceuticals,
pesticides, etc.Products approved formarketing areincluded in"positive list." Marketing of
DDT andasbestos isprohibited. Observance ofnational regulations isnot
normally required forinternational trade, except forcertain food products.
Regulations onprocessing apply toexports, unless producers provide
evidence thatspecifications conform withimporting country requirements.
EC-Federal
Republic of
Germany85.8 Actonprotection from
hazardous products of16
September 1980 (BGB1. I.S.
1718)Certain hazardous
productsCanrestrict certain hazardous products &preparations &mayaffect exports
through bansonproduction. (Butgovernment doesnotseeanypossibility for
ageneral banonexport ofDPGs).
85.8 Actonfoodstuffs andarticles
indaily useof15August 1974
(BGB1. I.S.1946)Foodstuffs,
cosmetics, articles
indaily useBans production &circulation offoodstuffs, cosmetics &articles indaily use
ifofthreat tohuman health. Bans alsoapply toexports (paragraph 50). (But
government does notseeanypossibility forageneral banonexport of
DPGs).
85.8 Actonmedicaments of24
February 1983 (BGB1. I.S.
169)Hazardous
medicamentsProhibits circulation ofpotentially hazardous medicaments. Prohibition
applies toexports aswell. (Butgovernment does notseeanypossibility for
ageneral banonexport ofDPGs).
EC-France 85.8 Principle ofpositive list:Law
onchemical products of1
August 1905, Decrees of15
April 1912 &12February
1973 onfood additivesChemicals, food
additives,
pharmaceuticals,
etc.Unauthorized goods (i.e.notonpositive list)areprohibited (eg.medicinal
products, explosives, etc). Thisapplies toexports except when circumstances
donotjustify this. Foragro-pharmaceuticals orchemicals, domestic rules do
notapply toexports. Regulations onfood donotapply toexports.
85.8 Protection ofhealth, Article
R5168Toxic &
dangerous
substancesAllows theprohibition orregulation ofuse&trade intoxic anddangerous
substances &preparations. These measures donotapply toexports.
85.8 Worker protection (not
specified)Chemicals, etc. Rules forlabelling &safety tagsaregenerally applied bychemical industry in
domestic &export markets.
85.8 Law83-660 onconsumer
protectionDangerous
productsAllows theprohibition ofexports.WT/CTE/W/43
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EC-France
(cont'd)85.8 Protection oftheEnvironment Chemical products Provisions cover water pollution, airpollution, waste control, chemicals
control, etc. They donotapply toexports since pollution prevention
conditions vary indifferent regions.
85.8 Health Code, Articles L511
andL601Pharmaceutical
productsPharmaceuticals cannot besoldunless authorized. Administrative controls for
pharmaceuticals industry apply toallproducts andexports.
85.8 Health Code, Articles L606 ff. Veterinary
medicinal productsSame astheregulations applied formedicinal products forhumans.
Regulations apply toexports.
85.8 Law 75-604 of10July1975
oncosmetic andperfumery
productsCosmetics,
perfumery
productsExports comply with domestic regulations (collective undertaking by
manufacturers). Importers canobtain certificates ofconformity withFrench
safety standards upon request.
85.8 Law 70-575 of3July1970
ongunpowder andexplosivesGunpowder &
explosivesApproval andverification procedures forgunpowder, explosive substances,
fireworks, etc., areidentical fordomestic &export markets.
85.8 Law of3November 1943 on
anti-parasite products for
agricultureAnti-parasite
products for
agricultureDomestic rules donotapply toexports, butonlyfewexports correspond to
products unauthorized domestically.
85.8 Law82-905 of12October
1982 onverification of
chemical productsChemical products Does notcover exports.
EC-
Netherlands85.8 Pharmaceuticals, food and
non-food products, pesticides
(notspecified)Pharmaceuticals,
food andnon-food
products,
pesticidesImpossible toprovide alistofexported DPGs.
85.8 Labour andtransport means
(notspecified)Labour and
transport meansSafety criteria areapplied todomestic labour means butcannot betoexports.
Notransport means, transport services orloads toodangerous fordomestic
market areexported.
85.8 BillonHazardous Substances
andPreparationsHazardous
productsExporters ofHazardous products must (1)notify local authorities, (2)notify
importing country ofdangers connected toexports.WT/CTE/W/43
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#LEGAL INSTRUMENT PRODUCT EXPORT-RELATED MEASURES
EC-United
Kingdom85.8 Animal Health Act1981 Animal &animal
productsAllanimal &animal products must conform with domestic standards, &
exports must meet standards toobtain export health certification. Intra-EC
exports ofcattle &pigsmust meet health standards forintra-EC trade.
85.8 Slaughterhouse Act1974,
Food Act1984,Meat
Regulations 1982Redmeat, poultry
meat, &meat
productsProduction must comply withhealth requirements. Export ofmeat andmeat
products must comply withdomestic standards &additional requirements of
importing country.
85.8 Carcinogenic Substances
Regulations 1967Napthylamine,
aminodiphenyl,
nitrodiphenyl &
benzidine, &their
saltsProscribe manufacture, use&import ofthese chemicals orofsubstances
containing them. Noexport-related measure areidentified.
85.8 Consumer Safety Act1978 Toys, cosmetics,
gascatalytic
heaters, etc.Instruments ofActapply toexports with exceptions (e.g. usefulness of
product toimporting country).
85.8 TheAgriculture Act1970 Fertilizers, animal
feedstuffsSetsstandards forlabelling andcomposition requirements fordomestic sales.
Noexport-related measures areidentified.
85.8 Food Act1984 Food Regulations forfood preparation apply toexports. Specific food
compositional requirements donotapply because dietary preferences varyin
different countries.
85.8 Medicines Act1968 Medicinal
productsActallows forprohibition ofsale, supply, export orimport. Products must
belicensed.
85.8 Pesticides Safety Precaution
Scheme, Food &Environment
Protection Act1985Pesticides Only pesticides meeting domestic standards areallowed fordomestic supply
&use. Actdoes notprovide powers tocontrol exports ofpesticides.WT/CTE/W/43
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#LEGAL INSTRUMENT PRODUCT EXPORT-RELATED MEASURES
EC-United
Kingdom
(cont'd)85.8 Control ofPollution
Regulations 1980PCBs &PCTs Prohibits saleoruseofPCBs/PCTs except indefined conditions. Noexport-
related measures areidentified.
Senegal 85.9 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Czechoslo-
vakia85.10 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Japan 85.11 Narcotic Control Law, Opium
Law, Cannabis Control Law,
Stimulants Control LawNarcotics,opium
cannabis,
stimulantsExport ofthese goods isprohibited inprinciple.
85.11 Agricultural Chemicals
Regulation Law(ACRL),
1974 Joint Circular Notice of
Ministry ofInternational Trade
andIndustry andtheMinistry
ofAgriculture, Forestry and
FisheriesAgricultural
chemicalsSaleofagricultural chemicals isrestricted byACRL. Exports arerestricted
bythe1974 Circular. Industries must obtain approval from concerned
Ministry prior toexport. Ministries make industries refrain from exporting
DPGs.
85.11 Pharmaceutical Affairs Law Pharmaceuticals
quasi-drugs,
cosmetics,
medical devices,
drugs foranimals,
etc.Manufacturers must obtain manufacture orimport approval &license foreach
product. Law prohibits saleorgiving ofproducts notinconformity with
standards. Products manufactured forexport only canbeexported ifin
conformity withregulations ofimporting country.
85.11 Law Concerning the
Examination AndRegulation
ofManufacture, etc., of
Chemical Substances6chemical
substances &PCBEstablishes asystem ofexamination prior tomanufacture orimport ofnew
chemical substances toensure compliance with regulations onmanufacture,
import, use,etc. Exports must comply withrequirements ofLaw.
85.11 Consumer Product Safety Law Consumer
productsSafety standards areestablished foreachproduct. Theexport ofproducts not
meeting domestic standards butsatisfying requirements ofimporting country
ispermitted.WT/CTE/W/43
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Japan (cont'd) 85.11 Food Sanitation Law Foodstuffs,
additives,
processing
equipment,
packagingProhibits production &sale ofharmful foodstuffs. Their export isnot
conceivable.
85.11 Export Inspection Law Exports Export ofgoods included inCabinet Order (foods, pharmaceuticals, etc.) is
prohibited ifnotincompliance with standards ofrelevant Ministerial
Ordinances.
85.11 Poisonous AndDeleterious
Substances Control LawPoisonous &
deleterious
substancesManufacturers &sellers must beregistered. Exports must comply with
requirements ofLaw.
Australia 85.12 Trade Practices Act1974,
Sec.62(2D)"Wonder water
creatures" &
similar plastic toysSubject to18month supply prohibition. Amendment isexpected toprohibit
export ofDPGs, etc.
85.12 Trade Practices Act1974,
Sec.62(2D)"Mad doglighter"
&similar goodsSubject to18month supply prohibition. Amendment isexpected toprohibit
export ofDPGs, etc.
85.12 Trade Practices Act1974,
Sec.62(2D)Jewellery,toys,
etc., containing
strychnos nux-
vomicaSubject to18month supply prohibition. Amendment isexpected toprohibit
export ofDPGs, etc.
85.12 Trade Practices Act1974,
Sec.62(2D)"Autotrend sun
filter" &similar
goodsSubject to18month supply prohibition. Amendment isexpected toprohibit
export ofDPGs, etc.
85.12 Trade Practices Act1974,
Sec.62(2D)Seatbelt
accessoriesSubject to18month supply prohibition. Amendment isexpected toprohibit
export ofDPGs, etc.
85.12 Trade Practices Act1974,
Sec.62(2D)Glucomannan
tabletsSubject to18month supply prohibition. Amendment isexpected toprohibit
export ofDPGs, etc.WT/CTE/W/43
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Australia
(cont'd)85.12 Trade Practices Act1974,
Sec.62(2D)Toystunt plane
sets,etc.Subject to18month supply prohibition. Amendment isexpected toprohibit
export ofDPGs, etc.
85.12 Trade Practices Act1974,
Sec.62(2D)Cosmetics
containing lead
exceeding 250
ppmsSubject to18month supply prohibition. Amendment isexpected toprohibit
export ofDPGs,etc.
85.12 Trade Practices Act1974,
Sec.62(2D)"Sjoffels" water
shoes, etc.Subject to18month supply prohibition. Amendment isexpected toprohibit
export ofDPGs, etc.
85.12 Trade Practices Act1974,
Sec.62(2)Apparel, yarns &
textile fabrics
treated withTRIS
flame retardantPermanently prohibits supply.
85.12 Trade Practices Act1974,
Sec.62(2)Candles relighting
spontaneouslyPermanently prohibits supply.
85.12 Trade Practices Act1974,
Sec.62(2)Balloon blowing
kitscontaining
acetone, etc.Permanently prohibits supply.
Austria 85.13 - - Does notexport DPGs.WT/CTE/W/43
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#LEGAL INSTRUMENT PRODUCT EXPORT-RELATED MEASURES
Sweden 86.1 Narcotics Ordinance Narcotics Narcotics maybeimported orexported onlysubject tolicensing. Application
forexport licenses must include import certificates issued byimporting
country.
86.1 ActandOrdinance on
Prohibition oftheExport of
Military EquipmentMilitary
equipmentExport isprohibited. Export licences aregranted under certain conditions
(e.g. tocountries notengaged inarmed conflict). Only government
authorities areapproved asbuyers.
86.1 Ordinance onhazardous waste Hazardous waste Canonly beexported by"Svensk Avfallshantering Aktiebolag" &exporters
withspecial permits. Approval ofimporting country isnecessary.
86.1 Treaty ontheNon-
Proliferation ofNuclear
Weapons, London Guidelines,
Atomic Energy ActSubstances, etc.,
innuclear energy
field, nuclear
weapons, etc.Does notdevelop orexport nuclear weapons. Export offissionable material,
equipment &material forprocessing, etc., issubject tolicensing.
86.1 Ordinances onchemical
productsChemical products Regulates handling &import. Import, commercial resale orother
commercial useofdangerous products issubject tolicensing. Noexport-
related measures areidentified.
86.1 Food Act Food additives,
foreign substances
infood, etc.Exports areexempted from domestic standards, butmust comply with
regulations ofimporting country.
86.1 Meat Act Meat Allmeat issubject toinspection. Export ofmeat &meat products is
controlled fortransmissible diseases. Exports must beaccompanied by
certificate oforigin &health.
86.1 Actonexplosives and
flammablesExplosives &
flammablesEstablishes requirements forhandling, marketing, etc. Noexport-related
measures areidentified.
86.1 Marketing Act Consumer
productsProhibitions maybesetonthedomestic saleofgoods ofspecial risk. No
export-related measures areidentified.
86.1 Drug Ordinance Drugs Canonlybemarketed subject toregistration &licensing. Noexport-related
measures areidentified.WT/CTE/W/43
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#LEGAL INSTRUMENT PRODUCT EXPORT-RELATED MEASURES
Sweden
(cont'd)86.1 Work Environment Act Substances
causing ill
health/accidentsRegulates thehandling ofsubstances. Noexport-related measure are
identified.
Chile 86.2 - - Does notproduce orexport DPGs.
Hong Kong 86.3 - - Does notproduce orexport DPGs.
Malaysia 86.4 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Switzerland 86.5 - - Does nothave aninspection system forexports, butparticipates in
international foraontrade indangerous products.
Malawi 86.6 - - Does notexport DPGs.
Finland 86.7 Food Act(526/1941) &Food
Decree (408/1952)Food Premises ofsale, storage &manufacture canbeinspected. Import, sale, etc.,
canbeprohibited pending inspection. Actdoes notapply toexports.
86.7 Meat Inspection Act
(160/1960)Meat Prohibits sale, storage &processing ofuninspected meat. Exports ofmeat
must beapproved byexport control laboratory.
86.7 Milk Inspection Act
(558/1946)Milk Tests &controls must beperformed byauthorized laboratories. Export
control isundertaken byCustoms.
86.7 Cereals Trade Act(580/1978) Cereals Does notapply toexports.
86.7 ActonMeasures against
Tobacco Smoking (693/1976)Tobacco Saleissubject toaninspection permit. Actdoes notapply toexports.
86.7 Animal Fodder andFertilizer
Act(335/1968)Additives for
animal fodderAdditives must beapproved &import &salecanbeprohibited ifpreparation
involves health hazards. Actdoes notapply toexports.
86.7 Seeds Trade Act(669/1975) Seed for
agriculture &
garden plantsActapplies toimports &exports. Exports may beprohibited based on
domestic shortage &notonbadproduct quality.
86.7 Pharmaceutical Goods Act
(374/1945)Pharmaceuticals Manufacture &sale aresubject topermitting. Import &storage are
regulated. Actcontains noprovisions restricting exports.WT/CTE/W/43
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#LEGAL INSTRUMENT PRODUCT EXPORT-RELATED MEASURES
Finland
(cont'd)86.7 Poisons Act(309/1969) Poisons Manufature &trade aresubject topermitting. Usemaybeprohibited upon
inspection. Actdoes notapply toexports.
86.7 Pesticides Act(327/1969) Pesticides Usemaybeprohibited ifharmful. Actcontains noprovisions onexports.
86.7 Narcotic Drugs (41/1972) Narcotic drugs Import, export, trade &manufacture canbeprohibited. Permit isnecessary
formanufacture, import &export. Export permits areonly issued upon
presentation ofcertificate from importing country stating thattheproduct can
beimported. Export permits canbewithdrawn.
86.7 Electricity Act(319/1979) Electric
installationsSetssafety standards andinspection procedures fordesign ofinstallations.
Actdoes notapply toexports.
86.7 Road Transport Act
(267/1981)Motor vehicles Must beinspected &registered. Actcontains noprovisions onexports.
86.7 Pressure Vessels Act
(98/1973)Pressure vessels Products must beinspected. Actcontains noprovisions onexports.
86.7 Labour Safety Act(299/1958) Machinery,
pressure vessels,
hoists, etc.Must beinspected before being brought intoservice. Actcontains no
provisions onexports.
86.7 Atomic Energy Act(356/1957) Substances
generating atomic
energyPermits arerequired formanufacture, import orexport &trade inthese
substances, &forimport orexport ofores&concentrates.
86.7 ActonProtection against
Radiation (174/1957)Radioactive
substancesPermits arerequired formanufacture, use, transport, import orexport,
possession &trade. Permits maybewithdrawn.
86.7 ActonFirearms and
Ammunition (33/1933)Firearms &
explosivesPermits arerequired formanufacture, import &trade. Provisions onimport
&export arecontained inDecree 34/1933. Export permits from theMinistry
ofInterior arerequired.
86.7 ActonExplosive Substances
(263/1953)Explosive
substancesPermits arerequired forimports. Exports aresubject tolegislation on
exportation ofmilitary material &alsorequire permits.WT/CTE/W/43
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Finland
(cont'd)86.7 ActonSpirits andAlcohol
(459/1968)Spirits &alcohol Manufacture, import orexport &sale ofalcoholic beverages arethe
monopoly ofthestate withcertain exceptions.
86.7 Waste Management Act
(673/1978)"Problem waste"
(eg.hazardous
waste)Notification ofimport orexport toMinistry ofEnvironment arerequired.
Import orexport canbeprohibited.
86.7 Decision onIdentification and
Marking ofDangerous
Substances (286/1978),
Decision onListofPoisons
(383/1983)Substances
involving health
hazardsMarking requirements areapplied tomanufacturers, importers &sellers, &
donotapply toexports.
86.7 Decision onCarcinogens and
Relevant Labelling and
Toxicity Classes (1060/1983)Carcinogens Packaging requirements areset.Notapplicable toexports.
86.7 Decision Concerning
Avoidance andControl of
Adverse Effects associated
withuseofAsbestos
(805/1976)Asbestos Safety requirements areset&donotapply toexports.
Australia 86.8
(updates
85.12)Trade Practices Act1986
amending previous Trade
Practices Act(Sections 65Bto
65U)Allgoods notified
inDPG notif #
85.12Prohibits theexport ofDPGs without Minister 'sapproval (Section 65C). This
applies toallgoods subject tosupply prohibition inDPG notif. #85.12. For
goods subject torecall, stipulates thatexporters notify importers (1)that
goods aresubject torecall, (2)ofnature ofdefect ordangerous
characteristics, (3)ofnature ofnon-compliance with domestic safety
standards.WT/CTE/W/43
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#LEGAL INSTRUMENT PRODUCT EXPORT-RELATED MEASURES
Australia 89.1 WHO Certification Scheme on
Quality ofPharmaceutical
Products inInternational
Trade, Therapeutic Goods Bill
1989 (before parliament)Therapeutic goods
&pharmaceuticalsUnder WHO scheme, export certificates forpresentation toimporting country
areissued upon request. When certificates arenotrequested, there isno
knowledge ofexported products. Export ofpharmaceuticals isnotmonitored.
Under newBill, unapproved drugs willbelisted. Importing country willbe
notified ofstatus ofproduct &must approve itsimport.
89.1 Agricultural andVeterinary
Chemicals Act1988Agricultural &
veterinary
chemicalsNocontrol mechanism forexports exist. Certificates ofclearance &
registration status inAustralia maybeissued upon importer 'srequest.
89.1 Hazardous Waste Regulation
ofExports andImports Bill
1989Hazardous waste Permits required forexport &import. Permit holders must fulfill certain
criteria (eg.useofenvironmentally sound waste disposal methods). Penalties
areimposed forillegal trafficking.
89.1 Ozone Protection Act1989 Ozone depleting
substancesControls exports tomeet itsMontreal Protocol obligations.WT/CTE/W/43
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#LEGAL INSTRUMENT PRODUCT EXPORT-RELATED MEASURES
Finland 90.1
(updates
86.7)ActontheControl ofExport
andImport (35/1981)Dairy products Dairy products arecontrolled. Noexport-related measures areidentified.
90.1 Animal Disease Law
(55/1980)Vaccines &sera
foranimal
diseasesPermits arerequired forboth. Noexport-related measures areidentified.
90.1 Medicines Act(395/1987) Pharmaceuticals Replaces Pharmaceutical Goods Act(373/1935) notified inDPG notif. #
86.7. Nospecific changes areidentified.
90.1 Chemicals Acttoenter into
force in1.9.1990Chemicals Repeals thePoisons Act(309/1969) notified inDPG notif. #86.7. Export
notification willberequired forbanned orseverely restricted chemicals.
90.1 Nuclear Energy Act
(990/1987)Substances
generating nuclear
energyReplaces Atomic Energy Act(356/1957) notified inDPG notif. #86.7. No
specific changes areidentified.
90.1 Decision onCarcinogens and
Relevant Labelling and
Toxicity Classes (477/1988)Carcinogens Replaces Decision 1060/1983 notified inDPG notif. #86.7. Nospecific
changes areidentified.
90.1 Decision Concerning
Avoidance andControl of
Adverse Effects associated
withuseofAsbestos
(886/1987)Asbestos Replaces Decision 805/1976 notified inDPG notif. #86.7. Nospecific
changes identified.
Cameroon 90.2 Legislation onintroduction,
production, storage,
possession, transportation,
transit anddumping oftoxic
ordangerous waste onnational
territory -Act89/027Toxic &
dangerous wasteRegulates production, storage, etc. Noexport-related measures are
identified.WT/CTE/W/43
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Cote D'Ivoire 90.3 Act88-651 fortheProtection
ofPublic Health andthe
Environment Against the
Effects ofNuclear andToxic
Industrial Waste andHarmful
SubstancesNuclear &toxic
industrial waste &
harmful
substancesRegulates purchase, sale, import, transit, transport, deposit &storage. No
export-related measures areidentified.
Canada 90.4 Animal Disease andProtection
ActAnimals, animal
products,
feedstuffsExports may beregulated toprevent theintroduction ofdiseases inother
countries (section 3ofAct).
90.4 Atomic Energy Control Act Uranium,
thorium,
plutonium, et.Regulates production, import, export, transportation, etc., ofthese
substances, ifmay beused forproduction, useorapplication ofatomic
energy (section 9ofAct).
90.4 Canada Agricultural Products
Standards ActAgricultural
productsProhibits conditionally theexport ofproducts forwhich grades areestablished
inPartIoftheAct, unless products comply with requirements ofthatPart
(section 4ofAct).
90.4 Canadian Environmental
Protection ActPCBs &CFCs Government mayprohibit export oftoxic substances &impose conditions for
permitted exports (section 34ofAct).
90.4 Canadian Environmental
Protection ActSubstances to
which Actapplies
notyetfinalizedProhibits export ofDPGs (section 41). Mandates thatimporting countries be
notified ofexport ofseverely restricted substances &hazardous waste (section
42&43). Allexport ofPCB waste isbanned. New regulations tocontrol
hazardous waste import &export arebeing drafted.
90.4 Customs Act Allgoods Goods atcustoms maybedetained toensure compliance with prohibitions,
controls &regulations ofdifferent Acts (section 101).
90.4 Export andImport Permits Act Products whose
export is
controlledPrepares alistofproducts whose export iscontrolled -"Export Control List"
(section 3).WT/CTE/W/43
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Canada
(cont'd)90.4 FishInspection Act Fish Prohibits import, export, selling forexport, orpossession forexport of
tainted, decomposed orunwholesome fishforhuman consumption. Products
violating laws ofimporting countries arenotpermitted. Inabsence of
country requirements, Canadian tolerances apply (section 10(1)).
90.4 Food andDrugs Act Meat products
(especially forUS
market), drugs,
cosmetics, etc.Packaged food, drugs, cosmetics, etc., notmanufactured forconsumption in
Canada areexempted from Act,provided (1)theyarelabelled forexport, (2)
donotcontravene requirements ofimporting country (section 37).
90.4 Hazardous Products Act Toys containing
leadormethyl
alcohol, matches,
etc.Prohibits advertising, selling orimporting products ofPartI(section 4(1)).
Regulates advertising, selling orimporting products ofPartII(section 4(2)).
Noexport-related measures areidentified.
90.4 Meat Inspection Act Meat products Regulates meat export interms of(1)preparation &storage, (2)provision of
evidence thatexports meet requirements ofimporting country, (3)receipt of
certificate authorizing export byaninspector (section 7).
90.4 Narcotic Control Act Cocaine, LSD Prohibits conditionally possession orexport oflisted controlled substances.
90.4 PestControl Products Act Pesticides Prohibits export ofcontrol products, unless manufactured inestablishments
complying withAct. Products notregistered forusedomestically cannot be
exported (section 5(2)).
Argentina 90.5 Legislation onprotection of
theenvironment and
prevention ofpollution- Establishes environmental quality standards andregulations. Noexport-related
measures areidentified.