G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
25 March 2019  
(19-1871) Page: 1/38 
Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
 AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  
NOTIFICATION UNDER A RTICLE 5.1 TO 5.4 OF  THE AGREEMENT1 
MYANMAR  
The following communi cation, dated 22 March 2019 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Myanmar.  
 
_______________  
 
 
1  THE PLANT PEST QUARANTINE LAW  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Plant Pest Quarantine Law  
3 Date of Publication  16-06-1993 
4 Date of entry into force  16-06-1993 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm/uploads/legals/2018/5/Pl
ant%20Pest%20Qua rantine%20Law%20(eng).pdf  
 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [X] 
 
No  [  ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer question 
8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [  ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [ X ]  
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
                                                
1 It is understood that the notifying Member has also completed its notific ation obligations under 
Article  1.4(a) and Article 8.2(b) regarding the relevant law/regulation/procedure notified for by filling this form 
in a full and complete manner.  
2 "New licensing regulation/procedure" is understood to refer to any newly introduced law, regulation or 
procedure, and those which are in force but being notified for the first time to the Committee.  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: ______________ (please specify)  
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Agriculture, 
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation  
Address: Plant Protection Division, Bayint Naung Road, West 
Gyogone, Insein Township, P.O.11011, Yangon, Myanmar  
Website: http://ppdmyanmar.org/   
Telephone: +95 1 644214  
E-Mail: directorppddoa@gmail.com   
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Agriculture, 
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation  
Address: Plan t Protection Division, Bayint Naung Road, West 
Gyogone, Insein Township, P.O.11011, Yangon, Myanmar  
Website: http://ppdmyanmar.org/   
Telephone: +95 1 644214  
E-Mail: directorppddoa@gmail.com   
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  Available in English  
 
Provisions to control the import of plants, plant products, pests, 
beneficial organisms and soil; and to prohibit the intentional 
transportation of any of the above items which are known to be 
contaminated, or which have been placed under quarantine.  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on  eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
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  2  THE FERTILIZER LAW 2 002 AND THE LAW AMEN DING THE FERTILIZER LAW 2015  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Fertilizer Law 2002  
The Law Amending the Fertilizer Law 2015  
3 Date of Publication  01-10-2002, 23 -3-2015 
4 Date of entry into force  01-10-2002, 23 -3-2015 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  http://www.doa.gov.mm/doa/  
https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm/attachment/884/  
download  
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [X] Fertilizer Law 1 -10-2002/ The Law Amending the Fertilizer 
Law 23 -3-2015 
 
No  [  ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [     ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [ X ]  
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: to use the fertilizer of quality in conformity with 
the specification . 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Agriculture, 
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation  
Address: Office No. 43, Land Use Division, Nay Pyi Taw  
Website: http://www.doa.gov.mm/doa/  
Telephone: +95 673 410384  
E-Mail: landusenpt@gmail.com   
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Agriculture, 
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation  
Address: Office No. 43, Land Use Division, Nay Pyi Taw  
Website: http://www.doa.gov.mm/doa/  
Telephone: +95 673 410384  
E-Mail: landusenpt@gmail.com   
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  Available in English  
 
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
3  THE PESTICIDE LAW  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Pesticide Law  
3 Date of Publication  20-01-2016 
4 Date of entry into force  20-01-2016 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm/en/legal/11  
http://ppdmyanmar.org/myanmar -
%E1%80%95%E1%80%AD%E1%80%AF%E1%80%B8%E1%80%
9E%E1%80%90%E1%80%BA%E1%80%86%E1%80%B1%E1%80
%B8%E1%80%A5%E1%80%95%E1%80%92%E1%80%B1/  
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [X] 
 
No  [  ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer qu estion 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [     ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [ X ]  
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: ______________ (please specify)  
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Agriculture, 
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation  
Address: Plant Protection Division, Bayint Naung Road, West 
Gyogone, Insein Township, P.O.11011, Yangon, Myanmar  
Website: http://ppdmyanmar.org/   
Telephone: +95 1 644214  
E-Mail: directorppddoa@gmail.com   
 
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Agriculture, 
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation  
Address: Plant Protection Division, Bayint Naung Road, West 
Gyogone, Insein Township, P.O.11011, Yangon, Myanmar  
Website: http://ppdmyanmar.org/   
Telephone: +95 1 644214  
E-Mail: directorppddoa@gmail.com   
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  Available in English  
 
According to Provision 47 under the Pesticide Law, Pesticide 
Registration Board of Myanmar announced the list of seven restricted 
pesticides which can be only used under the supervision of certified 
pesticide applicators.  The detail list can be found in the Notification 
No.5/2018 releas ed on 9 -8-2018.  
 
According to Provision 47 under the Pesticide Law, Pesticide 
Registration Board of Myanmar announced the list of 41 banned 
pesticides.  The detail list can be found in the Notification No.6/2018 
released on 9 -8-2018.  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on  eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 
4  THE SEED LAW 2011 AN D THE LAW AMENDING T HE SEED LAW 2015  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Seed Law 2011  
The Law amending the Seed Law 2015  
3 Date of Publication  07-1-2011, 18 -2-2015 
4 Date of entry into force  07-1-2013, 18 -2-2015 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  http://www.myanmarseedportal.gov.mm   
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [X] 
 
No  [  ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [     ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [ X ]  
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: to prevent copy seed or fake seed  
- To prevent the farmer and consumer  
- To provide the right seed quality and standard 
according to the seed class  
- To control illegal seed importation and distributio n 
- To protect the new plant variety which affect natural 
environment and biodiversity  
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Agriculture, 
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation  
Address: Office No. 43, Seed Division, Department of Agriculture  
Website: http://www.myanmarseedportal.gov.mm   
Telephone: 0673-410328.  
E-Mail: seedlawunit@gmail.com  
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Agriculture, 
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation  
Address: Office No. 43, Seed D ivision, Department of Agriculture  
Website: http://www.myanmarseedportal.gov.mm   G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
Fax: 0673-410385.  
E-Mail: seedlawunit@gmail.com  
 
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  Available in English  
Detail regulations relating to the Seed Law can be found in the 
Notification No. 6 /2016 issued on 23rd February 2016 by Ministry of 
Agriculture and Irrigation, Myanmar. English Version is also available 
at http://www.myanmarseedportal.gov.mm/en/laws -and-
regulations/seed -law. 
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 
5  THE NEW PLANT VARIET Y PROTECTION LAW  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The New Plant Variety Protection Law  
3 Date of Publication  20-01-2016 
4 Date of entry into force  20-01-2017 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm/uploads/legals/2018/7/N
ew%20Plant%20Varity%20Protection%20Law%202016.pdf  
 
6 Have you attache d a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes  [ X] 
 
No   [  ]  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [   ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [ X ] 
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: Pursue obligations under UPOV Guidelines  
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: New Plant Variety Protection 
Section, Department of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture, 
Livestock and Irrigation  
Address: Yezin, Nay Pyi Taw, the Republic Union of Myanmar  
Website: https://www.dar.gov.mm/ , 
www.myanmarseedportal.gov.mm  
Telephone: +95 67 3416531 Ext:314  
Fax: +95 67 3416535  
E-Mail: pvpsection.dar@gmail.com ; papawin08@gmail.com  
 
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: New Plant Variety Protection 
Section, Department of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture, 
Livestock and Irrigation  
Address: Yezin, Nay Pyi Taw, the Republic Union of Myanmar  
Website: http://www.mlis.gov.mm/ , https://www.dar.gov.mm/ ,  
http://www.myanmarseedportal.gov.mm/  
Telephone: +95 67 3416531 Ext:314  
Fax: +95 67 3416535  
E-Mail: pvpsection.dar@gmail.com ; papawin08@gmail.com  
 
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  Available in English  
 
The New Plant Variety Protection Law was enacted by Pyidaungsu 
Hluttaw with the Law No.15/2016 on 20th January 2016. The 
objectives of this law are to protect of the rights of breeders of new 
plant varieties, to develop the activities of plant breeding, to  
encourage investments in and development of the breeding of new 
plant varieties in both public and private sectors, to assist the 
agricultural sector development by producing and cultivation of the 
new improved varieties.  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on  eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages   
 
 
 
6  THE NATIONAL FOOD LA W 1997 AND THE NATIO NAL FOOD LAW AMENDME NT 2013  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The National Food Law 1997  
The National Food Law Amendment 2013  
3 Date of Publication  03-03-1997, 16 -08-2013 
4 Date of entry into force  03-03-1997, 16-08-2013 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  http://www.fdamyanmar.gov.mm/wp -
content/uploads/2018/08/Food -Regulation.pdf  
 
http://www.fdamyanmar.gov.mm/wp -
content/uploads/2018/08/NFL -amendment -16-8-2013.pdf  
 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [X] 
 
No  [  ]  
 
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
 
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [     ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [  X ] 
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: ______________ (please specify)  
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Food and Drug 
Administration, Ministry of Health and Sports  
Address: Pyigyi Zayyar Road, Zayya Theiddhi Ward, Zabu Thiri 
Township, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar  
Website: http://www.fdamyanmar.gov.mm  
Telephone: +95 67 3403609  
Fax : +95 67 3403350  
E-Mail: fdanpt1@gmail.com   
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Food and Drug 
Administration, Ministry of Health and Sports  
Address: Pyigyi Zayyar Road, Zayya Theiddhi Wa rd, Zabu Thiri 
Township, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar  
Website: http://www.fdamyanmar.gov.mm  
Telephone: +95 67 3403467  
Fax : +95 67 3403350  
E-Mail: ohmarsoew@gmail.com   
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  
 Available in English  
 
According to National Food Law, Department of Food and Drug 
Administration issues the Import Recommendation and Import Health 
Certificate after checking documents.  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 
7 THE NATIONAL DRUG LA W 1992 AND THE NATIO NAL DRUG LAW AMENDME NT 2014  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The National Drug Law 1992  
The National Drug Law Amendment 2014  
3 Date of Publication  30-10-1992, 01 -04-2014 
4 Date of entry into force  30-10-1992, 01-04-2014 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  http://www.fdamyanmar.gov.mm/wp -
content/uploads/2018/01/Drug -Regulation.pdf  
 
http://www.mtg.com.mm/fda/wp -
content/uploads/2018/03/Amendment -of-National -Drug-Law.pdf  
 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [X] 
 
No  [  ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [   ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [ X] 
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: ______________ (please specify)  
 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Food and Drug 
Administration, Ministry of Health and Sports  
Address: Pyigyi Zayyar Road, Zayya Theiddhi Ward, Zabu Thiri 
Township, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar  
Website: http://www.fdamyanmar.gov.mm  
Telephone: +95 67 3403609  
Fax : +95 67 3403350  
E-Mail: fdanpt1@gmail.com   
 
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Food and Drug 
Administration, Ministry of Health and Sports  
Address: Pyigyi Zayyar Road, Zayya Theiddhi Ward, Zabu Thiri 
Township, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar  
Website: http://www.fdamyanmar.gov.mm  
Telephone: +95 67 3403073  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
Fax : +95 67 3403350  
E-Mail: fdanpt1@gmail.com   
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  Available in English  
 
According to the National Drug Law, the DFDA only issues the Drug 
Importation Approval Certificate after checking the Goods Storage 
Practice and Goods Distribution Practice.  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on  eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
8 THE SALT ENTERPRISE LAW 
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Salt Enterprise Law  
3 Date of Publication  18-09-1992 
4 Date of entry into force  18-09-1992 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm/uploads/legals/2019/3/1
.The%20Salt%20Enterprise%20Law.pdf  
 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PD F) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [X] 
 
No  [ ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
 
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [X ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [  ]  
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: ______________ (please specify)  
 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Mines, Ministry of 
Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation  
Address: Office No. (19), Nay Pyi Taw.  
Website: http://www.mining.gov.mm/  
Fax: +95 67 409241  
E-Mail: dom@e -monrec.gov.mm   
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Mines, Ministry of 
Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation  
Address: Office No. 19, Nay Pyi Taw.  
Website: http://www.mining.gov.mm / 
Fax: +95 67 409241  
E-Mail: dom@e -monrec.gov.mm   
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  
 Available in English  
There are specific laws and regulations for salt and salt products 
producing in seven different states and regions (Ayeyarwady, 
Sagaing, Mon, Bago, Yangon, Shan, Rakhine). (referring to the 
Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar 2008, Section  
188, table 2)  
Detail regulations relating to the Salt Enterprise Law can be found in 
the Notification No.40/98 issued on 19 November 1998 by Ministry of 
Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, Myanmar.  
 
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 
9 THE MYANMAR EXCISE A CT 1917 AND THE MYAN MAR EXCISE AMENDMENT  ACT 2015  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Myanmar Excise Act 1917  
The Myanmar Excise Amendment Act 2015  
3 Date of Publication  19-05-1917, 22 -12-2015 
4 Date of entry into force  01-10-1917, 22-12-2015 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  http://www.gad.gov.mm/sites/default/files/laws -
rules/2014/02/the_myanmar_excise_act -_volume_1.pdf  
 
http://www.gad.gov.mm/sites/default/files/laws -
rules/2014/02/the_myanmar_excise_act -_volume_2.pdf   
 
http://www.gad.gov.mm/sites/default/files/laws -
rules/2016/02/66.mnmaaiungngnycmiakupedkiu_pngchngsnny_upe
d_0.pdf   
 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes  [ X] 
 
No   [  ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [     ]  
Non-Automatic: [ X] 
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: Restriction on the importation of spirits and 
beer. 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: General Administration 
Department, Ministry of Union Government Office  
Address: [Office No. 41, Nay Pyi Taw]  
Website: http://www.gad.gov.mm  
Fax:  +95 673412419  
E-Mail: gadoffice.gov@gmail.com   
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: General Administration 
Department, Ministry of Union Government Office  
Address: [Office No. 41, Nay Pyi Taw]  
Website: http://www.gad.gov.mm  
Fax:  +95 673412419  
E-Mail: gadoffice.gov@gmail.com   
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  
 Available in English  
 
The Ministry of Commerce issued Notification No.8/2013 on 4 -2- 2013 
amending the import prohibition list that importers are not allowed to 
import alcohol, beer, cigarette and the othe r restricted commodities 
as per the existing laws.  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Durati on of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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  10 THE ANIMAL HEALTH AN D DEVELOPMENT LAW 19 93 AND THE ANIMAL HE ALTH AND 
DEVELOPMENT LAW AMEN DMENT 2010  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Animal Health and Development Law 1993  
The Animal Health and Development Law Amendment 2010  
3 Date of Publication  25-11-1993, 31 -12-2010 
4 Date of entry into force  25-11-1993, 31 -12-2010 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm/attachment/987/downlo
ad 
 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [X] 
 
No  [  ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer qu estion 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [  ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [ X] 
 
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: ______________ (please specify)  
 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Livestock Breeding and 
Veterinary Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and 
Irrigation  
Address: Office No.36, Nay Pyi Taw, The Republic of the Union of 
Myanmar  
Website: http://www.moali.gov.mm  
Fax: +95 67 408436  
E-Mail: ir.lbvd@gmail.com  
 
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Livestock Breeding and 
Veterinary Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and 
Irrigation  
Address: Office No.36, Nay Pyi Taw, The Republic of the Union of 
Myanmar  
Website: http://www.moali.gov.mm  
Fax: +95 67 408436  
E-Mail: ir.lbvd@gmail.com  
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  Available in English  
 G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
 Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department has to do the 
inspection of imported animals, animal products and animal feed. 
Importers who want to import animals, animal  products and animal 
feed have to apply recommendation from Livestock Breeding and 
Veterinary Department before applying import licence.  
 
Notification No.15/2005 on the imported animal and animal products 
and animal feed inspection was released on 07 -04-2005. 
 
The State Peace and Development Council amended the Animal 
Health Development Law 1993 with t he Amendment  Law for Animal 
Health and Development on 31st December 2010. Article 2, 4, 10, 13, 
15, 22, 25 and 25 were amended under this law.  
 
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on  eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 
11 THE TECHNICAL REGULA TIONS FOR EXPORT AND  IMPORT OF FISHERY P RODUCTS  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  Department of Fisheries Directive No. 8/2018 concerned Technical 
Regulations for Export and Import of Fishery Products  
3 Date of Publication  05-12-2018 
4 Date of entry into force  01-04-2019 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm/en/legal/204   
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  
 Yes [  ]  
 
No  [X] G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [     ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [ X] 
 
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: ______________ (please specify)  
 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Fisheries, Ministry 
of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation  
Address: Office No.36, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.  
Website: http://www.dof.gov.mm/  
Ph No: +95 67 3408473  
E-Mail: icudof7@gmail.com   
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Fisheries, Ministry 
of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation  
Address: Office No.36, Nay Pyi Taw, M yanmar.  
Website: http://www.dof.gov.mm/  
Ph No: +95 67 3408473  
E-Mail: icudof7@gmail.com   
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  
 Directive No.8/2018 concerning updated technical regulation for 
export and import fishery products, entered into force on 1 April 2019.  
 
The Technical Regulation for export and import of fishery products o f 
Myanmar have been developed based on the national and 
international requirements for the smooth trade of fish and fishery 
products. This document is addressed to the entire stakeholders of 
the food chain starting from primary producers to the processors and 
distributors (including feed manufacturers, hatcheries, farms, fishing 
vessels, auction centres, ice manufactures, cold storage and 
processors) as well as the Competent Authority by providing norms 
and instructions necessary for the export and import o f fishery 
products based on the requirements of Union of Myanmar. These 
regulations covers all the major SPS requirements for hygienic 
handling of fish and fishery products meant for import and export 
purpose.  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 
12 THE TELECOMMUNICATIO NS LAW  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Telecommunications Law  
3 Date of Publication  08-10-2013 
4 Date of entry into force  08-10-2013 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  https://www.ptd.gov.mm/Uploads/Services/Attach/22018/2096121
422018_2.%20Telecom%20Law(Eng).pdf  
 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes  [ X] 
 
No   [  ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [  ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [ X] 
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: to comply with the technical standards . 
 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Posts and Telecommunications 
Department, Ministry of Transport and Communications  
Address: Office No. 2, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar  
Website: https:// www.ptd.gov.mm  
Fax: +95 67 3407227  
E-Mail: dg.ptd@mptmail.net.mm  
 
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Posts and Telecommunications 
Department, Ministry of Transport and Communications  
Address: Office No.2, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar  
Website: https:// www.ptd.gov.mm  
Fax: +95 67 3407227  
E-Mail: dg.ptd@mptmail.net.mm  
 
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  
 Available in English  
 
According to the Telecommunication Law, Chapter VIII, section 27, a 
person desirous of manufacturing, selling or distributing any Network 
Facility or Telecommunications Equipment shall apply to the 
Department in or der to get the technical standard approval of the 
Network Facility or Telecommunications Equipment to be 
manufactured, sold or distributed by him/her in accord with the 
stipulations.  
 
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on  eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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  13 THE MYANMAR MINES LA W 1994 AND THE MYANMAR MINES AM ENDMENT LAW 2015  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Myanmar Mines Law 1994  
The Myanmar Mines Amendment Law 2015  
The Myanmar Mines Rule 2018  
3 Date of Publication  06-09-1994, 24 -12-2015, 13 -2-2018 
4 Date of entry into force  06-09-1994, 24 -12-2015, 13 -2-2018 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  http://www.mining.gov.mm/LAWS/1.LAWS/Myanmar_Mining_Law_
Eng.pdf  
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes  [ X] 
 
No   [  ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
 
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [ X] 
 
Non-Automatic: [  ]  
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: __________ (please specify).  
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Mines, Ministry of 
Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation  
Address: Office No.19, Mineral Development Division  
Website: http://www.mining.gov.mm/   
Fax: +95 67 409378  
E-Mail: dom@e -monrec.gov.mm  
12 Conta ct point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Mines, Ministry of 
Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation  
Address: Office No.19, Mineral Development Division  
Website: http://www.mining.gov.mm/   
Fax: +95 67 409378  
E-Mail: dom@e -monrec.gov.mm  
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  
 Available in English  
 
In exercise of the powers conferred under section 39 (a) of the 
Myanmar Mines Law, Myanmar Mines Rules was released on 30 -12-
1996 and it is available in English Version at 
http://www .mining.gov.mm/LAWS/1.LAWS/Mining_Rules_Eng.pdf . G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 
14 THE CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND PRO TECTED AREA LAW 2018  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Conservation of Biodiversity and Protected Area Law 
2018  
3 Date of Publication  21-05-2018 
4 Date of entry into force  21-05-2018 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  https://www.forestdepartment.gov.mm/law  
 
http://www.myanmarchm.gov.mm/en_US/category/books/policies_
and_law/  
6 Have y ou attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [  ]  
 
No  [X] 
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [  ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [  X ] 
10 (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: ______________ (please specify)  
 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Director General, Forest 
Department  
Address: Forest Department, Director General Office, Building No.39, 
Nay Pyi Taw, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar  
Ph No.: +95 67 3405002  
Fax No .: +95 67 3405002, 405397  
E-mail:  nwcdfdmof@gmail.com   
Website :  https://www.forestdepartment.gov.mm/law   
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Director, Nature and Wildlife 
Conservation Division, Forest Department  
Addres s: Nature and Wildlife Conservation Division , Director General 
Office, Forest Department, Building No.39, Nay Pyi Taw, the Republic 
of the Union of Myanmar  
Ph No.: +95 67 -3405002  
Fax No.: +95 67 - 3405002, 405397  
E-mail:  nwcdfdmof@gmail.com   
Website:  https://www.forestdepartment.gov.mm/law   
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  
 Available in English  
According to the Chapter 5, Article 21 (c), (d) and (e), the Director 
General may, with the approval of the Minister: (c) allow Government 
Departments, Government Organizations, Non -Government 
Organizations or an individual person to export or transport the 
protected endangered wild animal and wild plant or any parts, 
derivatives or products thereof for research and scientific species 
identification; (d) allow, by stipulating conditions , Government 
Departments, Government Organizations, Non -Government 
Organizations or an individual person that is permitted to conduct 
research, to import and possess alien wild animals for the purpose of 
conducting scientific research; (e) allow, by stipul ating conditions, an 
individual who is permitted to conduct research, to import and 
possess alien wild plants for scientific research and propagation.  
According to the Chapter 5, Article 23 (a) and (b), (a) the Director 
General may, with the approval of th e Ministry, (a) endorse for the 
export of wild animals or wild plants or any parts or derivative 
products thereof permitted for breeding or for cultivating 
commercially; (b) endorse for import, export or re -export animals or 
plants or any parts or derivati ve products thereof regulated for 
international trade;  
As per the Notification No. 1/2017 issued on 2 -1-2017 by Ministry of 
Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, the inclusion of 
genus Dalbergia, all the rest genus Dalbergia  in CITES Appendix I, in 
CITIES Appendix II has been approved since 4 -1-2017.  CITES Export 
Permit, CITES Import Permit or CITES Re -Export Permit by concerned 
CITES Management Authority is needed to be attached and all the 
importing or exporting products a re to be from legal logging.  The 
details on the list of genus Dalbergia can be found in the Notification 
No. 1/2017.  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
15 THE ENVIRONMENTAL CO NSERVATION LAW  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Environmental Conservation Law  
 
3 Date of Publication  30-03-2012 
4 Date of entry into force  30-03-2012 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm/kcfinder/upload/files/The
%20Environmental%20Conservation%20Law(Eng).pdf   
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [X] 
 
No  [  ]  
 
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer question 
8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
 
For ODS –Chlorodifluromethane (ံ HCFC 22)(R22) : 2903.71 (HS 
Code)  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
For Non ODS - HS codes (Customs Officer's quick tool for screening 
ODS)  
Reference: 
http://nepa.gov.jm/ozoneunit/custom_officer_tool/full.pdf  
 
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [ ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [X]  
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: Protect the environment  and implement the 
Vienna Convention  on the protection of the Ozone Layer 
and Montreal Protocol on the Substances that Deplete the 
Ozone Layer  
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Environmental Conservation 
Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental 
Conservation  
Address: Building No. 53, Environmental Conservation Department  
Website: http://www.monrec.gov.mm/ ,  http://www.ecd.gov.mm/  
Fax: +95 67 431322/25  
E-Mail: ecdpolicy@gmail.com  
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Environmental Conservation 
Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental 
Conservation  
Address: Building No. 53, Environmental Conservation Department  
Website: http://www.monrec.gov.mm/ ,  http://www.ecd.gov.mm/  
Fax: +95 67 431322/25  
E-Mail: ecdpolicy@gmail.com  
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  
 Available in English  
 
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, 
The Department of Environmental Conservation   in exercise of power 
conferred under sub -section (a) of section 42 of the Environmental 
Conservation Law, hereby issues the environmental conservation 
rules with the approval of the Union Government by the Notification 
No.   50/ 2014 on 5thJune, 2014.  It is available in English version.  
 
As the r egulation on Control of Imports, Exports and Consumption of 
Ozone Depleting Substances, any person or organization who wishes 
to import or export the ozone depleting substance or designed 
product for  use of ozone depleting substance shall apply for the 
Ministry with form (1) for import and form (2) for export stating facts 
completely in accord with stipulations for the necessary endorsement.  
The details about t he order on the operation of business re lating to 
Ozone Depleting Substances can be found in the Notification No. 
37/2014 dated on 25 -4-2014.  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administ rative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 
16 THE PREVENTION OF HA ZARD FROM CHEMICAL A ND RELATED SUBSTANCES L AW 
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Prevention of Hazard from Chemical and Related 
Substances Law  
3 Date of Publication  26-08-2013 
4 Date of entry into force  26-08-2013 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  http://moi.industry.gov.mm/en/content/prevention -hazard -
chemical -and-related-substances -law 
 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [X] 
 
No  [  ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
Ministry of Industry of Myanmar describes the restricted chemical list 
and prohibited chemical List with CAS number.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [  ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [ X] 
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: to protect the natural environment resources  
 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department:  Directorate of Industrial 
Collaboration, Ministry of Industry  
Address: Office No.30, Nay Pyi Taw  
Website: http://www.industry.gov.mm/   
Telephone:  +95 67 3405336  
E-Mail: mmindustrychem@gmail .com 
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department:  Directorate of Industrial 
Collaboration, Ministry of Industry  
Address: Office No.30, Nay Pyi Taw  
Website: http://www.industry.gov.mm/   
Telephone:  +95 67 3405336  
E-Mail: mmindustrychem@gmail.com  
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  Available in English  
 
The Ministry of Industry, in exercising the power conferred under 
sub-section (a) of Section 47 of the Prevention of Hazard from 
Chemical and Related Substances Law, issues the rules f or the 
Prevention of Hazard from Chemical and Related Substances, with the 
approval of the Union Government by Notification No. (85/ 2015 -
2016) on 12thJanuary, 2016.  It is available in English version.  
 
 
The 26 numbers of Controlled Precursor Chemical whi ch were issued 
by Ministry of Health with the Notification No. (1/2012), the one 
number of chemical which was banned by Vienna Convention and 
Montreal Protocol and two other chemicals, totally, the 29 numbers 
of chemical are specified as the Restricted Che micals under section 5, 
sub-section (h) of Prevention of Hazard from Chemical and Related 
Substances Law. The details list of restricted chemicals can be found 
in the Notification No. 2/2016 issued on 30 -7-2016 by the Central 
Leading Board on Prevention of  Hazard from Chemical and Related 
Substances.  
 
The 26 numbers of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) which were 
specified by Stockholm Convention, the one number of chemical 
which was banned by Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol, the 
26 numbers of Prior Informed Consent pesticide which were issue d 
by Pesticide Registration Board (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and 
Irrigation) with the Notification No.(1/2013) and the 12 numbers of 
chemical in Schedule -1 of Chemical Weapon Convention, totally, the 
65 numbers of chemical are specified as the Pro hibited Chemicals 
under section5, sub -section (h) of Prevention of Hazard from 
Chemical and Related Substance Law.  The details list of prohibited 
chemicals can be found in the Notification No. 3/2016 issued on 30 -
7-2016 by the Central Leading Board on Pre vention of Hazard from 
Chemical and Related Substances.  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification o f specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on  eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
17 THE PETROLEUM AND PE TROLEUM PRODUCT LAW 2017  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Petroleum and Petroleum Product Law 2017  
3 Date of Publication  01-08-2017 
4 Date of entry into force  01-08-2017 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  http://www.moee.gov.mm/en/ignite/page/99  
 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [X] 
 
No  [  ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer question 
8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [ X ] 
 
Non-Automatic: [    ]  
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: ______________ (please specify)  
 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Director, Trade Policy Division, 
Department of Trade, Ministry of Commerce  
Address: Office No. 3, Nay Pyi Taw, The Republic of the Union of 
Myanmar  
Website: https://www.commerce.gov.mm   
Fax: +95 67 408232  
E-Mail: dottrad epolicy1@gmail.com  
 
Ministry/authority and Department: Director General, Oil and Gas 
Planning Department, Ministry of Electricity and Energy  
Address: Office No. 6, Nay Pyi Taw, the Republic of the Union of 
Myanmar  
Website: http://www.energy.gov.mm   
Fax: +95 67 3411045  
E-Mail: moe.ho@energy.gov.mm , myanenergy@gmail.com   
 
Note: Some petroleum and petroleum products have to apply the 
import license to Ministry of Commerce after getting approval from 
concerned departments/enterprises under the Ministry of Electricity 
and Energy.  
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Director, Trade Policy Division, 
Department of Trade, Ministry of Commerce  
Address: Office No. 3, Nay Pyi Taw, The Republic of the Union of 
Myanmar  
Website: https://www.commerce.gov.mm  
Fax: +95 67 408232  
E-Mail: dottradepolicy1@gmail.com  
 
Ministry/authority and Department: Director General, Oil and Gas 
Planning Department, Ministry of Electricity and Energy  
Address: Office No. 6, Nay Pyi Taw, the Republic of the Union of 
Myanmar  
Website: http://www.energy.gov.mm   
Fax: +95 67 3411045  
E-Mail: moe.ho@energy.gov.mm , myanenergy@gmail.com  
 
Note: Some petroleum and petroleum products have to apply the 
import license to Ministry of Commerce after getting approval from 
concerned departments/enterprises under the Ministry of Elect ricity 
and Energy.  
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  Available in English  
 
 
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 
18 THE ARMS ACT  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Arms Act  
3 Date of Publication  01-10-1878 
4 Date of entry into force  01-10-1878 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  http://myanmarpoliceforce.gov.mm/   
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [X] 
 
No  [  ]  
 
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [     ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [  X ] 
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: ______________ (please specify)  
 G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Myanmar Police Force, Ministry 
of Home Affairs  
Address: [Myanmar Police Force Head Quarter, Office No.8, Criminal 
Department, Legislation Sub -Department]  
Website: http://myanmarpoliceforce.gov.mm/   
Fax: +95 67 3412230  
E-Mail: minminaung821@gmail.com  
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Myanmar Police Force, Ministry 
of Home Affairs  
Address: [Myanmar Police Force Head Quarter, Office No.8, Criminal 
Department, Legislation Sub -Department]  
Website: http://myanmarpoliceforce.gov.mm/  
Fax: +95 67 3412230  
E-Mail: minminaung821@gmail.com  
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  Available in English  
Import, Export and Transport.  
Section 6. No person shall bring or take by sea or by land into or 
out of the union of Burma any arms, ammunition or military stores 
except under a licence and in the manner and to the extent 
permitted by such licence.  
Nothing in the first clause of this s ection extends to arms (other 
than cannon) or ammunition imported or exported in reasonable 
quantities for his own private use by any person lawfully entitled to 
possess such arms or ammunition: but the collector of customs or 
any other officer empowered b y the president of the union in this 
behalf by name or in virtue of this office may at any time detain 
such arms or ammunition until he receives the orders of the 
president of the union thereon.  
Explanation  – Arms, ammunition and military stores taken fr om one 
part of the Union of Burma to another by sea, or across intervening 
territory not being part of the Union of Burma, are taken out of and 
brought into the Union of Burma within the meaning of this section.  
According to the Notification No.55 released on 9 -5-1977 by the 
Ministry of Home Affairs and Religious Affairs, Chapter 8 – the 
Principle for Arms Possession, Paragraph 17 of the right to buy and 
import arms and ammunition  mentioned that, as per the Notifi cation 
120/3/U dated on 20 -8-1969 by Ministry of Home Affairs, the person 
who live in other country for any reason is prohibited to import the 
arms and ammunitions when his/her returns to the country.  In this 
regard , this prohibition will be still remaine d until another 
instruction is introduced.  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 
19 THE ATOMIC ENERGY  LAW 
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Atomic Energy Law  
3 Date of Publication  08-06-1998 
4 Date of entry into force  08-06-1998 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  http://www.daemyanmar.com  
 
 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  
 Yes [X] 
 
No  [  ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  Detail HS code product description ( 10-digit level) is attached as an 
Annex.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [  ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [ X] 
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: to protect the environment  
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Division of Atomic Energy, 
Ministry of Education  
Address: Yangon/ Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.  
Website: http://www.daemyanmar.com  
Ph No: +95 67 3404460, +95 1 546261  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
E-Mail: info.dae@gmail.com , most18.naypyitaw@gmail.com  
 
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Division of Atomic Energy, 
Ministry of Education  
Address: Yangon/ Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.  
Website: http://www.daemyanmar.com  
Ph No: +95 67 3404460, +95 1 546261  
E-Mail: info.dae@gmail.com , most18.naypyitaw@gmail.com  
 
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  
 Available in English  
 
Pursuant to Chapter (IX) section (21) of the Atomic Energy Law, a 
person desirous of importing or exporting any kind of radioactive 
material or irradiation apparatus shall apply to the Department in 
order to obtain prior permission before applying for import -export 
permit or licen se to the relevant government department or 
organization.  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 
20 THE EXPORT AND IMPOR T LAW  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Export and Import Law  
3 Date of Publication  07-09-2012 
4 Date of entry into force  07-09-2012 G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  
 
 https://www.commerce.gov.mm/sites/default/files/documents/2014
/12/The%20Export%20and%20Import%20Law%20_English_last.pd
f 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [X] 
 
No  [  ]  
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject  to 
licensing  The Ministry of Commerce may  carry  out  the  necessary actions on 
the condition as per the provisions in the Law in  respect  of  the  
matters  of  export  and import including determining the restricted 
goods, prohibited goods and banned g oods for export and import and 
issuing  permit  and  determining  conditions  relating  to  permit  for  
export  and import goods.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [ X ] 
 
Non-Automatic: [ X ] 
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: ______________ (please specify)  
 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Director, Trade Policy Division, 
Department of Trade, Ministry of Commerce  
Address: Office No. 3, Nay Pyi Taw, The Republic of the Union of 
Myanmar  
Website: https://www.commerce.gov.mm  
Fax: +95 67 408232  
E-Mail: dottradepolicy1@gmail.com  
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Director, Trade Policy Division, 
Department of Trade, Ministry of Commerce  
Address: Office No. 3,  Nay Pyi Taw, The Republic of the Union of 
Myanmar  
Website: https://www.commerce.gov.mm  
Fax: +95 67 408232  
E-Mail: dottradepolicy1@gmail.com  
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  
 Available in English  
 
The Ministry of Commerce, in exercising the power conferred under 
sub-section (b) of Section 13 of the Export Import Law, issues the 
following notifications relating to the import licensing:  
 
Notification No. 18/2015  
The Ministry of Commerce issued Notification No. 18/2015 to allow 
the importation of foreign wines in accordance with the wine G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
importation procedures attached. Alcohol, beer and wine were 
previously limited to import but were allowed for sale in duty -free 
shops or under the recommendation of the Ministry Hotel and 
Tourism. The notification liberalizes the importation of wine to 
registered companies or associations that have obtained importer 
registration. The companies must apply for wine import registratio n 
certificate and wine import license at the Ministry of Commerce, and 
must have dealership from respective companies. The notification 
details the requirements for the application of the wine import license, 
such as the original proforma invoice or sale c ontract, wine import 
registration certificate and FDA recommendation. It also prescribes 
the rules to be followed by the importers, such as the requirement to 
import wine only via sea or air routes, disclosure of country of origin, 
will have to comply with  relevant excited laws and other relevant laws 
and regulations.  
 
Notification No. 61/2017  
The Ministry of Commerce issued Import Negative list which needs to 
apply license, covering 4818 items with HS Code 10-digit-level out of 
total items of Myanmar Custo ms Tariff version 2017 with Notification 
No. 61/2017.  
Notification No. 7/2018  
The Ministry of Commerce issued a notification allowing Myanmar 
nationalities to export or import gold, jewelleries, artwork and 
accessories made of gold in accordance with the guidelines published 
in conjunction with the notification. The guidelines allow the trading 
of these items in foreign currency via sea, air and border trade 
channels. Application for exporter/importer registration certificate, 
with endorsement of the Minin g Department and the Myanmar Gems 
Enterprise, is required the application for export/import license. The 
term of the license is 30 days with the additional 10 days permitted 
for extension. Exporter/importers are also required to obtain approval 
from the Go ld Market Monitoring and Evaluation Committee regarding 
the quantity, standard, price and value of the exported/imported 
items. The details on the registration and license application 
requirements, prohibited activities, taxation, payment and custom 
inspec tion can be found in the Notification No. 7/2018.  
Notification No. 57/2018  
The Ministry of Commerce Notification No.57/2018 permits the 
importation of office supplies and items related services business to 
foreign companies, non -government organizations an d branches of 
foreign companies. The importing entities are required to file an 
application for a registration number in order to import office supplies 
and services business -related  items for their own use, and are 
prohibited from reselling them.  
Notific ation No. 6/2019  
The Ministry of Commerce extended the permission to allow the 
importation of used machineries in 2019 under the conditions 
prescribed. Importers must apply for permission to import used 
machines at the Ministry of Commerce, and submit deta ils such as 
the brand name, capacity, model year, country of origin, energy 
source, recommendation from the Industry Supervision and 
Inspection Department, pre -shipment inspection certificate issued 
within 6 months before the arrival of the shipment and de scription for 
use. The machines must have been in use for less than ten years, 
excepting special circumstances, and function at 80% capacity. The 
details can be found in the Notification No. 6/2019.  
 
The Supervisory Committee for the Import of Vehicles iss ued a 
notification stipulating the manufacturing date for the automobiles to 
be imported in 2019. The notification stipulates the model year for 
various types of automobiles imported under used car plan (inclusive 
of consignment basis), individual plan and  government plan. The 
detailed information on the manufacturing date stipulated for G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
different categories of automobiles can be found in the Notification 
No. 1/2018.  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on  eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 
21 THE ESSENTIAL SUPPLI ES AND SERVICES LAW  
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  MYANMAR  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  The Essential Supplies and Services Law  
3 Date of Publication  10-08-2012 
4 Date of entry into force  10-08-2012 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  https://www.commerce.gov.mm/sites/default/files/documents/2014
/12/The%20Essential%20Supplies%20And%20Serv ices%20Law%2
0_English_final.pdf  
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  Yes [ X] 
 
No  [  ] 
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ___________ ;  ( please answer question 15 
and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject to 
licensing  According to the Law, the  Union  Government may  confer  any  
relevant  Ministry  to  issue  prohibiting order,  regulating order,  
supervision  order,  preventing order and the order which cause to 
carry out as necessary: (a) matters relating to import, export, trade, 
possession, storage, transport, distribution,    utilization    and    
consumption regarding any goods stipulated and declared as essential 
goods; (b) matters relating  to  slaughter,  catching,  causing  to  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
work,  breeding,  import,   expo rt,   trade,   possession,   storage,   
transport,   distribution,   utilization, consumption regarding such 
animal stipulated and declared as essential goods of any goods; (c) 
matters relating  to  such  service  stipulated  and  declared  as  
essential  service of any service.  
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [ X ] 
 
Non-Automatic: [ X ] 
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life or health;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: to administer the designated essential good  
 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications  
 Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Trade, Ministry 
of Commerce  
Address: Office No.3, Nay Pyi Taw  
Website:  https://www.commerce.gov.mm ,  
https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm   
Telephone:  +95 67 408232  
E-Mail: dottradepolicy1@gmail.com  
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Department of Trade, Ministry 
of Commerce  
Address: Office No.(3), Nay Pyi Taw  
Website:  https://www.commerce.gov.mm ,  
https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm  
Telephone:  +95 67408232  
E-Mail: dottradepolicy1@gmail.com  
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  Ongoing.  
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages  Available in English  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  G/LIC/N/2/MMR/1  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the official WTO languages)   
 
 
 
 
__________