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Questionnaire 2012

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The European Commission (Directorate General for Trade) sent out a "note verbale" to obtain answers from each one of the countries and territories concerned . Countries were asked to complete 2 questionnaires to indicate their choices regarding shipment of waste and mixtures of wastes for recovery, according to the four column lay-out recommended in the consolidated version of Commission Regulation (EC) 1418/2007.

The questionnaires are in line with Article 37 of Reg. 1013/2006, which stipulates that the European Commission should seek from each country concerned:

  • confirmation in writing that the waste may be exported from the [European] Community for recovery in that country, and
  • an indication as to which control procedure, if any, would be followed in the country of destination.

In the questionnaires, each country may choose among the following 4 options:

  • to prohibit the shipment,
    • or to allow it subject to
  • a procedure of prior written notification and consent,
  • an absence of control in the country of destination
  • any other control procedures that the country of destination applies.

The replies will be reflected in a Regulation  which the European Commission will adopt in 2012 to amend Regulation No1418/2007.

Previous amendments have been implemented in the past via other regulations:

List of country replies to date

2012 submissions received from partner countries will be progressively incorporated in the list

Algeria
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • April 2007
    • Format: PDF
Andorra
  1. First reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
  2. Second reply to the questionnaire of non-hazardous waste (Part 1), (Part 2)
    • May 2010
    • Format: PDF
Argentina
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: Subject to confirmation, the following waste will continue to be subject to no control procedure during a transitional period of 60 days from the entry into force date of the regulation which replaces Regulation (EC) 801/2007. This waste is subject to no control procedure in Regulation (EC) 801/2007, but is likely to be listed as subject to the procedure of prior written notification and consent in the replacement regulation:
      From B3010 - polyvinyl butyral; - polyvinyl acetate
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
Bangladesh
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
Belarus
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: Subject to confirmation, the following waste will continue to be subject to no control procedure during a transitional period of 60 days from the entry into force date of the regulation which replaces Regulation (EC) 801/2007. This waste is subject to no control procedure in Regulation (EC) 801/2007, but is likely to be listed as subject to the procedure of prior written notification and consent in the replacement regulation:
      From B1030: - all except waste containing vanadium dust, From B1031: - all except waste containing titanium dust, From B2040: - Lithium-Tantalum and Lithium Niobium containing glass scraps
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
Bosnia-Herzegovina
  1. First reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: Paper, paperboard and paper products wastes falling under category B3020 are not subjected to controls in the country of destination.
    • May 2008
    • Format: PDF
  2. Second reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste (explanation letter), Submission
    • Abstract: Following the correspondence with Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as the clarification on the content of the 2011 amending regulation, the Commission will only reflect the latest submission from Bosnia and Herzegovina dated 31 January 2011.
    • May 2011
    • Format: PDF
Botswana
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
Brazil
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • August 2007
    • Format: PDF
Bulgaria
    • Abstract: Until 31 December 2014, all shipments to Bulgaria of waste for recovery listed in Annex III shall be subject to the procedure of prior written notification and consent in accordance with Title II (Article 62, Transition rules, point 4 of Regulation (EC) N° 1013/2006
Chile
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
China
  1. First reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
  2. Second reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • January 2010
    • Format: PDF
Chinese Taipei
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
Costa Rica
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • June 2007
    • Format: PDF
Croatia
  1. First reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • August 2007
    • Format: PDF
  2. Second reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • November 2009
    • Format: PDF
Cuba
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • August 2007
    • Format: PDF
Egypt
  1. First reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
  2. Second reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • November 2007
    • Format: PDF
French Guiana
French Indian Ocean Islands
French Polynesia
French Southern & Antarctic Lands
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: Decision C (2001) 107/final of the Council of the OECD concerning the revision of the Decision C (92) 39/final on the control of the transboundary movements of waste intended for development operations applies to the overseas French territories and to the French Guinea associated territory which are mentioned in the "decision of overseas association" (Council Decision 2001/1822/EC of 27 November 2001 relating to the association of the countries and overseas territories to the European Community).

      France did not mention individual exclusion for these territories at the time that it became a member of the OECD.

      Consequently, the applicable arrangement for shipments of non hazardous waste for processing from the European Union towards the French departments and overseas territories is the same as those applicable to the French metropolitan territory.
    • October 2006
    • Format: PDF
Georgia
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • September 2007
    • Format: PDF
Guadeloupe
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: Decision C (2001) 107/final of the Council of the OECD concerning the revision of the Decision C (92) 39/final on the control of the transboundary movements of waste intended for development operations applies to the overseas French territories and to the French Guinea associated territory which are mentioned in the "decision of overseas association" (Council Decision 2001/1822/EC of 27 November 2001 relating to the association of the countries and overseas territories to the European Community).

      France did not mention individual exclusion for these territories at the time that it became a member of the OECD.

      Consequently, the applicable arrangement for shipments of non hazardous waste for processing from the European Union towards the French departments and overseas territories is the same as those applicable to the French metropolitan territory.
    • October 2006
    • Format: PDF
Guyana
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • June 2007
    • Format: PDF
Hong Kong
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • November 2008
    • Format: PDF
India
  1. First reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
  2. Second reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • November 2007
    • Format: PDF
  3. Third reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste

    • Subject to confirmation, the following waste will continue to be subject to no control procedure during a transitional period of 60 days from the entry into force date of the regulation which replaces Regulation (EC) 801/2007. This waste is subject to no control procedure in Regulation (EC) 801/2007, but is likely to be listed as subject to the procedure of prior written notification and consent in the replacement regulation:

      All waste, other than:

      • From B1010: - Iron and steel scrap; - Copper scrap; - Nickel scrap; - Aluminium scrap; - Zinc scrap; - Tin scrap; - Magnesium scrap
      • B1020
      • From B3010: - Scrap plastic of the following non-halogenated polymers and copolymers: - polyethylene terephthalate
      • B3020
      • From B3030: - Used rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables of textile
    • November 2007
    • Format: PDF
  1. Fourth reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste (Part 1), Part 2
    • February 2010
    • Format: PDF
Indonesia
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
  2. Reply to amendment to regulation 1418/2007
    • Abstract: In March 2009 Indonesia informed of the removal of a ban on shipments of used/waste plastics. This reply will be reflected by upcoming amendment to regulation 1418/2007.
    • March 2009
    • Format: PDF
Iran
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • May 2008
    • Format: PDF
Israel

The reply was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.

Ivory Coast
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • October 2007
    • Format: PDF
  2. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: This reply will be reflected by upcoming amendment to the regulation.
    • April 2008
    • Format: PDF
Kenya
  1. First reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • October 2007
    • Format: PDF
Kyrgyzstan
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
Lebanon
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
Liberia
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • May 2010
    • Format: PDF
Liechtenstein
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: In response to Commission Note Verbale, Albania sent the following response:
      Liechtenstein is in a custom union with Switzerland and has not requested any different treatment from that applying to Switzerland. Subject to verification, this means that as Switzerland is an OECD Member Country. Liechtenstein will be regarded as requesting no control procedures under regulation 1013/2006 (column 3 of the questionnaire applies to all items).
      With their reply covering the exact position in relation to the customs union, the Liechtenstein authorities also enclosed the copy of the Basel Convention Fact Sheet relating to Liechtenstein.
    • October 2006
    • Format: PDF
Macau
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
Malawi
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
Malaysia
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • June 2007
    • Format: PDF
  2. Amended reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Based on Abstract: Regulation (EC) No 1418/2007
    • August 2007
    • Format: PDF
  3. Amended reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Based on Abstract: Regulation (EC) No 1418/2007
    • December 2010
    • Format: PDF

In December 2010 Malaysia notified to the Commission its' wish to allow imports of waste category GH013 in accordance to the applicable procedures in the country of destination. This submission will be reflected in the forthcoming amendment of the regulation 1418/2007.

Mali
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • September 2007
    • Format: PDF
Martinique
Mayotte
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: Decision C (2001) 107/final of the Council of the OECD concerning the revision of the Decision C (92) 39/final on the control of the transboundary movements of waste intended for development operations applies to the overseas French territories and to the French Guinea associated territory which are mentioned in the "decision of overseas association" (Council Decision 2001/1822/EC of 27 November 2001 relating to the association of the countries and overseas territories to the European Community).

      France did not mention individual exclusion for these territories at the time that it became a member of the OECD.

      Consequently, the applicable arrangement for shipments of non hazardous waste for processing from the European Union towards the French departments and overseas territories is the same as those applicable to the French metropolitan territory.
    • October 2006
    • Format: PDF
Moldova
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • June 2007
    • Format: PDF
  2. Newly completed part of the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • June 2008
    • Format: PDF

Moldova subsequently asked for B1010 to be classified as subjected to control procedures in the country of destination.

Morocco
  1. First reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
  2. Second reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • November 2007
    • Format: PDF

The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.

Nepal
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: Nepal asked for B3020 to be classified as subjected to control procedures in the country of destination.
    • August 2009
    • Format: PDF
New Caledonia
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: Decision C (2001) 107/final of the Council of the OECD concerning the revision of the Decision C (92) 39/final on the control of the transboundary movements of waste intended for development operations applies to the overseas French territories and to the French Guinea associated territory which are mentioned in the "decision of overseas association" (Council Decision 2001/1822/EC of 27 November 2001 relating to the association of the countries and overseas territories to the European Community).

      France did not mention individual exclusion for these territories at the time that it became a member of the OECD.

      Consequently, the applicable arrangement for shipments of non hazardous waste for processing from the European Union towards the French departments and overseas territories is the same as those applicable to the French metropolitan territory.
    • October 2006
    • Format: PDF
Pakistan
  1. Import Policy Order 2006-2007
    • September 2007
    • Format: PDF
  2. First reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • September 2007
    • Format: PDF
  3. Second reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • November 2007
    • Format: PDF

The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.

Paraguay
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • September 2007
    • Format: PDF
Peru
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
Philippines
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • August 2006
    • Format: PDF
Réunion
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: Decision C (2001) 107/final of the Council of the OECD concerning the revision of the Decision C (92) 39/final on the control of the transboundary movements of waste intended for development operations applies to the overseas French territories and to the French Guinea associated territory which are mentioned in the "decision of overseas association" (Council Decision 2001/1822/EC of 27 November 2001 relating to the association of the countries and overseas territories to the European Community).

      France did not mention individual exclusion for these territories at the time that it became a member of the OECD.

      Consequently, the applicable arrangement for shipments of non hazardous waste for processing from the European Union towards the French departments and overseas territories is the same as those applicable to the French metropolitan territory.
    • October 2006
    • Format: PDF
Russian Federation
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • August 2006
    • Format: PDF
  2. Accompanying letter
    • September 2007
    • Format: PDF

Subject to confirmation, the following waste will continue to be subject to no control procedure during a transitional period of 60 days from the entry into force date of the regulation which replaces Regulation (EC) 801/2007. This waste is subject to no control procedure in Regulation (EC) 801/2007, but is likely to be listed as subject to the procedure of prior written notification and consent in the replacement regulation:
B1010 -B1050, B1080, B1115, B1130, B1220 - B1230, B1250, B2020 - B2100, B2120, B3010 - B3030B3050, B3065 - B3070, B3090, B3110 - B3130, B4010 - B4020, GC010, GC020, GE020 ex 701939, GH013 391530, ex 390410 - 40, GN010 ex 050200, GN020 ex 050300, GN030 ex 050590

Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: Decision C (2001) 107/final of the Council of the OECD concerning the revision of the Decision C (92) 39/final on the control of the transboundary movements of waste intended for development operations applies to the overseas French territories and to the French Guinea associated territory which are mentioned in the "decision of overseas association" (Council Decision 2001/1822/EC of 27 November 2001 relating to the association of the countries and overseas territories to the European Community).

      France did not mention individual exclusion for these territories at the time that it became a member of the OECD.

      Consequently, the applicable arrangement for shipments of non hazardous waste for processing from the European Union towards the French departments and overseas territories is the same as those applicable to the French metropolitan territory.
    • October 2006
    • Format: PDF
Seychelles
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • July 2007
    • Format: PDF
South Africa
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • October 2007
    • Format: PDF
Sri Lanka
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka has taken a decision (N° 99/2386/26/030 in 2000) to prohibit the importation of Hazardous waste in the list A of the Basel Convention and to keep the List B under control to take decisions on case by case basis.
      Prior approval of the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) is needed to import any item listed in the list B of the Basel Convention.
    • September 2006
    • Format: PDF
Togo
  1. Partial reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • May 2008
    • Format: PDF
  2. Note verbale
    • April 2008
    • Format: PDF

Togo said that polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate falling under category B3010 may be exported from the European Community for recovery in Togo by one specified company.

Tokelau

Tokelau informed the Commission that as a non self-governing territory of New Zealand, there are no waste imports into Tokelau. For this reason, completing the questionnaire in relation to Tokelau is of no value.

This means that in the event that - despite the current state of affairs - any party in Tokelau wished to import from the European Union some raw material which is classified as non-hazardous waste, the procedure of prior written notification and consent would apply, as described in Article 35 of Regulation (EC) 1013/2006.

Tunisia
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • August 2007
    • Format: PDF
Ukraine
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: The questionnaire was not received in time to be incorporated into the first implementing regulation under Article 37, but will be reflected in the updated regulation which will be adopted shortly.
    • June 2009
    • Format: PDF
Vietnam
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: Vietnam said, in particular, that the scrap may be exported from the European Community for recovery in Vietnam and there will be no control in Vietnam if the scrap is covered or in accordance with the descriptions in Decision No. 12/2006/QD-BTNMT dated 08 September 2006 of Minister of Natural Resources and Environment on issuance of List of scraps permitted for import as secondary production materials.
    • May 2007
    • Format: PDF
Wallis and Futuna
  1. Reply to the questionnaire on non-hazardous waste
    • Abstract: Decision C (2001) 107/final of the Council of the OECD concerning the revision of the Decision C (92) 39/final on the control of the transboundary movements of waste intended for development operations applies to the overseas French territories and to the French Guinea associated territory which are mentioned in the "decision of overseas association" (Council Decision 2001/1822/EC of 27 November 2001 relating to the association of the countries and overseas territories to the European Community).

      France did not mention individual exclusion for these territories at the time that it became a member of the OECD.

      Consequently, the applicable arrangement for shipments of non hazardous waste for processing from the European Union towards the French departments and overseas territories is the same as those applicable to the French metropolitan territory.
    • October 2006
    • Format: PDF

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