Ukraine #11463 (v.1)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
11/09/2026 - present
Current active version v.1
Reporting member
Ukraine
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Prohibition on the importation of genetically modified maize, except for imports for research purposes in a contained system subject to the relevant permit
National legal basis
Law of Ukraine “On State Regulation of Genetic Engineering Activities and State Control Over the Placement of Genetically Modified Organisms and Products on the Market” of 2023
(Item 6 of Chapter XII)

Effective from 16 September 2026

Available at
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/3339-20#Text
Administrative mechanism
Administered by the Ministry of Health (import permit)
Responsible entities
HS version
HS 2022
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Meta data

WTO justifications

XX:(b) - (b) necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Article XX (b) of the GATT – protection of human, animal and plant life and health, inter alia
Non-WTO commitments
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
CP
Symbol
CP

Tariff lines

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Genetically modified maize