Singapore #3012 (v.2)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
01/10/2016 - 01/10/2020
Old version v.2
Reporting member
Singapore
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Prohibition of the import; distribution and retail of Shisha Tobacco
National legal basis
Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) (Prohibited Tobacco Products) Regulations; 2014
Administrative mechanism
From 1 August 2016; existing licensed tobacco importers and retailers who import or sell shisha tobacco will be prohibited from importing; wholesaling or retailing shisha tobacco.
Responsible entities
Ministry of Health
HS version
HS 2012
Referenced WTO document symbol

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
Non-WTO commitments
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
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Symbol
P

Tariff lines

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Shisha tobacco