Malaysia #6450 (v.2)

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Notified in
Version validity
11/10/2022 - 24/10/2023
Old version v.2
Reporting member
Malaysia
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Prohibition on the import of lightning arresters containing radioactive material
National legal basis
Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017

The Eleventh Atomic Energy Licensing Board Meeting (No.1/89) on 23 June 1989 had decided to ban the use of lightning arresters containing radioactive material due to safety reasons.
Administrative mechanism
Administered by Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

This measure is listed under Part I of the First Schedule of Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017 which mentioned the list of goods which is absolutely prohibited from import.
Responsible entities
Atomic Energy Licensing Board, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
HS version
HS 2017
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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

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Various.Lightning arresters containing radioactive material