Basic information
Outline of the system
Import of chemical weapons is subject to import licensing in conformity with Slovenia’s international obligations under the Convention on the prohibition of the development, production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons and on their destruction. The licensing is administered by the National Chemicals Bureau within the Ministry of Health.
Product coverage
The products concerned are listed in the Annex to the Convention. The Annex contains three schedules of chemicals (Schedule 1, 2 and 3). According to the Convention the overall amount of chemicals under Schedule 1 on the territory of the Republic of Slovenia must not exceed 1 tonne at any time.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The licensing is intended to prevent the development, production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
Chemicals under Schedule 1 and 2 can only be imported from the countries which are Parties to the Convention, whereas chemicals under Schedule 3 can be imported from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The licensing is based on:
- Act ratifying the Convention on the prohibition of the development, production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons and on their destruction (OG No. 34/97);
- Chemical Weapons Act (OG No. 36/99);
- Rules on the method for obtaining licences for the import, transit, export, storage and use of toxic chemicals (OG No. 76/00).
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
All persons registered with the National Chemicals Bureau for manufacturing or marketing of toxic chemicals, are eligible to apply for a licence.
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All persons registered with the National Chemicals Bureau for manufacturing or marketing of toxic chemicals, are eligible to apply for a licence.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
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Telephone
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E-mail address
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Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
The application should contain the following information:
- chemical and commercial name of toxic chemical and its structural formula;
- CAS registry number;
- quantity;
- customs tariff code;
- complete name and address of supplier, manufacturer and user;
- border crossing;
- purpose of import;
- safety datasheet.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
Application for a licence should be submitted 60 days (for Schedules 1 and 2) or 30 days (for Schedule 3) before the importation. The licence is issued within 60 days.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which applications for a licence and/or importation may be made.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
Application for a licence should be submitted 60 days (for Schedules 1 and 2) or 30 days (for Schedule 3) before the importation. The licence is issued within 60 days.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
In some cases, it can be obtained within shorter time-period.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
An importer has to approach only one administrative body in connection with an application, i.e. National Chemicals Bureau.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
An importer has to approach only one administrative body in connection with an application, i.e. National Chemicals Bureau.
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
The amount of a licensing fee depends on the quantity of imported chemical.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
Licences are issued if the criteria defined in the above mentioned Rules are met.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
An applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
An applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which applications for a licence and/or importation may be made.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Upon actual importation the import licence and the safety datasheet are required.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
There are no other administrative procedures required prior to importation.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
A licence for chemicals under Schedule 1 and 2 is issued for each individual import, whereas a licence for chemicals under Schedule 3 is valid for 1 year. The validity can not be extended.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of a licence or a portion of it.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licences are not transferable between importers.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
There is freedom of exchange operations.