Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-094  

NTB Type

1.1. Export subsidies  

NTM Code

B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

Complaint

Mauritian exports of canned Tuna are denied entry into South Africa because South Africa does not recognize Ministry of Fisheries in Mauritius as being the regulatory body even though product qualifies for EUR1 certificate and is exported to the EU  

Status note

South Africa reported that all inspections are carried out according to the requirements of the compulsory specification for “The manufacture, production, processing and treatment of canned fish, canned marine molluscs and canned crustaceans”, and these inspections are non-discriminatory. Furthermore, rejections on products are not done by an individual but by a panel and it is important to note that FAI is accredited by SANAS to the requirements of ISO 17020 ( accreditation for inspection bodies)  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

South Africa: Ministry of Trade (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Mauritius  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2009-07-26  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2010-11-22  

Product Description

Canned Tuna

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• Arabic
• French
• Portuguese

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2009-07-26 00:00  

Modified

2010-11-22 00:00