Complaint

Complaint number
NTB-001-128  
NTB Type
2.4. Import licensing  
Complaint
Reference is made to a resolved complaint with number NTB-000-966, which pertained to a problem with import licensing requirements into Zimbabwe.

The complainant was a Zambian exporter of yeast that was experiencing challenges in obtaining import permits from the Authorities in Zimbabwe, which permits were not issued when requested. This complaint is similar to the problem experienced by Rymco (Pty) Ltd, trading as Anchor Yeast, being hindered in exporting yeast from South Africa to Zimbabwe.

The date of resolution is indicated as 06 April 2023. A status note pertaining to the complaint reads as follows: “During the COMESA Regional Capacity Building Workshop for NMCs and National Focal Points held from 3 to 6 April 2023, Zimbabwe Focal Points reported that import permits were no longer required as the products have been placed on open general import license. This NTB was therefore resolved.”

South Africa requests confirmation on whether the lifting of the import licensing requirement on yeast also applies to SADC countries, specifically South Africa.  
Progress update note
 
Policy or regulatory NTB
No 
Location
Zimbabwe: Johannesburg/Pretoria (Non-government institution)  
Reporting Country or Region
South Africa  
Country specific trade issue
No  
Date of incident
2023-06-23  
Status
In process  
Product Description
2102.10 Active yeast

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Total value
0  
Date reported
2023-08-03 11:16  
Modified
2023-08-29 12:03  
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