Complaint

Complaint number
NTB-000-207  
NTB Type
1.1. Export subsidies  
NTM Code
A84: Inspection requirement 
Complaint
Cumbersome export certification procedures. The delays in going through the inspection process and approval process which takes a minimum of three working days, can be costly to exporters particularly for perishables. the process is that the Malawian importer seeks approval from ITS Malawi for inspection. ITS Malawi notifies ITS head office, which is in South Africa. Head office instructs ITS Zimbabwe and gives them authority to carry out the inspection at the Malawian Company's expense.  
Status note
Malawi reported that these procedures are no longer applicable, phased out with PSI in 2007  
Progress update note
 
Policy or regulatory NTB
No 
Location
Malawi: Ministry of Trade (Government institution)  
Reporting Country or Region
Zimbabwe  
Country specific trade issue
No  
Date of incident
2009-07-27  
Status
Resolved  
Date of resolution
2010-11-22  
Product Description
All Products


 
Total value
0  
Date reported
2009-07-27 00:00  
Modified
2010-11-22 00:00  

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