Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-168  

NTB Type

3. Technical barriers to trade (TBT)  

NTM Code

B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons 

Complaint

We have been told by Port Health via SAHPRA that as per regulations 6 & 7 of the Medicines Control Act of 1965, we are no longer allowed to transport medications to our customers in Eswatini by road In- transit through South Africa. This is despite the fact that we have done so since May of 1990 up 13 May 2024. We have 2 order ready, packed and waiting to be supplied, but we are being prevented from making declarations to deliver to our customers.
This summary decision to prevent Trade with Eswatini is totally unacceptable. We ask for your help to resolve this issue urgently!  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

South Africa: Maseru Bridge (Border post)  

Reporting Country or Region

Lesotho  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2024-05-14  

Status

New  

Product Description

Pharmaceutical products, medications, surgical products, pharmacy related items etc.

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2024-05-24 15:12  

Modified

2024-05-24 15:12