Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

20 August 2007 

Publication where the measure is specified

BIOSAFETY ACT 

Regulation where the measure is specified

BIOSAFETY ACT 

Country/Region applying the measure

Malawi 

The rationale of the measure

To provide for the safe management of biotechnological activities and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto" 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

"“17. GMO licence
Subject to the provisions of this Act and except in accordance with a licence granted under this section (hereinafter referred to as a “GMO licence”), no person shall engage in—
(a) the genetic modification of organisms;
(b) the importation, development, production, testing, release, use and application of genetically modified organisms; and
(c) the use of gene therapy in animals, including human beings.
18. Special arrangements
(1) The Minister may grant a permit to an applicant authorizing him to engage in activities
mentioned in section 17 for—
(a) scientific research or experimental purposes; or
(b) emergency supply of food for human beings." 

Reference of the measure

Paragraph 17 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

All GMO products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world