Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

10 May 1991 

Publication where the measure is specified

Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies Act 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Fertilizer, Farm Feeds and Remedies (Remedies) Regulations 

Country/Region applying the measure

Malawi 

The rationale of the measure

No specific objective stated 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

"5. Import of experimental remedy
(1) No person, except an approved research institution, shall import into Malawi any experimental remedy unless he is authorized in writing on Form P.R. 3 set out in the Third Schedule, by the registering officer to do so. No details of the remedy need be given at this stage except name, active ingredient, toxicity, approximate quantity and intended use." 

Reference of the measure

Paragraph 5 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

“experimental remedy” which "means a chemical to be assessed in Malawi for primary biological activity, and not available to the public as a remedy;" and “remedy” means any substance which is intended or offered—
(a) for the destruction of any noxious plant or insect;or
(b) in regard to poultry, domestic animals, livestock or plants, for the prevention, treatment or cure of any disease, infestation or other unhealthy or unfavourable condition, or for the maintenance of health, but does not include any substance prescribed by a veterinarian for a specific patient or group of patients; 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world