Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
Date when the measure came into force: 01 November 2006
Publication where the measure is specified: Act No. 10 of 2006
Regulation where the measure is specified: Plant Protection Act 2006
Country/Region applying the measure: Mauritius
The rationale of the measure: Protection of plants
Coded list of objectives: C: Protection of life and health of plants
Description of the measure: 19. Import requirements
(1) (a) Any person who imports or causes the importation of a plant, plant product or other regulated article shall apply for a plant import permit from the NPPO, in such manner as may be prescribed.
(b) The NPPO may issue a plant import permit upon the payment of such fee as may be prescribed.
(c) Where the NPPO rejects an application it shall notify, in writing, the applicant of the reasons for the rejection.
Reference of the measure: Sub-article 19(1)
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 4	Plants and plant products	No

Description: Plant, plant products and “regulated article” which means "packaging, conveyance, container, soil and other organism, object or material capable of harbouring or spreading pests, requiring phytosanitary measures and may include a pest, beneficial organisms or GMO"

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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