Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

Date when the measure came into force

05 March 2010 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No.33002 of 5 March 2010 

Regulation where the measure is specified

CITES Regulations, 2010 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

Protection, conservation of biodiversity and endangered species 

Coded list of objectives

B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

11. Registration and Markings

(1) All persons wishing to internationally trade specimens of any species listed in Appendix I must be registered with the Management Authority.
(2) All persons wishing to produce captive bred animals and artificially propagated plants for commercial international trade purposes of any species listed in Appendix I must be registered with the Management Authority and where required with the Secretariat in the case of captive bred animals. If these species are also listed in terms of section 56 of NEMBA and are already registered under the applicants name as Threatened or Protected Species, an integrated registration certificate may be issued.

"international trade" means any export, re-export, or import covered by the customs regulations and introduction from the sea; 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 11 

Measure also domestic

No 

Notes

Updated list available at: https://www.cites.org/eng/app/appendices.php 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Species listed in Appendix I of CITES; 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world