Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B83: Certification requirement
Date when the measure came into force: 05 August 2015
Publication where the measure is specified: Decreto n.º 16/2015, de 5 de Agosto
Regulation where the measure is specified: Rules on the Management and Control of Plastic Bags
Country/Region applying the measure: Mozambique
The rationale of the measure: To reduce negative impacts on human health, infrastructure, biodiversity and environment in general mainly due to its non-biodegradability characteristic
Description of the measure: Imports of plastic bags should comply with the Mozambican standard NM 596
Reference of the measure: Article 5(1)
Measure also domestic: Yes

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