Non-Tariff Measure

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 

Products affected by the measure.

Description
Plastic bags 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.