Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
Date when the measure came into force: 10 April 2013
Publication where the measure is specified: Decreto n.º 11/2013, de 10 de Abril
Regulation where the measure is specified: Regulation on Fertilizer Management
Country/Region applying the measure: Mozambique
The rationale of the measure: Protection of public health, animals and the environment
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants, E: Protection of the environment and F: Protection of wild fauna and flora
Description of the measure: It is prohibited
Importation, donation, sale and use of obsolete fertilizers
Reference of the measure: Article 45(1)
Measure also domestic: Yes
Notes: A fertilizer is considered obsolete when:
a) Its expiration date is outdated
b) Has no information on the validity in the labels
c) Has no label on it or for whatever the reason, it is not visible

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