Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A83: Certification requirement
Date when the measure came into force: 19 December 2001
Publication where the measure is specified: Rules on Production, Trade, Quality Control and Certification of Seeds
Regulation where the measure is specified: Rules on Production, Trade, Quality Control and Certification of Seeds
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: Importers of seeds need to present a certificate issued by the competent authorities of the exporting country confirming it is not genetically modified variety
Reference of the measure: Article 33(3)
Measure also domestic: Yes

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