Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A84: Inspection 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

The seeds imported without the certificate of quality issued by the OIC will be subject to sampling and analysis upon arrival 

Reference of the measure

Articles 33(9) and 33(10) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

OIC - Orange International Seed Lote Certificate 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Seeds 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.