Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B15: Authorization requirements for importers
Date when the measure came into force: 11 September 2002
Publication where the measure is specified: Diploma Ministerial n.º 153/2002, de 11 de Setembro
Regulation where the measure is specified: Rules on Pesticides
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: Article 5(1): All substances with pesticidal action or used to regulate the growth of plants is subject to prior registration provided they are intended for imports, commercialization and utilization in the domestic market
Article 21: The entity wishing to import pesticides for the production or for other uses, whatever the quantity, must apply for registration as a pesticide importer registration entity. The Pesticides Importer Registration Certificate will, then be issued
Article 24(2): Only pesticides that have a certificate of registration, or Authorization for Emergency Use or Experimental Use may be imported
Reference of the measure: Articles 5(1), 21 and 24(2)
Measure also domestic: Yes

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