Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B31: Labelling requirements
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 11(1): All pesticide containers must have a label approved by the Registration Authority, containing all the elements and information as stipulated in the Rules for Registration and Handling of Pesticides
Article 11(2): All information on the labels shall be written in Portuguese language and easily readable by a person with a normal eyesight. Where it is not possible, the pesticide must be accompanied by a leaflet in Portuguese, pasted on the package or placed inside
Reference of the measure: Article 11(1)(2)
Measure also domestic: Yes

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