Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A84: Inspection requirement 
Date when the measure came into force
17 August 2009 
Publication where the measure is specified
Decreto n.° 26/2009, de 17 de Agosto 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Regulation on Animal Health 
Country/Region applying the measure
Mozambique 
The rationale of the measure
a) Protect public health
b) Protect the domestic and export animal markets, animal products and others who may be affected directly or indirectly by animal diseases
c) Act as a framework to carry out epidemiological surveillance, eradication and control of major diseases which can impact the economy and public health
d) Form the basis for compensation for losses caused by animal disease
e) Form the basis for compliance with the animal welfare conditions 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals 
Description of the measure
It is mandatory the inspection, hygienic and health monitor of all animals, their products, by-products, remains, fodder, biological and pathological products entering the national territory 
Reference of the measure
Article 24(1) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description
Animals
Animal products
Animal by-products
Animal spoils
Fodder
Organic products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.