Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

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

The packaging referred to in paragraph 4 of Article 29 of this Regulation should be labeled with the express indication of the source thereof, type and quantity of the product, date of manufacture, date of issuance and validity period 

Reference of the measure

Article 31 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

Paragraph 4 of Article 29 of the Regulation
"The entrance of organic and pathological products considered infectious is only permitted if they are packed in such a manner as to avoid any possibility of outer contamination. These products must be packed in accordance with the procedures established by the World Health Organization for the safe transport of infectious substances and diagnostic specimens, and should comply with the packaging instructions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA)" 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Packages 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.