Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P61: 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

Animals, their products, by-products, remains, organic products, and fodder, are not allowed to leave the country without prior authorization from the Veterinary Authority, which must issue the appropriate veterinary certificate, according to the import license issued by the Veterinary Authority of the importing country 

Reference of the measure

Article 33(1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Animals
Animal products
Animal by-products
Animal remains
Organic products
Fodder 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.