Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
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 prohibited
Import, processing and marketing of meat and viscera of animal that have waste hormones or antibiotics or any other substance that may endanger public health
Reference of the measure: Article 76(b)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Reporting, Monitoring and Eliminating Mechanism