Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A4: Hygienic requirements related to sanitary and phytosanitary conditions
Date when the measure came into force: 12 June 2001
Publication where the measure is specified: Regulation on Inspection and Quality Assurance for Fishery Products
Regulation where the measure is specified: Regulation on Inspection and Quality Assurance for Fishery Products
Country/Region applying the measure: Mozambique
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure: 1. Imported fishery products must comply with the hygiene, health and quality assurance requirements contained in Chapter IV of this Regulation, notwithstanding the provisions of the Decree 12/82, of 23 June, the Ministerial Decree nr. 80/87, of 1 July, and the Ministerial Decree nr. 100/87, of 23 September
2. Importers, in the sense of the present Regulation, are responsible for the acquisition of products legally manufactured in the country, according to quality control systems to ensure their health and quality
3. The Competent Authority may require the importer to provide further formal evidence attesting compliance with the requirements indicated in the preceding paragraph
Reference of the measure: Article 19
Measure also domestic: Yes

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