Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A83: Certification requirement
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. Fishery products entering the country will be retained under the responsibility of the customs authority in storage places designated, while the result of inspection procedures and issuing of Health License are underway
2. The release of imported fishery products is authorized by the customs authorities against the production of Sanitary License issued by the Competent Authority, according to the model in Annex VII.A and VII.B granted for each batch identified in the import documents, after inspection and approval.
Reference of the measure: Article 21
Measure also domestic: Yes

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