Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

09 October 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

Native Terrestrial Biodiversity and National Parks Act 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Native Terrestrial Biodiversity and National Parks Act 2015 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mauritius 

The rationale of the measure

"The protection, conservation and management of native terrestrial
biodiversity, and giving effect to the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and any other
biodiversity related Convention to which Mauritius is or may become a
party; " 

Coded list of objectives

B: Protection of life and health of animals and C: Protection of life and health of plants 

Description of the measure

35. Importation of exotic wildlife
(1) Any person who wishes to import any species of wildlife shall make a written application to the Director for a permit in such form as the Director may determine.
(2) No person shall import any species of wildlife –
(a) where the species has been prohibited by the Minister on the advice of the Invasive Alien Species Committee; and
(b) unless he has been issued with a permit by the Director. 

Reference of the measure

Article 35 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Any wildlife introduced into Mauritius
'"exotic wildlife” means any wildlife introduced in Mauritius;' 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world