Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

Date when the measure came into force

05 September 2002 

Publication where the measure is specified

Act No. 19/2002 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Environment Protection Act 2002 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mauritius 

The rationale of the measure

None specified 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

69D. Registration of manufacturer, assembler or importer
(1) Every manufacturer, assembler or importer of electrical and electronic equipment shall register with the Director-General, in such form and manner as the Director-General may determine.
(2) The information submitted on registration under subsection (1) shall be forwarded to the Director, Solid Waste Management Division.
(3) Any manufacturer, assembler or importer who fails to comply with subsection (1) shall be liable to pay to the Director-General a penalty of 50,000 rupees. 

Reference of the measure

Article 69D 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Electrical and electronic equipment 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world