Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

28 November 2014 

Publication where the measure is specified

Biosafety Regulation Concerning the Management of Genetically Modified Organisms 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Biosafety Regulation Concerning the Management of Genetically Modified Organisms 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mozambique 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

Article 34 (Identification of the goods to be transported)
1. For shipment, transport or storage purposes, all GMO material must be packed to ensure that its identity is recognized.
2. GMO material to be transported or stored for use in containment conditions and confined tests shall be contained in at least double-layer packages.
3. For the purposes of paragraph 2 above, each packaging layer shall be of such strength and shape that it is independently prevented from releasing the material under normal conditions, each layer having to be allowed to close and be independently sealed.
4. Containers and / or containers containing GMOs must be sealed if they are sealed at the point of origin and repacking in the country requires authorization from the National Biosafety Authority and inspection by the competent authority as the case may be .
5. Each layer of the package shall be labeled with sufficient information to easily establish the identity and recognition of the contact person's content and contact details including:
A) Declaration: "Contains genetically modified organisms";
(B) common and scientific names and, where they exist, the trade names of the GMO;
C) Transformation event code and / or, where available, the unique identifier code registered in the Information Exchange Mechanism (BCH) as well as the BCH website;
D) Contact details of the exporter, importer or other authority indicated by the government for the purpose of providing additional information;
E) End to which the cargo / merchandise is destined;
6. The information required in points (a), (b), (c) and (d) of paragraph 5 of this Article shall be easily recognizable and shall bear the same prominence as the product promotion information.
7. The cargo / merchandise containing GMOs must be accompanied by an information leaflet which, in addition to the information required in paragraph 5 (a), (b), (c) and (d), shall include information on safe handling question.
8. All containers shall be retained during the period of authorization or until an agent designated by the National Biosafety Authority authorizes their disposal or release.
9. If disposal or release is authorized, primary containers that are in contact with GMO material and their products must be cleaned of any reproductive material.
10. After packaging has been checked by visual inspection and documented to be free from propagating material, it may be disposed of by burial, incineration or similar means.
11. Outer layers which are not in contact with GM material and their products may be returned for general use without restriction unless a rupture of the primary container has occurred, in which case the packaging which has come into contact with the material GMOs are treated as primary packaging.
Article 43 (Packaging)
1. Packagings and / or containers containing GMOs and their products must be sealed and sealed from the point of origin.
2. The re-packaging of GMOs and their products in the country requires authorization from the National Biosafety Authority and inspection by the sectoral inspection body, as appropriate, and should ensure the safety of the handler and the environment.
3. Empty packaging and wastes of GMOs and their products must be properly treated in accordance with the procedures for risk management. 

Reference of the measure

Articles 34 and 43 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Genetically Modified Organisms 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.