Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A83: Certification requirement 
Date when the measure came into force
15 December 2009 
Publication where the measure is specified
General Regulation for the Sanitary Control of Food Products of Aquatic Origin 
Regulation where the measure is specified
General Regulation for the Sanitary Control of Food Products of Aquatic Origin 
Country/Region applying the measure
Mozambique 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
ARTICLE 37 (Sanitary Certification)
1. The Competent Authority shall carry out the health certification of food products of aquatic origin and of feeding-stuffs used for aquatic animals which are intended for human consumption for placing on the internal or external market, including those for commercial promotion.
2. The conditions and quantities to be certified whether or not intended for commercial promotion shall be approved by ministerial decree, on a proposal from the Competent Authority. 
Reference of the measure
Article 37 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description
Food products of aquatic origin 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.