Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

01 November 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

Decreto n.° 5/2009, de 1 de Julho 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Phytosanitary Inspection and Plant Quarantine Regulation 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mozambique 

The rationale of the measure

The main objectives of this regulation are:
(A) Prevent the introduction and spread/dissemination of harmful organisms, especially articles of quarantine;
(B) Control pests throughout the country, in order to avoid its dissemination, and in this case to achieve its eradication;
(C) Ensure the inspection and certification of plant products for import and export. 

Coded list of objectives

C: Protection of life and health of plants 

Description of the measure

The entry into the country of soils as well as products subject to control with soil is prohibited, except for cases for investigation, and the material must be destroyed, under the supervision of the ANF, after the studies. 

Reference of the measure

Article 12(3) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Notes

ANF: National Phytosanitary Authority 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Soils 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.