Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A86: Quarantine requirement
Date when the measure came into force: 05 December 2002
Publication where the measure is specified: Diploma Ministerial n.° 219/2002, de 5 de Dezembro
Regulation where the measure is specified: Regulation on Livestock Health
Country/Region applying the measure: Mozambique
The rationale of the measure: 1. Protect public health through disease surveillance and control.
2. To protect the national and export market of animals and products of animal origin through the surveillance and control of animal diseases.
3. To serve as the basis for carrying out the vigilance and eradication of diseases of great economic and/or public health importance.
4. Serve as a basis for compensation for losses caused by animal diseases.
Coded list of objectives: B: Protection of life and health of animals
Description of the measure: 1. The entry, movement, transit or exit of diseased, suspected, infected or newly disease-borne diseases listed in the List of notifiable diseases and the presence of ectoparasites shall be prohibited.
2. The animals referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article may be re-exported, quarantined or slaughtered without entitlement to compensation, as determined by the Veterinary Authority.
Reference of the measure: Article 13
Measure also domestic: Yes

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