Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P13: Production and post-production requirements to export 

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

Zimbabwe 

Coded list of objectives

B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

1. The exit from the country of animals, their products, by-products, offal, biological products, fodder, without the prior authorization of the Veterinary Authority, which shall issue the veterinary certificate in accordance with the import license issued by the Veterinary Authority of the importing country shall be prohibited.
2. The veterinary certificate issued for the purpose of export shall:
(a) identify the animals or their products and fodder as presented;
(b) Identify the date, place of inspection and name of the inspector;
(c) Indicate each of the tests and their results, if they have been requested and / or performed;
(d) Confirm that the health charges defined by the Veterinary Authority of the importing country have been fulfilled.
3. The exit of animals, their products, by-products, offal and fodder from regions considered to be infected or suspected, may be authorized provided that they are subject to the sanitary or processing measures indicated by the Veterinary Authority of the importing country.
4. The sanitary measures referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article shall be carried out at their respective places of production.
5. In the cases referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article, transport from the place of origin to the shipment shall be carried out on specially prepared vehicles and on the conditions laid down by the Veterinary Authority. 

Reference of the measure

Article 35 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Animals
Animal products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.