Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

20 August 2007 

Publication where the measure is specified

Biosafety Act Chapter 60:03 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Biosafety (Management of Genetically Modified Organisms) Regulation 

Country/Region applying the measure

Malawi 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

6 (e) The Minister shall approve safety aspects of import, export, manufacture, processing and selling of genetically modified organisms and products thereof; 

Reference of the measure

Part II Regulation 6 (e) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Genetically modified organisms 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.