Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-207  

NTB Type

1.1. Export subsidies  

NTM Code

A84: Inspection requirement 

Complaint

Cumbersome export certification procedures. The delays in going through the inspection process and approval process which takes a minimum of three working days, can be costly to exporters particularly for perishables. the process is that the Malawian importer seeks approval from ITS Malawi for inspection. ITS Malawi notifies ITS head office, which is in South Africa. Head office instructs ITS Zimbabwe and gives them authority to carry out the inspection at the Malawian Company's expense.  

Status note

Malawi reported that these procedures are no longer applicable, phased out with PSI in 2007  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Malawi: Ministry of Trade (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Zimbabwe  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2009-07-27  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2010-11-22  

Product Description

All Products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2009-07-27 00:00  

Modified

2010-11-22 00:00