Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-212  

NTB Type

1.1. Export subsidies  

NTM Code

A9: SPS measures n.e.s. 

Complaint

Unreasonable SPS requirements with no scientific basis or excessively averse to risk  

Status note

Lesotho reported that the import license for agricultural products is required to ensure food safety and to prevent the spread of diseases and insects. It takes a day for a license to be issued, at the Department of Agriculture. Information on SPS requirements is readily available from the Department of Agriculture.  

Progress update note

Lesotho reported that the import permit for agricultural products is required to ensure food safety and to prevent the spread of diseases and insects. It takes a day for a license to be issued, at the Department of Agriculture. Information on SPS requirements is readily available from the Department of Agriculture.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Lesotho: 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

2011-07-28  

Product Description

Agriculture Products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2009-07-27 00:00  

Modified

2011-08-10 10:09