Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-213  

NTB Type

1.1. Export subsidies  

NTM Code

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

Complaint

delays in getting SPS approvals  

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 one 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 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..  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Lesotho: Ministry of Agriculture (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

2011-07-28 23:05