Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A12: Geographical restrictions on eligibility 

Date when the measure came into force

17 August 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

Decreto n.° 26/2009, de 17 de Agosto 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulation on Animal Health 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mozambique 

The rationale of the measure

a) Protect public health
b) Protect the domestic and export animal markets, animal products and others who may be affected directly or indirectly by animal diseases
c) Act as a framework to carry out epidemiological surveillance, eradication and control of major diseases which can impact the economy and public health
d) Form the basis for compensation for losses caused by animal disease
e) Form the basis for compliance with the animal welfare conditions 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

Article 22(1): It is prohibited importation of animals, their products, by-products, spoils and forage coming from areas where it is known there are diseases listed in the O.I.E. List up to six months after the last outbreak was observed
Article 22(2): The import of domestic and wild animals, their products, by-products, remains and fodder is also prohibited if they transit in areas affected by the diseases listed in the O.I.E List 

Reference of the measure

Article 22(1)(2) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

O.I.E: Office International des Epizooties 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Animals
Animal products
Animal by-products
Animal spoils
Fodder
Organic products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.