Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

15 December 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

General Regulation for the Sanitary Control of Food Products of Aquatic Origin 

Regulation where the measure is specified

General Regulation for the Sanitary Control of Food Products of Aquatic Origin 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mozambique 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

ARTICLE 36 (Prohibited products)
1. Products from poisonous fish species, in particular the families Tetraodontidae, Molidae, Diodontidae and Canthigasteridae, may not be placed on the market.
2. The competent authority may, on grounds, propose the prohibition of other species which may be considered to be harmful or poisonous. 

Reference of the measure

Article 36 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Food products of aquatic origin 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.