Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 
Date when the measure came into force
01 November 1969 
Publication where the measure is specified
Plant Protection Act 
Regulation where the measure is specified
PLANT PROTECTION (IMPORT) REGULATIONS 
Country/Region applying the measure
Malawi 
The rationale of the measure
No specific objective stated 
Coded list of objectives
C: Protection of life and health of plants 
Description of the measure
“4(2) No person shall import any live insect or other invertebrate, or any plant pathogen unless a permit authorizing such importation is submitted.” 
Reference of the measure
Paragraph 4(2) 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0106.41.00 Other live animals: Insects: Bees No    
0106.49.00 Other live animals: Insects: Other Yes Other invertebrate, or any plant pathogen    
Description
Live insect or other invertebrate, or any plant pathogen 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world