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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 08 June 2017
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 June 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The UGANDA Wildelife Bill 2017
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Uganda Wildelife Bill 2017
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 62 (2) A person who imports, exports or re-expolts or attempts to import, export or re-export any species or specimen-
(a) without a permit commits an offence - Reference of the measure
- Part X Para 62 (2) (a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Wildlife ; Specimen
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on Uganda for 01: Live animals and 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
The measure came into effect on 25 June 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 June 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Animal Breeding Act, 2001
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Animal Breeding Act, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- 7.Permits for imports and exports of animal and fisheries breeds
No imports or exports of animal breeds and genetic material shall be done without first obtaining a permit from the Commissioner, Livestock Health and Entomology.
8. List of suitable breeds to be drawn and updated regularly
(1) The list in the Third Schedule to this Act shall be the official list of suitable breeds for wide-spread use.
(2) The list will be updated regularly by the Executive Director.
(3) Any breed not appearing on the list shall only be allowed into the country for restricted use on designated locations and experimental stations or specialized production units approved by the Director.
(4) All imports and exports shall be sanctioned by the Director based on verified documentary evidence of the material being free of the disease agents and prohibited hereditary defects as specified in the Fourth Schedule to this Act.
9.Genetic materials
(1) A sample of all genetic materials namely—
(a)semen;
(b)ova;
(c)eggs; and
(d)embryos.
shall be submitted to a national depository for examination and future reference.
(2) All new genetic materials shall conform to the national bio-safety
standards as set by the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology
(UNCST) and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS).
(3) A satisfactory genetic impact statement shall be provided by the promoter to the Centre and other designated offices.
(4) All genetic material developed in Uganda shall be patented and protected under the provisions of the National and International Intellectual property rights.
(5) Imported and locally produced genetic material shall be strictly screened
to conform to quality and performance standards established by the Director.
(6) The seller of animal genetic material to be used for breeding purposes, shall show proof of the quality of the product to the prospective buyer, by indicating the performance and parameters of the animals in issue which parameters shall conform to the performance parameters contained in the Fifth Schedule to this Act.
10.Quality of semen and sperms For the avoidance of doubt, the prescribed minimum amount of spermatozoa in a dose of semen shall be the one specified in the Sixth Schedule of this Act - Reference of the measure
- Part III Section 7-9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 01 Live animals Yes animal breed 03 Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates Yes fisheries breed - Description
- Exports of animals and Fisheries breed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Uganda 25 May 2001 -
Applied by Uganda on Tanzania for 0102.2: - Cattle :
The measure came into effect on 30 December 1950
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 December 1950
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Cattle Traders Act CAP 43
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The cattle traders Act 1943
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. Export licences.
(1) No person shall export cattle from any declared area unless he or she is in possession of an exporting licence issued by the commissioner of livestock and entomology.
(2) For the purposes of this section, the commissioner of livestock and entomology may by statutory instru
ment declare any area of Uganda to be a declared area.
(3) The commissioner of livestock and entomology shall have power to refuse to issue or to revoke an exporting licence.
(4) An appeal shall lie to the Minister from any decision made by the commissioner of livestock and entomology under subsection (3).
(5) The decision of the Minister shall be final - Reference of the measure
- Section 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0102.2 - Cattle : No - Description
- Cattle
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Tanzania 30 December 1950 -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 0301: Live fish.
The measure came into effect on 19 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Intruments, 2003 No.81
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fish (Aquaculture} rules, 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- (1) No person shall export or import live fish for purposes of aquaculture Without a permit issued by the Chief Fisheries Officer.
(2) No person shall import live fish into Uganda for purposes of aquaculture Without certificate of import of live fish into Uganda as prescribed in the Sixth Schedule to these Rules.
(3) The fish species that may be exported or imported under sub rule (l) are those specified in the Eighth Schedule to these Rules.
(4) A fish transfer permit specified in the Tenth Schedule shall be issued on Payment of the fee set out in the twelveth Schedule to these Rules.
(5) A person or establishment intending to transfer fish within Uganda for aquaculture purposes shall apply to the Chief Fisheries Officer for a permit in the form set out in Form C of the Ninth Schedule to these Rules.
(6) A fish export or import permit specified in the Seventh Schedule shall be issued on payment of fees set out in twelveth Schedule to these Rules.
(7) The Chief Fisheries Officer may refuse to give permission for transfer of any fish if the fish to be transferred—
(a) presents danger of genetic contamination of native or existing gene pools through hybridisation;
(b) Presents danger of degradation of native species through the influx of exotic genes that are less fit either by means of hybridization or, hypothetically by gene transfer;
(c) Presents a danger of loss of native species or change in species Composition through competition, predation and habitat degradation.
17.Reasons for refusal to issue a permit
Where the Chief Fisheries Officer refuses to issue a permit for transfer of any organism he or she shall communicate in writing the reasons for refusal - Reference of the measure
- section 16
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0301 Live fish. No - Description
- live fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 19 May 2003 - Description
- All Countries outside East African Community region
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 26: Ores, slag and ash and 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE MINING BILL, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE MINING ACT, 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 116.(1) The Commissioner may grant to any person a permit to export minerals from Uganda on conditions determined by or under this Act and specified in such permit.
(2)The grant of any such permit shall not exempt the person concerned from complying with the requirements of any other law relating to the export of minerals.
(3)Any person who exports any mineral from Uganda without complying with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine of not less than two hundred and fifty currency points or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years, or both. - Reference of the measure
- Part XII section 116
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 26 Ores, slag and ash Yes Minerals 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes Yes Minerals - Description
- Minerals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2003 - Description
- Uganda
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 December 1993
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 206 THE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY AND AUTHORITY ACT.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY AND AUTHORITY ACT
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 45. Exportation of drugs.
(1) No person or body shall export any drug or preparation without having a licence in relation to that export from the drug authority.
(2) The licence shall be valid for one year and shall specify the drug to be exported.
(3) A person who exports any classified drugs shall keep a record in the prescribed form of all exports. - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 45 (1 &2))
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 23 Medicines No - Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Uganda
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 03 December 1993
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 December 1993
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 206 THE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY AND AUTHORITY ACT.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY AND AUTHORITY ACT
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 45. Exportation of drugs.
(1) No person or body shall export any drug or preparation without having a licence in relation to that export from the drug authority.
(2) The licence shall be valid for one year and shall specify the drug to be exported.
(3) A person who exports any classified drugs shall keep a record in the prescribed form of all exports. - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 45(1 &2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 23 Medicines No - Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 03 December 1993 - Description
- Uganda
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Applied by Uganda on Uganda for 4401: Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms; wood in chips or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms., 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared., 4404: Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking-sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or the like; chipwo, 4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm., 4408: Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 m and 4409: Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, moulded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end
The measure came into effect on 08 August 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 August 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- The rationale of the measure
- (c) to ensure that forests and trees are conserved and managed in a manner that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the rights of future generations by safeguarding forest biological diversity and the environmental benefits that accrue from forests and trees
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Part VI: Trade in Forest Produce
44. Timber export licences
(1) No person shall export timber without an export licence issued by a licensing authority appointed by the Minister.
(2) A person who exports or attempts to export timber without a licence issued in accordance with subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding thirty currency points or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or both.
(3) An export permit issued under this section shall be issued only for the export of graded timber.
45. Restriction on movement of forest produceThe Minister may, on the advice of the Authority and lead agencies, by statutory order, prohibit or restrict the movement by any person of forest produce for such periods, in such areas and on such terms as may be specified in the order - Reference of the measure
- Part VI section Section 44
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4401 Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms; wood in chips or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms. No 4403 Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared. No 4404 Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking-sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or the like; chipwo No 4407 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. No 4408 Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 m No 4409 Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, moulded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end No - Description
- Timber
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Uganda 08 August 2003 - Description
- Uganda
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 41: Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather
The measure came into effect on 06 December 1951
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 December 1951
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 89 THE HIDE AND SKIN TRADE ACT.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Hides and skin Trade Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. Restrictions on purchase of hides and skins.
(1) No person shall in any region whether on his or her own account or on behalf of any other person purchase for resale or tanning in Uganda any hide or skin—
(a) unless he or she is in possession of a valid buyers licence in the prescribed form issued to him or her by a licensing officer;
(b) except within the region in respect of which the licence is issued and at premises licensed under this Act or at a hide and skin market approved as such by the commissioner or any veterinary officer;
9. Issue of exporters-buyers licence and conditions attached to the licence.
(1) Every application for the issue or renewal of an exporters-buyers licence shall be made to the licensing officer in the form and manner prescribed.
(2) In addition to any conditions which may be prescribed under this Act, it shall be a condition of every exporters-buyers licence—
(a) that the licensee shall maintain premises having storage, packing and pressing facilities to the satisfaction of the commissioner;
(b) that all hides or skins purchased by the exporter shall be graded by him or her before the export of the purchase;
(c) that all hides and skins purchased for export shall be branded on the right foreshank with a distinguishing mark in the manner prescribed denoting the region of origin;
(d) that the licensee shall keep at the licensed premises proper books in English showing day by day the following particulars of each transaction entered into by him or her—
(i) in the case of all purchases, the date and price paid and, in respect of hides and calf skins,the weight and grade and, in respect of goat and sheep skins, the number and grade;
(ii) the date of disposal of any hides or skins purchased and details of the transaction;
(iii) in the case of purchases of green hides or green skins for preparation, details of the transaction;
(e) that the licensee shall preserve those books for not less than two years from the date of the last entry in the books;
(f) that grading shall be carried out to the satisfaction of a veterinary officer;
(g) that the licensee shall observe all the requirements of this Act and any rules made under this Act.
(3) The licensing officer may in his or her discretion refuse to issue or renew an exporters-buyers licence if—
(a) in his or her opinion the applicant has insufficient resources or inadequate facilities, or he or she or the staff employed by him or her lack the technical knowledge, to enable him or her to engage in trading in hides or skins for export in the manner required by this Act or by any rules made under this Act;
(b) in his or her opinion the premises in which the applicant proposes
to carry on his or her business or is carrying on his or her business do not conform with the requirements of this Act or any rules made under this Act or any other written law for the time being in force;
(c) the applicant has within the five years preceding the date of his or her application or subsequently to the issue of the licence, as the case may be, been convicted of an offence against any of the provisions of this Act or any rules made under this Act or any previous written law relating to the control of hides and skins;
(d) the applicant has within five years immediately preceding the date of his or her application or subsequently to the issue of the licence, as the case may be, been convicted of any offence involving fraud or dishonesty;
(e) the applicant is an undischarged bankrupt or a company in liquidation.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (3), “applicant” includes in the case of a corporation or firm any director, officer or partner of the corporation or firm, and its local manager.
(5) Every exporters-buyers licence when issued shall be endorsed in respect of all premises at which the exporter is licensed to carry on the business of exporter, and, except if further endorsed in accordance with subsection (8), shall not be valid except in relation to those premises.
(6) An exporters-buyers licence shall not be transferable by the licensee to any other person.
(7) An exporters-buyers licence shall, unless previously cancelled or suspended under the powers conferred by section 10, remain valid for one year after which application shall be required to be made for its renewal - Reference of the measure
- Part II section 4(3), part III section 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 41 Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather Yes hides and Skin - Description
- hides and Skin
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 06 December 1951 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on Uganda for 26: Ores, slag and ash and 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes
The measure came into effect on 05 November 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 November 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 38 5th November, 2004 STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT to The Uganda Gazette No. 57 Volume XCVII dated 5th November, 2004 Printed by UPPC, Entebbe, by Order of the Government. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 2004 No. 71.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE MINING REGULATIONS, 2004.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 71 (3) The Commissioner may issue an export permit in Form XXXVII in the First Schedule to these Regulations for the export of minerals only where the royalty due on the minerals under section 98 of the Act has been paid or secured.
(4) Minerals shall be used locally only after the royalty due on the minerals under Section 98 of the Act has been paid or secured. - Reference of the measure
- Part XII section 71(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 26 Ores, slag and ash Yes Minerals 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes Yes Minerals - Description
- Minerals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Uganda 05 November 2004 - Description
- Uganda
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 93: Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1970
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1970
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 299 THE FIREARMS ACT
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Firearms Act 1970
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 26. Importation and exportation of firearms and ammunition.
(1)No person shall import or export any firearm or ammunition except at any one or more places designated for the purpose by the Minister by a notice published in the Gazette and under and in accordance with an import permit issued by the chief licensing officer or an export permit issued by a licensing officer.
(2)No person shall import or export any firearm or ammunition, or any firearm or ammunition of a class or type, of which the importation or exportation, as the case may be, is for the time being prohibited by the Minister by statutory order.
Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of subsection (1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment for life. The chief licensing officer or a licensing officer, as the
case may be, may, at his or her discretion, refuse to grant any import or export permit under this section without assigning any reason for the refusal, and shall refuse to grant any such permit authorising—
the importation or exportation of any arms or ammunition of war unless the Minister has sanctioned the importation or exportation;
the importation or exportation of any firearm or ammunition of which the importation or exportation, as the case may be, is for the time being prohibited under subsection (2); and
the importation of any firearm or ammunition which has previously been exported without having obtained an export permit under this Act.
Import and export permits under this section shall be in the prescribed forms and there shall be payable in respect of the permits such fees as may be prescribed.
The chief licensing officer or a licensing officer, as the case may be, may, without assigning any reason for the revocation, revoke any import or export permit granted under this section at any time before the firearms or ammunition to which it relates have been imported or exported.
Any person who, for the purpose of procuring whether for himself or herself or for any other person the issue of an import or export permit under this section, makes any statement which he or she knows to be false or does not believe to be true, commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to a fine not exceeding twenty thousand shillings or to both.
For the purposes of subsection (2), “ firearm” includes a safety, toy and alarm pistol, and a rifle which is capable of being converted into, or has the appearance of, a barrelled weapon or which can be used or adapted for the discharge of any noxious liquid, gas or similar substance. - Reference of the measure
- Section 26
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 93 Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof No - Description
- firearms and ammunition
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1970 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 01: Live animals, 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates and 06: Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage
The measure came into effect on 05 March 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 March 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33002 of 5 March 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- CITES Regulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection,conservation of biodiversity and endangered spicies
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 6. Export
(1) The export of any specimen of species included in Appendices I and II requires the prior grant and presentation of an export permit.
(2) The export of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the prior grant and presentation of an export permit or a certificate of origin. - Reference of the measure
- Article (Regulation) 6
- Measure also domestic
- No
- Notes
- List availabel at https://www.cites.org/eng/app/appendices.php
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 01 Live animals Yes Species listed under Appendices I, II and Ill of CITES 03 Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates Yes Species listed under Appendices I, II and Ill of CITES 06 Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage Yes Species listed under Appendices I, II and Ill of CITES - Description
- CITES Appendices I, II and III
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 01: Live animals, 05: Products of animal origin,not elsewhere specified or included and 06: Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage
The measure came into effect on 19 May 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette Vol. 599 No. 38809 of 19 May 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Bioprospecting, Access and Benefit-Sharing Amendments Regulations, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Discovery phase export permit
14. (1)A person who wishes to export from the Republic any indigenous genetic and biological resources for the purpose of bioprospecting for commercial research must obtain a discovery phase export permit from the issuing authority.
Biotrade permit
16. (1)A person who wishes to engage in biotrade within the Republic, must obtain a
biotrade permit from the issuing authority.
(2) A biotrade permit referred to in paragraph (1) above, may also be used for export from the Republic of any indigenous genetic and biological resources covered in the permit application.
(3) An application for a biotrade permit must be submitted in the form of Annexure 5 to these Regulations.
Integrated biotrade and bioprospecting permit
18. (1)A person who wishes to engage in both biotrade and bioprospecting involving indigenous genetic and biological resources within the Republic, must obtain an integrated biotrade and bioprospecting permit from the issuing authority.
(2) An integrated biotrade and bioprospecting permit referred to in paragraph (1) above, may also be used for export from the Republic of any indigenous genetic and biological resources covered in the permit application.
Export permit for research other than bioprospecting
19. (1) A person who wishes to export from the Republic any indigenous genetic and biological resources for research other than bioprospecting must obtain an export permit for research other than bioprospecting from the issuing authority. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 14(1), 16, 18 and 19(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 01 Live animals Yes Any indigenous genetic and biological resources 05 Products of animal origin,not elsewhere specified or included Yes Any indigenous genetic and biological resources 06 Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage Yes Any indigenous genetic and biological resources - Description
- Any indigenous genetic and biological resources
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 01: Live animals
The measure came into effect on 28 September 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 September 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 19292 of 28 September 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act 62 of 1998)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 17 Exportation of animals and genetic material of landrace
(1) No person shall export from the Republic an animal or genetic material of a landrace unless such exportation has been authorised by the registrar in writing. - Reference of the measure
- Article 17
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 01 Live animals No - Description
- Animal and genetic material of a landrace where ‘‘landrace’’ means a specified breed of a kind of animal indigenous to or developed in the Republic
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0307.81: -- Live, fresh or chilled
The measure came into effect on 15 August 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.35436, 15 June 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Introduction Of The Compulsory Specification For Live Aquacultured Abalone (VC 9001)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This Compulsory Specification applies to the harvesting, preparation, packing, conveyance and quality of live aquacultured abalone.
1.2 Wild harvested live abalone is excluded from the scope of this Compulsory Specification. - Description of the measure
- 3.2 The facility for live aquacultured abalone products shall be pre-approved by the NRCS for conformity of production requirements as prescribed in Annex A.1.
3.3 The packer may not dispatch live aquacultured abalone product from the facility without a valid NRCS approvals document for the facility.
3.4 Application for approval of the product shall be made to the NRCS for every consignment of live aquacultured abalone in accordance with the requirements of AnnexA.2.
A.2 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PRODUCT
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of the product. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.2.1 Importers and exporters shall supply details of the live aquacultured abalone product per consignment for which approval is sought and provide evidence that the product complies with SANS 729 (specific export requirements are given in Annex B);
A.2.2 The applicable rights and permits as required by SAMSM&CP;
A.2.3 Test results for the live aquacultured abalone and water as prescribed in SANS 729 for a minimum period of three months preceding the application;
A.2.4 Records and documentation as evidence of implementation of a product safety management system;
A.2.5 Movement documentation to substantiate traceability;
A.2.6 Declaration of current classification of farm with regards to the SAMSM&CP;
A.2.7 Test results as per SANS 729 and SAMSM&CP at request;
A.2.8 Details of the markings used on the packed product:
A.2.9 Information to the satisfaction of the NRCS regarding the measures taken by the applicant to ensure ongoing conformity with the requirements of this Compulsory Specification; and
A.2.1 0 Any reasonable additional information requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.2 to 3.4 and Annex A.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0307.81 -- Live, fresh or chilled Yes Live aquacultured abalone - Description
- Live aquacultured abalone
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0303: Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04., 0304.6: - Frozen fillets of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), e, 0307: Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt, 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 24 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38707, 24 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Frozen Fish, Frozen Marine Molluscs And Frozen Products Derived Therefrom - VC 8017
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This Compulsory Specification applies to the handling, preparation, processing, packing, transportation, freezing, storage and quality of frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom, for human consumption, which are to be offered for sale.
- Description of the measure
- 3.5 Application for approval required for export or any other purposes as required by the applicant, shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Annex A2.2.
4.3 All local raw molluscan shellfish for processing shall be obtained from a source that has a valid permit from DAFF to either harvest, grow, process or supply molluscan shellfish.
A.2.2 For locally produced products, where applicants require official approval for export or any other purposes, applicants shall supply details of the frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom per consignment for which approval is sought by providing information with regards to the type of approval required (e.g. certificate of compliance, health guarantee to a particular country or other specific certification for official purposes). This application shall as a minimum be made 10 working days prior to the date on which it is needed. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.5, 4.3 and Annex A2.2.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0303 Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04. No 0304.6 - Frozen fillets of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), e No 0307 Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt Yes Frozen 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Frozen 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Frozen molluscs - Description
- Frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0306.14: -- Crabs, 0306.15: -- Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), 0306.16: -- Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), 0306.17: -- Other shrimps and prawns, 1605.10: - Crab, 1605.2: - Shrimps and prawns : and 1605.40.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38707, 24 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Frozen Shrimps (Prawns), Langoustines And Crabs, And Products Derived Therefrom - VC 8031
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This Compulsory Specification applies to the handling, preparation, processing, packing, transportation, freezing, storage and quality of frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom, for human consumption, which are to be offered for sale.
- Description of the measure
- 4.3 All local raw shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs for processing shall be obtained from a source that has a valid permit from DAFF to either harvest, grow, process or supply shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.3
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306.14 -- Crabs No 0306.15 -- Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) Yes frozen langoustines 0306.16 -- Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon) No 0306.17 -- Other shrimps and prawns No 1605.10 - Crab No Frozen 1605.2 - Shrimps and prawns : No Frozen 1605.40.90 -- Other Yes frozen langoustines - Description
- Raw shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0306.14: -- Crabs, 0306.15: -- Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), 0306.16: -- Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), 0306.17: -- Other shrimps and prawns, 1605.10: - Crab, 1605.2: - Shrimps and prawns : and 1605.40.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38707, 24 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Frozen Shrimps (Prawns), Langoustines And Crabs, And Products Derived Therefrom - VC 8031
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This Compulsory Specification applies to the handling, preparation, processing, packing, transportation, freezing, storage and quality of frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom, for human consumption, which are to be offered for sale.
- Description of the measure
- 3.5 Application for approval required for export or any other purposes as required by the applicant, shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Annex A2.2.
A.2.2 For locally produced products, where applicants require approval for export or any other purposes, applicants shall supply details of the frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom per consignment for which approval is sought by providing information with regards to the type of approval required (e.g. certificate of compliance, health guarantee to a particular country or other specific certification for official purposes). This application shall as a minimum be made 10 working days prior to the date on which it is needed. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.5 and Annex A. 2.2
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306.14 -- Crabs No 0306.15 -- Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) Yes langoustines 0306.16 -- Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon) No 0306.17 -- Other shrimps and prawns No 1605.10 - Crab Yes Frozen 1605.2 - Shrimps and prawns : Yes Frozen 1605.40.90 -- Other Yes frozen langoustines - Description
- Frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0813: Fruit, dried, other than that of headings 08.01 to 08.06; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this Chapter.
The measure came into effect on 02 November 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 November 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 35831 of 2 November 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Establishment Of Statutory Measure Registration Of Certain Persons In Respect Of Dried Fruit
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- "to enable DFTS to make available continuous, timely and accurate market information in respect of dried fruit which is essential for decision making and development of the market"
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5(1) All importers, packers, exporters, processors and marketers of dried fruit (as defined in this Notice) shall register with the Dried Fruit Technical Services (DFTS) in the manner described in Clause 6.
- Reference of the measure
- Sub-article (clause) 5(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0813 Fruit, dried, other than that of headings 08.01 to 08.06; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this Chapter. No - Description
- "Deciduous Dried fruits" - dried apples, apricots, nectarines, pears, peaches, prunes and vine fruits (raisins, seedless raisins, sultanas and currants)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0802.6: - Macadamia nuts :
The measure came into effect on 14 November 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 November 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38189 of 14 November 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration of macadamia nurseries, growers, processors, consolidators of nut in shell, importers and exporters of macadamia nuts
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- "To ensure that a continuous, timeous and accurate information relating to the industry is available to all role players in the business for purposes of promoting the efficiency of the production and marketing of macadamias."
- Description of the measure
- 5. (1) All growers, nurseries, processors, nut in shell consolidators, importers and exporters of
macadamias shall register with SAMAC in the manner prescribed in clause 6.
(2) Each person becoming a grower, nursery, processor, nut in shell consolidator, importer
or exporter of macadamias shall register with SAMAC within 30 days of becoming a
grower, nursery, processor, nut in shell consolidator, importer or exporter of macadamias.
(3) Persons whose activities are classified under more than one of the categories mentioned
in clauses 5. (1) and 5. (2) shall register shall register separately under each category.
For example, a grower that dries and packages his own nut in shell for sale to a trader,
shall register both as a grower and a nut in shell consolidator. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 5(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0802.6 - Macadamia nuts : No - Description
- Macadamia nuts
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
