Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 20 August 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 August 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Act Chapter 60:03
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Biosafety (Management of Genetically Modified Organisms) Regulation
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 6 (e) The Minister shall approve safety aspects of import, export, manufacture, processing and selling of genetically modified organisms and products thereof;
- Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 6 (e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Genetically modified organisms
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 29 December 1967
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 1967
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Control and Diseases of Animals Act CAP 66:
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Animal Import rules
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 3. Restriction on importation
No person shall import or cause to be imported into Malawi any animal or animal by-product except under a permit in writing issued by the Chief Veterinary Officer under rule 4 who may attach to it such conditions as he deems necessary to prevent the introduction of disease into Malawi. Any person who imports or causes to be imported any animal of animal by-product without such permit or who contravenes any of the provisions or conditions of the said permit shall be guilty of an offence.
5. Exemptions
No person shall be required to obtain a permit in accordance with these Rules—
(a) if the animal is in course of transit by air through Malawi from a place outside Malawi to another place outside Malawi and is not off-loaded within the boundaries of Malawi;
(b) if the animal by-product or fodder is in course of transit by air or rail through Malawi from a place outside Malawi to another place outside Malawi and is off-loaded only for the purpose of transhipment. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3; 5(a, b)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Animals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 29 December 1967
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 1967
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Control and Diseases of Animals Act CAP 66:
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Animal Import rules
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 3. Restriction on importation
No person shall import or cause to be imported into Malawi any animal or animal by-product except under a permit in writing issued by the Chief Veterinary Officer under rule 4 who may attach to it such conditions as he deems necessary to prevent the introduction of disease into Malawi. Any person who imports or causes to be imported any animal of animal by-product without such permit or who contravenes any of the provisions or conditions of the said permit shall be guilty of an offence.
5. Exemptions
No person shall be required to obtain a permit in accordance with these Rules—
(a) if the animal is in course of transit by air through Malawi from a place outside Malawi to another place outside Malawi and is not off-loaded within the boundaries of Malawi;
(b) if the animal by-product or fodder is in course of transit by air or rail through Malawi from a place outside Malawi to another place outside Malawi and is off-loaded only for the purpose of transhipment. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3; 5(a, b)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Animal by-products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 29 December 1967
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 1967
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Control and Diseases of Animals Act CAP 66:
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Animal Import rules
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 5. Exemptions
No person shall be required to obtain a permit in accordance with these Rules—
(b) if the animal by-product or fodder is in course of transit by air or rail through Malawi from a place outside Malawi to another place outside Malawi and is off-loaded only for the purpose of transhipment. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5(b)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fodder
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 October 1968
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 October 1968
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods Act CAP 18:08
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods ( Import and Export) (Commerce) Order
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5. Prohibition of imports
(1) No person shall import into Malawi—
(b) any goods specified in the Second Schedule or any class of such goods, except in accordance with a licence issued in terms of paragraph 3 or 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5 (1) (b) ; Second Schedule (3)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Sugar
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 October 1968
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 October 1968
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods Act CAP 18:08
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods ( Import and Export) (Commerce) Order
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5. Prohibition of imports
(1) No person shall import into Malawi—
(b) any goods specified in the Second Schedule or any class of such goods, except in accordance with a licence issued in terms of paragraph 3 or 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5 (1) (b) ; Second Schedule (11)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Kitchen and table salt
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 October 1968
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 October 1968
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods Act CAP 18:08
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods ( Import and Export) (Commerce) Order
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 5. Prohibition of imports
(1) No person shall import into Malawi—
(b) any goods specified in the Second Schedule or any class of such goods, except in accordance with a licence issued in terms of paragraph 3 or 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5 (1) (b) ; Second Schedule (12)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Beer
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 October 1968
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 October 1968
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods Act CAP 18:08
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods ( Import and Export) (Commerce) Order
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 5. Prohibition of imports
(1) No person shall import into Malawi—
(b) any goods specified in the Second Schedule or any class of such goods, except in accordance with a licence issued in terms of paragraph 3 or 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5 (1) (b) ; Second Schedule (13)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cane Sugar
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 October 1968
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 October 1968
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods Act CAP 18:08
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods ( Import and Export) (Commerce) Order
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 5. Prohibition of imports
(1) No person shall import into Malawi—
(b) any goods specified in the Second Schedule or any class of such goods, except in accordance with a licence issued in terms of paragraph 3 or 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5 (1) (b) ; Second Schedule (15)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Wheat flour
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement dated 18 December 2015 Containing Regulations, Rules, etc , (No. 27 A)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods ( Import and Export) (Commerce) (Amendment) Order 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 2.The Second Schedule to the control of goods (Import and Export) (Commerce Order) is amended by adding thereto, in correct numerical sequence, the following new items -
18. Cement
19. Refined cooking oil
20. Laundry soap
21. Liquor in sachets
22. Fresh milk - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Refined cooking oil
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement dated 18 December 2015 Containing Regulations, Rules, etc , (No. 27 A)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods ( Import and Export) (Commerce) (Amendment) Order 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 2.The Second Schedule to the control of goods (Import and Export) (Commerce Order) is amended by adding thereto, in correct numerical sequence, the following new items -
18. Cement
19. Refined cooking oil
20. Laundry soap
21. Liquor in sachets
22. Fresh milk - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Liquor in sachets
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement dated 18 December 2015 Containing Regulations, Rules, etc , (No. 27 A)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods ( Import and Export) (Commerce) (Amendment) Order 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 2.The Second Schedule to the control of goods (Import and Export) (Commerce Order) is amended by adding thereto, in correct numerical sequence, the following new items -
18. Cement
19. Refined cooking oil
20. Laundry soap
21. Liquor in sachets
22. Fresh milk - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fresh milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 May 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Schedule Part 1: Goods for the Import of which a permit is required.
1. Soya Beans, meals and all other forms. - Reference of the measure
- Schedule Part 1 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- 1.Soya Beans, meals and all other forms.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 May 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Schedule Part 1: Goods for the Import of which a permit is required:
2. Cotton lint, seed seed-cake and all other forms. - Reference of the measure
- Schedule Part 1 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- 2. Cotton lint, seed seed-cake and all other forms.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 May 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Schedule Part 1: Goods for the Import of which a permit is required:
3. Oil seeds, oil meals, oil cake and offals and residues from oil seeds - Reference of the measure
- Schedule Part 1 (3)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- 3. Oil seeds, oil meals, oil cake and offals and residues from oil seeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 May 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Schedule Part 1: Goods for the Import of which a permit is required:
4.Grain of any variety, including rice, barley, beans, groundnuts in all forms including meals, flours and residues. - Reference of the measure
- Schedule Part 1 (4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- 4.Grain of any variety, including rice, barley, beans, groundnuts in all forms including meals, flours and residues.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 May 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Schedule Part 1: Goods for the Import of which a permit is required:
5. Maize including- (a)dried maize, on or off malt; (b) crushed maize; or (c) samp; but excluding green maize on the cob - Reference of the measure
- Schedule Part 1 (5)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- 5. Maize including- (a)dried maize, on or off malt; (b) crushed maize; or (c) samp; but excluding green maize on the cob
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 May 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Schedule Part 1: Goods for the Import of which a permit is required:
6. Maize meal, including- (a) maize grits; (b)maize cones; (c) hominy chop; or (d) maize offals. - Reference of the measure
- Schedule Part 1 (6)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- 6. Maize meal, including- (a) maize grits; (b)maize cones; (c) hominy chop; or (d) maize offals.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 May 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Schedule Part 1: Goods for the Import of which a permit is required:
7. Munga or munga meal (millets). - Reference of the measure
- Schedule Part 1 (7)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- 7. Munga or munga meal (millets).
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 May 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Administrative Order HTA/505
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Schedule Part 1: Goods for the Import of which a permit is required:
8. Rupoko meal and grams, excluding green grams and black grams. - Reference of the measure
- Schedule Part 1 (8)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- 8. Rupoko meal and grams, excluding green grams and black grams.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products



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