Regulation

Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 2017, Fourth Schedule of GN 160 of 2017

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The characteristics of the Regulation

Type of regulation:
Import Permit - required
Description of the regulation:

Import Permit (WHEAT OR MESLIN FLOUR)
[The regulations have the list of controlled goods which require a permit prior to importation]

Official text describing the regulation:
160_The-Consumer-Protection-(Control_of_Imports)Regulations_2017.pdf
Partner countries to which it applies:

All Countries

Authority who issued the regulation:
Ministry of Commerce and Consumer Protection (Trade Division)
Level 1, Sicom Tower,
Wall Street,
Ebene
(230) 460-2500
https://commerce.govmu.org
Contact: 
Trade Division
td@govmu.org

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How is the regulation enforced?

Where/when is the control enforced:
When application is made for an import permit
Authority enforcing the control:
Ministry of Health and Wellness
5th floor, Emmanuel Anquetil Building,
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam St, Port Louis
Email: moh@govmu.org
(230) 201-2175
https://health.govmu.org
Contact: 
Food Import Unit
moh-fiu@govmu.org

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The process in order to get compliance

Process for complying:

The submission of an application for an import permit is carried out electronically under the TradeNet Phase 5 System. The individual or company wishing to submit their own applications electronically have to register themselves with the Mauritius Network Services Ltd (MNS).

Any person who imports any controlled goods shall apply for an import permit from the Permanent Secretary.
(1) The application shall : - (a) be made in triplicate; (b) be made in the form set out in the Third Schedule.
(2) Subject to regulation 9, an application shall be submitted to the Permanent Secretary: -(a) prior to the shipment of the controlled goods; or (b) in relation to goods in the Freeport zone, prior to the removal of any controlled goods from the Freeport zone.
(3) The Permanent Secretary may, before issuing a permit: - (a) consult such person he considers necessary; (b) request the applicant to furnish such additional information or document as he may reasonably require.


NOTE: This product needs to be sent to MSB (Mauritius Standards Bureau) for testing purposes prior to the clearance of the goods from the Customs.
Applications are submitted for Import Risk Analysis prior to delivery of PIP.
For low risk commodities and regularly imported products PIP are issued within 48 hrs .


For medium and high risk commodities additional information may be required for Pest Risk Analysis prior to approval of PIP. Issuance of PIP range from 1 week to 4 weeks depending on risk category of commodity and information available to undertake risk analysis.

Process is online ?:
Yes
Link to the process for complying:
https://tradenetmns.mu
Average time to get compliance:
Within 2 days
Cost estimate to get compliance:

Customs broker fee/ TradeNet system fee

Once I have it, what do I have to do:

Clearance of Imported Consignment at Port of Entry.
Certificate of Inspection forwarded to Mauritius Revenue Authority to authorize delivery from customs/bonds.

Required for Clearance of Goods
1. Proforma Invoice / Invoice 2. Import License 3. Certificate of Phytosanitary from Exporting Country
4. A certificate from the Government Analyst Division of the Ministry of Health.

Validity of the compliance:
12 months
Required Documents to process:

Applicant will need to fill the official Application form for a PIP Additional information may be required depending on the risk category of the imported commodities.

Authority delivering compliance:
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Food Import Unit
Atchia Building, 1st Floor, Mgr. Gonin St., Port-Louis
(230) 210-1345
https//health.govmu.org
Contact: 
Food Import Unit
moh-fiu@govmu.org

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