The Plant Protection Act 2006

The characteristics of the Regulation

Type of regulation:

Import Permit - required

Description of the regulation:

Import of (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement)

Partner countries to which it applies:

All countries

Authority who issued the regulation:

National Plant Protection Office (NPPO)
Agricultural Services, Réduit.
(230) 465 4902
http://agriculture.govmu.org/

Contact: 

Mr N. Sobun
moa_pathology@govmu.org

How is the regulation enforced?

Authority enforcing the control:

National Plant Protection Office (NPPO)
Agricultural Services, Réduit.
(230) 465 4902
http://agriculture.govmu.org/

The process in order to get compliance

Process for complying:

Fill out prescribed form attached and submit it to NPPO (Reduit) - Processing of application based on assessment of risk by NPPO.

Plant Import Permit is required.
 (PIP) - To minimise risks of introduction of pests and diseases through imported commodities which are potential pathways for their introduction and spread. 

Phytosanitary Certificate(PC) and Certificate of Inspection  are also required. (See filename: PMA-salt.pdf  attached for more details).

File of the process for complying:

plant_imppermit.pdf
PMA-salt.pdf

Average time to get compliance:

< than 15 days

Cost estimate to get compliance:

 Fees Payable: Rs 50 (commercial permit); Rs 10 (non commercial permit)
    Inspection Fee: Rs 100 Material under Quarantine (Per Pot):

    Plant Import Permit: Rs. 50.00
    Processing fee: Rs 500 per consignment.
    Phyto-sanitary clearance fee: Rs. 100 per consignment.

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

Agricultural Clearance for Imported Plants and Plant Products at Port of Entry:-

Applicant calls at NPPO office to request for an appointment with NPPO Officer - NPPO Officer verifies document and issues a Certificate of Inspection after Inspection of product/consignment .

After Clearance obtained if full compliance with Import conditions: Certificate of Inspection forwarded to (MRA) Mauritius Revenue Authority through importer / agent - If Import comply Partially with Import Inspection; Consignment is put in Quarantine for:-
    a) Heat Treatment ( Rs 350 /- m3)
    b) Pesticide Treatment (Rs 10 non-commercial ; Rs 75 commercial)
    c) Post Entry Quarantine in Green House or growers premises (3 months to 18 months depending on crop)

Validity of the compliance:

12 months

Required Documents to process:

Documents Required to be produced for Clearance;
  - Plant Import Permit;
  - Phyto-sanitary Certificate;
  - Air Way Bill;
  - Packing List

Authority delivering compliance:

National Plant Protection Office (NPPO)
Agricultural Services, Réduit.
(230) 465 4902
http://agriculture.govmu.org/