Regulation

The Fisheries and Marine Resources Act 2007

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The characteristics of the Regulation

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

Import Permit Application on Controlled Goods (SALTED FISH)

Official text describing the regulation:
PMA-saltedfish.pdf
Partner countries to which it applies:

All countries

Authority who issued the regulation:
Competent Authority Seafood of the Ministry of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping
4th floor
Trade & Marketing Centre
BPML Building, Zone 6
Mer Rouge, Port Louis.
(230) 206 2800/12
https://blueconomy.govmu.org/
Contact: 
Mr S. Jeetah
sjeetah@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
Food Import Unit
Atchia Building, 1st Floor, Mgr. Gonin St., Port-Louis
(230) 210-1345
https//health.govmu.org
Contact: 
Mr. Beeharee
moh.shi@govmu.org

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The process in order to get compliance

Process for complying:

*Pre-Market Approval required. See attached file.

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 to submit their own applications electronically have to register themselves with the Mauritius Network Services Ltd (MNS).

The application for an import permit submitted electronically must be followed by the following documents:- 1. A photocopy of the appropriate Trading License of the applicant if controlled goods are imported for the first time for resale. 2. Application stamped by the Ministry of Health.

Process is online ?:
Yes
Link to the process for complying:
https://tradenetmns.mu/
Average time to get compliance:
3 - 7 days
Cost estimate to get compliance:

The granting of an import permit by the Permanent Secretary of the Authority enforcing the control is subject to the payment by the importer to the Accountant General of a fee of Rs 6,000 as is the case for any controlled good. Where an importer fails to furnish the Inspection Certificate as required under the Fifth Schedule, the Permanent Secretary shall grant an approval to the importer subject to:- 1. Submission of a certification of inspection carried out by the local branch of Bureau Veritas or Societe Generale de Surveillance or any other local inspection body acceptable by the Permanent Secretary.

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

Required Documents to process:

Documents Required - First time Importers - Proforma Invoice - Certificate of Incorporation - Registration Certificate for the brand imported by you issued by the Intellectual Property Right (IPR) Unit of the Customs Department - Trade Licence in the name of the applicant issued by the local government - Documents Required  Established Importers - Proforma Invoice

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

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