Regulation

The Plant Protection Act 2006

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The characteristics of the Regulation

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

Import of (Cocoa and Cocoa Products)

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: 

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How is the regulation enforced?

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. H. Beeharry
moh.fiu@govmu.org

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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. 

*Pre-Market Approval and Health Certificate are required (See file attached).

Prohibition : No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, expose for sale or sell any tea, coffee, chicory, cocoa or chocolate drink unless it complies with the standards specified in regulations 142 to 155.

File of the process for complying:
C18PMA-cocoa-cocoapre.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:

Process for Clearance:

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:
One year calendar till end of the year
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/

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