Regulation

First Schedule to the Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999

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The characteristics of the Regulation

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

IMPORT PERMIT (Albuminoidal substances;  modified  starches; glues; enzymes)

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: 
Ms.F. Chamroo / Mr P Radha
mcom@govmu.org

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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:

*Pre-Market Approval is required (*See document attached)

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. Certificate of Analysis.

File of the process for complying:
PMA-albumsub-modstar-glues-enzymes.pdf
Average time to get compliance:
1 - 2 months
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.

Required Documents to process:

Required for Clearance of Goods:
1. Proforma Invoice / Invoice
2. Import License
3. Certificate of Phytosanitary from Exporting Country

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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