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 (Vegetable planting materials; Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included)

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

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

Risk Categorization is as follows:-
-Low Risk/Medium Risk: Formulation of new Phyto-sanitary measures / Import Protocol
- High Risk: This requires Pest Risk Analysis / Consultation with relevant experts in the Bio-security Technical Advisory Committee.

If Application is approved: Issue of Plant Import Permit.
Not Approved: Reject Application & Applicant Informed.

File of the process for complying:
plant_imppermit.pdf
PCCI_veg_planting.pdf
Average time to get compliance:
< than 15 days
Cost estimate to get compliance:

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:

Clearance of Imported Consignment at Port of Entry:
     1. Applicant calls at NPPO (National Plant Protection Office) to request for an appointment with NPPO Officer.
     2. NPPO Officer verifies document(s) and Inspect product.
     3. Clearance obtained: Certificate of Inspection forwarded to Mauritius Revenue Authority to authorize delivery

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

1. Proforma Invoice / Invoice 2. Import License 3. Phytosanitary Certificate from Exporting Country. 4. Plant Import Permit.

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

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