RESTRICTEDWORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/ACC/DZA/17
22 April 2002
(02-2271)
Working Party on the Accession of Algeria Original:  French
ACCESSION OF ALGERIA
Information on Import Licensing Procedures
Addendum
The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Algeria has communicated to the Secretariat the
information on Import Licensing Procedures.WT/ACC/DZA/17
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ANNEX 3
Information on Import Licensing Procedures
The following contains information on import li censing and similar administrative procedures
maintained or applied by Algeria.  Each of th e procedures or methods of licensing or similar
administrative procedures applied to different catego ries of products, to different countries of supply or
to different modes of importation are separately de scribed in respect of each question as relevant.
I. OUTLINE OF SYSTEMS
The legal basis of this system consists of the following laws and regulations:
- The Health Protection Act, Law No. 85-05 of 16 February 1985, as amended and
supplemented;
- the Phytosanitary Protection Act,  Law No. 87-17 of 1 August 1987;
- the Occupational Health, Safety and Medicine Act, Law No. 88-07 of 26 January
1988;
- the Consumer Protection (General Provisions) Act, Law No 89-02 of 7 February
1989;
- Executive Decree No. 89-147 on the creation, organization and operation of the
Algerian Quality Control and Packaging Centre;
- Executive Decree No. 90-39 of 30 January 1990 on quality control and the
suppression of fraud;
- Executive Decree No. 96-354 of 30 January 1996 on measures for control of
conformity and quality of imported products.
This system is intended to protect human health and safety.
Conformity of instruments of measuremen t with a design approved in Algeria:
- The legal basis of this system is the National Metrology Act, Law No. 90-18 of 31
July 1990 which sets out the rules for the control of implementation of the official
national metrology system;  and
- the national metrology system uses the international "IS" unit system.The law introduces checks on conformity relating to:
- Approval of designs;
- basic checks on new measuring instruments;- periodic checks;- basic checks on repaired measuring instruments.WT/ACC/DZA/17
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The legal basis of this regime is:
- Order No. 97-06 of 21 January 1997;- Executive Decree No. 98-96 of 18 March 1998.
Inter-ministerial Decree of 18 June 1996 on conditions and arrangements for the importation,
acquisition, possession, operation, distribution and transport of sensitive equipment.
Inter-ministerial Decree of 7 October amending and supplementing the inter-ministerial
decree on conditions and arrangements for the importation, acquisition, possession, operation,
distribution and transport of sensitive equipment.
This system is intended to protect public order and safety.
Health derogation for animal, animal products or products of animal origin:The legal basis for this system is:- The Veterinary Medicine and Animal Heal th (Protection) Act, Law No. 88-08 of 26
January 1988);  and
- Executive Decree No. 91-452 of 16 November 1991 on veterinary inspections at
border posts.
This system is intended to protect human and animal life and health.Prior technical authorization for seeds and plants:- The legal basis for this system is the Phytosanitary Protection Act, Law No. 87-17 of
1 August 1987 and the related secondary legislation.
This system is intended to protect plants.Prior authorization for the importation of pharmaceutical products and equipment and
medico-surgical equipment:
The legal basis for this system consists of the following laws and regulations:- The Health Protection Act, Law No. 85-05 of 16 February 1985, as amended and
supplemented;
- Executive Decree No. 92-65 of 12 February 1992 on control of conformity of locally
made or imported products;
- Executive Decree No. 92-284 of 6 July 1992 on registration of pharmaceutical
products for use in human medicine;
- Executive Decree No. 93-114 of 12 May 1993 amending and supplementing
Executive Decree No. 92-285 of 6 July 1992 on authorization of an establishment forthe production or distribution of pharmaceutical products;
- Order No. 59/MSP/MIN of 20 July 1995 setting out conditions for engaging in
wholesale distribution of pharmaceutical products;WT/ACC/DZA/17
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- Order No. 24/MSP/MIN of 24 February 1997 setting out the technical specifications
for the sale of imported pharmaceutical products for use in human medicine;
- Order No. 38/MSP/MIN of 20 April 1997 on medical equipment;  and
- Order of 11 September 1999 on the list of equipment.
This system is intended to protect health.Prior authorization of the importation of sensitive products:The legal basis for this system consists of:- Inter-ministerial Order No. 3 of 2 March 1996 setting out safety measures for the
importation, manufacture, possession, transport and sale of ammonium nitrate and
bottles of propane "P35" and industrial gases;
- Inter-ministerial Order of 18 March 1996 supplementing the Order of 22 August 1995
setting out safety measures for the importation, manufacture, possession, transport
and sale of ammonium nitrate and bottles of propane "P35" and industrial gases;  and
- Inter-ministerial instruction No. 275 of 1 April 1996 setting out the conditions for the
importation, manufacture, distribution, holding and storage of certain sensitive
products.
This system is intended to protect human safety in the context of the fight against terrorism.
Authorization to import manufactured tobacco products:
The legal basis of this system consists of:- The Finance Act 2001 (Article 32);  and- Executive Decree No. 01-397 of 9 December 2001 setting out arrangements for the
importation of manufactured tobacco by legal persons approved as tobacco
manufacturers.
Authorization to distribute publications and periodicals:
- The legal basis for this system is the Information Act, Law No. 90-07 of 3 April 1990
and the decision of the Minister of Communication and Culture.
This system is intended to protect public morals.
Authorization to operate cinematographic films:
The legal basis for this system consists of:- Order No. 68-12 of 15 November 1968 on regulation of cinematographic art and the
cinema industry;
- Decree No. 88 of 10 October 1988 ending the exclusive State monopoly of
distribution in Algeria;  andWT/ACC/DZA/17
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- Order of 19 November 1968 setting out the conditions and arrangements for engaging
in cinematographic film distribution in Algeria.
II. PURPOSES AND COVERAGE OF LICENSING
Consumer goods of a toxic nature or presenting a particular risk are:
- Cleaning agents (liquid or powder) containing chlorine;- cleaning agents and/or disinfectants, especially cleaners for enamel surfaces, floor
window, oven and toilet cleaners, carpet shampoos and washing products (laundry
and washing up products);
- cleaning solvents (removing products etc.);
- polish:  preparation of wax and turpentine or white spirit to shine furniture and floors.
(Polishes contain in particular natural or synthetic waxes, solvents such as paraffin
hydrocarbons, turpentine, alcohols, glycols and acetates;  and dyes);
- products used to polish, clean or coat metal;- antifungal products;
- pesticides for domestic use, especially weed-killers, insecticides, rat poison,
fungicides, moth-proofing;
- matches;
- products containing methyl alcohol;
- paint and varnish removers;- fire-extinguishing liquids,  powders, foams and other products;- anti-freeze;- caustic products:  especially acids, mineral bases (soda, potassium, ammonia),
organic bases, oxidizers (hypochlorites, peroxides, permanganates, perborates),
aldehydes (formaldehydes, acetaldehydes), epoxides and phenols;
- crease-proofing for clothes (especially hydrofluoric acid and oxalic acid);
- aerosols (other than cosmetic and personal hygiene products);- products for children's education and play such as chemistry sets or containing
accessible chemicals, children's paints and modelling clay;
- protective coatings, especially paints, varnishes, woodworm protection, wax coatings
and water-proofings;  and
- glues and adhesives.
Food products containing concentrated sweeteners.WT/ACC/DZA/17
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The system of prior authorization of the importation of these products was introduced by
Executive Decree No. 97-254 of 8 July 1997 on prior authorization for the manufacture and
importation of products of a toxic nature or  presenting a particular risk in application of Article 16 of
the Consumer Protection (General Provisions) Act, Law No 89-02 of 7 February 1989.
The system applies to all products irrespective of their country of origin or supply.  It is not
intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.  Its purpose is to protect human (consumer) health
and safety. No other method has been considered to accomplish the purposes of this system.
Conformity of measuring instruments with a design approved in Algeria:- Article 9 of Law No. 90-18 provides that any imported measuring instrument that
does not conform to an approved design may only be used after it has been brought
into conformity by the economic operator concerned.
This system applies irrespective of the country of origin of the imported measuring
instrument.
It is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.Article 5 of Law No. 91-538 of 25 December 1991 on control and verification of conformity
of measuring instruments provides that any measur ing instrument used directly or indirectly for
commercial transactions must conform to a design submitted by its maker and approved by the
authority responsible for metrology.
Prior authorization of the importation of arms, munitions not considered to be war material
and sensitive equipment:
This system concerns the importing of:- Arms for self-defence and ammunition;
- bullet-proof material and equipment;
- hunting weapons and ammunition;-k n i v e s ;- sporting, fairground or range weapons and ammunition;- historic and collectors' arms and munitions;- sensitive equipment (telescopes, ordinary binoculars without accessories giving them
special capacities, astronomical and panoramic glasses);
- radio equipment of all bands and types, in particular:  HF, VHF, UHF radio sets and
component parts;  satellite radio sets;  radio telecommunication stations;
- radio transmitters;- radio receivers other than domestic sets for reception of public radio and television
broadcasts;WT/ACC/DZA/17
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- encryption equipment;
- global satellite positioning equipment;  and- ULM type microlite aircraft.
No distinction is made concerning the country of origin or supply of products.
The system applies to all products irrespective of their country of origin or supply.  It is not
intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.  Its purpose is the maintenance of public order
and security.
Health derogation for animals, animal products and products of animal origin:This system does not cover domestic pets, manufactured products of animal origin regardless
of their destination and concentrated foods for animal consumption.
It concerns the following products:- Domestic solidungulate species: horses, donkeys and cross-breeds;- biungulate species:  cattle, goats, sheep, camels and pigs;
- domestic poultry (chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, guinea fowl, etc.) and rabbits and
similar animals;
- exotic birds and animals, such as canaries, parrots, pheasants, partridges, quail and
zoo animals;
- bees, fish, crayfish, snails, tortoises, frogs, snakes; rodents;-g a m e ;
- meat, milk and milk products, eggs, honey, wool, untreated skins, semen for artificial
insemination, zygotes;  and
- offal.The system applies to all products irrespective of their country of origin or supply.  It is not
intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.  Its purpose is to reduce the risk of introducinganimal diseases.
Prior technical authorization for seeds and plants.This measure applies to all the above-mentioned products irrespective of the country of origin
and/or supply.
The derogation is a document certifying, after examination of health conditions in the
exporting country, that no notifiable disease has been reported in the places, areas or countries of
origin of these products.
A prior technical authorization is a document which, after examination of the phytosanitary
situation in the country of export, certifies that the plant material originate in regions officially
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regulations, and have been produced in accordance with the certification and quarantine procedures
permitted by the specialized regional and international organizations.
This sanitary and/or phytosanitary information can be obtained from the following:- Official services in the exporting country;- International Office of Epizootics (OIE);- Regional Plant Protection Organizations (RPPO) and the European and
Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO).
Imports of animals and/or seeds and plants are only authorized from countries where the
sanitary and/or phytosanitary situation is at least equivalent to that obtaining in Algeria.
This measure is established in accordance with:- For animals and animal products, the Veterinary Medicine and Protection of Animal
Health Act,  Law No. 88-08 of 20 Januar y 1988, in particular Articles 75, 76 and 77
and the related secondary legislation;  and
- for seeds and plants for planting and phytosanitary products for agricultural use, the
Phytosanitary Protection Act, Law No. 87-17 of 1 August 1987, in particular Tiles I
and II, and the related secondary legislation.
Prior authorization for the importation of pharmaceutical products and medico-surgical
equipment.
This system applies to all pharmaceutical products intended for human medicine and medico-
surgical material and equipment irrespective of country of origin or supply.  It is not intended to
restrict the quantity or value of imports.  Its purpose is to protect health. No other method has been
considered to accomplish the purposes of this system.
Prior authorization for the importation of sensitive products.
This system concerns the following products:- Ammonium nitrate and calcium ammonitrate (CAN) 27 per cent;- zinc nitrate;- magnesium nitrate;- potassium nitrate;
- calcium nitrate;
- lead nitrate;-n i t r o c e l l u l o s e ;- potassium chlorate;- sulphur;WT/ACC/DZA/17
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- phosphorus;  and
- sodium azide.It applies to all these products intended irrespective of country of origin or supply.  It is not
intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.  Its purpose is human safety.  No other method
has been considered to accomplish the purposes of this system.
Authorization to import manufactured tobaccos.This system applies to the following products:
- Cigars and cigarillos containing tobacco;
- cigarettes containing dark tobacco;- cigarettes containing light tobacco;- other (HS: 24.02.90.00);- smoking tobacco, even containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion;
- "homogenized" or reconstituted" tobaccos;  and
- other (HS: 24.03.99.00).Authorization to distribute publications and periodicals:This system covers foreign periodical publications (daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, etc)
containing various areas of information, irrespective of country of origin or supply.
It is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.It is applied pursuant to the Information Act,  Law No. 90.07 of 3 April 1990.Authorization to operate cinematographic films.This system covers the importation of cinematographic films after acquisition of intellectual
property rights and their programming in cinemas.
The countries of origin and supply of these products are:  the USA,  France, Egypt and India.It is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.
It is applied pursuant to Decree No. 88 of 10 October 1988 ending the exclusive State
monopoly of distribution in Algeria.
III. PROCEDURES
Consumer goods of a toxic nature or presenting a particular risk.
The application for prior authorization to import these products may be filed, at the importer's
convenience, at any time prior to importation.  Within 45 days of the date of filing of the application,WT/ACC/DZA/17
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the Minister of Trade notifies the importer, as applicable, of the granting of the prior authorization to
import or the decision to refuse such authorization giving due reasons.  The period of 45 days may be
extended by not more than 15 days.
The import authorization can only be obtained su bject to the advice of the Scientific and
Technical Advisory Council of the Algerian Quality Control and Packaging Centre.
The import authorization remains valid except where one of the elements on the basis of
which it was issued is missing.  In that case, it is withdrawn, on the advice of the  Scientific Advisory
Council.
Applications for prior authorization to import are addressed to or filed with the local
Competition and Prices Department.  Where applications are posted, they must be by registered letterwith a receipt.  Where the application is filed in person, a receipt is issued to the person concerned.
Only failure to comply with the normal criteria  is grounds for refusal of an application for a
prior import authorization.  The reasons for refusal or notified to the person concerned by the Minister
of Trade.
Conformity of measuring instruments with a design approved in Algeria.Article 23 of Law No. 91-538 of 25 December 1991 on control and verification of conformity
of measuring instruments provides that any importer must ensure that the measuring instruments thathe proposes to bring into Algeria conform to a design approved in Algeria.  If applicable, he must file
an application for approval of the design with the agency responsible for metrology.
The Order of 15 June 1992 sets out the conditions for approval and filing of designs.
The application for approval of a design of a measuring instrument is addressed to the official
agency responsible for metrology, the National Me trology Office, together with a technical dossier
and the design.
The only purpose of the decision on approval of the design is to ascertain that it satisfies the
requirements set out in the legislation and regulations on measuring instruments.
Article 3 of Decree No. 86-250 of 30 September 1986 creating the National Metrology Office
sets out its objectives as follows:
- The Office is responsible for collecting centrally all scientific and technical data on
measuring instruments, processing it and making it available to operators;
- the Office is responsible for creating a database on makers of measuring instruments;- the Office is responsible for participating in the promotion of metrology by
organizing and conducting conference rounds, exhibitions, seminars and publishingspecialist journals.
The National Metrology Office is empowered to deal with any application within its
objectives.
The application for approval of a design of a measuring instrument must be addressed to the
National Metrology Office.
The procedure for examining and testing designs consists of two phases:WT/ACC/DZA/17
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- The first phase consists of conducting tests after installation of the instrument;  it is
approved by the issue of provisional approval;  and
- the second phase of tests is conducted after a year of operation, in normal conditions
of use: it is approved by the issue of a final approval valid for 10 years andrenewable.
Only the Metrology Office may process applications for approval of designs of measuring
instruments.
Prior authorization of the importation of arms, munitions not considered to be war material
and sensitive equipment.
Information is published in the Official Journal of the Algerian Republic.The authorization to import arms, munitions not considered to be war material and sensitive
equipment is issued by the Minister of the Interior after consulting the Ministry of Defence.
Authorization application may be refused if its issue would endanger public order and the
applicant is notified.  He may appeal to the administration concerned.
The application for prior authorization to import these products may be filed, at the importer's
convenience, at any time prior to importation.
The prior authorization for sensitive equipment is issued, depending on the category of
product, by the Ministry of the Interior and Local Authorities, the Ministry of Posts and
Telecommunications or the Ministry of Transport, subject to favourable opinion of:
- The inter-ministerial telecommunications committee;- the relevant departments of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of the Interior;
and
- the relevant departments of the Ministry of Defence.These departments must notify their opinion within three months from the date of dispatch of
the application.  After that time, the absence of a reply will be considered as an opinion without
objection.
Health derogation for animals, animal products or products of animal origin.
No product is subject to restrictions in terms of quantity or value.Health derogations are issued in 48 hours.No limit on filing of applications for health derogations is imposed.  They may be filed
throughout the year.
Applications for health derogations may be re fused and the reasons notified to the person
concerned.  Such reasons may only be on health grounds.
Prior technical authorization for seeds and plants.WT/ACC/DZA/17
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The measure applies to all the above-mentioned products irrespective of country of origin
and/or supply.
Applications must be filed with the responsible department of the Ministry of Agriculture at
least 30 days before the planned date of importation.  These departments must give a decision within
21 days from the date of filing of the application in due form.
In practice, prior technical authorization is issued within not more than seven days.Prior technical authorization is issued with a validity of three months from the date of
signature.
Prior authorization for the importation of pharmaceutical products and medico-surgical
material and equipment.
- Pharmaceutical products
The prior authorization is issued by the Ministry of Health and Population for a series of
import transactions expected over a maximum period of one year for a given global quantity and
extensions may be granted during the year.
The importer is required to conform to the specifications schedule laid down by the Ministry
of Health and Population which sets out the technical conditions for importation.
The average period for examination of importation programmes is 45 days.The importation programme is filed with the Ministry of Health and Population at the end of
the current year for the following year.
Locally manufactured or imported pharmaceutical products must be registered with the
Ministry of Health and Population before being offered for sale.
An application for an import programme may be refused if the products to be imported have
not been registered or if the importer does not observe the technical conditions clause in the
specifications schedule.
Non-conformity with the specif ic characteristics of the registered product may be grounds for
refusal of an application.
The reasons for refusal are notified by letter to the person concerned.
- Medico-surgical equipment and material
The prior authorization is issued by the Ministry of Health and Population for each import
transaction.
The Ministry of Health and Population issues the authorization within 15 days on average
from the date of filing of the application.
An application may be refused when the material and/or equipment does not meet the
technical conditions (reconditioned material).
Prior authorization for the importation of sensitive products.WT/ACC/DZA/17
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The prior authorization is issued by the Ministry of Energy and Mining.
The application is filed with the Department of Mining and Industry in the wilaya (district) of
residence of the applicant.
The application consists of the following items:  a hand-written application;  a certified copy
of the entry in the commercial register and the list of products concerned.
The application may cover one, several or all products, with a note of the quantities.  The
quantities authorized to be imported for each product may consist of instalments.
The Department of Mining and Industry in the wilaya carries out an investigation from the
point of view of conditions of storage, appropriateness of use, protection and safety.  It then transmitsthe file to the Ministry of Energy and Mining for consideration.
The Ministry of Energy and Mining submits the file for consideration and opinion to the
Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of the Interior and Local Authorities.
The Ministry of Energy and Mining notifies the decision (favourable or adverse) to the
applicant.
The period for processing files ranges from a minimum of one month to a maximum of three
months.
The authorization issued is valid for one year.Authorization to import manufactured tobaccos:
As the regulatory authority has not yet been set up, the methods for application have not yet
been defined.
Authorization to distribute publications and periodicals.
The authorization is granted for an indefinite  period by the Ministry of Communication and
Culture.  It is issued immediately on application.
The application is refused when a criterion in the specifications is not satisfied.Authorization to operate cinematographic films.
The authorization is issued in 48 hours which is the period needed to examine and process the
application.
IV. ELIGIBILITY OF IMPORTERS TO APPLY FOR A LICENCE
Consumer goods of a toxic nature or presenting a particular risk.
Any firm or institution may apply for a prior import authorization.Conformity of instruments of measuremen t with a design approved in Algeria.
The application for approval of a design may only be made by manufacturers or their duly
accredited commercial agents.WT/ACC/DZA/17
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Apart from this, there are no other specific conditions concerning the importation of
measuring instruments.
Prior authorization of the importation of arms, munitions not considered to be war material
and sensitive equipment.
For arms, munitions not considered to be war material and sensitive equipment, only natural
persons of Algerian nationality and legal persons made up of Algerian nationals are eligible to apply
for authorization provided that such legal persons or one or more of their members did not act in
opposition to the war of liberation.
Health derogation for animal, animal products or products of animal origin.
Any person, firm or institution is eligible to apply for a health derogation under the non-
restrictive system.
Prior technical authorization for seeds and plants.
The application to import seeds and plants for planting must contain the following supporting
documents:
- Qualification of the operator to engage in the branch of activity (authorization);
- the phytosanitary situation in the area of production in the country of export (zone
officially recognized as free of any organism subject to quarantine) and use of a
certification system conforming to international regulations (certification system);
and
- certificate that the vegetable material in the application has been approved by the
Ministry of Agriculture after consultation with the National Commission on
Certification of Plant Varieties.
Prior authorization for the importation of pharmaceutical products and equipment and
medico-surgical equipment.
Any firm approved as a wholesaler in pharmaceutical products is eligible to import them on
the basis of an annual programme.
Any firm approved as a wholesaler in medico-surgical material and equipment is eligible to
apply for an import authorization.
Prior authorization of the importation of sensitive products.Any operator (public or private user or dealer) is eligible to submit an application for a prior
authorization.
Authorization to import manufactured tobaccos.Any legal person approved as a tobacco manufacturer may apply for authorization to import
the brand of tobacco to be manufactured in Algeria.
Authorization to distribute publications and periodicals.WT/ACC/DZA/17
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Any importer or distributor is eligible to apply for authorization.  Subscription agencies are
exempt from this requirement.
Authorization to operate cinematographic films.There is no system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation.There is no published list of authorized importers (who have obtained authorization).
V. DOCUMENTATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR A
LICENCE
Consumer goods of a toxic nature or presenting a particular risk.
The application for a prior authorization must be accompanied by a dossier containing the
following:
- A certified copy of the entry in the commercial register;
- the physical and chemical nature and specifications of the components involved in the
manufacture of the product concerned;
- the results of analyses carried out under the control provisions of Article 5 of Law
No. 89-02 of 7 February 1989;
- packaging and labelling measures;  and- precautions to be taken when using the product concerned and especially prohibited
uses.
The prior import authorization is required at the time of actual importation.No fees or charges are required for the issue of the prior import authorization.
The issue of the prior authorization is not dependant on the payment of a deposit or advance
payment.
Conformity of measuring instruments with a design approved in Algeria.The application for approval of a design of measuring instrument must be accompanied by a
technical dossier in three copies containing the following:
- Name and forename,  firm's name and address of manufacturer or accredited agent;- technical and metrological characteristics of the instrument;
- a detailed description of the instruments and its components;
- a description of the normal operating method and conditions of the instrument;- diagrams and certified plans of the instrument and its components;- test and/or calibration reports or certificates for the instrument;  andWT/ACC/DZA/17
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- operating, maintenance and repair manuals.
Three copies of the design must also be submitted with the application for approval and filed
with the National Metrology Office.
The manufacturer bears the cost of installation of the instrument.The studies and tests conducted in relation to the approval of the design give rise to fees and
charges in accordance with current legislation.
The application to import seeds and plants for planting must contain the following supporting
documents:
- Qualification of the operator to engage in the branch of activity (authorization);
- the phytosanitary situation in the area of production in the country of export (zone
officially recognized as free of any organism subject to quarantine) and use of a
certification system conforming to international regulations (certification system);and
- certificate that the vegetable material in the application has been approved by the
Ministry of Agriculture after consultation with the National Commission on
Certification of Plant Varieties.
For the application to import phytosanitary products for agricultural use, the dossier must
contain the following supporting documents:
- Qualification of the operator to engage in the branch of activity (authorization);- certificate that the phytosanitary product in the application has been approved by the
Ministry of Agriculture after consultation with the National Commission on
Certification of Pesticides.
Prior authorization of the importation of arms, munitions not considered to be war material
and sensitive equipment.
For sensitive equipment, the application must state:- The identity, firm's name, address, occupation or activity of the applicant;
- a complete description (type, mark, model) of the equipment covered by the
application and the quantity;
- the technical characteristics of the equipment;
- the place where it is stored or used.
For material, arms, munitions not considered to be war material, applications for
authorizations must be prepared in two copies in th e format set out by the Ministry of the Interior and
Local Authorities.
The importer must attach to his application:WT/ACC/DZA/17
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- For sole trader firms:  the applicant's civil registration (état civil), nationality, extract
from his police record and a copy of the firm's statutes.
- For partnerships and limited partnerships:  the names of the partners, sleeping
partners, shareholders and directors;  proof of nationality, extract from police record
No. 3 of less than three months for each;  a copy of the firm's statutes.
- For public and private limited companies:  the names of the directors, shareholders,
members of the board, management, proof of nationality, extract of the police record,
information on the nationality of shareholders or stockholders, the proportion of
capital held by Algerians and the type of shares in limited companies.
- For economic interest groupings:  name of administrator(s) in the case of capital
formation, information on the nationalities of shareholders and the proportion of
capital held by Algerian shareholders, extract of police record, copy of the statutes of
the grouping.
The application must be accompanied by any document or certificate providing evidence of
the declared occupation or activity.
Applications must be filed against receipt.Health derogation for animal, animal products or products of animal origin.Depending on the product, the application should contain the following information:- Species or product;
- breed, sex, age;
- quantity or number;- country of origin and supply;  and- border post of entry.Depending on the product to be imported, the importer must attach one or more of the
following documents to his application:
- Health certificate from the breeder, storage or processing institution;- the institution's health certificate;  and- the certificate of disinfection and sanitary void.
On actual importation, and depending on the product, one or more of the following
documents are required:
- Product sanitary certificate;
- microbiological analysis report;
- parasite analysis report;WT/ACC/DZA/17
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- isotopic analysis report;  and
- certificate of disinfection and/or rat extermination and/or disinfection of means of
transport.
No fees are required.  Only a fiscal stamp for 100 DA is affixed to the official document.No deposit or advance payment is required for the issue of the health derogation.Prior technical authorization for seeds and plants.An import application form is provided to the operator for the provision of information.  The
information covers the operator's business name, description of the goods (nature, quantity, quality,origin, means of transport, entry point), and the phytosanitary state (region of production declared free
of organisms subject to quarantine, description of the certification system, etc.).
Prior authorization for the importation of pharmaceutical products and equipment and
medico-surgical equipment.
- Pharmaceutical products
To be registered as an importer, a firm must provide the following documents:
- Company statutes;
- certified copy of the entry in the commercial register;- certified copy of the wholesaler's authorization and authorized signatories;- undertaking to subscribe;- joint undertaking manufacturer importer;  and
- undertaking to produce.
The application for authorization of an annual programme takes the form of a specification
schedule, called "specification schedule of technical conditions for the offer for sale of imported
pharmaceutical products for use in human medicine", which sets out the technical requirements which
the importer must meet, and it must be accompanied by the following documents for each annual
programme:
- List of products to be imported (quantity and price);- authorized signatories;  and
- other documents of a technical nature for medicines only.
- Medico-surgical material and equipment
To be registered as an importer, a firm must provide:- Company statutes;- commercial registration;WT/ACC/DZA/17
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- contract of employment of a maintenance engineer;  and
- the maintenance contract.For each import transaction, the application must contain:- The pro forma invoice containing the list and description of the medico-surgical
material or equipment;  and
- the certificate of conformity with international standards.Prior authorization of the importation of sensitive products.The application consists of the following items:  a hand-written application;  a certified copy
of the entry in the commercial register and the list of products concerned.
The application may cover one, several or all products, with a note of the quantities.  The
quantities authorized to be imported for each product may consist of instalments.
The Ministry of Energy and Mining submits the file for consideration and opinion to the
Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of the Interior and Local Authorities.
The Ministry of Energy and Mining notifies the decision (favourable or adverse) to the
applicant operator.
Authorization to import manufactured tobaccos:
As the regulatory authority has not yet been set up, the methods for application have not yet
been defined.
Authorization to distribute publications and periodicals.
The application consists of the application, a copy of the entry in the commercial registry, a
copy of the company statutes and the list of titles to be imported.
No fees or charges are required for the issue of the authorization.The issue of the prior authorization is not dependant on the payment of a deposit or advance
payment.
Authorization to operate cinematographic films.The application consists of a copy of the contract for the assignment of rights and a copy of
the distributor's entry in the commercial registry
VI. CONDITIONS OF LICENSING
Consumer goods of a toxic nature or presenting a particular risk.
The prior import authorization is valid as long as the elements for which it is issued are not
absent.
No penalty is applied for the non-utilization of a prior import authorization.WT/ACC/DZA/17
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The prior import authorization is not transferable.
The issue of the prior import authorization is not subject to any other conditions.Conformity of instruments of measuremen t with a design approved in Algeria.
The conditions are those described in section V above.Approval of a design may be withdrawn if it is found that the measuring instruments
manufactured to that design contain operating defects which alter their metrological qualities.
The decision to withdraw approval of a design has the effect of prohibiting manufacture or
importation of the design from the date determined in the decision.
The manufacturer may reintroduce the application to the agency responsible for metrology
supported by a dossier certifying the lifting of technical reservations.
Prior authorization of the importation of arms, munitions not considered to be war material
and sensitive equipment:
No penalty is applied for the non-utilization of a prior import authorization.
The prior import authorization is not transferable.
The issue of the prior import authorization is not subject to any other conditions.Health derogation for animal, animal products or products of animal origin.Prior technical authorization for seeds and plants.An import application form is provided to the operator for the provision of information.  The
information covers the operator's business name, description of the goods (nature, quantity, quality,origin, means of transport, entry point), and the phytosanitary state (region of production declared free
of organisms subject to quarantine, description of the certification system, etc.).
During the phytosanitary inspection at the border post, the specific technical prior import
authorization must be presented accompanied for seeds and plants by the phytosanitary certificate
issued by the official authorities of the exporting country.
Prior authorization for the importation of pharmaceutical products and equipment and
medico-surgical equipment.
The authorization is valid for one year provided that no sanitary security circumstances result
in the withdrawal of the product from sale.
If the conditions in the specification schedule are not fully satisfied, the prior import
authorization may not be renewed for the following year.
The prior import authorization is not transferable.Prior authorization of the importation of sensitive products.The authorization is valid for one year.WT/ACC/DZA/17
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The prior import authorization is not transferable.
Authorization to import manufactured tobaccos.As the regulatory authority has not yet been set up, the methods for application have not yet
been defined.
Authorization to distribute publications and periodicals.The authorization is valid provided that no provision of the specification schedule has not
been observed.
The authorization is not transferable.
The importer is required to provide regular statistics concerning the number of copies
imported and sold,  the distributors and groups, and area of circulation.
The issue of the authorization is not subject to any other conditions.
Authorization for operating cinematographic filmsThe authorization is not transferable.The issue of the authorization is not subject to any other conditions.
VII. OTHER PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
Apart from the authorization procedure and similar administrative procedures, imports are
subject to banking domiciliation which is the procedure required for access to foreign exchange.
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