G/LIC/N/1/MUS/3  
 
22 September 2017  
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
 AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  
NOTIFICATION UNDER A RTICLE 1.4(A) i OF THE AGREEMENT  
MAURITIUS  
The following notification, 15 September 2017 , is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of Mauritius.  
 
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1  IMPORT OF REFRIGERANTS CONTAIN ING HYDRO CHLOROFLUO ROCARBONS (HCFC)  
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve)  been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
I.  Dangerous Chemical Control Act, 2004 – 2nd Schedule -Controlled Goods – Source: 
Government Gazette of Mauritius NO. 67 of 10 July 2004  
 http://www.mauritiustrade.mu/file.php/Dangerous_chemicals_control_act_2004.pdf
 ?id=431_official_text_file2  
II. Consumer Protection (Control of imports) Regulations, 2013 GN 135/1999 & GN  21 
of 2007 – Consolidated in 2015, Second Schedule – List of prohibit ed goods, items 
No. 17 – Source GN 135/1999 & GN 21 of 2007  
 http://www.mra.mu/download/ConsumerProtectionRegulationsGn5of2012.pdf  
3. Date of publication:i  I. 10 July 2 004 
     II. 19 February 2007  
Effective date of requirement:   I. 5 November 2004  
      II. 19 February 2007  
4. Copy(ies) of publ ication (in case of Art. 1.4(a)) ii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iii is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X] by request at the following address a nd fax numbers, and/or e -mail and 
website:  
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  5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of 
Art. 1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )):iii 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensing Procedure):  
 Nil 
 
2  PERMIT SYSTEM UNDER THE ENVIRONMENT PROT ECTION (POLYETHYLENE  
TEREPHTHALATE (PET)  BOTTLE PERMIT) REGUL ATION 2001 TO BOTTLE  BEVERAGE IN A 
PET BOTTLE  
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
The Environment Protection (Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottle Permit) 
Regulations 2001. Source :G.N 33 of  2001  
http://environment.govmu.org/English/legislations/Pages/Environmental -
Regulations.aspx  
3. Date of publication:i  19 March 2001  
 Effective date of requirem ent:   01 May 2001  
4. Copy(ies) of publ ication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))ii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iii is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X] by request at the following address and fax numbers, and/or e -mail and 
website:  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of 
Art. 1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )):iii 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensing Procedure):  
 Nil 
 
3  IMPORT OF RESTRICTED  AND PROHIBITED GOODS  
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both  with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
Consumer Protection (control of Imports) Regulations 2017 - Source : GN 160 of 201 7 
http://commerce.govmu.org/English/Pages/default.aspx  G/LIC/N/1/MUS/3  
 
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  3. Date of publication:i  11 August 2017  
 Effective date of requirement:   Some provisions were to come into operation on 
14 August 2017 and some on 1st January 2017  
4. Copy(ies) of publ ication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))ii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iii is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication a nd/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X] by request at the following address and fax numbers, and/or e -mail and 
website:  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of 
Art. 1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )): iii 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensing Procedure):  
 Nil 
 
4  IMPORT OF TEA AND TE A PRODUCTS & TOBACCO  AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS  
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
I.  National Product Regulatory Office Act 2013; Source: Government Gazette of 
Mauritius No. 40, 4 May 2013  
II. National Regulatory Products Regulations 2013; Source: GN No. 282 of 2013, 
Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 1406 of 28 November 2013  
http://www.mauritiustrade.mu/en/import -procedures/select -your-
product/customs -and-
compliances/regulation?id=311&code_produit=&pays_procedure=&mode=&code_cl
ient  
  agricult ure.govmu.org/napro . 
3. Date of publication:i  I. 4 May 2014  
     II. 27 November 2013  
Effective date of requirement:   I. 4 May 2013  
       II. 27 November 2013  
4. Copy(ies) of publ ication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))ii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iii is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  M icrosoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X] by request at the following address and fax numbers, and/or e -mail and 
website:  G/LIC/N/1/MUS/3  
 
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  5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of 
Art. 1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )): iii 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensing Procedure):  
 Nil 
 
5  IMPORT OF CITES LISTED SPECIMENS AND  IMPORT OF EXOTIC WIL DLIFE OTHER 
THAN LIVESTOCK AND F ISH 
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
 Native Terrestrial Biodiversity and National Parks Act 2015  
http://agricul ture.govmu.org/English/Legislation/Pages/Acts -and-Regulations.aspx  
3. Date of publication:i  23 October 2015  
 Effective date of requirement:   23 October 2015  
4. Copy(ies) of publ ication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))ii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iii is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X] by request at the following address and fax numbers, and/or e -mail and 
website:  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of 
Art. 1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )): iii 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the  proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensing Procedure):  
 Nil 
 
6  IMPORT OF LIVE ANIMA LS AND ANIMAL PRODUC TS 
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
 Animal Disease Act 1927  
http://www.vertic.org/media/National%20Legislation/Mauritius/MU_Animal_Diseases_Ac
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  3. Date of publication:i  15 April 1925  
 Effective date of requirement:   15 April 1925  
4. Copy(ies) of publ ication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))ii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iii is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X] by request at the following address and fax numbers, and/or e -mail and 
website:  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of 
Art. 1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )): iii 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensing Procedure):  
 Nil 
 
7  PLANT IMPORT PERMIT (PIP) FOR AGRICULTUR AL PRODUCE OF PLANT ORIGIN 
INCLUDING RESOURCES FROM THE SOIL (E.G. ROCKS)  
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc .): 
Plant Protection Act 2006,section 19, Import Requirements  
http://agriculture.govmu.org/English/Legislation/Pages/Acts -and-Regulations.aspx  
3. Date of publication:i  30 June 2006  
 Effective date of requirement:   01 November 2006  
4. Copy(ies) of publ ication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))ii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iii is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X] by request at the following address and fax numb ers, and/or e -mail and 
website:  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of 
Art. 1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )):iii 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensing Procedure):  
 Nil 
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  8  IMPORT OF DANGEROUS CHEMICALS  
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [] (If the notification is made  
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
 The  Dangerous Chemicals Control Act 2004,  Section 11  
 Source: Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 67 of 10 July, 2004  
http://www.mauritiustrade.mu/file.php/Dangerous_chemicals_control_act_2004.pdf?id=
431_off icial_text_file2  
3. Date of publication:i  10 July 2004  
 Effective date of requirement:   5 November 2004  
4. Copy(ies) of publ ication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))ii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iii is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X] by request at the following address a nd fax numbers, and/or e -mail and 
website:  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of 
Art. 1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )):iii 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensing Procedure):  
 Nil 
 
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i "[...] Publication shall take place, whenever practicable, 21 days prior to the effective date of the 
requirement but in all events not later than such effective date.  Any exception, derogations or changes in or 
from the rules concerning licensing proced ures or the list of products subject to import licensing shall also be 
published in the same manner and within the same time -periods as specified above ."  See Article 1.4(a) of the 
Agreement.  
ii "The rules and all information concerning procedures for the s ubmission of applications, including the 
eligibility of persons, firms and institutions to make such applications, the administrative body(ies) to be 
approached, and the lists of products subject to the licensing requirement shall be published, in the sour ces 
notified to the Committee on Import Licensing [...] Copies of these publications shall also be made available to 
the Secretariat."  See Art. 1.4(a) of the Agreement and document G/LIC/3 "Procedures for Notification and 
Review under the Agreement on Imp ort Licensing Procedures".  
iii See document G/LIC/3 "Procedures for Notification and Review under the Agreement on Import 
Licensing Procedures".