Tariff Information
Tariff
Measures
| # | Name | Type | Agency | Description | Law | Procedure | Valid To | Apply To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMO licence | Certification requirement | Ministry of Natural Resources | Any person wishing to engage in the genetic modification of organisms; the importation, development, production, testing, release, use and application of genetically modified organisms; and the use of gene therapy in animals, including human beings must have a licence. | Biosafety (60:03) | Application for GMO licence. | 1999-12-31 | ALL |
| 2 | Licence to import or export GMO products | Certification requirement | Ministry of Natural Resources | Any person intending to export or import genetically modified organisms or products; procure for supply or exportation of genetically modified organisms or products thereof; and procure the manufacture of genetically modified organisms or products for for export needs a licence. | Biosafety (60:03) | Application for a licence to export or import GMO products. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 3 | GMO inspector duties | Import monitoring and surveillance | Ministry of Natural Resources | An inspector may require any person involved in the importation, use, and distribution of genetically modified organisms or products to produce any books or documents relating to the business which are in his possession or under his control. | Biosafety (60:03) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 4 | Licences for renewable energy technologies activities | Licensing Requirement | Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority | No person must import renewable energy technologies without a licence. | Energy Regulation Act(73:02) | Application for licences and permits to export and import GMO. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
| # | Name | Description | Category | Agency | Measure | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for licences and permits to export and import GMO. | GMO Licences and Permits under BIOSAFETY (MANAGEMENT OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS) REGULATIONS. (No 13 of 2002) Rule 12(4). | Procedure | Ministry of Trade and Industry | Licences for renewable energy technologies activities | GMO License Application |
| 2 | Application for GMO licence. | GMO licence under BIOSAFETY ACT (No 13 of 2002) Section 17 | Procedure | Ministry of Trade and Industry | GMO licence | GMO License Application |
| 3 | Application for a licence to export or import GMO products. | GMO Product licence under BIOSAFETY ACT (No 13 of 2002) Section 19 and section 20 | Procedure | Ministry of Trade and Industry | Licence to import or export GMO products |
Legal Documents
| # | Title | Type | Issuing Agency | Responsible Agency | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy Regulation Act(73:02) | Law | Ministry of Natural Resources | Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority | 2004-11-01 |
| 2 | Biosafety (60:03) | Law | Ministry of Natural Resources | Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority | 2007-08-20 |
Forms
| # | Title | Description | Issued By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMO License Application | Application for a GMO licence. | Ministry of Natural Resources |