Algeria: Rules for the import and export of pesticides
Description
In a decree published in the Journal Officiel de la Republique Algerienne No. 09 on 3 February 2010, the following rules for the import and export of agricultural products were established:
i) The importation of pesticides is carried out by licensed importers in accordance with existing rules.
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iii) The import of pesticides is prohibited in cases where the product is not registered in the country of origin.
iv) Exports of pesticides for agricultural use is subject to compliance review inspection.
v) Without prejudice to Article 23 Executive Decree No. 95-405 of 9 Rajab 1416 corresponding to December 2, 1995, the abovementioned pesticides for agricultural use must be imported accompanied by the certificate of analysis corresponding to each batch showing that the product meets requirements that prevails in Algeria, issued by a laboratory approved by the authorities in the
country of origin.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | Don't know |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | Don't Know |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | Don't Know |
| Was such evidence identified? | Don't Know |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | Don't Know |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | Don't Know |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | Don't Know |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | Don't Know |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? | No |
Date Discovered: 01/03/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 3 Feb 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Ministere du Commerce, http://www.mincommerce.gov.dz/fichiers10/dec1069fr.pdf
Government Response:
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