South Africa:Veterinary import permits for some products from Namibia cancelled
Description
The South Africa Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has cancelled veterinary import permits already issued for beef, goat meat, mutton and venison not slaughtered at South African approved abattoris due to the outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Namibia. However, imports of products such as pasteurized milk, 'break dry' biltong, droe wors and matured meat slaughtered at South African approved abattoris will continue.
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? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | No |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | No |
| Was such evidence identified? | No |
| 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? | No |
| 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? |
Date Discovered: 20/05/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 17 May 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
South Africa Government Information, 'Rift Valley fever outbreak in Namibia.' http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2010/10051808451001.htm
Government Response:
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