Decree-Law no. 41/2023

31st of May 2023

Animal Health and Quarantine

[Note: While Decree-Law no. 41/2023 has been enacted, it has not yet come into effect. Any references made to this law should be noted with the understanding that its enforcement has not yet commenced. This text does not constitute an official translation; it has been uploaded solely to offer the global audience an understanding of the contents and inclusions of the decree, in accordance with international norms and guidelines.]

The objectives of this decree-law are: To protect and promote the health of terrestrial and aquatic animals and to ensure biosafety to prevent the introduction and spread of animal diseases; To facilitate trade, particularly the import and export of animals and animal products; To serve as a basis for carrying out epidemiological surveillance, control and eradication of diseases of major economic and/or public health importance; To serve as a basis for compensation for losses caused by animal diseases; To serve as a basis for compliance with animal welfare conditions; Protect veterinary public health.

 

 

Measures / Standards
# Name Type Agency Description Law Valid To Apply To
1 Quarantine Clearance of Imported Cargo Inspection Requirement Quarantine and Biosecurity Unit (QBU) The Quarantine clearance of imported cargo is principally based on documents and authenticated certificates. It is the responsibility of importers and their agent to provide the appropriate documents (certificates and import permits) for clearance to the Servico de Quarantena Timor-Leste (SQTL). Following inspection and document clearance by the SQTL Customs will be notified and the importer/agent returns to the Customs to collect the cargo.
  1. Decree- Law No. 36/2023 Phytosanitary and Quarantine
  2. Decree-Law No. 41/2023 Animal Health and Quarantine
 9999-09-09 ALL
2 Quarantine Import Permit for Live Animals, Reproductive Materials, Meat or Meat Products Permit Requirement Quarantine and Biosecurity Unit (QBU) To obtain an import license, importers are required to submit the completed application form and attach a certificate of origin. The application form requires the address and contact details of the exporter and importer, and the country of origin. For each item the applicant is required to list the country of origin, the common product name, the scientific names, a description of the items, and the quantity or volume to be imported. Decree-Law No. 41/2023 Animal Health and Quarantine 9999-09-09 ALL
3 Quarantine Import Permit for Biological Materials Permit Requirement Quarantine and Biosecurity Unit (QBU) To obtain an import license, importers are required to submit the completed application form and attach a certificate of origin. The application form requires the address and contact details of the exporter and importer, and the country of origin. For each item the applicant is required to list the country of origin, the common product name, the scientific names, a description of the items, and the quantity or volume to be imported. In all cases the importer must provide details on the routing, transport mode, and expected date of arrival. The importer is required to specify if they have access to a registered Quarantine Approved Premise (QAP). When the importer (or the clearing agent) has submitted the completed applications form, the Department of Quarantine will contact their counterpart in the exporting country to request verification. Each import requires a separate permit and must complete the full verification process. The Quarantine Import Permit has to be signed by the Director of Quarantine. The DNQB estimates that the procedure for obtaining an import permit takes 3 days.
  1. Decree- Law No. 36/2023 Phytosanitary and Quarantine
  2. Decree-Law No. 41/2023 Animal Health and Quarantine
 9999-09-09 ALL
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