The import of tilapia fish living in the form of eggs, larvae, juveniles, broodstock or dead in frozen or derived form from this species, from the five countries: Colombia, Egypt, Israel, Ecuador and Thailand is temporarily suspended.It is by Service Note No. 2924/DGDDI/DLRI of 12 September 2017, that the Director General of Customs and Indirect Rights took this measure. It is concerned with the preservation of public health and the protection of the stock of natural and farmed tilapia fish in the Republic of Benin, in accordance with Order No.2017-033/MAEP/MICA/MEF/DC/SGM/DAE/DPH/CJ/SA/028SGG17 of 4 September 2017.
Instructions were given to all customs units, in particular those operating at the borders of the country, for the expeditious implementation of the measure. They must therefore strengthen controls at all levels.
Finally, this measure should in no way be a source of harassment and hindrance to trade.

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