ANIMAL PRODUCTS: REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OPINION FOR IMPORT (OBTAINING SPECIAL AUTHORIZATIONS AND TECHNICAL VISAS UNDER SPECIALISED FORMALITIES FOR IMPORTS IN CAMEROON)
Depending on the regulations, certain goods are subject either to obtaining certain documents in advance, such as licences, permits or marketing notices, or to the following technical inspections: phytosanitary formalities; sanitary formalities; formalities relating to animal products; formalities relating to the environment.
It should be noted that for products subject to specific controls by Ministries or specialised institutions, the procedure is usually simplified for products that are already registered or approved, unlike products not registered in the files of the said institution, which are subject to an additional registration or certification procedure.
In the case of unregistered products, the importer must submit a technical file which will enable the products to be registered with the authorised institution and the importing company to be declared to the relevant department. This formality is carried out before the product enters the country. It also applies to import licences for products subject to authorisation.
Documentary verification and assessment of the registration files then result in a registration certificate or rejection. Importers of unregistered products posing a health risk may be liable to criminal penalties.
ANIMAL PRODUCTS: REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OPINION FOR IMPORT
Live animals must be transported with an international or national vaccination card (for all vaccines). Before being released for consumption, products of animal origin must undergo a veterinary or health inspection.
Documents required
- An application stamped at 500 francs;
- A photocopy of the bill of lading;
- A veterinary certificate from the country of origin.
Certificate issued after completion of formalities
The veterinary services shall issue a Veterinary Health Certificate
Formalities relating to the environment
- Documents Required
- An application stamped at 500 francs addressed to the environment officer;
- A copy or photocopy of the pro-forma invoice approved in advance by the environment authorities;
- A copy of the bill of lading.
- Certificate issued after completion of formalities
- Quality certificate is issued by the environmental authorities.