Description | 1) A person shall not import into Swaziland any animal product without a written permission from the Director.
2) An application for a permit to import animal products shall be considered only if submitted to the Director, and for commercial purposes, such a permit can only be considered for local business operators;
3) The applicant shall prove the availability of skill in the food business, necessary storage capacity or respective processing conditions in an approved food premises as far as food of animal origin is concerned.
4) Where the need arises, the SVO ‐VPH inspect the receiving place before issuing a permit if the need arises.
5) The applicant shall prove that he has the necessary means for transport and, as appropriate, quarantine or storage facilities.
6) Animal products shall originate from:
a) A third country without restriction to export such animal products due to animal disease, in accordance with the Animal Disease Act no. 7 of 1965 and international sanitary standards;
b) A slaughter facility or establishment included in a list approved by the Director. The list shall specify which type of animal products are approved for import.
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