Iran: Suspension of exports of medical masks
On February 3, Safawi, Director of the Medical Equipment and Materials Department of the Iranian Food and Drug Organization, announced that after coordination with the customs, the suspension Export of medical masks without authorization from the Ministry of Health. After the outbreak of the new coronavirus pneumonia, the demand for medical masks in the world market increased sharply. In order to meet the domestic demand in Iraq, any export of medical equipment must be approved by the Ministry of Health to prevent a shortage of medical masks in Iraq.
India: Banning the export of personal protective equipment, including protective clothing and masks
On January 30, India’s first confirmed case of new coronary pneumonia appeared. On January 31, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India issued a decree banning the export of any anti-epidemic supplies such as masks and protective clothing.
The website of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India (https://dgft.gov.in/) shows that this regulation is Section 3 of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act] The revision mainly adds an item that prohibits the export of personal protective equipment, including protective clothing and masks. The specific file content is as follows:
India official announcement
Nepal: Verify masks and other personal protective equipment and restrict their exports if inventory cannot be guaranteed
On February 1, the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal released The announcement announced that personal protective equipment such as masks will be inspected and their exports will be restricted if inventory cannot be guaranteed. The specific file content is as follows:
Announcement from the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal
Jordan: Suspension of imports of animal and plant products from China
According to Middle East Monitor, the Ministry of Agriculture of Jordan stated on February 2 that the Jordanian authorities have announced Suspension of imports of Chinese animal and plant products to prevent COVID-19. Karim Al-Hussami, director of the ministry’s licensing department, said the move was to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Jordan and that the ministry would review the decision “in the coming period.” The issuance of relevant import licenses has been suspended until further notice.
Bangladesh: Banks, companies seek alternatives to importing goods from China
According to Bangladesh’s “Daily The Star reported on February 6 that Atal Rahman, manager of Bangladesh Gold Bank, Bangladesh’s largest lending institution, said at a press conference that due to the impact of the new coronavirus epidemic in China, several banks and companies in Bangladesh are considering Import machinery, equipment and raw materials originally imported from China from other countries. Currently, Bangladeshi companies are looking for alternative importing countries and are preparing to issue new letters of credit.
Russia: Implementing a one-month temporary animal import restriction
According to the Russian Federation Veterinary and Plant News from the Health Supervision Service on January 29: The Service issued Directive No. ФС-КС-7/2373. In order to protect the territory of the Russian Federation from the invasion of infectious diseases until the source of the 2019-nCoV virus (new coronavirus) is identified, it announced that it will Starting from January 30, 2020, a one-month temporary import restriction will be implemented on various exotic and ornamental animals imported into the Russian Federation and transiting through federal territory. The categories of animals covered by the temporary import restrictions are as follows: insects, arthropods, amphibians, reptiles and other animals, as well as live fish and aquatic organisms from China.
Jordan: Customs will inspect cosmetics imported from China to prevent viruses
According to the Jordan Times, the Jordanian Institute of Standards and Measures (JISM) 2 It was announced on March 4 that precautionary measures had been taken to carry out coronavirus testing at various customs offices in Jordan. Abir Zuhair, general manager of JISM, said the agency has sent notices to all customs stations instructing them to conduct sampling tests on cosmetics imported from China before approving them to enter Jordan. She expressed her willingness to protect the health of citizens and that JISM is cooperating with the Royal Society of Science laboratories and other relevant institutions.
Vietnam: Suspension of customs clearance of Chinese goods
Vietnam’s Haiphong Port previously informed that containers imported from China need to undergo Wuhan COVID-19 quarantine for about 14 days. Only then can customs declaration be allowed to be imported into Vietnam, and this 14-day quarantine period will not be included in the calculation of free time. Vietnam Friendship Port issued a reminder to suspend cargo customs clearance: Due to the need to prevent and control the new coronavirus epidemic, the Dong Dang-Lang Son Port Economic Zone Management Committee of Vietnam officially informed on the evening of February 3 that the Vietnam Friendship Port will suspend customs clearance starting from February 4, 2020. Cargo clearance procedures.
United States: Ships and crew members who have been to mainland China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) within 14 days, if the crew members are not sick, the ship can berth at a U.S. port, but the crew members Must stay on board
According to a safety notice from the U.S. Coast Guard provided by shipping companies, the United States requires that ships and crew members who have been to mainland China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) within 14 days, if the crew members have not Sick, ships can call at U.S. ports, but crew must remain on board unless required for special activities.
However, the U.S. Coast Guard believes that if a ship has crew members in a port in mainland China (except Hong Kong and Macau) within 14 days,If the vessel is a dangerous vessel, it must be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard immediately.
U.S. Coast Guard Safety Notice
Singapore: Increased quarantine procedures for ships and crew members who have been to China within 14 days, but will not affect ship berthing operations
Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) ) issued a notice on February 1 stating that in accordance with relevant regulations previously issued by the Singapore Ministry of Health, the MPA will implement stricter regulations on passengers and crew members who have traveled to mainland China in the past 14 days, as well as ships that have docked in mainland China in the past 14 days. Strict preventive measures and increased quarantine procedures will not affect ship berthing operations.
However, according to the requirements of the Singapore Ministry of Health, all new visitors who have visited mainland China in the past 14 days will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore. Since crew members need to enter the country to change shifts and go to land, this also means that crew members will not be allowed to change shifts and go to land in Singapore.
MPA Announcement
Australia: Starting from February 1, strict quarantine measures will be implemented for ships arriving in the country from China
The Australian Border Defense Department announced that starting from February 1, it will implement strict quarantine measures for ships arriving from China. Chinese ships arriving in the country are subject to strict quarantine measures. Specifically, ships that have sailed to Australia before February 1 will not be affected, but ships that leave mainland China for Australia on or after February 1 will be quarantined for 14 days. If the crew does not report any illness, the ship will operate normally. If a crew member reports being ill, the ship will be placed back into quarantine for 14 days.
In addition, restrictions at different ports in Australia are also different, so special attention is required.
Official Notice from Australia
Philippines: A series of control measures will be taken on ships from countries with high incidence of COVID-19 such as China
On February 3, the Philippine Ministry of Health issued a notice stating that ships from countries with high incidence of COVID-19 such as China will be inspected at all ports. For ships, a series of control measures will be adopted, mainly as follows:
Canceling the right of all ships from the affected ports to berth directly at the dock berths.
Seafarers from ships from affected ports or countries are prohibited from disembarking.
If a ship has docked in China within two weeks and will dock in the Philippines, the crew should issue a “Maritime Health Certificate” and declare it when entering the next local port.
Notice from the Philippine Ministry of Health
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