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Decree No. 78/2018 approving the Regulation for the Promotion, Production, Marketing, Processing and Export of Cashew nut.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial, Series I, No. 238.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fruits/edible nuts International trade Internal trade Tax/levy Transport/storage Agricultural development Plant production Processing/handling Post-harvest treatment
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force 90 days after the date of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree approves the Regulation on Cashew nuts. The Regulation, consisting of 31 articles divided into seven Chapters and one Glossary, aims to establish the specific rules for the promotion, production, commercialization, processing and export of cashew nuts. It applies to all actors and entities participating in the cashew value chain. The production and transport of seedlings, planting, cashew tree management and post-harvest management of cashew nuts and false fruit, and the classification of nuts and almonds for the internal and external market must observe technical standards approved by the Minister who oversees the area of Agriculture.

Full text
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