Import of Goods (Control) Act (Cap. 176). Country/Territory Vanuatu Document type Legislation Date 1984 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Consolidated Edition of 2006. Long titleAn Act to authorize the Minister to control and prohibit the importation of certain goods into Vanuatu and to provide for matters in relation thereto. Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword International trade Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Act regulates the importation of any merchandise including animals, birds and fish, any minerals and other substances and generally articles of any description. For the purpose of protecting and stimulating local industry the Minister may by Order either restrict or prohibit the importation of goods into Vanuatu or specified parts thereof. An Order restricting or prohibiting the importation of goods may prescribe such conditions as the Minister may consider necessary therefore. Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Implemented by Prohibition on the Importation of Copra (Cap. 176). Legislation | Vanuatu | 2004 (2006) Keyword: International trade, Authorization/permit, Textile plants/fibres, Crops/grasses Source: FAO, FAOLEX