Imports And Exports (Control) Act. Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Legislation Date 1969 (1987) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Authorization/permit International trade Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act concerns the control of the import and export of goods and for the regulation of the standards of exportable goods in Sri Lanka. No person shall import or export from Sri Lanka any goods except under authority of a licence issued under this Act by the Controller (sect. 1). The Controller shall have full power and discretion to issue or refuse a licence to an applicant (sect. 7). The Minister may, by regulation, prohibit or regulate the importation or exportation of goods specified (sect. 14). The Principal Collector of Customs shall have the power to confiscate any goods that are imported or exported in contravention of the provisions of this Act (sect. 15). Section 17 relates to penalties for offences committed under this Act. Full text English Website stepbysteptrade.lk References - Legislation Implemented by Imports and Exports (Control) Regulations No. 07 of 2021. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2021 Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Authorization/permit, International trade, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2017 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Special Import Licence and Payment Regulations, No. 1 of 2011. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2011 Keyword: International trade, Authorization/permit, Meat, Cereals/grains/rice, Sheep/goats, Cattle, Swine, Agricultural commodities, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Imports And Exports (Control) (Amendment) Act (No. 28 of 1987). Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1985 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Imports and Exports (Control) (Amendment) Act (No. 48 of 1985). Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1985 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX