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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