Maldives

5.1 - Notifications for enhanced controls or inspections

Articles	5.1 (a), (b), (c), (d) View measure text
Indicative date of implementation	31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation	30 December 2027
Deadline for extension request, if required	1 September 2027
Extension of time	Request received 27 August 2025 Original definitive date 30 June 2026 New date requested 31 December 2028 Date approved 30 December 2027 Reason This Article can be implemented with donor assistance and support for the development of our capacity. Maldives requests an extension to implement this Article up to 31 December 2028, as it is highly unlikely that we can comply to the previously notified definitive date of implementation date of 30 June 2026. Committee approval: Approved new date Link to notification G/TFA/N/MDV/3/Add.7 Request received 27 August 2024 Original definitive date 31 December 2024 New date requested 31 December 2027 Date approved 30 June 2026 Reason Enhanced controls and inspection notifications/measures will be implemented via Phase 2 of the National Single Window (NSW) Project. Prior to implementing the enhanced controls and inspection, it is essential to complete the Single Window configurations and make the necessary modifications to Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) Dhirithi System. While NSW Phase 1 related work has been initiated in August 2024, meeting 31 Dec 2024 will be a challenge. Maldives requests an extension to implement this Article to 31 December 2027. Committee approval: Approved new date Link to notification G/TFA/N/MDV/3/Add.5
Assistance required for implementation	Assistance and support to implement an e-notification alert system for Health Protection Agency (HPA), Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) and Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture and capacity building to facilitate notification for enhanced controls and/or inspections. Assistance to review the legal framework and procedures to analyse and enhance the legal framework and procedures. Tags: Information and communication technologies (ICT), Legislative and regulatory framework, Human resources and training
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