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Variation to a Parallel Import Licence
A notification of variation should be provided to the competent agency in case of changes affecting labelling, packaging or SmPC of medicinal products imported through the parallel import process.
Application for a Permit to Withdraw Goods from Customs Control
Consignments of pharmaceutical goods entering into free circulation and intended specifically for consumption in Malta need the endorsement of the Commerce Department before they are released by Customs.
Application for a Surveillance Document
Following the adoption by the European Commission of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/670 and of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/640, a surveillance document is needed to import or enter into free circulation, iron or steel products and aluminium products originating from third countries. The Annexes to these regulations list the specific commodity codes requiring a Surveillance Document.
Application for the Export of Dual-Use Items
The Dual-use Items (Export Control) Regulations, 2004 (SL 365.12) provides for the issue of export authorisations for items categorised as dual-use in the First Schedule to these regulations. Depending on the end-destination a licence is also needed for the transit through Malta of dual-use items.
Application for the Export of Military Items
The Military Equipment (Export Control) Regulations, 2001 (SL 365.13) provides for the issue of export authorisations for arms, weapons, ammunition, explosives, toxicological agents and other military equipment, including military vehicles, vessels of war, aircraft and electronic equipment. A list of military equipment which require an export authorisation may by found in the First Schedule to these regulations. Depending on the final destination such a licence is also needed for the transit through Malta of listed items.
Export Licence
The majority of goods do not need a licence to be exported from Malta. However, a selection of goods as listed in the Schedule to the Exportation Control Regulations, 2004 (SL 117.02) need to attain prior authorisation from the Commerce Department before they can be released for export.
Import Licence
The majority of goods do not need a licence to be imported into Malta. However, a selection of goods as listed in the Schedules to the Importation Control Regulations, 2004 (SL 117.14) need to attain prior authorisation from the Commerce Department before they can be released.
