Section 5: Functions and powers of NPPO

5. Functions and powers of NPPO (1) The functions of the NPPO shall be to— (a) implement the obligations of Mauritius under the International Plant Protection Convention; (b) issue phytosanitary certificates; (c) protect endangered areas and designate, maintain, and survey pest free areas and areas of low pest prevalence; (d) provide information to other countries concerning phytosanitary measures applied, either through pest risk analysis or by reference to applicable international standards; (e) distribute information concerning regulated pests and the means of their prevention and control; (f) propose, review and enforce phytosanitary measures; (g) notify phytosanitary measures to other countries in accordance with international obligations; (h) whenever appropriate, represent Mauritius in bilateral, regional, and international fora related to phytosanitary matters; (i) advise the Minister on such matters, relating to the containment and eradication of regulated pests, as it considers necessary or as the Minister may request; (j) carry out such other functions as may be required to give effect to this Act. [Issue 8] P12 – 4 Revised Laws of Mauritius (2) The NPPO shall have such powers as are necessary to discharge its functions under this Act.