Maputo – The Confederation of Business Associations of Mozambique (CTA) has called on the government to repeal the Conformity Assessment Program (PAC), citing delays it causes in clearing imports through customs.
Álvaro Massingue, president of the CTA and a key voice for Mozambique’s private sector, told reporters after a meeting with the Tax Authority (AT) on Friday that the PAC negatively affects businesses and consumers by slowing down the import process.
The PAC requires mandatory certification and verification of imported goods before shipment to ensure compliance with Mozambican, regional, and international standards. According to government officials, the program aims to protect public health, the environment, and consumer safety.
During the discussions, both parties also explored ways to improve tax policies and procedures to strengthen the country’s tax system performance.
Massingue further revealed that the CTA is preparing proposals on the local content law, which regulates the involvement of Mozambican businesses in supplying goods and services to the extractive industry.
“The private sector has been waiting a long time for this,” Massingue said, noting the CTA will soon submit its position to the government.
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