Consumer Protection (Export Control) Regulations 2000 (G.N. No. 97 of 2000).

These Regulations provide for the public control on the exportation of “controlled goods” i.e. goods specified in the First Schedule to these Regulations. The list of the First Schedule includes live animals and birds, animal products, fish and fish products, vegetables, fruit and other food items, animal serums and vaccines, bird feathers and decorative seashells. No person shall export controlled goods without an export permit obtained from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible for commerce. Permits in respect of selected goods shall not be granted unless the Permanent Secretary is satisfied that any process or place relating to the manufacture, packaging, canning, production, labelling or storage or transportation of the controlled goods is in conformity with requirements as are applicable in the importing country.