Mauritania
- All shipments to Mauritania must be covered by an Arab Irish Certificate of Origin together with an original, signed invoice and both must be certified by the AICC.
- A Halal certificate stating that slaughter was according to Muslim law must accompany fresh, frozen meat and poultry.
- Health and Radiation Certificates are often required for food, meat and poultry consignments
AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of origin & Invoice
| Members | €75 |
| Non-Members | €90 |
Certification Fee
| Members | €50 |
| Non-Members | €70 |
- Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote.
Mauritania Fact File
Country Name:
Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Population:
4.0 million (July 2020 est.)
Population Growth:
2.09% (2020 est.)
Languages:
Arabic (official), French (commercial)
Currency:
Ouguiya = 5 kloums
Capital:
Nouakchott
Business Hours:
Government offices:
07:30 to 14:30 (Saturday to Wednesday)
Banks:
08:00 to 12:00 (Saturday to Thursday)
Reduced hours during Ramadan