Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 Containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 192:2009 Butter-specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human health and safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Labelling requirements
- Reference of the measure
- MS 192 clause 8.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Butter
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 Containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 192:2009 Butter-specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human health and safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Labelling requirements
- Reference of the measure
- MS 192 clause 8.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Butter
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 10 July 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 49 of 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Environment Management ( Management of Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulation, 1998
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- (4) (a) Any person importing ODS shall cause all the containers of ODS to have label bearing the- ·
(i) name of the manufacturer:
(ii) the name of the country of origin; and
{iii) Chemical Abstracts (CAS) Registry number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4 (a )
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Ozone depleting substances
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 April 1970
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 April 1970
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 67:04 FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fertilizers Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 6. Labelling of containers
(1) The container in which a fertilizer is sold shall be duly and legibly marked or labelled in English with the relevant information set out in the Third Schedule. G.N. 64/1996
(2) Any figures or numerals used for representing the chemical composition of a fertilizer shall be preceded or followed by the appropriate symbol.
15. Labelling of containers
No person shall— G.N. 64/1996
(a) add to or abstract from any fertilizer any substance or portion so as to alter its composition with the intention that the fertilizer so treated may be sold under its name in an altered state;
(b) knowingly sells fertilizer under the brand or name of such fertilizer but altered in its composition. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulations 6 ;
Part IV Regulation 15 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fertiliser
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 April 1970
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 67:04 FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies (Farm Feeds) Regulations.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 5 (7) The label affixed to a container in which a remedy is imported for purposes other than sale shall be clearly marked with the words “FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES ONLY—NOT FOR SALE”.
7. Labelling of containers
(1) No person shall sell any remedy unless the label is securely affixed to the container and it is in the English language or, where the registering officer considers it appropriate, in the Chichewa language as well. (2) The label, which shall be verbally and graphically identical in all respects to that approved by the registering officer under these regulations shall state— (a) the name and address of the applicant; (b) the company brand or symbol; (c) the brand of the remedy; (d) the registration number under which the remedy is registered, and the identity of each lot or batch of the product in numbers or letters that can be read, transcribed and communicated by anyone without the need for codes or other means of deciphering; (e) the net quantity by weight or volume in the container; (f) the common and trade names, and the percentage of active ingredient provided that such percentages and quantities of active and inert matter shall be verified by the Malawi Bureau of Standards or any other institution recognized by the Minister; (g) the purpose for which the remedy has been registered; (h) the directions for use of the remedy, the target pest, target crop, dosage, timing of treatment, safety period and any other similar information required by the registering officer; (i) the precautionary measures to be observed in handling and using the remedy; (j) the appropriate warning with regard to the poisonous nature of the remedy specified in this regulation; (k) the symptoms of poisoning; (l) the remedial treatment in the case of poisoning where applicable; (m) the date of manufacture and shelf life of the pesticide; (n) a warning against the re use of containers and instructions for the safe disposal or decontamination of empty containers; and (o) any other information which the registering officer may approve or consider to be necessary. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 5 (7) and 7 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Remedies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 May 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Pesticides Act CAP35:03
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Pesticides Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- [Ch3503s29]29. Labels
(1) No person shall distribute, sell, offer for sale, or hold in stock for sale, any pesticide unless it is in a container which prominently displays a clearly legible label which has been approved by the Board and is firmly attached to the container.
(2) The text of the label and of any publication relating to a pesticide which is intended to be distributed or displayed with the pesticide shall be in English and in any other language or languages spoken in Malawi which the Board may require, and shall comply with such other requirements as may be prescribed. - Reference of the measure
- Part VI Section 29 (1, 2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pesticides
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Diploma Ministerial n.º 247/2011, de 2 de Novembro
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Presentation and Advertising of Food Products from Aquatic Origin
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Article 5
1. The labeling of food products of aquatic origin shall include the following essential information:
(A) the sales description of the product, including or accompanied by physical state of the product or treatment to which was subject; or nature of the product;
(B) the net quantity in the case of prepackaged products;
(C) the date of minimum durability or, in the case of very perishable from the microbiological point of view, date of consumption;
(D) list of ingredients, if applicable;
(E) ingredients belonging to one of the categories listed in of Annex I, when used;
(F) ingredients considered to be allergenic, listed in Annex II, in accordance with Article 15;
G) Quantity of certain ingredients or categories of ingredients, if applicable, in accordance with Article 14 of these standards;
(H) conditions of storage and use;
I) Identification of the production unit, containing the name and address of the producer or manufacturer, or packer, or distributor of the product, or exporter, or importer and the health approval number sanitary approval);
(J) an indication establishing the relationship between the and the product, as "produced for", "produced by" or "distributed by";
(K) place of origin or provenance where the omission this indication is liable to mislead the consumer;
L) Mention of the expression "Do not re-freeze", in case frozen/deep-frozen products;
M) Mention of "modified atmosphere conditioning" when the product has its prolonged durability by packaging gases;
(N) Indication identifying the lot under the conditions Required in Article 21;
O) Declaration of the country of origin, indicating in this case "Product of Mozambique".
2. Where a nutrition claim appears on the label, the presentation or advertising of the product, with the exception of
Collective advertising campaigns, nutritional labeling is accordance with the rules set out in Annex III.
3. Fishery products belonging to the family Gempylidae, in particular Ruvettus pretiosus and Lepidocybium flavobrunneum, fresh, prepared, frozen and processed, must contain information to the consumer about the preparation or the how to cook and about the risk related to the presence of substances with adverse gastrointestinal effects. The name scientific name of such products shall accompany the common name label.
4. The mandatory particulars of paragraph 1 (a), (b) and (o) should appear on the main panel.
5. For non-prepackaged products, the following shall not apply: c) and (g) of paragraph 1, where products sold in bulk and packaged in the sales outlets, the buyer's request and, if they are products sold in bulk packaged at the sales outlets at the buyer's request in the the information contained in the collective packaging or other provided that this information is accessible to the consumer, or made known, orally, by the selling agent on request the consumer.
6. In the case of packages the largest surface of which has a less than 10 cm2 only the following endorsements are required: Name of the product, country of origin, net quantity and date of consumption.
Article 6
1. The indication of the quantity of the ingredients shall be compulsory:
(A) Where the ingredient or category of ingredients concerned is included in the sales description of the product or is usually associated with the consumer's name of the product;
(B) Where the ingredient or category of ingredients concerned is highlighted on the label by words, pictures or graphic representation;
(C) Where the ingredient or category of ingredients concerned is essential for characterizing a product or distinguishing it from products with which it may be confused because of its name or appearance.
2. The requirement to mention the quantity of ingredients shall not apply to an ingredient or category of ingredients where:
(A) The drained net weight is indicated;
(B) The quantity must already appear on the label under other legal provisions;
(C) They are used in small quantities for flavoring purposes;
(D) Although it appears in the sales description, it is not such as to determine the choice of the consumer, since the variation in quantity is not essential to characterize the product or is such as to distinguish that product from other similar products;
(E) Other specific provisions determine precisely the quantity of the ingredient or category of ingredients without providing for their indication on the label.
3. The quantity expressed as a percentage corresponds to the quantity of the ingredient(s) at the time of its use, at the time of manufacture, except for the quantity of ingredients used in concentrated or dehydrated form and reconstituted during manufacture.
4. The endorsement referred to in paragraph 1 shall appear in the sales name of the product in the immediate vicinity of that name or in the list of ingredients related to the ingredient or category of ingredients concerned.
5. This Article shall apply without prejudice to the rules for the nutrition labeling of the products referred to in Annex IV.
Article 20
1. The labels or labels on the primary packaging of food products of aquatic origin shall contain mandatory entries in the Portuguese language, with the use of other languages being optional. - Reference of the measure
- Article 5, 6 and 20(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food products from aquatic origin
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Production, Transportation, Marketing and Quality Assurance of Common Cement
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Production, Transportation, Marketing and Quality Assurance of Common Cement
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Without prejudice to the metrological legislation and Mozambican standards, namely NM 15 and NM 80, common cement bags shall bear to the following markings:
a) Cement designation according to the Mozambican NM Standard NP EN 197-1 including the type and strength’s class;
b) Name and address of the manufacturer, packer, importer or distributor, whenever applicable;
c) The date of packaging;
d) The designation "use preferably within 3 months after the packing date";
e) Mass in kilograms;
f) Certification mark symbol, when available. - Reference of the measure
- Article 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Common cement
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 November 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Regulation Concerning the Management of Genetically Modified Organisms
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Regulation Concerning the Management of Genetically Modified Organisms
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Article 42 (Identification and labeling)
1. Any operator intending to carry out any activity with GMOs and their products shall submit the accompanying documentation to the National Biosafety Authority for easy identification and recognition and shall include the following:
(A) a declaration that the good contains GMOs in cases where the identity of the GMO is known through identity preservation systems;
(B) common and scientific names and, where they exist, the trade names of the GMOs;
C) Code of the transformation event and / or, where there is and as a key to access the Information Exchange Mechanism, its unique identifier code registered with it, together with the electronic address;
D) Contact details, in particular of the exporter, importer or other authority, when indicated by the Government for the provision of additional information;
(E) the purposes for which the goods are intended.
2. All packaging and / or containers containing GMOs and their products must bear a label and package leaflet, in compliance with the current labeling rules, with the words "Containing Genetically Modified Organisms" clearly visible.
3. With the exception of GMOs and their products in transit through the national territory, destined for countries in the region, all others destined for human consumption, animal, processing, research or liberation, must present the information contained in the labels written in Portuguese and / Or English and easily readable.
4. Any change in the information on the label must be submitted in advance to the National Biosafety Authority for approval.
5. The labeling standards shall be defined by the GIIBS and submitted for approval by the National Biosafety Authority. - Reference of the measure
- Article 42
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Genetically Modified Organisms
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Decreto n.º 11/2013, de 10 de Abril
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Fertilizer Management
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of public health, animals and the environment
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants, E: Protection of the environment, F: Protection of wild fauna and flora and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Article 15(6): All information on the label shall be written in Portuguese, and may contain the same information in other languages
Article 15(9): The labels must contain:
a) Name or trademark
b) Formulation
c) Classification (degree), only in primary nutrients - Reference of the measure
- Article 15(6)(9)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fertilizer
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 September 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Diploma Ministerial n.º 153/2002, de 11 de Setembro
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Rules on Pesticides
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of public health, animals and the environment
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants, E: Protection of the environment and F: Protection of wild fauna and flora
- Description of the measure
- Article 11(1): All pesticide containers must have a label approved by the Registration Authority, containing all the elements and information as stipulated in the Rules for Registration and Handling of Pesticides
Article 11(2): All information on the labels shall be written in Portuguese language and easily readable by a person with a normal eyesight. Where it is not possible, the pesticide must be accompanied by a leaflet in Portuguese, pasted on the package or placed inside - Reference of the measure
- Article 11(1)(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pesticide containers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 October 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Labeling requirements for prepackaged products referenced in Decree 9/2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation of Fortification Foods with Micronutrients Industrially Processed
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Description of the measure
- The labeling of fortified products must comply Mozambican standard (NM 15)
- Reference of the measure
- NM 15
4. Product Identity; 5. Name and address of the manufacturer, conditioner, distributor or importer; 6. Declared net quantity of pre-packaged product; Table A1: Units of measure; Table A2: Units Selection; Table B1 and B2: Minimum height of numbers and letters; C.1 net quantity indication requiring supplementation; Annex D: Products exempt from the quantity indication.
Decree 9/2016
Article 8 - 1; 2; 3 and 4 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Wheat Flour;
Maize Flour
Sugar;
Salt; and
Edible vegetable oil.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 November 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Labeling requirements for prepackaged products and Tolerances permitted for the accuracy of measurements are referenced in referenced in the Ministerial Decree 141/2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on prepackaged products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Description of the measure
- Quantitative registration must comply with the metrological legislation and the Mozambican Standards NM 15 and NM 80
- Reference of the measure
- NM 15
6. Declared net quantity of prepackaged product.
NM 80
4. Metrological requirements and 5. Reference Exam to metrological requirements of prepacked products
Ministerial Decree 141/2013
Article 4 - indicate the net quantity of prepackaged products; Article 5 - Nominal Amount; Article 8 - Trade of prepackaged products. - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- All prepacked products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 15 August 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 August 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order Nº006/2008 Of 15/08/2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order Nº006/2008 Of 15/08/2008 Regulating The Importation And Exportation Of Ozone Layer Depleting Substances Products And Equipment Containing Such Substances
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- The present Order shall regulate imports, exports and reexports of substances that deplete the Ozone Layer abbreviated as ODS, products and equipment containing such substances.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Imported ozone depleting substances and equipment containing them must bear a label or any other indication showing the nature, percentage and a caution indicating consequences of using these substances.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 11
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 35 Ozone-depleting products Yes Equipment containing the ozone depleting substances PG: 36 Ozone-depleting substances Yes Annex 1 CFC-11 CFC-12 CFC-113 CFC-115 CFC-114 Halon-1211 Halon-1301 Halon-2402 Annex 2 CFC-13 CFC-111 CFC-112 CFC-211 CFC-212 CFC-213 CFC- 214 CFC-215 CFC-216 CFC-217 Carbon tetra chloride methyl chloroform or 1,1,1-trichloroethane Annex III HCFC-21 (3) HCFC-22 (3) HCFC-31 HCFC-121 HCFC-122 HCFC-123 (3) HCFC-124 (3) HCFC-131 HCFC-132 HCFC-133 HCFC-141 HCFC-141b (3) HCFC-142 HCFC-142b (3) HCFC-151 HCFC-221 HCFC-222 HCFC-223 HCFC-224 HCFC-225 HCFC-225ca (3) HCFC-225cb HCFC-226 HCFC-231 HCFC-232 HCFC-233 HCFC-234 HCFC-235 HCFC-241 HCFC-242 HCFC-243 HCFC-244 HCFC-251 HCFC-252 HCFC-253 HCFC-261 HCFC-262 HCFC-271 HBFC – 22B1 - Description
- Annex 1
CFC-11
CFC-12
CFC-113
CFC-115
CFC-114
Halon-1211
Halon-1301
Halon-2402
Annex 2
CFC-13
CFC-111
CFC-112
CFC-211
CFC-212
CFC-213
CFC- 214
CFC-215
CFC-216
CFC-217
Carbon tetra chloride
methyl chloroform or 1,1,1-trichloroethane
Annex III
HCFC-21 (3)
HCFC-22 (3)
HCFC-31
HCFC-121
HCFC-122
HCFC-123 (3)
HCFC-124 (3)
HCFC-131
HCFC-132
HCFC-133
HCFC-141
HCFC-141b (3)
HCFC-142
HCFC-142b (3)
HCFC-151
HCFC-221
HCFC-222
HCFC-223
HCFC-224
HCFC-225
HCFC-225ca (3)
HCFC-225cb
HCFC-226
HCFC-231
HCFC-232
HCFC-233
HCFC-234
HCFC-235
HCFC-241
HCFC-242
HCFC-243
HCFC-244
HCFC-251
HCFC-252
HCFC-253
HCFC-261
HCFC-262
HCFC-271
HBFC – 22B1
Equipment containing the ozone depleting substances
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 2401: Unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse., 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes. and 2403: Other manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes;
The measure came into effect on 08 April 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n°14bis of 08/04/2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law relating to the control of tobacco
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law establishes modalities for controlling tobacco consumption and tobacco products that are manufactured in Rwanda as well as those imported so as to protect the Rwandan population’s life. In particular its purpose is:
1° to prevent under eighteen (18) persons from any contact with tobacco and tobacco products;
2° to inform, educate and communicate to the public on the health, environmental, economic and social consequences of smoking and use of tobacco products;
3° to preserve and promote the right of nonsmokers to live in a smoke-free environment;
4° to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco and counterfeiting;
5° to motivate smokers to quit smoking and provide rehabilitation for those who stop smoking. - Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Article 18: Imprints to be put on the package of tobacco and tobacco products for sale in Rwanda
A factory manufacturing tobacco and tobacco products sold in Rwanda shall put warning imprints on the package of tobacco and tobacco products. - Reference of the measure
- Article 18
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2401 Unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse. No 2402 Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes. No 2403 Other manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; No - Description
- Tobacco and tobacco products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 14 January 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 January 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° Special of 17/01/2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law No47/2012 Of 14/01/2013 Relating To The Regulation And Inspection Of Food And Pharmaceutical Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law relates to the regulation and inspection of food and pharmaceutical products.
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- No person shall label, pack, treat, sell, distribute or advertise any medical device in a manner that is false, misleading or is likely to create an erroneous impression regarding its performance, design, use, intended use, value or quality.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 24
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 26 Medical devices No - Description
- Medical devices i.e any device used in the medical field for the purpose of diagnosis, testing, cure, surgery or health protection
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 3101.00.00: Animal or vegetable fertilisers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilisers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products., 3102: Mineral or chemical fertilisers, nitrogenous., 3103: Mineral or chemical fertilisers, phosphatic., 3104: Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic., 3105: Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing two or three of the fertilising elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; other fertilisers; goods of this Chapter in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10 kg. and 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 01 August 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette nº 37 of 10 September 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law N° 30/2012 Of 01/08/23012 On Governing Of Agrochemicals
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law governs the manufacturing, importing, distribution, use, storage, sale and disposal and burial of agrochemicals for the protection of human and animal health and the environment, to avoid injury and contamination which may result from their use.
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- No person shall sell, offer for sale or supply any agrochemical unless it is labelled in accordance with agrochemicals labelling regulations.
Agrochemical labels shall conform to international standards. - Reference of the measure
- Art 27
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3101.00.00 Animal or vegetable fertilisers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilisers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products. No 3102 Mineral or chemical fertilisers, nitrogenous. No 3103 Mineral or chemical fertilisers, phosphatic. No 3104 Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic. No 3105 Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing two or three of the fertilising elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; other fertilisers; goods of this Chapter in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10 kg. No 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Agrochemicals - Description
- Agrochemicals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 31: Fertilisers and 8479.89.00: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 12 May 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Republic of Tanzania,Fertilizers Act 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fertilizers Act no 9 of 2009
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 21.-{ 1) A person shall not import any fertilizer or fertilizer supplement in Tanzania unless-
(a) such fertilizer or fertilizer supplements is registered in terms of this Act;
(b) is of the composition and efficacy specified in the application for registration thereof;
(c) possesses all chemical, physical and other properties so specified and complies with the requirements prescribed in respect thereof; and
(d) is packed in a sealed container which is marked or labeled in the prescribed manner with the prescribed particulars; .
(e) in the case of a fertilizer or fertilizer supplements containing bone or any other substance derived from the carcass of an animal, a permit referred to in section 20 has been issued in respect thereof.
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29. Any fertilizer dealer shall ensure that fertilizer or fertilizer supplements is packed and labeled in the manner prescribed in the regulations - Reference of the measure
- Part IV section 21 (d)
Part IV section 29 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 31 Fertilisers No 8479.89.00 -- Other Yes fertilizer plant - Description
- Fertilizer or fertilizer plant
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 12 May 2009 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 December 1979
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 December 1979
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA ,THE TROPICAL PESTICIDES RESEARCH INSTITUTE ACT, 1979
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The tropical pesticides Research Institute Act No 18 of 1979
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 20.- (1) Every registered pesticide distributed sold, offered or exposed for the sale shall bear on the container thereof a name, a true description of its active ingredient chemical together with the percentage or proportion of each active ingredient in relation to its net weight or volume, a description of the precautions to be taken on its use and the words “Approved by the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute” as well as the name and address of the person, firm or company which manufactured or compounded it.
(2) Any person who distributes, sells, offers or exposes for sale any registered pesticide which does not conform with the requirements of this section or of any regulations made under requirements of this section or of any regulations made under this Act shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding three thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both such fine and such imprisonment - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 20
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 44 Hazardous chemicals and pesticides No 08 December 1979 - Description
- Pesticides
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 08 December 1979 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food,Drugs and Cosmetics (Food Lebelling) Regulation 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Food labelling) Regulation 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Any person shall not sell a manufactured, processed and pre-packaged or packaged food unless a label has been affixed or applied to the container of that food- (sale of unlabelled food prohibited)
- Reference of the measure
- Article 4&5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 19 Prepackaged food No 08 August 2006 - Description
- Prepackaged food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 26 August 2006
B31: Labelling requirements



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