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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Regulation on the Management of Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on the Management of Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- ARTICLE 9
The import and export of controlled substances as provided for in Annex 1, as well as air-conditioning, refrigeration, heat pumps or fire-extinguishers containing any of these substances may only be authorized under the terms of this Regulation, when they come from countries or are destined to countries that are parties to or to which the Montreal Protocol applies.
ARTICLE 10
1. The importation and exportation of goods referred to in the preceding article, as well as aerosol containers, shall be subject to the prior obtaining of an import or export authorization, to be issued by the National Authority.
2. In view of the authorization referred to in the preceding paragraph, the tenderer must fill out the forms appearing as Annexes 3 and 4, including:
(A) The name and address of the importer and exporter;
B) The NUIT;
(C) The country of import or export;
(D) A statement of the purpose for which the requested import is intended (raw material, or other use of the controlled substance);
(E) The place and date foreseen for importation;
(F) The potential addressees and their quantities.
3. The National Authority may, in addition, request the interested party or any other entities the information they deem relevant for the decision on the application for authorization.
4. The application for authorization to import or export aerosol dispensers, air-conditioning equipment, refrigeration, heat pumps and fire extinguishers shall indicate the substance used as a propellant or as a refrigerant.
5. After examination and approval of the documentation, including additional information, where necessary, the National Authority shall decide on the request, within a maximum period of 15 days. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 9 and 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- NUIT = Taxpayer Identification Number
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Countries that are parties to or to which the Montreal Protocol applies
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- 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 13
(Human and animal consumption or processing)
1. Without prejudice to the applicable legislation, the importation of GMOs and their products for human and animal consumption, as well as food processing, requires the authorization of the National Biosafety Authority, in addition to the general requirements, observe the following:
A) Submit the risk assessment and management report for public health and the environment, including the monitoring measures provided for in Article 44 of the present Regulation;
B) Present the information required under this Regulation.
2. The operator may be required to submit samples for testing purposes.
3. Upon assessment of the required documentation, the National Biosafety Authority shall take a decision on the import application for human, animal or processing purposes and notify the operator within ninety days.
4. The entry of GMOs and their products must be carried out under the conditions described in the authorization, at the dates and points of entry indicated therein, and may include several lots of the same merchandise
5. The validity of the authorization shall be one year, at the end of which the operator shall request a new authorization.
Article 14 (Emergency)
1. The importation of GMOs or their products for emergency purposes, officially decreed by the competent body for this purpose, may only be carried out with the authorization of the National Biosafety Authority and only in cases of extreme necessity, provided that there are no alternative solutions for Emergency response, and shall only be allowed for products intended for human consumption.
2. GM foods imported under this Regulation must be pre-processed prior to their being made available to final recipients to avoid their use as seed.
3. The request for importation for emergency is made under proposal of the National Institute of Disaster Management (INGC), accompanied by an official document that decrees the emergency.
4. The import authorization obtained shall be valid only for the duration of the emergency.
5. The National Biosafety Authority shall take a decision on the import request for emergency within a maximum period of 15 working days.
6. In case of need for additional information, the period referred to in the previous number may be extended by a further fifteen days.
7. For the purposes of paragraph 1 of this Article, the operator shall describe the monitoring measures that the importing entity must take in the process of importing and transporting GMO-containing foods.
8. The National Biosafety Authority may request the submission of samples for the purpose of testing.
9. Entities that wish to carry out the same operation for the second time shall submit a copy of the documentation used at the time of the first request for the same product.
Article 15 (Importation for use in containment conditions)
1. Without prejudice to the applicable legislation, the importation of GMOs and their products by any person or entity, public or private for use in containment conditions, requires authorization from the National Biosafety Authority, and the operator, in addition to the requirements General, please note the following:
(A) ensure that the development of GMOs and their products is carried out under containment conditions;
B) To prove that the laboratory and the greenhouses comply with the safety standards and are duly accredited to carry out activities with GMOs in containment conditions in the national territory.
2. Upon examination of the required documentation, the National Biosafety Authority shall take a decision on the import application for use in containment conditions and notify the operator within ninety days at the latest.
3. The authorization shall be valid for imports into a single batch, which shall be carried out within a period of six months.
Article 16 (Importation for confined tests)
1. Without prejudice to the applicable legislation, the import of GMOs and their products by any person or entity, public or private, for the purpose of confined testing, requires the authorization of the National Biosafety Authority, in addition to the requirements General, please note the following:
(A) present the results of studies conducted under containment conditions within or outside the country including the description of the GMO, the target species, the receiving environment and risk assessment information;
B) Present the proposed research project;
(C) submit an application for registration of GMOs and their products;
(D) provide information on the measures to be taken for the containment of GMOs and their products within the test site, as well as for monitoring, control and risk management of the activity in order to ensure safety for human health and the environment.
2. Upon examination of the required documentation, the National Biosafety Authority shall take a decision on the import request for the contained test and communicate it to the operator within a maximum of 90 days;
3. The authorization shall be valid for import into a single batch, which shall be carried out within a period of six months.
Article 17 (Import and marketing of GMOs for human and animal consumption)
1. In addition to the requirements laid down in Article 13 for the import and marketing of GMOs and their products, the tenderer shall:
A) Submit the application together with the GMO registration form and the Risk Assessment and Management Report in accordance with the provisions of Annex 4;
B) To prove legal suitability, in particular, by means of a Statute published in the Boletim da República, an updated Definitive Certificate issued by the legal registration entity, licenses and permits for import and marketing exercise in general and in particular GMOs and Certificate of Discharge and Tax Registry;
(C) ensure that it has adequate facilities and personnel with training and experience to ensure the safe handling of GMOs in accordance with this Regulation.
2. The authorization procedure shall be carried out in the light of this Regulation and the National Biosafety Authority shall issue the decision on the request for an activity within 90 days after examination and approval of the documentation.
3. The authorization shall be valid for one year and the tenderer must carry out the operation in strict compliance with the terms and conditions of authorization. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17
- 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
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- 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
- Entities wishing to import pesticides must be duly authorized by the Registration Authority as provided in the Rules for the Registration and Handling of Pesticides
- Reference of the measure
- Article 22(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pesticides
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Mozambique for 7102.10.00: - Unsorted, 7102.21.00: -- Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted and 7102.31.00: -- Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted
The measure came into effect on 20 November 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 November 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Decreto n.º 25/2015, de 20 de Novembro
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Marketing of Diamonds, Precious Metals and Gems
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 1. The performance of any research, production and transaction of rough diamonds, precious metals and gems shall be made by obtaining the respective mining title and registration with the Ministry that oversees the area of Mineral Resources.
2. Mineral owners, agents, mediators, transporters, importers and exporters, cutters, polishers and manufacturers of diamond jewelery of rough diamonds, precious metals and gems in national territory, must be registered with the Ministry that oversees the Resources area Minerals.
3. The registration and registration referred to in the previous numbers must be made to the Management Unit of the Kimberley Process, Precious Metals and Gems. - Reference of the measure
- Article 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7102.10.00 - Unsorted No 20 November 2016 7102.21.00 -- Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted No 20 November 2016 7102.31.00 -- Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted No 20 November 2016 - Description
- Diamonds
Precious metals
Gems
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Kimberly Process member countries
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Applied by Mozambique for 7102.10.00: - Unsorted, 7102.21.00: -- Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted and 7102.31.00: -- Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted
The measure came into effect on 20 November 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 November 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Decreto n.º 25/2015, de 20 de Novembro
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Marketing of Diamonds, Precious Metals and Gems
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Article 34
1. The importation of rough diamonds must be requested from the Ministry that oversees the area of Mineral Resources through the Management Unit of the Kimberley Process, Precious Metals and Gems, which will coordinate with the Ministry that oversees the Trade Area for the due, After which it will follow the issuance of the respective authorization for importation by the competent authority.
2. The issuing of the import authorization shall comply with the following principles and conditions:
(A) only rough diamonds accompanied by the Kimberley Process Certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin or provenance of the diamonds may be delivered to the importer;
(B) only rough diamonds packed in a sealed and non-breached package may be delivered to the importer;
C) The costs of processing the import process shall be borne by the importer, who shall also be responsible for securing the transport of rough diamonds in national territory
3. Once the legality of the import has been confirmed, the Kimberley Process Management Unit, Precious Metals and Gems shall issue a valid import declaration within three (3) business days from the date of arrival of the shipment of rough diamonds to the point Entry into national territory.
Article 44
1. The importation of precious metals or gems must be requested from the Minister who oversees the area of Mineral Resources through the Management Unit of the Kimberley Process, Precious Metals and Gems that will coordinate with the Ministry that oversees the Trade Area for the proper visa , Which will follow the issuance of the respective authorization for importation by the competent authority.
2. Once the legality of the importation has been confirmed, the Kimberley, Precious Metals and Gems Management Unit shall issue a validation term of importation, within five (5) business days from the date of arrival of the shipment of precious metals or gems, to the Point of entry into national territory. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 34 and 44
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7102.10.00 - Unsorted No 20 November 2016 7102.21.00 -- Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted No 20 November 2016 7102.31.00 -- Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted No 20 November 2016 - Description
- Diamonds
Precious metals
Gems
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Kimberly Process member countries
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 December 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Decreto n.º 45/2012, de 28 de Dezembro
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Legal Scheme on Production Activities, Import, Reception, Storage, Handling, Distribution, Marketing, Transportation, Export and Re-export of Petroleum Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Article 36
1. The importation of liquid fuels and any petroleum products using donations or governmental credits shall comply with the provisions of paragraph 1 of article 34 of this Decree, except for the cases provided for in article 37 of this Decree.
2. The entities that, for the purpose of import, use the services of the Operator of Acquisitions of Liquid Fuels (IMOPETRO, Lda.), Must be considered importers of the respective products for all legal purposes.
3. The importation, exportation and re-exportation of liquid fuels shall be prohibited by entities that do not hold a distribution or production license under the terms of this Decree.
4. Normal import of fuels and lubricating oils from means of transport across borders shall not be required for import authorization.
Article 38
1. Special import authorizations may be granted to entities which do not hold a distribution license for the import of the following products:
(A) aviation fuel;
(B) Asphalt and other bituminous products
2. It is incumbent upon the Minister overseeing the energy area to instruct the special import authorization processes.
3. Special import authorizations shall be issued by product and must include the same elements of the licenses referred to in Article 4 of this Decree.
4. The application for a special import authorization shall include:
A) The complete identification of the applicant and proof of domicile in national territory;
(B) the nature and quantity of the product to be imported, the period during which imports and frontier posts are to be used;
C) Documents to establish:
(i) the legal capacity of the applicant;
(ii) that the product to be imported complies with appropriate technical specifications;
(iii) That the applicant is licensed for the exercise in domestic territory of the consuming activity of the product to be imported and that the quantity sought corresponds to the size of this activity.
5. It has conditions for storage and handling of this product.
6. That the prices, terms and conditions are fair and competitive in view of the prices, terms and conditions offered by licensed distributors - Reference of the measure
- Articles 36 and 38
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Liquid fuels
Petroleum products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Decreto n.° 63/2006, de 26 de Dezembro
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Legal Provisions relating to the Import, Distribution and Commercialization of Petroleum Products, including the Fixing of their Prices
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Article 32
1. The importation of liquid fuels and any petroleum products using donations or governmental credits shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 1 of article 2 of this decree.
2. Entities that use the services of the purchasing operator for import purposes shall be considered importers of the respective products for all legal purposes.
3. It is forbidden:
(A) The import, export and re-export of liquid fuels by entities that do not hold a distribution or production license under the terms of this decree; and
(B) The importation of biofuels in the pure state, or in admixture with other fuels.
4. The normal provisions of fuels and lubricating oils for means of transport crossing the frontiers. - Reference of the measure
- Article 32
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Liquid fuels
Biofuels
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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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
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- 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 5: Authorisation to import and to export tobacco and tobacco products
Importation, exportation and distribution of tobacco and tobacco products shall be subject to prior authorization of the Ministry in charge of trade. - Reference of the measure
- Article 5
- 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 08 April 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 April 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Organic Law N° 04/2005 Of 08/04/2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Organic Law N° 04/2005 of 08/04/2005 Determining the Modalities of Protection, Conservation and Promotion of Environment in Rwanda
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This organic law determines the modalities of protecting, conserving and promoting the environment in Rwanda:
This Organic law aims at:
1° conserving the environment, people and their habitats;
2° setting up fundamental principles related to protection of environment, any means that may degrade the environment with the intention of promoting the natural resources, to discourage any hazardous and destructive means;
3° promoting the social welfare of the population considering equal distribution of the existing wealth;
4°considering the durability of the resources with an emphasis especially on equal rights on present and future
generations;
5° guarantee to all Rwandans sustainable development which does not harm the environment and the social welfare of the population;
6° setting up strategies of protecting and reducing negative effects on the environment and replacing the degraded environment. - Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- It is prohibited to sell, import, export, store ordinary drugs or chemical substances with intention to sell or distribute even if it is free of charge except authorisation or temporary permission is issued by competent authorities. An order of Prime Minister shall determine a list of prohibited drugs mentioned in this article.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 92
- Measure also domestic
- No
- Notes
- NTM Manager to provide an order of the Prime Minister listing the prohibited drugs mentioned in this article if it is available
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 23 Medicines No - Description
- Ordinary drugs or chemical 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
The measure came into effect on 30 August 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette nº 46 of 12/11/2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law No 32/2012 Of 30/08/2012 On The Implementation Of The Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production, Stockpiling And Use Of Chemical Weapons And On Their Destruction
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- The purpose of this Law is to implement the Convention on the prohibition of the development, production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons and on their destruction.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- It is prohibited:
d) to transfer chemicals contained in Schedule 1 to another State party without notifying the relevant Authority not less than forty (40) days before the transfer.
However, with regard to the transfer of saxitoxin, prior notification shall be required irrespective of the provisions of subparagraph d) of this Article if the transfer is for medical, diagnostic purposes and the quantity is five (5) milligrams or less.
No person shall produce, acquire, retain, transfer or use chemicals contained in Schedule 1 without a license issued by the National Authority. - Reference of the measure
- Art 4(d) paragraph 2 and Art 8
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 41 Chemical weapons No - Description
- A. Toxic chemicals:
(1) O-Alkyl (<C10, incl. cycloalkyl) alkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr)-phosphonofluoridates
e.g. Sarin: O-Isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate (107-44-8)
Soman: O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonofluoridate (96-64-0)
(2) O-Alkyl (<C10, incl. cycloalkyl) N,N-dialkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphoramidocyanidates
e.g. Tabun: O-Ethyl N,N-dimethyl
phosphoramidocyanidate (77-81-6)
(3) O-Alkyl (H or <C10, incl. cycloalkyl) S-2-dialkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr)-aminoethyl alkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphonothiolates and
corresponding alkylated or protonated salts
e.g. VX: O-Ethyl S-2-diisopropylaminoethyl
methyl phosphonothiolate (50782-69-9)
(4) Sulfur mustards:
2-Chloroethylchloromethylsulfide (2625-76-5)
Mustard gas: Bis(2-chloroethyl)sulfide (505-60-2)
Bis(2-chloroethylthio)methane (63869-13-6)
Sesquimustard: 1,2-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)ethane (3563-36-8)
1,3-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)-n-propane (63905-10-2)
1,4-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)-n-butane (142868-93-7)
1,5-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)-n-pentane (142868-94-8)
Bis(2-chloroethylthiomethyl)ether (63918-90-1)
O-Mustard: Bis(2-chloroethylthioethyl)ether (63918-89-8)
Schedules of Chemicals 52
(5) Lewisites:
Lewisite 1: 2-Chlorovinyldichloroarsine (541-25-3)
Lewisite 2: Bis(2-chlorovinyl)chloroarsine (40334-69-8)
Lewisite 3: Tris(2-chlorovinyl)arsine (40334-70-1)
(6) Nitrogen mustards:
HN1: Bis(2-chloroethyl)ethylamine (538-07-8)
HN2: Bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine (51-75-2)
HN3: Tris(2-chloroethyl)amine (555-77-1)
(7) Saxitoxin (35523-89-8)
(8) Ricin (9009-86-3)
B. Precursors:
(9) Alkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphonyldifluorides
e.g. DF: Methylphosphonyldifluoride (676-99-3)
(10) O-Alkyl (H or <C10, incl. cycloalkyl) O-2-dialkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr)-aminoethyl alkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphonites and
corresponding alkylated or protonated salts
e.g. QL: O-Ethyl O-2-diisopropylaminoethyl
methylphosphonite (57856-11-8)
(11) Chlorosarin: O-Isopropyl methylphosphonochloridate (1445-76-7)
(12) Chlorosoman: O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonochloridate (7040-57-5)
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 30 August 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette nº 46 of 12/11/2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law No 32/2012 Of 30/08/2012 On The Implementation Of The Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production, Stockpiling And Use Of Chemical Weapons And On Their Destruction
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- The purpose of this Law is to implement the Convention on the prohibition of the development, production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons and on their destruction.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Import or export of chemicals in Schedules 2 and 3 must be in accordance with the conditions of a license granted by the National Authority.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 10
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 41 Chemical weapons Yes Schedule 2 A. Toxic chemicals: (1) Amiton: O,O-Diethyl S-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl] phosphorothiolate (78-53-5) and corresponding alkylated or protonated salts (2) PFIB: 1,1,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1-propene (382-21-8) (3) BZ: 3-Quinuclidinyl benzilate (*) (6581-06-2) B. Precursors: (4) Chemicals, except for those listed in Schedule 1, containing a phosphorus atom to which is bonded one methyl, ethyl or propyl (normal or iso) group but not further carbon atoms, e.g. Methylphosphonyl dichloride (676-97-1) Dimethyl methylphosphonate (756-79-6) Exemption: Fonofos: O-Ethyl S-phenyl ethylphosphonothiolothionate (944-22-9) (5) N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphoramidic dihalides (6) Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) N,N-dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr)-phosphoramidates (7) Arsenic trichloride (7784-34-1) (8) 2,2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid (76-93-7) (9) Quinuclidin-3-ol (1619-34-7) (10) N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethyl-2-chlorides and corresponding protonated salts (11) N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethane-2-ols and corresponding protonated salts Exemptions: N,N-Dimethylaminoethanol (108-01-0) and corresponding protonated salts N,N-Diethylaminoethanol (100-37-8) and corresponding protonated salts (12) N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethane-2-thiols and corresponding protonated salts (13) Thiodiglycol: Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)sulfide (111-48-8) (14) Pinacolyl alcohol: 3,3-Dimethylbutan-2-ol (464-07-3) Schedules of Chemicals 54 Schedule 3 A. Toxic chemicals: (1) Phosgene: Carbonyl dichloride (75-44-5) (2) Cyanogen chloride (506-77-4) (3) Hydrogen cyanide (74-90-8) (4) Chloropicrin: Trichloronitromethane (76-06-2) B. Precursors: (5) Phosphorus oxychloride (10025-87-3) (6) Phosphorus trichloride (7719-12-2) (7) Phosphorus pentachloride (10026-13-8) (8) Trimethyl phosphite (121-45-9) (9) Triethyl phosphite (122-52-1) (10) Dimethyl phosphite (868-85-9) (11) Diethyl phosphite (762-04-9) (12) Sulfur monochloride (10025-67-9) (13) Sulfur dichloride (10545-99-0) (14) Thionyl chloride (7719-09-7) (15) Ethyldiethanolamine (139-87-7) (16) Methyldiethanolamine (105-59-9) (17) Triethanolamine (102-71-6) - Description
- Schedule 2
A. Toxic chemicals:
(1) Amiton: O,O-Diethyl S-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]
phosphorothiolate (78-53-5)
and corresponding alkylated or protonated salts
(2) PFIB: 1,1,3,3,3-Pentafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1-propene (382-21-8)
(3) BZ: 3-Quinuclidinyl benzilate (*) (6581-06-2)
B. Precursors:
(4) Chemicals, except for those listed in Schedule 1,
containing a phosphorus atom to which is bonded
one methyl, ethyl or propyl (normal or iso) group
but not further carbon atoms,
e.g. Methylphosphonyl dichloride (676-97-1)
Dimethyl methylphosphonate (756-79-6)
Exemption: Fonofos: O-Ethyl S-phenyl
ethylphosphonothiolothionate (944-22-9)
(5) N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphoramidic dihalides
(6) Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) N,N-dialkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr)-phosphoramidates
(7) Arsenic trichloride (7784-34-1)
(8) 2,2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid (76-93-7)
(9) Quinuclidin-3-ol (1619-34-7)
(10) N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethyl-2-chlorides
and corresponding protonated salts
(11) N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethane-2-ols
and corresponding protonated salts
Exemptions: N,N-Dimethylaminoethanol (108-01-0)
and corresponding protonated salts
N,N-Diethylaminoethanol (100-37-8)
and corresponding protonated salts
(12) N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethane-2-thiols
and corresponding protonated salts
(13) Thiodiglycol: Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)sulfide (111-48-8)
(14) Pinacolyl alcohol: 3,3-Dimethylbutan-2-ol (464-07-3)
Schedules of Chemicals 54
Schedule 3
A. Toxic chemicals:
(1) Phosgene: Carbonyl dichloride (75-44-5)
(2) Cyanogen chloride (506-77-4)
(3) Hydrogen cyanide (74-90-8)
(4) Chloropicrin: Trichloronitromethane (76-06-2)
B. Precursors:
(5) Phosphorus oxychloride (10025-87-3)
(6) Phosphorus trichloride (7719-12-2)
(7) Phosphorus pentachloride (10026-13-8)
(8) Trimethyl phosphite (121-45-9)
(9) Triethyl phosphite (122-52-1)
(10) Dimethyl phosphite (868-85-9)
(11) Diethyl phosphite (762-04-9)
(12) Sulfur monochloride (10025-67-9)
(13) Sulfur dichloride (10545-99-0)
(14) Thionyl chloride (7719-09-7)
(15) Ethyldiethanolamine (139-87-7)
(16) Methyldiethanolamine (105-59-9)
(17) Triethanolamine (102-71-6)
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 18 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° 50 of 13/12/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order N°008/11.30 Of 18/11/2010 Determining The Organization Of Veterinary Pharmacy Practice
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Order organises the veterinary pharmacy practice in Rwanda.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Article 5
Before engaging in any veterinary pharmaceutical activity, all applicants must obtain a permit for the practice of veterinary medicine issued and registered by the Minister in charge of veterinary services after consultation with the Rwanda Veterinary Council. The authorization to practice veterinary pharmacy is granted on personal, individual or moral basis and is bound by professional secrecy.
Article 8
The opening of any facility of preparation, import, export and wholesale of veterinary medicines must be granted a license issued by the Minister
Article 12 paragraph 1
Imports of medicines and veterinary products shall require a license issued by the Minister in charge of livestock or his/her representative.r in charge of livestock. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 5, 8 and 12 paragraph 1
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 25 Medicines for animal use No - Description
- Veterinary medicines ie substance or preparation presented as having preventive or curative properties against animal diseases, and any product that can be administered to animals in order to restore, correct or modify functions of their organs. Are also considered as veterinary medicines, products used to diagnose animal diseases.
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 3926.90.10: --- Floats for fishing nets, 5608.11.00: -- Made up fishing nets, 7020.00.10: --- Floats for fishing nets, 8418.61.10: --- For dairying or fishing, 8418.69.10: --- For dairying or fishing, 8902.00.00: Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products. and 9507: Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy
The measure came into effect on 18 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° 50 of 13/12/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order Nº 011/11.30 Of 18/11/2010 On The Importation, Marketing And Distribution Modalities Of Aquaculture And Fisheries Products, Equipment And Materials
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Order regulates the importation, marketing and distribution modalities of aquaculture and fishery products, equipment and materials.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Without prejudice to legal provisions into force governing importation on the territory of the Republic of Rwanda, the importation, for any reason, of equipment, materials and products stated in Article One of this Order, shall
require prior authorization from the authority in charge of aquaculture and fisheries at national level or his/her representative. - Reference of the measure
- Art 4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products No 3926.90.10 --- Floats for fishing nets No 5608.11.00 -- Made up fishing nets No 7020.00.10 --- Floats for fishing nets No 8418.61.10 --- For dairying or fishing Yes For fishing 8418.69.10 --- For dairying or fishing Yes For fishing 8902.00.00 Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products. No 9507 Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy Yes For fishing - Description
- Aquaculture and fishery products, equipment and materials
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 15 August 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- 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
- Article 3. The import and export license of ozone layer depleting products is issued by competent authorities to importers upon presentation of an authorization letter indicating the importer’s quota issued by Rwanda Environment Management Authority.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 3
- 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 Automobile and truck air conditioning units (whether incorporatedin vehicles or not) 2.Domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning/heat pump equipment, •Refrigerators •Freezers •Dehumidifiers •Water coolers and gas liquefaction system •Ice machines •Air conditioning and heat pump units 3.•Aerosol products, except medical aerosols •Food products •Paints and varnishes; prepared water pigments; dyes •Perfumery, cosmetic and toilet preparations •Tensioactive preparations •Surfaces treatment preparations •Lubrication preparations •Maintenance products •Inflammable products •Pesticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc. •Polishing products, etc. •Preparation and loading of extinguishers, extinguishing loaded grenades •Organic solvents components •Liquids prepared for defrosting Chemical industry and related products •Silcons in crud form •Arms 4.Portable fire extinguisher 5Insulation boards, panels and pipe covers 6.Pre-polymers - Description
- 1.Automobile and truck air conditioning units
(whether incorporatedin vehicles or not)
2.Domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning/heat pump
equipment,
•Refrigerators
•Freezers
•Dehumidifiers
•Water coolers and gas liquefaction system
•Ice machines
•Air conditioning and heat pump units
3.•Aerosol products, except medical aerosols
•Food products
•Paints and varnishes; prepared water pigments; dyes
•Perfumery, cosmetic and toilet preparations
•Tensioactive preparations
•Surfaces treatment preparations
•Lubrication preparations
•Maintenance products
•Inflammable products
•Pesticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc.
•Polishing products, etc.
•Preparation and loading of extinguishers, extinguishing loaded
grenades
•Organic solvents components
•Liquids prepared for defrosting
Chemical industry and related products
•Silcons in crud form
•Arms
4.Portable fire extinguisher
5Insulation boards, panels and pipe covers
6.Pre-polymers
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
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- 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
- Article 10
Where agrochemicals are not authorized in Rwanda, the transit of such agrochemicals shall be granted by the registrar of agrochemicals if he/she is sure that such agrochemicals will be legally accepted in the country of destination.
Article 17
No person shall manufacture, import, export, sell, offer for sale, supply, store for purposes of sale, transport or exhibit any thing in connection with agrochemicals unless he/she is licensed to do so. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 10 and 17
- 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
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 15 February 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 February 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° 15 0f 09/04/2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law N°03/2012 Of 15/02/2012 Governing Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances And Precursors In Rwanda
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law regulates the production, processing, distribution and use of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors in Rwanda.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Article 6
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 7 of this law, the production, distribution and the use on the national territory narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances are prohibited.Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances are used for medical purpose, shall be subjected to the regulations applied to all substances intended for
human and veterinary medical purposes in case these regulations are not incompatible with the provisions of this law.
Article 7
Authorization of production, distribution and use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances shall be delivered if their use is limited to medical and research purposes only. However, the industrial use of narcotic drugs and
psychotropic substances for other than medical and research purposes shall be obtained if the requiring person can justify his /her capacity to put in place measures that prevent the product made to produce harmful or toxic effect and that controlled substances would be used by another authorized person.
Article 13 paragraph 2
The import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances under the authority of customs offices or a person other than who appears on the authorization are prohibited. The narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances imported and exported not accompanied by an official authorization and those not in conformity with such authorization, shall be seized by the competent authorities, until it is proved that they are in conformity with law or the competent court orders their confiscation or destruction.
Article 14
The transit on the national territory of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances, whether or not the consignment is packaged in the appropriate transport means, shall be prohibited unless the copy of export or import authorization is presented to the relevant department of the Ministry in charge of health. Any non compliance with export or transit authorization to a destination other than that indicated on the copy of the authorization attached to the consignment shall be prohibited. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 6 , 7, 13 paragraph 1 and Art 14
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 37 Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances No - Description
- Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
Narcotic drugs
a. Table I: includes the chemicals that result into a heavy addiction and lead to abuse.
b. Table II: includes chemicals that cause less addiction and result into less abuse than that of table I.
c. Table III: includes the preparation containing narcotics made for medical legitimate purposes and composed in such a manner that they are less susceptible to be an object of abuse and cannot easily produce a narcotic drug.
d. Table IV: includes certain narcotic drugs named in table I that are considered as particularly harmful due to their properties and their use.
Psychotropic substances
a. Table I: includes prohibited chemicals that are of no medical interest.
b. Table II: includes chemicals that are of medical interest subjected to strictness.
c. Table III: includes the chemicals that are of medical interest, subjected to normal control.
d. Table IV: includes some of narcotic drugs named in table I that are considered as particularly
harmful due to their properties and their use.
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 3923.21.00: -- Of polymers of ethylene and 3923.29.00: -- Of other plastics
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- OG N° 12bis of 23 03 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law N° 57/2008 Of 10/09/2008 Relating To The Prohibition Of Manufacturing, Importation, Use And Sale Of Polythene Bags In Rwanda
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law prohibits the manufacturing, usage, importation and sale of polythene bags in Rwanda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Article 3: Prohibitions
Manufacturing, using, importing and selling polythene bags is hereby prohibited in Rwanda.
Article 4: Exceptional and necessary use
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of this Law, an Order of the Prime Minister shall establish a list of polythene bags necessary to beused in exceptional cases in Rwanda.
Article 5: Authorisation
Pursuant to Article 4 of this Law, any person who requires to manufacture, to use, to import and to sell polythene bags shall apply for a written authorisation from Rwanda Environment Management Authority. The application letter should indicate the reasons for the request and the ways through which he or she will manage the polythene waste. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 3, 4 and 5
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3923.21.00 -- Of polymers of ethylene Yes Polythene bags 3923.29.00 -- Of other plastics Yes Polythene bags - Description
- Polythene bags
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 28: Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare- earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes, 29: Organic chemicals and 30: Pharmaceutical products
The measure came into effect on 14 January 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- 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
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- The license to operate premises used for carrying out activities under Article 3 of this Law is granted by a competent organ according to the types of licenses and other conditions required by the Order of the Minister.
No person shall conduct activities governed by this Law unless he/she has been granted a license. However, in case of emergency the Minister may grant a licence in order to protect public health. - Reference of the measure
- Art 4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 24 Medicines for human use No PG: 26 Medical devices No PG: 7 Food products No PG: 22 Cosmetics No 28 Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare- earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes Yes poisonous product 29 Organic chemicals Yes poisonous product 30 Pharmaceutical products Yes poisonous product - Description
- Food, pharmaceutical products, medical devices, poisonous product, cosmetics, herbal medicines and any other health commodities.
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
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- 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
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- No person or association of persons shall import and export pharmaceutical products and medical devices unless they are granted a license to do so.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 34 paragraph 2 and art 35
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 24 Medicines for human use No PG: 26 Medical devices No - Description
- Pharmaceutical products and medical devices
Pharmaceutical product: any substance capable of preventing, treating human or animal diseases and any other substance intended for administration to a human being or an animal in order to diagnose diseases, restore, correct or carry out modification of organic or mental functions. It also means products used in disinfecting premises in which food and drugs are manufactured, prepared or stored, cleaning hospitals, equipment and farm houses.
Medical device: 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 Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 31 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 31 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Registration of Premises, Importation and Exportation of Pharmaceutical Products and Raw Materials) Regulations, 2015 GN. No. 312
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Importation and Exportation of Pharmaceutical Products and Raw materials) Regulations, 2015.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 15.-(1) No person shall import or export pharmaceutical products or materials unless he is a holder of a valid import or export permit issued by the Authority.
17 (5) The import or export permit shall be used for a single consignment and not transferable to any other person. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 15 (1); Regulation 17 (5)
Forms TFDA IV & TFDA VI , First schedule - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pharmaceutical products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
