11.(1) No person shall sell infant formula or follow-up formula unless the container or label affixed thereto, contains the following information in written and simple English and Setswana-
a. in bold anc nsipicuous characters in a prominent position and in not less than 50% of the size of the largest words on the container or label and not less than 2mm in height- "IMPORTANT NOTICE: A MOTHER'S BREAST MILK IS BEST FOR HER BABY. CONSULT YOUR HEALTH WORKER BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO USE THIS PRODUCT"; and
b. stating the dangers of using leftover formula.
(2) The label on any container of infant formula or follow-up formula shall not include words such as "maternalised", "humanised" or terms similar thereto nor any comparison to breast milk.
12.(1) The label on any infant formula or follow-up formula shall contain the following words in bold and conspicuous characters in a prominent position and in not less than 50% of the size of the largest words on the label not less than 1.5mm in height-
"WARNING: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION CAREFULLY OR YOUR BABY MAY BECOME ILL. DON NOT USE MORE OR LESS THAN THE QUANTITIES INDICATED. CUP FEEDING IS SAFER THAN FEEDING FROM BOTTLE."
3. The label shall have graphic representations illustrating the method of preparation of the product and methods of feeding using feeding cups and feeding bottles.
Reference of the measure
Articles 11 and 12
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1901.10.00
- Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale
Applied by Botswana for 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0403: Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa and 2106.90.90: -- Other
13. The label on any container of the following types of milk—
(a) sweetened;
(b) condensed;
(c) evaporated;
(d) dried;
(e) skimmed;
(f) low fat;
(g) imitation milk-like dairy products; or
(h) standardised milk
shall contain the following words in bold and conspicuous characters not less than 2mm in
height—
"THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR FEEDING BABIES".
Reference of the measure
Article 13
Measure also domestic
No
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
0401
Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Yes
Milk in specified forms
0402
Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Yes
Milk in specified forms
0403
Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 4201: Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material.
This Standard specifies Quality factors, maximum residue limits, labelling and packaging
for the whole, shelled or split pulses defined below which are intended for human consumption. The following pulses are covered by this standard: beans of the Phaseolus spp; lentils; peas; chickpeas; field beans; cowpeas; jugo bean; mung bean; groundnut/ peanut; soybean.
Reference of the measure
Clause 4 of the standard
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
4201
Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material.
No
Description
Beans of the Phaseolus spp; lentils; peas; chickpeas; field beans; cowpeas; jugo bean; mung bean; groundnut/ peanut; soybean.
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2308: Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included. and 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
4. Labeling of products intended to feed stock
All products manufactured or constituted for the purpose of feeding stock, which are intended for retailing shall, be conspicuously marked)-
"This product does not contain any poultry excreta, meat and bonemeal, or any other protein of animal origin".
Reference of the measure
Article 4
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
2308
Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included.
42. Importation of cigarettes
Subject to the proviso to section 60(2) of the Act, no importer shall import any cigarettes into Botswana unless they are properly packed in an unbroken and unopened container which contains 10, 20 or 30 cigarettes and bears a stamp impression as determined by the Director.
Reference of the measure
Article 42
Measure also domestic
No
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
2402
Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
The Standard specifies the General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and sampling requirements for Vodka imported or locally produced in Kenya.
To inform and educate the public on the harmful health, economic and social consequences of the consumption of alcoholic drinks.
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
(1) Subject to this section, no person shall -
(a) Manufacture ;
(b) Import ;
(c) Sell or distribute ,
An alcoholic drink unless the package containing the alcoholic drink conforms to the requirements of subsection (2).
(2) Every package containing an alcoholic drink shall -
(a) bear a statement as to its constituents ;
and
(b) have at least two of the health warning messages prescribed in the Second Schedule, in English or Kiswahili.
(3) The statement and health warning referred to in Subsection (2) shall comprise not less than 30% of the total surface area of the package.
Reference of the measure
Part IV - General Requirements , Section 32 (1), (2) & (3)
Measure also domestic
No
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
PG: 20
Alcoholic Beverages
No
13 December 1972
Description
Alcoholic Drinks including alcohol, spirit, wine, beer, traditional alcoholic drink, and any one or more of such varieties containing one half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume, including mixed alcoholic drinks, and every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer and capable of being consumed by a human being.
The Standard specifies quality, characteristics, labeling and packaging requirements. It also specifies limits for heavy metals, pesticide residues, aflatoxins, microbial and other contaminants
The Standard specifies the General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and Sampling requirements, production and handling requirements for Brandy imported or locally produced in Kenya.
The standard Specifies the quality, performance, permitted ingredients, permitted food additives and the limits, labeling, packaging requirements and also specifies microbiological, heavy metals and pesticide residues test and sampling and production and handling for Textured soya protein products for human consumption.
The Standard specifies quality, labeling and packaging requirements. It also specifies requirements for food additives and limits for heavy metals and microbials.
The Standard specifies the General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and Sampling requirements, production and handling requirements for Gin imported or locally produced in Kenya.
The Standard specifies the General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and sampling requirements, production and handling requirements for Neutral Spirits imported or locally produced in Kenya.
The standard Specifies the quality, performance, labeling, packaging, grading, classification requirements and also specifies microbiological and heavy metals limits for Kenya Pishori Rice.
The Standard specifies the General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, mirobiological limits, Packaging requirements and labelling requirements for still table table wines imported or locally produced in Kenya.
The Standard specifies the General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and Sampling requirements, production and handling requirements for Beer imported or locally produced in Kenya.
The Standard specifies the General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and sampling requirements, production and handling requirements for Rum imported or locally produced in Kenya.
The standard Specifies the quality, performance, labeling, packaging, grading, classification requirements and also specifies microbiological and heavy metals limits for Varieties blend milled rice.
The Standard Specifies General labeling requirements for all pre-packaged foods to be offered as such to the consumer or for catering purposes and to certain aspects relating to the presentation thereof.
Reference of the measure
KSEAS 38-2014
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
Description
All pre-packaged foods to be offered as such to consumers or for catering purposes
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