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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 631: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 631: 2013 Blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powdered form — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- This Tanzania Standard specifies requirements, methods of testing,sampling, level of additives packaging, labelling and marking for blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powdered form intended for direct consumption
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powdered form
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 25 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 560:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 560:2010 Palm stearin – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes the requirements and method of sampling and testing, hygiene, packaging, marking and labelling for crude palm stearin, neutralized bleached palm stearin; and refined bleached and deodorized (including neu¬tralized, bleached and deodorized) palm stearin, obtained from a one stage fractionation process through any of the following three processes:
a) Dry fractionation through crystallization of the oil by controlled cooling and subse¬quent filtration.
b) Detergent fractionation through crystallization of the oil by controlled cooling and separation of the fractions after addition of surface active agent. After fractionation, the surface active agent is removed by washing.
c) Solvent fractionation through controlled crystallization of the oil in a solvent, followed by separation of the fractions. After fractionation, the solvent is removed from each fraction. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Palm stearim
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1600: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1600: 2013 Textiles — A-Twill Jute Bags — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- This measure mainly prescribes the technical requirements, packaging and marking relating to the manufacture of A-Twill jute bags and does not purport to include all the provisions of a contract.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Textile- A- Twill Jute Bags
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 17 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 2015 N0 11,To the Uganda Gazette No 19 Volume CVIII dated 17th /04/2015,(Import inspection and clearance) regulations, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Uganda National Bureau of standards (Import inspection and clearance) regulations 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Section 3: Goods to be accompanied by a certificate of conformity or a certificate of road worthness
(1) The bureau shall carry out conformity assessment of all goods covered by compulsory standards destined for Uganda.
(2) The Bureau may appoint an inspection agency or agencies to acrry out conformity assessment of goods covered by compulsory stnadards destined for Uganda.
(3) An importer of a product covered by a compulsory standard specified in schedule 2 shall ensure that the supplier of the imported goods subjects them to inspection for conformity to standards in the country of origin and a certificate of conformity is issued before the goods are shipped to Uganda.
Schedule 2- Regulations 3(3),3(8) and 4(1)
1. Group I- Toys
2. Group II-Electrical Electronics
3. Group III- Automatic products and inputs
4. Group IV-Chemical products
5. Group V- Mechanical Materials and gas appliances
6. Group VI –Textile leather, plastic and rubber
7. Group VII--Furniture ( wood and Metal articles
8. Group VIII- Paper and stationary
9. Group IX protrctive safety equipments
10. Group X- food and food products
11. Group XI- Used products including motor vehicles
(4) An importer of a used motor vehicle into Uganda shall ensure that the motor vehicle is subjected to PVOC to ensure conformity to the prescribed Uganda standards and that a certificate of road worthness is used in respect of the motor vehicle
(5) The authorized officer of the inspection agency shall carry out conformity of the goods or motor vehicle to assess its compliance to the relevant standards upon receipt of an application from the exporter or importer.
(6) The application for acertificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall be made in the prescribed form and shall be accompanied by the relevant documents.
(7) The application for a certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall pay the inspection fees and charges prescribed in schedule 1.
Schedule 1: regulation 3(7)
1 Where a sample is subjected to laboratory tests analysis, the importer shall be required to pay for the fee test charges as billed by the relevant laboratory
2 The fees and charges referred to in regulation (7) shall be as follows and shall be based on the value of import shipment.
(a) The applicable verification fees depend on the route, subject to the minimum and maximum detailed below;
the fees are payable by the exporter or manufacturer and payable in advance.
Route A (unregistered Products)
0.500% of FOB value subject to aminimum of US $ 220 and maximum US $ 2.375
Route B: (registered products)
0.45% of FOB value subject to aminimum of US $ 220 and Maximum of US $ 2,375
Rote C (Licensed products)
Licensed products (0.25% of FOB value subject toi a minimum of US $ 220 and maximum of US $ 2375.
(b) Used cars
Inspection fees
Fees payable upon inspection will vary depending on acountry of origin as specified below;
Japan (US $ 140)
Singapore ( US $ 180)
United Kingdom (BCP 125)
South Africa ( R 1685) and
United Arab Emirates (Dubai) (US $ 125)
Testing Fees: determined as a case by case basis
(8) A person who imports goods specified in schedule 2 withiout a certificated of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall pay a surcharge of 15% of CIF value of goods and the goods shall be subjected to a destination inspection.
(9) The inspection agency shall issue the applicant with a certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness where the product complies with the requirements of the relevant standards
(10) The destination inspection agency shall issue non-conformity report for the goods or motor vehicles where the product does not conform to the requirements of the relevant standards and shall notify the Bureau.
Section 4 Application for import Clearance certificate
(1) The Importer of goods or motor vehicle covered by acompulsory standard specified in schedule 2 shall apply to the bureau for an import clearance certificate upon arrival of the goods at the port of entry.
(2) The application shall be made prior to or upon arrival of the goods or motor vehicle at the point of entry but prior to the release of the goods or motor vehicle to the importer by the Uganda revenue authority
(3) the application for an import clearance certificate shall be made in the prescribed form and shall be accompanied by acertificate of conformity or clearance of roadworthness together with the relevant customs documents.
Section 5. Handling of an application
(1) The authorized officer shall, upon receipt of an application verify the documents to ensure that the application is duly filled and accompanied by all necessary certificated of roadworthness.
(2) The authority officer shall verify the goods or motor vehicle to ensure that they match with the declaration in the application in the certificate of conformity or certificate of road worthness
(3) The authorized officer shall subject goods that are not accompanied by acertificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness to destination inspection after payment of relevant surcharge fees.
(4) The authorized officer shall subject goods or motor vehicles that do not match with the certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness to destination inspection.
(5) The authorized officer shall issue an import clearance certificate in respect of goods or motor vehicles which have been verified and found to have been duly inspected from the country of origin and issued with certificate of conformity or a certificate of roadworthness and where the authorized officer finds finds no reason to doubt compliance with the relevant standards in Uganda.
(6) The authorized officer may subject the goods to destination inspection where he or she finds reason to doubt compliance with the relevant standards in Uganda.
(7) The authorized officer shall issue an import clearance certificate in respect of the goods where the goods have been subjected to destination inspection and have been determined to confirm to the relevant Uganda standards.
(8) In the case of goods, the inspector shall before issuing an import clearance certificate ensure that the products have adefined and marked shelf life of atleast-
(a) 75% of food stauff; and
(b) 50% of all non-food staffs
6. Release of goods withiout issue of certificate.
An authorized officer shall not release goods or motor vehicles from appoint of entry, other than to abonded warehouse, unless the importer of the goods or motor vehicle has been issued with an importer clearance certificate
7. Products with Uganda certification mark
An importer of a product manufactured outside East African Community (EAC) region in respect of which has has been issued a permit to use the Uganda certificate mark, shall not be subjected to PVOC.
8. Producs manufactured within the EAC partner states
An importer of a produc manufactured within EAC common market and which bear the certification marks of the respective EAC partner states shall be subjected to import clearance but shall be exempted from PVOC.
10. Absence of service providers
A person who imports goods or motor vehicles from a country that is not covered by a service provider shall have goods subjected to destination inspection fee but shall be exempted from 15% of CIF surcharge.
11. Handling of non-conforming goods or motor vehicles.
(1) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued a seizure with a seizure notice shall be handled in accordance with the best practices and as recommended by the authorized officer at the expense of the importer.
(2) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued with a seizure with a seizure , notice and have been deemed not to confirm to the applicable compulsory standard (s) shall either be destroyed or re-exported.
(3) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice and determined by an authorized officer not to pose asignificant risk to the environment may be destroyed withiout re-exportation.
(4) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice and determined by an authorized officer to pose asignificant risk to the environment shall be re-exported to the country of origin.
(5) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice shall not be re-exported to another country other than the country of origin.
(6) The destruction of the goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice shall be done in accordance with the relevant national regulations and guidelines
!2. Destination Inspection
(1) Goods or motor vehicles specified in schedule 2 which arrive at a point of entry withiout a certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall be subjected to asurcah of 15% of CIF in addition to the payment of the prescribed inspection fees before destination inspection is undertaken.
(2) All goods or motor vehicles subjected to destination inspection shall be subjected to payment of the prescribed inspection fees.
(3) The importer of goods or motor vehicles shall be responsible for the costs of storage, analysis and any other incidental charges incurred during destination inspection.
(4) The goods or motor vehicles subject to destination inspection shall be inspected and evaluated by the authorized officer or designated agency to determine conformity with relevant Uganda standards.
(5) The authorized officer or designated inspection agency may take a sample for laboratory analysis during the destination inspection to determine conformity with relevant Uganda standards.
(6) The authorized officer shall issue an import clearance certificate in respect of goods or motor vehicles where goods or motor vehicles have been determined to conform to relevant Uganda standards during destination inspection.
(7) The authorized officer shall issue aseizure notice and notify the relevant authorities including the designated inspection agency and where applicable the Uganda revenue authority and the goods or motor vehicles shall not be permitted entry into domestic market where goods or motor vehicles have been subjected to destination inspection and have been determined not to confirm to the relevant Uganda standards.
13.Release Under Seal
(1) An inspector may release goods under seal where the importer has cleared with the requirements of Uganda revenue authority but the bureau has subjected the goods to inspection, sampling, testing and evaluation.
(2) The release under seal is subject to payment of an administration fee prescribed in schedule 1 in addition to inspection fee.
Schedule 1 Release Under Seal fees regulation 12(2)
(3) A cash bond worth 15% of the CIF vakue of the goods shall be presented before the release under seal.
(4) The cahs bond shall be excuted when the goods do not meet the requirements of the standard so as to cate for the costs of destruction or re-exportation.
(5) The cahs bond shall be returned to the exporter once the importer is issued with an import clearance certificate.
14. Exemption
All goods specified in schedule 3 shall be exempted from PVOC programme.
Schedule 3. Exemptions regulation 13.
-General goods whose FOB does not exceed US 2000
-Prohobited goods according to the EAC customs management Act 2006 and the East Africa stanadards catalogue and quality assurance and testing Act (SQMT) 2006 and any other laws of the community
-Government project specific goods
-Raw materials which were brought in for manufacturing process and not for sale.
-Diplomatic cargo.
-Personal effects
-Goods that are not covered by compulsory standards
-Certified goods including those from the EAC partner states
-Industrial machinery and spare parts not for re-sale
-Re-exports from within the EAC that have undergone PVOC with relevant valid traceable certificates of conformity for the EAC partner states for re-export
-Classified military, police and prisons hardware and equipment - Reference of the measure
- Section 5(8)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Schedule 2, Group X -Food and Food Products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 17 April 2015 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
The measure came into effect on 11 July 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 July 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 31221, 11 July 2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947) Sterilizing Plants Regulations: Amendment
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 13 (4) A container in which an imported animal by-product which is intended for sterilization is
packed must, in addition to any details that the Register may approve , be marked or labeled with the
details 'NOT TO BE USED IN ANIMAL FEEDS OR FEEDING'. - Reference of the measure
- Amendment of Regulation 13 (4)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2309 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding. Yes Farm feeds from animal products - Description
- Farm feeds from animal products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 17 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 17 SEPTEMBER 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MEAT SAFETY ACT, 2000 (ACT No. 40 OF 2000)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 105. (1) A carcass, head and red offal found to be infested with one or more parasitic intermediate stages, which may be alive or calcified, must be detained and in bovine and pigs, two additional incisions must be made into each M. triceps brachii, parallel and proximal to the original incisions.
(2) If one or more parasitic intermediate stages are found on the majority of incision surfaces the carcass must be condemned.
(3) Where the infestation is not excessive the carcass and organs may be passed on condition that it undergoes treatment as described below.
(4) A conditionally passed carcass must be identified by roller marking in red ink along its entire side with the letter "M", being a minimum of 2 cm in height.
(5) All parts belonging to the carcass to be treated, must be identified by "M" tags.
(6) Carcasses and organs must be treated by freezing -
(a) as sides in a freezer with air temperature at minus 18 °c for 72 hours;
(b) as sides in a freezer with air temperature at minus 10 °C for 10 days;
(c) to reach a deep bone or core temperature of less than minus 6 °c, confirmed by the registered inspector and in accordance with the protocol approved for the specific abattoir by the provincial executive officer;
(d) after deboning, in accordance with a protocol approved by the provincial executive officer and -
(i) the container or carton in which deboned meat is packed must be marked with the letter "M" and the date of introduction into the freezer must be indicated;
(ii) the core temperature of the meat inside the container must be below minus 6 °C before it can be released by the registered inspector.
(e) in portions in a chest type freezer according to a protocol approved the provincial executive officer.
(7) Visible parasitic intermediate stages must be removed from the meat of a carcass that is conditionally passed and treated as described above.
(8)Records of core temperatures, freezer temperatures and batches of containers, carcasses and organs introduced for freezing must be kept by the abattoir owner for at least six months, and must be available for inspection purposes.
Specifications for stamps, marks and ink used
112. (1) All stamps or roller marks used to mark any carcass or meat must be constructed of a non- toxic, non-corrosive material and must be so constructed as to be readily cleanable.
(2) The following stamps are required:
(Rum!) (Low through put) (High throughput)
(3) The stamps must contain -
(a) the abattoir registration number; and
(b) the wording shown in sub regulation (2) which must be in at least two official languages, one of which must be English.
(4) The minimum sizes of stamps are 60 mm in diameter for the round mark shown in sub regulation (2).
(5) The letters on the stamps must be readable and may not be less than 8 mm high.
(6) Marks printed on wrapping material may be smaller than the sizes stated in sub regulations
(4) and (5) to suit particular circumstances provided they are approved by the provincial executive officer.
(7) A purple colored ink is required where stamps are applied to carcasses or meat and must be manufactured of harmless, edible ingredients approved for use on foodstuffs as described in the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(8) The marks must be placed, in case of -
(a) cattle, sheep, pig and horse carcasses, on each quarter of the carcass and for pigs, an additional stamp on the head; and
(b) cattle, calves and horses, on the heads, if skins are removed.
Roller-marking
113. In addition to regulation 112, the owner may use a method of roller marking on red meat carcasses, where such marking contains the words and number stated in regulation 112(3), provided that such roller mark may only be used at abattoirs where meat classification is done.
Security of stamps
115. (1) The stamp of approval must be kept and used under control of a registered inspector;
(2) when not in use the stamp must be kept in safe custody to the approval of the registered inspector; and
(3) a stamp of approval must never be used at an abattoir where the abattoir number differs from the number on the stamp.
Use of marking equipment
116. (1) Stamps and roller marking equipment must be cleaned and sterilized regularly during use.
(2) All marking equipment must be kept hygienically, away from the floor and other dirty surfaces.
(3) Marks must be applied in such a manner that it is clearly legible on the carcass or meat.
General
117. (1) No person may place a stamp of approval on, or remove such mark from any carcass, part thereof, meat or a wrapping, packing or container, except under the supervision of a registered inspector.
(2) The registered inspector may at any time re-inspect a carcass or meat in an abattoir, notwithstanding that it may already have been passed for consumption and, if upon re inspection he or she is of the opinion that it is no longer fit for human or animal consumption, he or she must remove the stamp of approval by trimming, and such meat must be condemned. - Reference of the measure
- Part VI B 105(4&5), C 112,113.115.116 &117
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat No - Description
- Meat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 17 September 2004 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 106 Part 1: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- 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
- ZS 106 safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Specification
Part 1. General requirements
Deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes, the rated voltage of the appliances being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
Appliances may incorporate motors, heating elements or their combination.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Also covers inspection, testing, quality and marking requirements - Reference of the measure
- Page 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes, the rated voltage of the appliances being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
Appliances may incorporate motors, heating elements or their combination.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Also covers inspection, testing, quality and marking requirements
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 004: 1973 Asbestos - Cement Corrugated Sheets and Decking for roofing and cladding
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- 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
- Applies to straight or curved asbestos - cement corrugated sheets, asbestos - cement decking and fittings, to be used for roofing and cladding.
Covers quality and marking requirements including sampling and testing procedures - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Straight or curved asbestos - cement corrugated sheets, asbestos - cement decking and fittings, to be used for roofing and cladding.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 432 Part 2 2002 Safety for Incandescent Lamps - Specification. Part 2 Tungsten halogen lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Tungsten halogen lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes.
Covers quality and marking requirements - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Tungsten halogen lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 16 September 2002
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 September 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 263 of 2002
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Zimbabwe Standard for Natural Mineral water and spring water
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The following information shall be shown on the label of each container:- product name, net contents by volume etc.
- Reference of the measure
- Article7.2 p.9-10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- natural mineral and spring water
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 1005.10: - Seed, 1005.90.10: -- Dried kernels or grains fit for human consumption, not further prepared or processed and not packaged as seeds (excluding pop corn (ZEA MAYS EVERTA)) and 1005.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 June 1976
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 June 1976
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 74:06
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Maize (Classification and Grading) Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 8. Packing of maize
(1) Maize shall either be bought or sold or bought and sold by the Board either in bulk or in grain bags.
(2) Grain bags in which maize is either bought or sold or bought and sold shall be new or good second-hand grain bags which-
(a) shall be manufactured from jute or phormium or jute and phormium;
(b) shall have a superficial measurement of not less than 7 484 cm2 and not more than 8
065 cm2 and which have been woven with porter and shot (warp and weft threads) of not less than-
(i) in the case of a jute bag and a jute-and-phormium bag, 32 warp and 32 weft threads per 100 mm;
(ii) in the case of a phormium bag, 36 warp and 40 weft threads per 100 mm; and
(iii) in the case of a B-Twill bag, 24 warp and 32 weft threads;
(c) are strong enough for the conveyance of 100 kg net maize and are not so weathered or worn that they will break during normal handling, or, when empty, will tear if one end is held down with the flat heel and the other end is pulled by hand;
(d) be clean and not stained by any colouring substance or impregnated by any liquid capable of imparting stains, excluding trade marks or normal discolouration due to exposure to the sun;
(e) be free from holes but may be darned with twine of which the tensile strength shall be not less than 40 newtons, or patched where necessary:
Provided that-
(i) none of the darns shall exceed 26 cm2 and that such darns shall overlap the small holes on all sides by at least 13 mm;
(ii) the darns shall be cross-stitched by hand with jute twine or machine-darned in such a manner that the darns correspond in closeness to the weave of the bag and that the material of the bag is not pulled together, thereby causing the snapping or displacement of the strands of the bag or the darns when the bag is filled with maize;
(iii) except for not more than two patches (one on each side) of not more than 38 mm by 254 mm each allowed at the mouth of the bag to cover cuts and affixed as indicated in paragraph (v), none of the other patches shall exceed 39 cm2;
(iv) patches, whether stitched or affixed with an adhesive, shall not overlap;
(v) patches shall be properly hand-sewn to the bags with jute twine or properly machine-darned over the entire surface of the patch with twine, the tensile strength of which shall be not less than 40 newtons;
(vi) patches affixed with an adhesive shall be properly affixed and will not be allowed to be closer than 150 mm from the mouth of the bag; and
(vii) bags of which the mouth sections have been replaced shall not be acceptable. - Reference of the measure
- Article 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1005.10 - Seed No 1005.90.10 -- Dried kernels or grains fit for human consumption, not further prepared or processed and not packaged as seeds (excluding pop corn (ZEA MAYS EVERTA)) No 1005.90.90 -- Other No - Description
- Maize
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 5401: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
The measure came into effect on 23 July 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 July 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 92:2004 Fermented cow's milk — Yoghurt, sour milk (madila) and buttermilk Pasteurized milk — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human life by controlling the quality of the products covered by the scope of BOS 92.
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- -The standard defines microbiological requirements
-The fermented milk products shall be labelled according to the requirement
-The fermented milk products shall be packed in suitable containers as per prescribed by the standard - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 of BOS 92
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 5401 Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale. No - Description
- Yoghurts, sour milk (madila) and buttermilk derived from pasteurized cow's milk and milk products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2501.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 September 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 September 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Grade Salt Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 11. Packaging, transport and storage
(1) Iodated food grade salt shall be packed in airtight containers to avoid the loss of iodine.
(2) Bags of iodated food grade salt shall be made of, or laminated with, impermeable materials such as low density polyethylene (LDPE), high density polyethylene (HDPE)or polypropylene (PP).
(3) Bulk packing units of iodated food grade salt shall not exceed 50kg (in accordance with International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions to avoid the use of hooks for lifting the bags.
(4) Bags that have already been used for packing articles capable of affecting the purity of iodated food grade salt shall not be reused for packing iodated salt. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-articles 11(1)-11(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2501.00.90 - Other Yes Food grade salt - Description
- Food grade salt
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents; sea water.
The measure came into effect on 13 February 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 February 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 43:08
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods, Prices and other Charges (Restriction on Salt) Regulations, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) A person shall not import salt unless it is in a minimum package of 100kg.
(2) Subregulation (1) shall not apply to-
(a) quantities of not more than 1kg of table or coarse salt imported for household consumption; and
(b) specialty salt.
(3) For purposes of these Regulations, "salt" means pre-packed salt whether table salt or denatured salt and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution (sea water). - Reference of the measure
- Paragraph 2
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2501 Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents; sea water. Yes Pre-packed salt whether table salt or denatured salt and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution (sea water) - Description
- Pre-packed salt whether table salt or denatured salt and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution (sea water)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 April 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 April 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 43:08 Control of Goods, Prices and Other Charges: Subsidiary Legislation
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods, Prices and Other Charges (Restriction on Importation of Pre-Packed Refined Sugar) Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. Restriction on importation of pre-packed refined sugar
(1) A person shall not import pre-packed refined sugar unless it is in minimum packages
of 50 kg.
(2) Subregulation (1) shall not apply to-
(a) specialty sugar; and
(b) quantities of not more than 12.5kg of sugar imported for household consumption. - Reference of the measure
- Article 2
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pre-packed refined sugar
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
The measure came into effect on 28 March 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 50:1
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Customs and Excise Duty Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 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. Yes Cigarettes - Description
- Cigarettes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 03 September 1993
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 September 1993
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Control Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 12(6) A package intended or customarily considered suitable to hold food shall be used for no other purpose, and a package not intended to, or not customarily considered suitable to hold food, shall not be used to hold food, and any person who uses a package in contravention of the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of an offence
- Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 12(6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Food products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Vodka
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 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.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 142:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Vodka
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard Specification for Brandy
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies the General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and Sampling requirements, production and handling for Brandy imported or locally produced in Kenya.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 143:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Brandy
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Textured soya protein products. KSEAS 802:2013
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 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.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 802:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Textured soya protein products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015
A32: Marking requirements
A33: Packaging requirements
