Non-Tariff Barriers

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.

Description

Tobacco and tobacco products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries