Non-Tariff Barriers

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.

Description

Ordinary drugs or chemical substances 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries