Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A82: Testing requirement 
Date when the measure came into force
10 September 2008 
Publication where the measure is specified
O.G. n° 20 of 18/05/2009 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Law Nº 54/2008 Of 10/09/2008 Determining The Prevention And Fight Against Contagious Diseases For Domestic Animals In Rwanda 
Country/Region applying the measure
Rwanda 
The rationale of the measure
This Law shall determine the preventive and other measures to fight against domestic animal diseases in Rwanda. 
Coded list of objectives
B: Protection of life and health of animals 
Description of the measure
Other products subject to checking by a relevant or authorized employee of Rwanda Animal Resources Development Authority area :
1° Technical works and hygiene in livestock products processing or sales buildings;
2° checking whether the livestock were not infected before they are slaughtered;
3° Testing the quality of livestock products sold in the country and for export. 
Reference of the measure
Art 152 (3) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 2 Agricultural products No    
Description
Livestock products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries