Non-Tariff Barriers

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

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

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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