Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A851: Origin of materials and parts
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: Imported meat shall be clearly marked with stamps indicating abattoirs of their origin and the date on which they were slaughtered. Regarding packed animal products there shall be indicated the manufacturing and the expiry date. For industrial products, the package shall also indicate the percentage of food nutrients contained in the animal product.
Reference of the measure: Art 155
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 13	Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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