Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A31: Labelling requirements 
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
No 

Products affected by the measure.

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

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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