Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

10 September 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

OG N° 12bis of 23 03 2009 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Law N° 57/2008 Of 10/09/2008 Relating To The Prohibition Of Manufacturing, Importation, Use And Sale Of Polythene Bags In Rwanda 

Country/Region applying the measure

Rwanda 

The rationale of the measure

This Law prohibits the manufacturing, usage, importation and sale of polythene bags in Rwanda 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

Article 3: Prohibitions
Manufacturing, using, importing and selling polythene bags is hereby prohibited in Rwanda.

Article 4: Exceptional and necessary use
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of this Law, an Order of the Prime Minister shall establish a list of polythene bags necessary to beused in exceptional cases in Rwanda.

Article 5: Authorisation
Pursuant to Article 4 of this Law, any person who requires to manufacture, to use, to import and to sell polythene bags shall apply for a written authorisation from Rwanda Environment Management Authority. The application letter should indicate the reasons for the request and the ways through which he or she will manage the polythene waste. 

Reference of the measure

Articles 3, 4 and 5 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Polythene bags 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries