Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A9: SPS measures n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

14 January 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

Official Gazette n° Special of 17/01/2013 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Law No47/2012 Of 14/01/2013 Relating To The Regulation And Inspection Of Food And Pharmaceutical Products 

Country/Region applying the measure

Rwanda 

The rationale of the measure

This Law relates to the regulation and inspection of food and pharmaceutical products. 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

Food products authorized for use shall conform to quality standards set by the national competent
organs. No food product shall be manufactured, sold, donated, imported, stored or exhibited unless it
conforms to the requirements provided under this Law. Each food product must:
1° not contain toxic substances;
2° be safe for human or animal consumption;
3° not be rotten, spoiled, expired or contaminated;
4° not contain additives that may cause a disease;
5° not be associated with effects on human health;
6° conform to quality standards or the provisions of food product regulations applicable in the country;
7° not be counterfeited ;
8° not be derived from diseased or infected animals;
9° be stored, manufactured or prepared in a place that meets hygiene standards.
An Order of the Minister shall set out instructions regulating food products and their composition. 

Reference of the measure

Art 5 (2°), (5°) and (8°) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Food products i.e any items other than pharmaceutical products, cosmetics and tobacco used as food or drink for human
beings and include any substance used in the manufacture or treatment of food. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries