Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 
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
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
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 (3°) 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 7 Food products No    
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.

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