Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B22: Restricted use of certain substances 
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
No person shall manufacture, import, store, exhibit, sell or dispense cosmetics that:
1° contain or consist of substances likely to adversely affect health when used;
2° were manufactured, prepared, preserved or stored under unsanitary conditions. 
Reference of the measure
Art 17 (1°) 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 22 Cosmetics No    
Description
Cosmetic products i.e any kind of products intended to be used by means of rubbing, pouring, steaming, sprinkling, spraying on or otherwise applied to the human body or any other part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance. They also include any other product intended for use as a component of a product applied to the body with the exception of products intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of diseases. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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