Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B49: Production or Post-Production requirements 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: 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 (2°)
Measure also domestic: No

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.

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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