Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
P13: Production and post-production requirements to export 
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
No person or association of persons shall import and export pharmaceutical products and medical
devices unless they are granted a license to do so. 
Reference of the measure
Art 34 paragraph 2 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 24 Medicines for human use No    
PG: 26 Medical devices No    
Description
Pharmaceutical products and medical devices
Pharmaceutical product: any substance capable of preventing, treating human or animal diseases and any other substance intended for administration to a human being or an animal in order to diagnose diseases, restore, correct or carry out modification of organic or mental functions. It also means products used in disinfecting premises in which food and drugs are manufactured, prepared or stored, cleaning hospitals, equipment and farm houses.
Medical device: any device used in the medical field for the purpose of diagnosis, testing, cure, surgery or health protection. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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