Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

18 November 2010 

Publication where the measure is specified

Official Gazette n° 50 of 13/12/2010 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Ministerial Order N°008/11.30 Of 18/11/2010 Determining The Organization Of Veterinary Pharmacy Practice 

Country/Region applying the measure

Rwanda 

The rationale of the measure

This Order organises the veterinary pharmacy practice in Rwanda. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

Article 5
Before engaging in any veterinary pharmaceutical activity, all applicants must obtain a permit for the practice of veterinary medicine issued and registered by the Minister in charge of veterinary services after consultation with the Rwanda Veterinary Council. The authorization to practice veterinary pharmacy is granted on personal, individual or moral basis and is bound by professional secrecy.

Article 8
The opening of any facility of preparation, import, export and wholesale of veterinary medicines must be granted a license issued by the Minister

Article 12 paragraph 1
Imports of medicines and veterinary products shall require a license issued by the Minister in charge of livestock or his/her representative.r in charge of livestock. 

Reference of the measure

Articles 5, 8 and 12 paragraph 1 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Veterinary medicines ie substance or preparation presented as having preventive or curative properties against animal diseases, and any product that can be administered to animals in order to restore, correct or modify functions of their organs. Are also considered as veterinary medicines, products used to diagnose animal diseases. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries