Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A84: Inspection requirement
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 Nº 012//11.30 Of 18/11/2010 On Animal Slaughtering, Meat Inspection
Country/Region applying the measure: Rwanda
The rationale of the measure: This Order determines the modalities of animal slaughtering and how to carry out meat inspection in Rwanda.
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: Article 14: Certificate of meat inspection
The experts may at any time visit the enclosure where the cattle to be slaughtered are herded pending examination of the animals. Imported animals shall be examined as soon as they cross the border of the district or Country.
The importer shall inform the veterinary authorities in due time for the expert to have enough leeway and arrive on site before the entry of the livestock in the country. After the examination, the importer shall be remitted a license indicating the date, the number and origin of animals imported.
Reference of the measure: Art 14
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 5	Livestock	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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