Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A89: Conformity assessment related to SPS conditions n.e.s.
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: Any person wishing to import fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, dried or smoked meat, other than that preserved by canning, is required to obtain from the national level veterinary authorities an import permit.

The application shall mention the origin of the meat, the name and address of the consignor, the quantity to be imported and possibly the method used for its preservation.

Imported meat, apart from that not mentioned in the paragraph two of this article and that known as "bush meat" must come from animals slaughtered in abattoirs or slaughterhouses under direct supervision of the veterinary authority of the country of origin.
Reference of the measure: Art 16 paragraph 3
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 13	Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat	No

Description: Fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, dried or smoked meat, other than that preserved by canning

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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