Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A851: Origin of materials and parts 

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.
Each quarter shall be marked with the stamp of the meat inspection indicating the slaughterhouse of origin and the date of the animal slaughter, either on the meat itself, or sealed to it. 

Reference of the measure

Art 16 paragraph 4 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Import fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, dried or smoked meat, other than that preserved by canning 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries