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.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat No    
Description
Import fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, dried or smoked meat, other than that preserved by canning 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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