Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
Date when the measure came into force: 19 July 2013
Publication where the measure is specified: Medicines and Related Substances Act, 2013
Regulation where the measure is specified: Medicines and Related Substances Act, 2013
Country/Region applying the measure: Botswana
The rationale of the measure: No specific objective stated
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: 28. (1) No person shall import, export, distribute or sell medicines except in accordance with a licence issued for the import, export, distribution or sale of medicines in terms of this Act
Reference of the measure: Sub-article 28(1)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 23	Medicines	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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