Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B859: Traceability requirements, n.e.s. 
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
44. (1) A person who
a) imports;
(b) exports;
(c) manufactures;
(d) distributes; or
(e) sells,
Schedule 1A, 1B, or 1 C medicines, or precursor chemicals, shall keep a separate register for each of the categories of medicine, and a separate register for the precursor chemicals. 
Reference of the measure
Sub-article 44(1) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 37 Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances No    
PG: 23 Medicines Yes precursor chemicals    
Description
Narcotic medicines, psychotropic medicines and precursor chemicals 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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