Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B82: Testing requirement 

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

47. ( 1) All premises where medicines or medicated feeds are stored, used, handled, dispensed, manufactured or sold, and any vehicle, transshipment, or receptacle in which medicines are transported, shall be subject to inspection with or without prior arrangement with the person in control of the premises, vehicle, transshipment or receptacle by an inspector authorised by the Authority, in writing, and such inspector shall be given unhindered access to such premises with the right to take samples of any medicines on the premises, without payment, and to carry out any investigation that the inspector considers necessary. 

Reference of the measure

Sub-article 47(1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Medicines and veterinary medicines 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world