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.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 23 Medicines No    
PG: 24 Medicines for human use No    
PG: 25 Medicines for animal use No    
Description
Medicines and veterinary medicines 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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