Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

17 June 2005 

Publication where the measure is specified

Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Marketing of Foods for Infants and Young Children Regulations 

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

10.(2) Every label on the container of food for infants or young children shall contain, in written simple English ans Setswana, the following information which shall appear in bold and conspacious characters in prominent position on the container-
a) instructions for the appropriate preparation in words of easily understood graphics;
b) instructions for proper sterilization of equipment and utensils;
c) a warning about the health hazards of incorrect preparation or use of the product
d) the recommended age for use of the product, which in the case of complementary foods should not be before 6 months;
e) the dangers of introducing the product prior to the recommended age;
f) the name of the product;
g) the composition and analysis of the product;
h) nutritional information of the product;
i) the batch number of the product;
j) correct storage instructions of the product;
k) the country of origin of the product;
l) the date of manufacture of the product;
m) the net weight of the product;
n) the net volume of a liquid product;
o) the name and address of the manufacturer;
p) the date of expiry, which shall be indented and stated in order of day, month and year;
q) the list of ingredients used.
3) A label on a container for food for infants and young children shall not contain-
a) pictures of infants, women, animals or toys nor any other picture or text or any symbol depicting a health advantage which idealises food for infants and young children or other designated product;
b. any information comparing breast milk to foods for infants and young children or other designated product
4) No nutrition or health claims shall be made with regard to ingredients or nutrients that are required as part of the essential composition of a food for infants or young children.
5) Only infant formula may be marketed or otherwise presented as suitable for infants younger than 6 months of age. 

Reference of the measure

Paragraph 10 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

(a) infant formula;
(b) formulas for special medical purposes intended for infants;
(c) follow-up formula;
(d) complementary foods;
(e) beverages for infants and young children;
(f) any product marketed or otherwise presented as suitable for feeding infants and young
children;
(g) feeding bottles;
(h) teats;
(i) pacifiers or dummies;
(j) breast pumps;
(k) cups with spouts or similar receptacles for feeding infants and young children

any other product marketed or otherwise represented as suitable for feeding infants
and young children 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world