Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P13: Production and post-production requirements to export 

Date when the measure came into force

31 December 2008 

Publication where the measure is specified

Laws of Botswana Chapter 36:01 Control of Livestock Industry 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Control of Livestock Industry Act 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

The rationale of the measure

To make provision for the control of livestock. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

18. Export by registered exporters and registered producers only on export permit
N o person shall export or cause or permit to be exported from Botswana any livestock unless he is the holder of a current certificate that he is a registered exporter or a registered producer, and is in possession of an export permit issued by the Director of Veterinary Services or an officer authorized by him, subject to such conditions as the President may deem necessary. 

Reference of the measure

Article 18 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cattle, sheep and goats 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world