Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B6: Product identity requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

12 August 1977 

Publication where the measure is specified

Laws of Botswana Chapter 36:03 Grading of Carcasses Regulations 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Grading of Carcasses 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

7. Grading specifications for goat meat
(1) There shall be four grades of goat meat, namely, Super Grade, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3.
(2) The specifications for the various grades of goat meat shall be as follows-
(a) Class A
(i) Super Grade: The carcasses shall be of a proper finish and reasonably well-fleshed and derived from goat ewes showing no permanent incisors.
(ii) Grade 1: The carcasses shall be of a fair finish and reasonably fleshed and derived from goat castrates and goat ewes showing not more than two permanent incisors.
(iii) Grade 3: Carcasses which do not comply with the requirements as prescribed for the aforementioned grades.
(b) Class B
(i) Grade 1: The carcasses shall be of a proper finish and reasonably well-fleshed and derived from goat castrates and goat ewes.
(ii) Grade 2: The carcasses shall be of a fair finish and reasonably fleshed and derived from goat castrates and goat ewes:
Provided that carcasses which are over-fat but not grossly over-fat may be included in this grade.
(iii) Grade 3: Carcasses which do not comply with requirements as prescribed for the aforementioned grades. 

Reference of the measure

Article 7 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Caracasses of Goat 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world