Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A31: Labelling requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
11 September 2007 
Publication where the measure is specified
Laws of Botswana Chapter 36:03 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Livestock and Meat Industries (Poultry Abattoir) 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
9. No person shall treat poultry for human consumption with ionising radiation or sell, distribute or import into Botswana poultry that has been so radiated without obtaining a prior import permit from the Director; and any such treated poultry shall be labelled "Irradiated Poultry". 
Reference of the measure
Sixth Schedule; Part II, paragraph 9 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 14 Poultry meat Yes Poultry products that are treated with ionising radiation    
Description
Poultry products that are treated with ionising radiation 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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