Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: P11: Authorization or permit requirements to export, for technical reasons
Date when the measure came into force: 18 December 1998
Publication where the measure is specified: Laws of Botswana Chapter 37:01 Disease of Animals
Regulation where the measure is specified: Prohibition of Sale of Imported Cattle to the Botswana Meat Commission for Export to the European Union 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: 3. Importing cattle
A person importing cattle into Botswana shall within seven days of the importation, place
on the right shoulder of the imported cattle the following brand-
"N O
E U".
4. Prohibition of buying of imported cattle by the meat commission
The Botswana Meat Commission shall not buy or slaughter for export to the European
Union, cattle branded in accordance with regulation 3.
Reference of the measure: Articles 3 and 4
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 13	Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat	Yes	Beef and meat products produced by Botswana Meat Commision from imported cattle

Description: Beef and meat products produced by Botswana Meat Commision from imported cattle

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