Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 13 June 2008
Publication where the measure is specified: Laws of Botswana Chapter 24:03 Radiation Protection
Regulation where the measure is specified: Radiation Protection 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: 53. Consumer products
3) Legal persons who import consumer products for sale and distribution as exempt products shall ensure that-
(a) legible labels are visibly and firmly affixed to each consumer product and its package, stating, in the local language, that-
(i) the product contains radioactive material; and
(ii) the sale of the product to the public has been authorised by the relevant Board;
and
(b) basic information and instructions on the precautions of use and disposal of the product, written in the local language, are made available with the product
Reference of the measure: Sub-article 53(1)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 1	All products	Yes	Consumer products capable of producing radiation

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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