Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

Date when the measure came into force

24 September 2010 

Publication where the measure is specified

Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Food Grade Salt Regulations 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

The rationale of the measure

None specified 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

7(2) Food additive listed in Column I of Schedule I may be added to food grade salt to the maximum limits prescribed in Column II of Schedule I.
SCHEDULE IIIContaminant II Maximum level (mg/kg)
Arsenic 0. 5 expressed as As
Copper 2 expressed as Cu
Lead 2 expressed as Pb
Cadmium 0. 5 expressed as Cd
Mercury 0. 1 expressed as Hg 

Reference of the measure

Sub-article 7(2) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Food grade salt 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world