Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A33: Packaging requirements 

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

11. Packaging, transport and storage
(1) Iodated food grade salt shall be packed in airtight containers to avoid the loss of iodine.
(2) Bags of iodated food grade salt shall be made of, or laminated with, impermeable materials such as low density polyethylene (LDPE), high density polyethylene (HDPE)or polypropylene (PP).
(3) Bulk packing units of iodated food grade salt shall not exceed 50kg (in accordance with International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions to avoid the use of hooks for lifting the bags.
(4) Bags that have already been used for packing articles capable of affecting the purity of iodated food grade salt shall not be reused for packing iodated salt. 

Reference of the measure

Sub-articles 11(1)-11(4) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Food grade salt 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world