Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A64: Storage and transport conditions 

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 spcieid 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

11(5) The distribution network shall be streamlined so as to reduce the interval between iodisation and consumption of salt.
11(6) Iodated food grade salt shall not be exposed to rain, excessive humidity or direct sunlight at any stage of storage, transportation or sale.
11(7) Bags of iodated food grade salt shall be stored only in covered rooms or warehouses that have adequate ventilation. 

Reference of the measure

Sub-article 11(5)-11(7 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Food grade salt 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world