Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B42: TBT regulations on transport and storage 

Date when the measure came into force

18 December 1970 

Publication where the measure is specified

Laws of Botswana Chapter 24:02 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Explosives 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

19. Detonators
No person shall convey or allow any subordinate to convey detonators in the same vehicle with other explosives:
Provided that this regulation shall not apply to the conveyance of detonators in the same vehicle with other explosives if the total number of detonators does not exceed 2000 in all and the following
conditions as to packing are complied with-
(a) the detonators shall be packed in inner packages with sawdust and felt in a strong case, which case shall be packed in a strong outer case with sawdust, straw or other similar material and so secured that a space of not less than 7,5 mm is left between the outside of the inner case and the inside of the outer case;
and
(b) the case containing detonators shall be stowed in the vehicle as far away from other explosives as is reasonably practicable. 

Reference of the measure

Article 19 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Detonators 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world