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

19 November 2010 

Publication where the measure is specified

Poultry Feeds - Chicken feeds 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Government Gazette Vol. XLVIII, No, 59 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

a) Chicken feeds shall be free from insect infestation, musty odour, toxic ingredients and contaminants
b) Additives may be added to chicken feeds on approval by the Ministry of Agriculture
c) Upper limits of toxins and anti-nutritional factors
d) Packaging and labelling are a requirement according to the standard 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Chicken feeds
broilers
layers
breeders
Pellets 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.