Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 

Date when the measure came into force

23 January 2004 

Publication where the measure is specified

Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

BOS 92:2004 Fermented cow's milk — Yoghurt, sour milk (madila) and buttermilk Pasteurized milk — Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

The rationale of the measure

Protection of human life by controlling the quality of the products covered by the scope of BOS 92. 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

-The standard defines microbiological requirements
-The fermented milk products shall be labelled according to the requirement
-The fermented milk products shall be packed in suitable containers as per prescribed by the standard 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4 in the standard 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Yoghurts, sour milk (madila) and buttermilk derived from pasteurized cow's milk and milk products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries trading with Botswana as well as affected products locally produced