Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A42: Hygienic practices during production related to sanitary and phytosanitary conditions 

Date when the measure came into force

12 September 2008 

Publication where the measure is specified

Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

BOS 449:2011 Canned fish, canned marine molluscs, canned crustaceans and their derived products — Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

Specifies requirements for the manufacture, production, processing and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine mollusc products, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products. Implementation of documented methods and procedure that can testify that an acceptable product safety management system has been incorporated as per requirements. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4-9 in the standard 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned fish, canned marine molluscs, canned crustaceans and their derived products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.