Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

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 25:2009 Animal feeding stuffs - Part 1: Cattle feeds - Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

Coded list of objectives

B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

The requirements of BOS 25 include the following: Growth stimulants and related compounds added to feeds shall be used at the levels approved by the Ministry of Agriculture; Cattle feeds shall not contain pathogens, toxins and anti-nutritional factors that exceed upper limits specified in the standard; composite samples shall be tested for all parameters as outlined in the standard. 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4 -7 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cattle feeds 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.