Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

17 September 2007 

Publication where the measure is specified

Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

BOS 186:2006 Plastic carrier bags and flat bags – Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

This standard specifies requirements for carrier bags and flat bags that are made from thermo-plastic
materials for use within the Republic of Botswana. This standard covers the following; domestically
produced and imported plastic carrier bags, flat bags, printing requirements and the thickness of these
bags. This standard does not cover the following; bread bags, refuse bags, bin liners, household plastic
bags or primary packaging such as barrier bags. 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Plastic carrier bags and flat bags 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.