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Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 29 December 1967
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 1967
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Control and Diseases of Animals Act CAP 66:
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Animal Import rules
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 5. Exemptions
No person shall be required to obtain a permit in accordance with these Rules—
(b) if the animal by-product or fodder is in course of transit by air or rail through Malawi from a place outside Malawi to another place outside Malawi and is off-loaded only for the purpose of transhipment. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5(b)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fodder
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi for 0106.41.00: Other live animals: Insects: Bees, 0106.49.00: Other live animals: Insects: Other, 0409.00.00: Natural honey, 1521.10.00: Vegetable waxes (other thantriglycerides), beeswax, other insectwaxes and spermaceti, whether ornot refined or coloured: Vegetable waxes and 1521.90.00: Vegetable waxes (other thantriglycerides), beeswax, other insectwaxes and spermaceti, whether ornot refined or coloured: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1996
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1996
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods(Import and Export) Agriculture) Order
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- "4. Goods prohibited without a permit
No person shall import any bees, honey or any container of honey, unmanufactured beeswax, foundation comb, used beehives or used bee-keeping accessories and appliances into Malawi from any country other than a southern country except under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Permit issued under paragraph 3." - Reference of the measure
- Paragraph 4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0106.41.00 Other live animals: Insects: Bees No 0106.49.00 Other live animals: Insects: Other No 0409.00.00 Natural honey No 1521.10.00 Vegetable waxes (other thantriglycerides), beeswax, other insectwaxes and spermaceti, whether ornot refined or coloured: Vegetable waxes No 1521.90.00 Vegetable waxes (other thantriglycerides), beeswax, other insectwaxes and spermaceti, whether ornot refined or coloured: Other No - Description
- "bees, honey or any container of honey, unmanufactured beeswax, foundation comb, used beehives or used bee-keeping accessories and appliances"
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries except "southern countries" which include: Angola, Lesotho, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo (Kinshasa), South-West Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Republic of South Africa, Zambia and
Zimbabwe
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 April 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Decreto n.º 11/2013, de 10 de Abril
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Fertilizer Management
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of public health, animals and the environment
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants, E: Protection of the environment and F: Protection of wild fauna and flora
- Description of the measure
- The production, distribution, import and use of fertilizers in Mozambique is subject to prior registration
- Reference of the measure
- Article 10(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fertilizers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 May 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Decreto n.º 26/2014, de 28 de Maio
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on New Plant Varieties
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 1. The production and multiplication of propagating material of a protected variety as well as its packaging for the purpose of propagation, exhibition, sale, and marketing, exportation and importation shall be subject to prior authorization of the holder of plant breeder's rights.
2. The authorization for the exercise of any of the activities referred to in the previous number of this article is granted by means of a license, to be issued by the owner of the plant breeder's rights.
3. The holder of plant breeder's rights may impose certain limits and conditions for the exercise of the activities provided for in paragraph 1 of this article.
4. The conditions laid down in the preceding paragraphs of this Article shall also apply to varieties:
(A) Essentially derived from the protected variety, provided that the initial protected variety is not an essentially derived variety;
(B) Whose production requires the repeated use of the protected variety. - Reference of the measure
- Article 27
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Plants
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All the countries with which Mozambique has established bilateral and multilateral agreements on the matter
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 August 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Decreto n.° 26/2009, de 17 de Agosto
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Animal Health
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- The rationale of the measure
- a) Protect public health
b) Protect the domestic and export animal markets, animal products and others who may be affected directly or indirectly by animal diseases
c) Act as a framework to carry out epidemiological surveillance, eradication and control of major diseases which can impact the economy and public health
d) Form the basis for compensation for losses caused by animal disease
e) Form the basis for compliance with the animal welfare conditions - Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- Article 9(1): It is not allowed entrance, transit or circulation in the country, of animals, their products, by-products, spoils, fodder and organic products, without be accompanied by his import and/or transit license and health certificate issued by the Veterinary Authority at the request of the interested
Article 21(1): It is not allowed entrance into the country of any animal, its products, by-products, spoils, fodder and organic products, without be accompanied by the import license issued by the Veterinary Authority and by an international health certificate
Article 29: The importation of organic products, pathogens and pathological material agents, animal product or animal by-product or other organism that carries pathogen requires special authorization, in accordance with the standards specified in the relevant import license
Article 104(1): The import, registration, preparation and sale of medicines, biological and chemical products for animals, are subject to licensing or prior technical opinion of the Veterinary Authority - Reference of the measure
- Articles 9(1), 21(1), 29 and 104(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Exception
Registration of acaricicides and carracicidas drugs
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medicine for animals
Biological products for animals
Chemical products for animals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 November 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Decreto n.° 5/2009, de 1 de Julho
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Phytosanitary Inspection and Plant Quarantine Regulation
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- The rationale of the measure
- Article 3
The main objectives of the regulation are:
(A) prevent the introduction and spread/dissemination of harmful organisms, especially articles of quarantine;
(B) Control pests throughout the country, in order to avoid its dissemination, and in this case to achieve its eradication;
(C) Ensure the inspection and certification of plant products for import and export. - Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Article 12
1. The importation of products subject to control is subject to the prior obtaining of an import authorization issued by the ANF and its original Phytosanitary Certificate, including the additional declaration when required, except in cases to be defined by the Minister who supervises agriculture.
2. Imports of products subject to controls not specified in Annex 1 to this Regulation shall be subject to the prior obtaining of an import authorization granted by the ANF which is issued following a pest risk analysis.
4. The original Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Phytosanitary Authority of the exporting country must be completed in accordance with the requirements of the Import License.
5. The Phytosanitary Certificate of the exporting country is valid for 14 days - from the date of its issuance, except in cases where the goods come by sea, in which case the validity will be extended up to 30 days.
6. The customs clearance of products subject to control by the Tax Authority of Mozambique shall be preceded by the prior inspection and opinion of the Plant Inspector.
Article 13
1. The Phytosanitary Import License, the model of which appears in Annex 4, is issued at the request of the interested party, who must complete and submit to ANF the form in Annex 3.
2. The License issued by the ANF is valid for 1 80 days. In the case of partial imports, each lot must be accompanied by the relevant phytosanitary certificate
3. Importation of crops and living organisms at any stage of their development for scientific or research purposes shall be subject to the obtaining of a Phytosanitary Import License.
4. The issue of the Phytosanitary License for the import of seeds is subject to prior authorization from the Seeds Department of the Ministry that oversees agriculture. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 12(1)(2)(4)(5)(6) and 13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- ANF: National Phytosanitary Authority
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Plants
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 November 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Decreto n.° 35/2001, de 13 de Novembro
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- General Regulation of Aquaculture and its Annexes I, II, III, IV, V and VI
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 1. The importation of aquaculture species requires authorization from the Ministry of Fisheries, after consulting the National Fisheries Research Institute, specifying the applicable quarantine rules.
2. The Minister for Fisheries shall adopt the quarantine rules to be complied with for the importation of aquaculture species.
3. The Ministry of Fisheries shall periodically publish the list of aquaculture species whose introduction into the country is prohibited. - Reference of the measure
- Article 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fishery species
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 0102: Live bovine animals., 0103: Live swine., 0106: Other live animals., 05: Products of animal origin,not elsewhere specified or included, 41: Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather, 4301: Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03., 4302: Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings), unassembled, or assembled (without the addition of other materials) other than those of heading 43.03. and 4303: Articles of apparel, clothing accessories and other articles of furskin.
The measure came into effect on 08 April 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 April 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Organic Law N° 04/2005 Of 08/04/2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Organic Law N° 04/2005 of 08/04/2005 Determining the Modalities of Protection, Conservation and Promotion of Environment in Rwanda
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This organic law determines the modalities of protecting, conserving and promoting the environment in Rwanda:
This Organic law aims at:
1° conserving the environment, people and their habitats;
2° setting up fundamental principles related to protection of environment, any means that may degrade the environment with the intention of promoting the natural resources, to discourage any hazardous and destructive means;
3° promoting the social welfare of the population considering equal distribution of the existing wealth;
4°considering the durability of the resources with an emphasis especially on equal rights on present and future
generations;
5° guarantee to all Rwandans sustainable development which does not harm the environment and the social welfare of the population;
6° setting up strategies of protecting and reducing negative effects on the environment and replacing the degraded environment. - Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Importation, exportation of wild animals or products of wild animals and wild plants are governed by permission
issued by competent authorities in accordance with the provisions of the Convention on International Trade in
endangered species of wild fauna and flora. - Reference of the measure
- Art 24
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0102 Live bovine animals. Yes Wild animals 0103 Live swine. Yes Wild animals 0106 Other live animals. Yes Wild animals 05 Products of animal origin,not elsewhere specified or included Yes Of wild animals 41 Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather Yes Of wild animals 4301 Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03. Yes Of wild animals 4302 Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings), unassembled, or assembled (without the addition of other materials) other than those of heading 43.03. Yes Of wild animals 4303 Articles of apparel, clothing accessories and other articles of furskin. Yes Of wild animals PG: 4 Plants and plant products Yes Wild plants - Description
- Wild animals or products of wild animals and wild plants
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 8483.40.00: - Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters, 3926.90.10: --- Floats for fishing nets, 5608.11.00: -- Made up fishing nets, 7020.00.10: --- Floats for fishing nets, 8418.61.10: --- For dairying or fishing, 8418.69.10: --- For dairying or fishing, 8902.00.00: Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products. and 9507: Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- OG n°16 bis of 20/04/2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law N°58/2008 of 10/09/2008 Determining the Organisation and Management of Aquaculture and Fishing in Rwanda
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law shall determine the organisation and management of aquaculture in Rwanda.
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- The licences for importing aquaculture gears and fishing equipment are applied for from RARDA authorities. An Order of the Minister in charge of aquaculture and fisheries shall determine the mode of importation, sale and distribution of fishing equipment and the aquaculture and fishing production.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 8
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8483.40.00 - Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters Yes Aquaculture gears 3926.90.10 --- Floats for fishing nets No 5608.11.00 -- Made up fishing nets No 7020.00.10 --- Floats for fishing nets No 8418.61.10 --- For dairying or fishing No 8418.69.10 --- For dairying or fishing No 8902.00.00 Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products. No 9507 Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy Yes fishing equipment - Description
- Aquaculture gears and fishing equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- OG n°16 bis of 20/04/2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law N°58/2008 of 10/09/2008 Determining the Organisation and Management of Aquaculture and Fishing in Rwanda
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law shall determine the organisation and management of aquaculture in Rwanda.
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Article 12: Introduction of aquatic species in Rwandan waters
Importation of any organisms through Rwandan waters shall be applied for from RARDA authorities. - Reference of the measure
- Art 12
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products No - Description
- Aquatic species
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 0301: Live fish. and 0511.91.10: --- Fish eggs and roes
The measure came into effect on 18 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° 50 of 13/12/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order Nº 011/11.30 Of 18/11/2010 On The Importation, Marketing And Distribution Modalities Of Aquaculture And Fisheries Products, Equipment And Materials
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Order regulates the importation, marketing and distribution modalities of aquaculture and fishery products, equipment and materials.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Any living fish or fish egg introduced in the Republic of Rwanda shall be accompanied by the following documents, which will be presented to the entry post authorities:
1° circulation license issued by relevant authorities in the country of origin;
2° veterinary health certificate issued by the veterinary authority in the country of origin;
3° authorization for importation in the Republic of Rwanda issued by the authority in charge of aquaculture and
fisheries at the national level or his/her representative. - Reference of the measure
- Art 6 (1°) and (3°)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0301 Live fish. No 0511.91.10 --- Fish eggs and roes Yes Fish eggs - Description
- Any living fish or fish egg
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 0511.91.10: --- Fish eggs and roes
The measure came into effect on 18 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° 50 of 13/12/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order Nº 011/11.30 Of 18/11/2010 On The Importation, Marketing And Distribution Modalities Of Aquaculture And Fisheries Products, Equipment And Materials
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Order regulates the importation, marketing and distribution modalities of aquaculture and fishery products, equipment and materials.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- The introduction of fish species or fish eggs into water bodies in Rwanda shall require the authorization of the authority at national level in charge of aquaculture and fisheries.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 8
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0511.91.10 --- Fish eggs and roes Yes Fish species or fish eggs - Description
- Fish species or fish eggs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° 50 of 13/12/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order Nº 011/11.30 Of 18/11/2010 On The Importation, Marketing And Distribution Modalities Of Aquaculture And Fisheries Products, Equipment And Materials
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Order regulates the importation, marketing and distribution modalities of aquaculture and fishery products, equipment and materials.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- International transit and transport of fish and other fish products shall be subjected to authorization from the authority at national level in charge of aquaculture and fisheries or his/her representative.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 9
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No - Description
- Fish and other fish products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° 50 of 13/12/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order Nº 012//11.30 Of 18/11/2010 On Animal Slaughtering, Meat Inspection
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Order determines the modalities of animal slaughtering and how to carry out meat inspection in Rwanda.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Any person wishing to import fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, dried or smoked meat, other than that preserved by canning, is required to obtain from the national level veterinary authorities an import permit.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 16
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat No - Description
- Fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, dried or smoked meat, other than that preserved by canning
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- O.G. n° 20 of 18/05/2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law Nº 54/2008 Of 10/09/2008 Determining The Prevention And Fight Against Contagious Diseases For Domestic Animals In Rwanda
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law shall determine the preventive and other measures to fight against domestic animal diseases in Rwanda.
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- Livestock import, export and transit shall require authorization delivered by the veterinary authority by the sanitary veterinary service operating within the management of the Rwanda Animal Resources Development Authority (RARDA).
- Reference of the measure
- Art 143
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 5 Livestock No - Description
- Livestock
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- O.G. n° 20 of 18/05/2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law Nº 54/2008 Of 10/09/2008 Determining The Prevention And Fight Against Contagious Diseases For Domestic Animals In Rwanda
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law shall determine the preventive and other measures to fight against domestic animal diseases in Rwanda.
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- Imported animals shall not be allowed to transit without authorization by an officer of the Rwanda Animal Resources Development Authority (RARDA) who is in charge of a veterinary quarantine border post located at
the entry point or at the place the animal was put in quarantine.
That authorization to transit shall be presented to livestock health care services, police and customs agents upon their request. An order of the Minister in charge of animal resources shall determine the content of such
authorization. - Reference of the measure
- Art 148
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 5 Livestock No - Description
- Imported animals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 4104: Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared., 4105: Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared., 4106: Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared., 0407: Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked., 0408: Birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0409.00.00: Natural honey., 0511.10.00: - Bovine semen, 0511.99.10: --- Animal semen other than of bovine and 0511.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- O.G. n° 20 of 18/05/2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law Nº 54/2008 Of 10/09/2008 Determining The Prevention And Fight Against Contagious Diseases For Domestic Animals In Rwanda
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law shall determine the preventive and other measures to fight against domestic animal diseases in Rwanda.
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- It is prohibited to import livestock products mentioned in Article 151 that are infected with one of the contagious diseases referred to in Article 3 of this Law, except for products subject to special authorization by Rwanda Animal Resources Development Authority (RARDA) authorities.
In that case, their importation shall be conducted subject to a certification that there will be no negative consequence on the country issued by services in charge of animal health services.
The certification states that the products are from the areas where the diseases described in Article 3 of this Law have not been reported since at least one year ago. - Reference of the measure
- Art 153
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat Yes 1° Fresh meat, frozen meat up to between + 4°C and -18°C, the salted or smoked meat apart from tinned meat; PG: 15 Fishery products Yes 3° Fresh fish, frozen fish up to between + 4°C and -18°C, salted or smoked fish apart from tinned fish; 4104 Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared. No 4105 Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared. No 4106 Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared. No 0407 Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked. No 0408 Birds' eggs, not in shell, and egg yolks, fresh, dried, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water, moulded, frozen or otherwise preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No 0409.00.00 Natural honey. No 0511.10.00 - Bovine semen No 0511.99.10 --- Animal semen other than of bovine Yes Sperm of animals other than bovine 0511.99.90 --- Other Yes Ovum from livestock - Description
- 1° Fresh meat, frozen meat up to between + 4°C and -18°C, the salted or smoked meat apart from tinned
meat;
2° Fresh milk and milk products sold being packed or not;
3° Fresh fish, frozen fish up to between + 4°C and -18°C, salted or smoked fish apart from tinned fish;
4° Tanned and tanned fresh skins, dried leather or processed in any other way;
5° Sperm from males, ovum from any species of livestock;
6° Eggs and honey;
All other livestock products and by-products which may have any negative impact on its
buyer’s health.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 0102: Live bovine animals., 0103: Live swine., 0106: Other live animals. and 0511.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 15 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette no 35 bis of 30/08/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order N°004/16.01 Of 15/07/2010 Governing The Importation And Exportation Of Wild Animals
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Order governs the importation and exportation of wild animals
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- Article 3
It is forbidden to introduce, hold or transport on the national territory organisms harmful to animal specimen whatever their degree of development including formed parasites, eggs, larvae, nymphs and germs. However, for research or experimental purposes, some importations exemptions of harmful organisms may be granted to
specialized institutions by the Minister having environment in his/her attributions. - Reference of the measure
- Art 3
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0102 Live bovine animals. No Wild animal specimen 0103 Live swine. No Wild animal specimen 0106 Other live animals. No Wild animal specimen 0511.99.90 --- Other Yes Eggs, of wild animals - Description
- Animal specimen including formed parasites, eggs, larvae, nymphs and germs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 0102: Live bovine animals., 0103: Live swine. and 0106: Other live animals.
The measure came into effect on 15 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette no 35 bis of 30/08/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order N°004/16.01 Of 15/07/2010 Governing The Importation And Exportation Of Wild Animals
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Order governs the importation and exportation of wild animals.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Article
Any importation of animal species shall be subject to an importation license issued by Rwanda Environment Management Authority.
Imported animal species should be accompanied with a health certificate issued by their Country of origin. Otherwise, they shall be considered as contaminated and provisions of Article 6 shall be applicable. - Reference of the measure
- Art 5
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0102 Live bovine animals. Yes Wild animals 0103 Live swine. Yes Wild animals 0106 Other live animals. Yes Wild animals - Description
- Animal species
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 30 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA,THE SEEDS ACT, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The seeds act No 18 of 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 13.-(1) Any person, who intends to deal with importation, exportation, production, processing, distribution1, sale or advertisement for sale of seeds shall obtain a permit from the Director or any other person authorized by the Director in that behalf
(2) The Director shall, before granting the permit or licence required under subsection(l) ensure that the standards and conditions for importation,production, processing, distribution sale or advertisement for sale of seeds, as provided for in the Plant Protection Act and in this Act, have been complied with.
(3) The Minister shall for the purpose of this Act, prescribe the plant varieties and standards of the seeds for importation, exportation, production,processing and distribution.
(4) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with a provision of this section, Orders or Regulations made under this Act in respect of matters specified in this section, commits an offence. - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No 30 January 2004 - Description
- seeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 January 2004
A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
