Non-Tariff Barriers

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

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 15	Fishery products	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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