Non-Tariff Barriers

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

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

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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