Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
Date when the measure came into force: 11 September 2007
Publication where the measure is specified: Laws of Botswana Chapter 36:03
Regulation where the measure is specified: Livestock and Meat Industries (Poultry Abattoir) Regulations
Country/Region applying the measure: Botswana
The rationale of the measure: No specific objective stated
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: 9. No person shall treat poultry for human consumption with ionising radiation or sell, distribute or import into Botswana poultry that has been so radiated without obtaining a prior import permit from the Director; and any such treated poultry shall be labelled "Irradiated Poultry"
Reference of the measure: Sixth Schedule; Part II; Paragraph 9
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 14	Poultry meat	Yes	Poultry products that are treated with ionising radiation

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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