Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 
Date when the measure came into force
03 May 1968 
Publication where the measure is specified
Laws of Botswana Chapter 37:01 Disease of Animals 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Stock Diseases (Semen) Regulations 
Country/Region applying the measure
Botswana 
The rationale of the measure
No specific objective given 
Coded list of objectives
B: Protection of life and health of animals 
Description of the measure
3. Introduction of semen into Botswana
(1) No person shall introduce, or cause to be introduced into Botswana any semen unless such semen is accompanied by a written permit by the Director authorizing the introduction of such semen.
(2) The Director may in granting a permit under the provisions of subregulation (1) impose such conditions as may appear to him necessary or expedient for preventing the introduction to and spread in Botswana of diseases of stock.
(3) Any person who contravenes the provisions of subregulation (1) or who contravenes any condition imposed under the provisions of subregulation (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to the penalties prescribed in regulation 5. 
Reference of the measure
Article 3 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0511.10 - Bovine semen No    
0511.99.15 --- Bloodmeal; animal semen; parings and similar waste of raw hides and skins Yes Equine, sheep, goat or pig semen    
Description
Bovine, equine, sheep, goat or pig semen 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries and regions