Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 
Date when the measure came into force
12 August 1977 
Publication where the measure is specified
Laws of Botswana Chapter 43:08 Control of Goods, Prices and Other Charges: Subsidiary Legislation 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Control of Goods (Animal Feed Additives and Growth Promoters) Regulations 
Country/Region applying the measure
Botswana 
The rationale of the measure
None specified 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
2. Restriction of importation of growth promoters
No person shall, for the purpose of promoting growth in any animal, import, distribute,
dispose of, purchase, sell or supply any of the substances specified in the Schedule except
under and in accordance with a written permit issued by the Minister for the time being
responsible for agriculture or by a public officer authorized by the Minister in that behalf. 
Reference of the measure
Article 2 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description
Hormones and oestrogens,
anabolic steroids,
zearonal (Resorcylic Acid Lactones),
antibiotic feed
additives and animal feed containing antibiotics,
and all other products used for the purpose of growth
promotion in animals. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world