G/TBT/N/RWA/1374

31 March 2026

(26-2561)

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

Original: English

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Notifying Member: RWANDA

If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2.

Agency responsible:

Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)

KK 15 Rd, 49

P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda

Tel: +250 788303492

Email: info@rsb.gov.rw

Website: www.rsb.gov.rw

3.

Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other:

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Cereals, pulses and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.060)

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): Fish seeds and fingerlings — Requirements for certification; (47 page(s), in English)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/RWA/26_01792_00_e.pdf

Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)

KK 15 Rd, 49

P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda

Tel: +250 788303492

Email: info@rsb.gov.rw

Website: www.rsb.gov.rw

6.

Description of content: This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies the certification requirements for fish seeds and fingerlings production, rearing, stocking, transport and its monitoring.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment; Quality requirements; Reducing trade barriers and facilitating trade; Cost saving and productivity enhancement

8.

Relevant documents:

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9.

Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from adoption

10.

Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 30 May 2026

[X] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification:

Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)

KK 15 Rd, 49

P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda

Tel: +250 788303492

Email: info@rsb.gov.rw

Website: www.rsb.gov.rw