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Notifying
Member: RWANDA
If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):
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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
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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): Food products in
general (ICS code(s): 67.040)
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Details of notified document(s) (title,
number of pages and languages, means of access): DRS 623: 2025,
Production and handling of sweet potato root — Code of practice; (47 page(s),
in English)
Link to notified document(s) and/or contact
details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:
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
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Description
of content: This Draft Rwanda
Standard provides recommended practices for the production, storage,
packaging and transportation of sweet potato roots intended for human
consumption.
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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;
Quality requirements; Reducing trade barriers and facilitating trade; Cost
saving and productivity enhancement
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Relevant
documents:
1._
CAC/RCP 53,
Code of hygienic practice for fresh fruits and vegetables
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EAS 38,
Labelling of pre-packaged foods — General requirements
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Proposed
date of adoption: To be determined
Proposed date of entry into force: 6 months from adoption
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Provision of comments
Final
date for comments: 17 February 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
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