Information on labeling and marking requirements can be obtained by visiting the Rwanda Standards Board website: https://www.rsb.gov.rw/index.php?id=8.
Each product has its own labeling requirements, but some information is general, including:
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Name of the product
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Name and address of manufacturer
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Country of origin
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Net content/Net weight
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List of ingredients for some products
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Lot identification/Batch number
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Date marking for some products including foods, cosmetics, chemicals, paint, medicines, etc.
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Storage conditions for some products
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Instructions of use for some products
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Precautions on chemicals
Official language on labeling:
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Kinyarwanda
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English
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French
An exporter or manufacturer must comply with compulsory requirements of the standards or codes of practice.