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: 

• Name of the product 

• Name and address of manufacturer 

• Country of origin 

• Net content/Net weight 

• List of ingredients for some products 

• Lot identification/Batch number 

• Date marking for some products including foods, cosmetics, chemicals, paint, medicines, etc. 

• Storage conditions for some products 

• Instructions of use for some products 

• Precautions on chemicals 

Official language on labeling: 

• Kinyarwanda 

• English 

• French 

An exporter or manufacturer must comply with compulsory requirements of the standards or codes of practice.