Information on labeling and marking requirements can be obtained by visiting the Rwanda Standards Board website.

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 labelling:

• Kinyarwanda
• English
• French

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