Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 22 November 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 November 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Environmental Management Act ,2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Environmental Management (Licensing) Regulations, 2013.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 27. The Agency shall, upon application by a person licensed to export hazardous waste, approve the export of the hazardous waste if —
(g) the labelling, packaging and transportation identified in the notification and movement document for transboundary movement of waste meet the requirements specified in the Eighth Schedule.
29. The labelling and packaging of hazardous waste shall conform to the requirements specified in the Eighth Schedule.
35. (1) A person shall not deal in a pesticide or toxic substance in a container or package without a label or a container or package that has a label which is not approved by the Agency.
(2) A person shall apply for approval of a label for a pesticide or toxic substance in Form X set out in the First Schedule.
(4) A label shall be affixed on a prominent place on the container or package containing the pesticide or toxic substance.
49. An importer, producer, distributor, seller or exporter shall not import, produce, distribute, sell, export or in any manner deal with a product or other material containing an ozone depleting substance unless—
(a) the product or material containing the ozone depleting substance is labelled with the words “Not ozone friendly” or “ozone depleting”; or
(b) the substance is sealed in a package or other material to avoid any leakage and labelled as determined by the Agency. - Reference of the measure
- PART IV : Regulations 27g; 29
EIGHTH SCHEDULE-Minimum Requirements For Hazardous Waste Handling, Storage And Transportation
PART V : Regulations 35(1,2,4)
PART VI : Regulation 49 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Waste
Hazardous Waste
Pesticide
Toxic substance.
Product or material containing the ozone depleting substance
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 05 July 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 July 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument no. 59 of 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 688: Part 2: Electric Cables with Extruded Solid Dielectric Insulation for Fixed Installations (300/500 V TO 1 900/3 300 V) – Specification Part 2: Wiring Cables
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- This part of ZS 688 Part 2: Wiring Cables, covers the requirements for construction, materials, dimensions and electric properties of unarmoured single-core and multicore extruded solid dielectric insulated cables with rated operating voltages (Uo /U) of 300/500 V and 600/1 000 V, up to and including a conductor cross-sectional area of 16 mm2 for use in fixed installations.
Also covers testing, Labeling and testing requirements - Reference of the measure
- ZS 688 Part 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Wiring Cables - Unarmoured single-core and multicore extruded solid dielectric insulated cables with rated operating voltages (Uo /U) of 300/500 V and 600/1 000 V, up to and including a conductor cross-sectional area of 16 mm2 for use in fixed installations.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 05 July 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 July 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument no. 59 of 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 688: Part 3: Electric Cables with Extruded Solid Dielectric Insulation for Fixed Installations (300/500 V TO 1 900/3 300 V) – Specification Part 3: PVC Distribution cables
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- This part of ZS 688 Part 3: , covers the requirements for construction, materials, dimensions and electric properties of single-core and multicore extruded PVC insulated cables of rated operating voltages (U0 / U) 600/1 000 V and 1 900/3 300 V , for use in fixed installations.
Also covers labeling, testing and quality requirements - Reference of the measure
- ZS 688 Part 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- PVC Distribution electric cables
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 05 July 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 July 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument no. 59 of 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 688: Part 4: Electric Cables with Extruded Solid Dielectric Insulation for Fixed Installations (300/500 V TO 1 900/3 300 V) – Specification Part 4: XLPE Distribution cables
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- This part of ZS 688 Part 4: XLPE Distribution cables, covers the requirements for construction, materials, dimensions and electric properties of multicore extruded XLPE insulated cables of rated operating voltages (U0 / U) 600/1 000 V and 1 900/3 300 V, for use in fixed installations
Also covers inspection and testing requirements - Reference of the measure
- ZS 688Part 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- XLPE Distribution electrical cables
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 78 OF 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 063 Petroleum Jelly -Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements of petroleum jelly for the cosmetic industry
Also covers inspection, testing, sampling, marking, labelling and quality requirements - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 22 Cosmetics No - Description
- Petroleum Jelly
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 063 Petroleum Jelly -Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements of petroleum jelly for the cosmetic industry
Also covers inspection, testing, sampling, marking, labelling and quality requirements - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 22 Cosmetics No - Description
- Petroleum jelly for the cosmetic industry
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 037: Part 2 (First revision) Jams (Fruit preserves), jellies and marmalades. Part 2: Specification for citrus marmalades
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Applies to the product prepared from citrus fruit, commonly referred to as marmalades, and covers general and specific provisions
Covers methods of sampling and analysis, labelling, hygiene, contaminants, food additives, essential composition and quality requirements - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Citrus marmalades
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 037: Part 1 Jams (fruit preserves), jellies and marmalades. Part 1: Specification for jams (fruit preserve) and jellies
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Applies to a class of fruits commonly known as jams and jellies which may be prepared from single fruits or from two or more fruits.
Covers methods of sampling and analysis, labelling , hygiene, contaminants, food additives, essential composition and quality requirements - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Jams and jellies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia for 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. and 0403: Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 1) Flavoured milk shall be the pasteurized or sterilized liquid product made from milk, milk powder, milk fat, skim milk or skim milk powder, a flavouring preparation,and a sweetening agent; may contain a food colour (see Part III of the Nineteenth Schedule), a stabilising agent (see Part IV of the Nineteenth Schedule) and salt; and shall contain not less than 3.0 percentum of milk fat.
(2) Flavoured milk shall be labelled (naming the flavour) milk - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 168 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes Flavoured milk 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes Flavoured milk 0403 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa. Yes Flavoured milk - Description
- Flavoured milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 0406: Cheese and curd.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 1) No person shall sell any cheese, except cheddar cheese weighing 5 kilogram or more, unless the label thereof carries a statement of the variety or type of cheese
(2) No person shall sell cheese that is not made from a pasteurised source, unless it has been kept, held or stored at a temperature of 1.6ºC or more for 60 days or more from the date of the beginning of the manufacturing process - Reference of the measure
- Part II 176 (I)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0406 Cheese and curd. Yes cheese, except cheddar cheese weighing 5 kilogram or more - Description
- cheese, except cheddar cheese weighing 5 kilogram or more
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 31. (1) The label applied to a food shall carry-Declaration to be included in label
(a)on the main panel-
(i)the brand or trade name, if any of the food;
(ii) the common name of the food; and
(iii) in close proximity to the common name, a correct declaration of the net contents in terms of weight, volume or number in accordance with the usual practice in describing the food;
(b)grouped together on any panel-
(i) a declaration by name of any Class II, Class III or Class IV Preservative in the food;
(ii) a declaration of any food colour added to the food;
(iii) a declaration of any artificial or imitation flavouring preparation added to a food other than a food listed in regulation 41;
(iv) in the case of a food consisting of more than one ingredient, unless specifically exempted by the Minister, a complete list of the ingredients by their acceptable common names in descending order of their proportions, unless the quantity of each ingredient is stated in terms of per centum or proportionate composition; and
(v)any other statement required by these Regulations to be declared, such as meaningful coding and date-marking referred to in regulation 421 (4) (i) (i) and (ii);
(c) on any panel, the name and address of the manufacturer, packer,
distributor, importer, exporter or vendor of the food.
(2) For the purposes of sub-regulation (1) (a) (ii) and (iii), the size of the letters used for the common name and in declaring the net contents shall be at least half of the size of the letters used for the brand or trade name.
(3) For the purpose of sub-regulation (1) (b) (iv), in the case of food consisting of more than one ingredient, the size of the letters used in the complete list shall be at least one quarter of the size of the letters used for the brand or trade name
32.Notwithstanding anything contained in regulation 31, the information required by that regulation shall not be placed at the bottom of the container of any food or on a panel at the bottom thereof
39.For the purpose of regulation 31 (b) (iv), a name set out in column 1 of Part II of the Second Schedule is an acceptable common name for the food set out in column 2 thereof relating to the same item
43.Food in a package shall not be described or presented on any label by words,pictures or other marks which, either directly or indirectly, refer to, or are suggestive of, any other product with which such food might be confused, or in such manner as to lead the purchaser or consumer to suppose that the food is connected with such other product.
44.(1) The country of origin of a food shall be declared.
(2) When a food undergoes processing in a second country and changes its nature,the country in which the processing is performed shall, for the purposes of labelling, be considered to be the country or origin
46.Grade designations used on the label shall be readily understandable and in no way misleading or deceptive. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 31,32,39. 43, 44 & 46
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 19 Prepackaged food No 01 December 1972 - Description
- prepackaged food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 33.For the purposes of regulations 9 (a) and 31 (a)-
(a)a common name consisting of more than one word shall be deemed to be clearly and prominently displayed on the main panel of the label if each word, other than articles, conjunctions or prepositions, is in identical type and identically displayed as the brand or trade name; and
(b)a declaration of net contents, including each numeral in any indicated fraction, on a package of food shall be deemed to be clearly and prominently displayed thereon if it is in boldface type.
34.Notwithstanding anything contained in regulation 31 (a) (iii), a declaration of net contents on a package of food the weight of which, including the package, is less than 50 grams, may be waived by the Minister. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 33
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 19 Prepackaged food No 01 December 1972 - Description
- Packaged Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- prepackaged food
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 36.Where inner and outer labels are employed on a package of food, all label declarations required by these Regulations shall appear on both the inner and outer labels
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 36
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 37.No reference, direct or indirect, to this Act shall be made upon any label of, or in any advertisement for, a food unless the reference is a specific requirement of this Act.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 37
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 38.Regulations 30 and 31 shall not apply to a food sold in bulk or packaged from bulk at the place where the food is retailed. Provided that packages of such food may bear-
(i)the name of the food; and
(ii)the net contents of the package. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 38
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Food Sold in bulk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 39.For the purpose of regulation 31 (b) (iv), a name set out in column 1 of Part II of the Second Schedule is an acceptable common name for the food set out in column 2 thereof relating to the same item
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 39
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1952 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 40.Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 31 (b) (ii), a label declaration is not required to indicate the presence of caramel as a food colour in-
(a)non-excisable fermented beverages;
(b)sauces;
(c)spirituous liquors;
(d)vinegar, except vinegar or blends containing spirit vinegar;
(e)wine;
(f)soft drinks. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 40 a,b,c & e
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar No - Description
- (a)non-excisable fermented beverages;
(c)spirituous liquors;
(d)vinegar, except vinegar or blends containing spirit vinegar;
(e)wine;
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 40.Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 31 (b) (ii), a label declaration is not required to indicate the presence of caramel as a food colour in-
(a)non-excisable fermented beverages;
(b)sauces;
(c)spirituous liquors;
(d)vinegar, except vinegar or blends containing spirit vinegar;
(e)wine;
(f)soft drinks. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 40 (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2103 Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard. Yes Sauces - Description
- Sauces
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1971 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2202.90.00: - Other
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 41.A label declaration is not required to indicate the presence of added artificial or imitation flavouring preparation in liqueurs, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
42.Where a standard for a food is prescribed in this Part, any specific label requirement in the standard shall also be followed. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 41& 42
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2202.90.00 - Other Yes Soft drinks - Description
- Soft drinks
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat- insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equ and 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not f
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 47 designed to release pressurised contents (1) Subject to regulation 49, the main panel of the label applied to a food packaged in a disposable metal container by means of a manually operated valve that forms an integral part of the container shall prominently show-
(a) the signal word, "Caution"; and
(b)the nature of the primary hazard, such as "Container may explode if heated".
(2) One panel of the label applied to a food referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall
show-
(a)the nature of the secondary hazard as "Contents under pressure"; and
(b)statements of precaution, such as "Do not place in hot water or near radiators, stoves or other sources of heat" and "Even when empty, do not puncture or incinerate container or store at temperatures above 50ºC".
(3) The requirements of sub-regulations (1) and (2) shall not apply where, in relation to a food, in the opinion of the Minister, the design of the container, the material used in its construction, or the incorporation of a safety device, eliminates the potential hazard therein.
48.(1) Subject to regulation 49, the main panel of the label applied to a food referred to in regulation 47 (1) shall, where it does not meet the flame projection test and the closed drum test, as determined by the prescribed method, prominently show-
(a) the applicable signal word, "Danger", "Warning" or "Caution"; and
(b) the nature of the primary hazard, as "Extremely Flammable".
(2) Where the flashpoint of the product is less than 65ºC, one panel of the label shall, in addition to the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (d) of sub-regulation (1), show the statement of precaution, such as "Keep away from open flame or spark". - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 47 & 48
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7310 Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat- insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equ Yes disposable metal container designed to release pressurized contents exceeding 50 grams 7612 Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not f Yes disposable metal container designed to release pressurized contents exceeding 50 grams - Description
- disposable metal container designed to release pressurized contents exceeding 50 grams
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
B31: Labelling requirements



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