Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Edible salt - Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Malawi Bureau of Standards Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Food grade salt is directly consumed by a large population, hence high risk of health hazards.
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Classification of the salt, essential composition and quality factors (colour, particle size, moisture content, water insoluble matter, acid insoluble matter, chloride content, matter soluble in water, calcium, magnesium, sulphate, alkalinity, iodine,) Food additives, contamination, hygiene, microbiological requirements, Packaging, labeling, methods of sampling and tests.
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Identical to COMESA/SADC harmonised standard on food grade salt in all respects except for iodine content, alkalinity and limits of contaminants. The COMESA/SADC harmonised standards are identical to CX STAN 150-1985, Rev. 1-1997
Amend. 1-1999, Amend. 2-2001, Amend. 3-2006
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Edible salt
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Fortified maize flour (ufa) - Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Malawi Bureau of Standards Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human health and also inclusion of micronutrient malnutrition prevalent in Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Product description, essential composition and quality factors, food fortification, food additives, contaminants, microbiological limits, food hygiene, packaging and labeling, methods of sampling and analysis
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 4-12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Fortified maize (Zea mays L.) flour or meal (ufa) intended for human consumption
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
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Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 10 July 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 49 of 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Environment Management ( Management of Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulation, 1998
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 8. With effect from lst January 1999, any person importing vehicles fitted with air conditioner or refrigeration units shall ensure that the cooling units are fitted with CFC-free coolants.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 8
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cooling units
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Fortified Wheat Flour-Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fortified wheat flour - Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- To protect the consumers in a way that they get a safe and nutritionally rich product.
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Essential composition and quality measures (Raw materials, general quality factors, essential composition actors, optional ingredients)
Food fortification (Required content of vitamins and minerals, fortification requirements during marketing, formulation of fortification premix for addition of vitamins and minerals to wheat flour, mycotoxine.
Microbiological limits, food hygiene, Packaging and labelling - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Fortified wheat flour for direct human consumption
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Detergent skin cleansers - Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Detergent skin cleansers
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- To protect consumers
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Requirements for Type 1 and Type 2 (Odour, consistency, pH value, viscocity, foaming properties, dermal irritation, cleaning efficiency, corrosiveness, storage stability,) Packing and marking, inspection and methods of test
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 22 Cosmetics No - Description
- detergent skin cleansers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Fortified edible oils - Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fortified edible oils-Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Human safety and health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Essential composition and quality factors (Raw materials, colour, odour and taste, physical and chemical requirements for edible oils), fortification, fortification requirements during marketing, specification for Vitamin A premix addition levels, Food additives, microbiological limits, contaminants, food hygiene, packaging and labbeling
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 4-10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Fortified edible oils, excluding crude oils
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Wheat grain-Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Suppliment, dated 13th February 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Human health and safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- General requirements, Grades, packaging, marking
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Wheat grain
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Carbonated soft drinks - Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Suppliment, dated 13th February 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Human safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Essential composition and quality factors (ingredient requirements, product requirements) Food additives, contaminants, food hygiene, microbiological limits, packaging and labelling, sampling and testing
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Carbonated soft drinks
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
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Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Plugs, socket outlets, and socket outlet adapters - Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Plugs, socket outlets, and socket outlet adaptors
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Human safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Constructional requirements (mechanical execution of work, safety and service, mechanical strength, protection, screws and bolts, rough edges and burns, sealing compounds, bases for mounting live parts, materials, exposure of live parts, pins and spring contacts, earthing, chord entry and anchorage, socket and outlet adaptors, rubber plugs, fuses, switches), Electrical and physical requirements, marking.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Plugs, socket outlets, and socket outlet adaptors
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (Upvc) pipes and pipe fittings for use above ground in drainage installations (Metric units)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) pipes and pipe fittings for use above ground in drainage installations (Metric units)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Consumer safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Requirements for materials, specific requirements for pipes, specific requirements for pipe fittings, performance requirements, sampling and compliance with the specification, packaging and marking
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 3-8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- unplasticised polyvinyl chloride pipes and pipe fittings for use in above ground in drainage installations (Metric units)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing service into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) type 1 pressure pipes and fittings for cold water services - Specification (metric units)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) type 1 pressure pipes and fittings for cold water services - Specification (metric units)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- consumer protection
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Maximum working pressure at 25oC, Requirement for Composition, dimensions, fittings, workmanship, colour, toxicity, resistance to heat, thermal reversion, water absorption, resisance to acetone, resistance to belling, resistance to hydraulic pressure, tensile strength and alongation at break. Packing and marking, Sampling and compliance with the specification
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 1-5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3917 Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics. No - Description
- pressure pipes and fittings
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries providing services to Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Maize grain – Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Malawi Bureau of Standards Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Consumer safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Description of the maize grain, essential composition and quality factors, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 2-7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Maize grain
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Smoked fish - Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Malawi Bureau of Standards Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Safety and health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Essential composition and quality requirements (General requirements, Physical requirements) Food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging and labelling.
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 3-8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products No - Description
- smoked fish and fishery products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- all countries importing into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Frozen fish-Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Frozen fish-Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Consumer health and safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Essential composition and quality requirements, Food additives, contamination,hygiene, packaging and labelling
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 4-8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No - Description
- frozen fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rice - Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Rice-Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Consumer health and safety
- Description of the measure
- Essential composition and quality factors, contaminants, hygiene, Packaging, labeling.
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 4-8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Rice for direct consumption (husked, milled, parboiled or not)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Malawi Bureau of Standards Act, 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Salted fish-Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Human safety and health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Essential composition and quality requirements (General, salting and maturing, final product, grading), food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging and labelling.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- salted fish for human consumption
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Cheese - Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Malawi Bureau of Standards Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Human safety and health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The standard contains requirements on Product description, essential composition and quality factors, food additves, contaminants, hygiene, packaging and labeling.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3-8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 11 Dairy products No - Description
- Cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Fruit Squashes-Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Malawi Bureau of Standards Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Health and safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Preparation requirements, additives, preservatives, requirements of the finished product, Limits of poisonous metals, Packing and marking
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3-4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- fruit squashes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All importers into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Butter-Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Malawi Bureau of Standards Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Consumer safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Essential composition and essential factors, food additives, contaminants, Hygiene, packaging and labeling.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3-8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Butter for direct human consumption or for further processing
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing into Malawi
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Chilli sauce-Specification
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Suppliment, dated 13th February 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Consumer protection and safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- This standard specifies composition requirements on ingredient requirements, microbiological requirements,. It also contains requirements on food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging and labeling.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- none
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Chilli sauce
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements



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