Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
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
- Cigarettes-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
- Contains requirements for width of tobacco shreds, moisture content, nicotine content, Total ash, acid insoluble ash, potash, sulphur, length, circumference, density, burning quality, mould and beetle attack, loose shorts. It also contains a definition of tobacco blends. It has requirements on cigarette banding by tar and nicotine content, packaging and labelling.
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 4, 5,6 and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- It has been revised and the revised version is not yet gazetted.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 25 Medicines for animal use No - Description
- Cigarette from tobacco blends for smoking
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
- Toilet Soap (Superfatted)-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
- Protection of consumer
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- It covers requirements on Free alkali content, Unsaponified matter, unsaponified plus unsaponifiable, alcohol insolube matter content, Fatty matter content, Chloride content, Rosin content. It also has general requirements and requirements for labelling and marking.
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 4-5
- 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
- Toilet soap which is superfatted
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
- Fat spreads and blended spreads-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
- protection of health and safety of consumer
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Product description, essential composition and quality factors:General requirements, composition requirements (fat spreads, blended spreads), ingredients (Vit A, D and E) Optimal ingredients.
Microbiological limits, Food additives, Contaminants (Heavy metals, pesticides residuess), hygene and labelling requirements. - Reference of the measure
- Clauses 3-9
- 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
- Fat spread and blended spreads
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
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
- Sugar confectionery-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
- Protection of Consumer health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies types of the product, and also list of essential and optional ingredients. Shall comply with the requirements on: Moisture percent, Ash-sulphated, acid insoluble, reducing sugar, sulphur dioxide, arsenic, lead, zinc, tin. The organoleptic requirements-characteristic of type of sweet. Hygiene requirements, Packaging and marking.
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 3-7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Sweets
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
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
- Raw sugar-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
- Protection o human health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Classification of the product, essential composition and quality factors (Raw material, General quality requirements, essential composition factors (polarization, moisture content, conductivity, invent sugar content, sucose lus invent, loss on drying, sulphur dioxide, colour index), sugar fortification requirements, fortificants, food additives, contaminants, microbiological limits, food hygiene, packaging and labelling
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- raw sugar for human consumption
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
- White sugar - 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
- protection of human health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Classification of the product, essential composition and quality factors (raw materials, general quality requirements, essential composition factors i.e. polarization, moisture content, conductivity ash, invert sugar, sucrose plus invert sugar, loss on drying, sulphur dioxide, colour). Food fortification requirements, fortificants, Food additives requirements, microbiological limits requirement, food hygiene requirements, packaging and labeling requirement
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 3-11
- 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 white sugar for direct human consumption
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
- Dairy ices and dairy ice cream - 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
- Protection of human health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Requirements on essential composition and quality factors (raw materials, optional ingredients, compositional requirements (total sugar excluding lactose, non-fat milk solids, milk fats), microbiological limits (total plate count, e-coli, salmonella, listeria monocytogenes, moulds and yeast, staphylococcus aureus, coliform, bacillus cereus), organoleptic requirements), Food additives requirements, contaminants requirements, hygiene requirements, pasteurisation requirements, packagin and labelling requirements.
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 4-9
- 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
- dairy ices and dairy ice cream
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
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
- Hair creams-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
- Describes types of product, Requirements in terms of description, and ingredients (thermal stability, ph, specific gravity, water content, total fatty substance, test for rancidity, shelf life, viscosity), Packaging and labeling.
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 2-4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- hair creams
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 192:2009 Butter-specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human health and safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Requirements on essential composition and quality factors (Raw materials, permitted ingredients, compositional ingredients, microbiological limits, organoleptic properties (flavour, body and texture), Food additives, contaminants and hygiene
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Butter for human consumption
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 9608: Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of th
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
- Ballpoint pens - 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
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Requirement on types, shape, components, construction, writing performance, ink performance, shelf life. Requirements on packing and marking
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9608 Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of th No - Description
- ballpoint pens
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 2811.21: -- Carbon dioxide
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
- Liquid carbon dioxide, industrial-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 protection
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Requirements for type 1 and type carbon dioxide, packaging and identification
- Reference of the measure
- 4-7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2811.21 -- Carbon dioxide No - Description
- Liquid carbon dioxide
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 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 Containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 45:2001 Lubricating grease-specification
- 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
- Performance requirements of four classes of lubricating grease (industrial non-extreme pressure, industrial high performance non-extreme pressure, automotive non-extreme pressure and automotive non-purpose extreme pressure) each in four consistency grades, on storage stability, mineral oil used.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 27 Petroleum products No - Description
- grease
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 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 Containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 49:2006 Toilet soap-Specification
- 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
- General requirements of the product, detailed requirements (lather volume, freedom from grittiness, dermatological safety, rate of wear, total fatty matter, total free alkali content, matter insoluble.), Packaging and labeling
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 4-5
- 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
- toilet soap for personal hygiene
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
- Asparagus-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
- Protection of consumer
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Minimum requirements of the product, Classification of the product (extra class, c;ass 1, class 11), sizing requirements of the product (sizing by length, sizing by diameter), grading requirement of the product (quality tolerances, size tolerances), contaminants requirements, hygiene requirements, presentation requirements (uniformity, packaging, ) , Marking and labelling.
- 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
- Shoots of commercial varieties of asparagus grown from Asparagus officinalis L, of the Liliaceae family, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging. It covers green and violet asparagus of more than 3 mm diameter and white and violet asparagus of more than 8 mm diameter, packed in uniform bundles or unit packages. Asparagus for industrial processing is excluded.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 6901: Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths.
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 Containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 6:1994 Burnt Bricks-specification
- 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
- Classes and types of bricks, shape, appearance and finish of bricks, General requirements (Dimensions, tolerances, measurement and tolerances, compressive strength, water absorption, marking and sampling
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 3-10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 6901 Bricks, blocks, tiles and other ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite or diatomite) or of similar siliceous earths. No - Description
- burnt bricks for building/walling
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
- Black tea-Definitions and basic requirements
- 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 health and safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- General Requirements, Chemical Requirements (Water Extract, Moisture Content, Total Ash, Water Soluble Ash, Alkalinity, Acid Insoluble Ash, Fibre Content, Total Polyphenols) Hygiene requirements, Sampling requirements, Packing and labeling
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4-7
- 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
- black tea for beverage
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 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette supplement, dated 26th August 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 52:2000 Liquid toilet soap-specification
- 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 (General, odour, colour, consistency); Total fatty matter, Rosin acids content, Total free alkali, chloride content),
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3
- 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 PG: 22 Cosmetics No - Description
- liquid toilet soap
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 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette supplement, dated 26th August 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 65:2003 Soap powder or chips
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- protection of consumer
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- General requirements on types of the product and detailed requirement on the content of the soap and odour requirement
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 3
- 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
- soap powder or chips
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 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 66:2003 Antibacterial liquid toilet soap-Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- protection of human health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Requirements on types of the soap, General requirements, odour requirements, consistency requirement, bacteriological requirement, chemical requirements, viscosity at 25 degrees Celsius, packing and marking.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3
- 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
- antibacterial liquid toilet soap
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
- Macadamia kernels-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
- Protection of human health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Requirement on presentation, requirement on quality factors (General requirements, other quality requirements, sizing), Microbiological limits, contaminants, hygiene requirements, packaging, labelling.
- 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: 9 Foodstuffs of non-animal origin No - Description
- macadamia kernels for human consumption excluding macadamia kernels that are processed by salting, sugaring, flavouring or roasting, or for industrial processing.
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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