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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 230:1990 Tomato-spacification
- 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
- Grading requirements (4 grades), tolerances, contaminants
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 3-7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 10 Fresh fruits and vegetables No - Description
- Tomatoes
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
- Fresh pineapples-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 and sizing requirements, quality tolerance, contaminants, hygiene requirements, packing and uniformity, marking requirements.
- 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: 10 Fresh fruits and vegetables No - Description
- fresh pineapples
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
- Canned fish, canned fish products, and canned marine molluscs-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
- General requirements for the factory and for the employees (General requirements for the factory-Construction of and the conditions in the factory, equipment, water for processing, washing and plant cleaning purposes, comfort measures), (General requirements for employees engaged in the preparation and processing of the product); ingredient requirements (Conditions of ingredients, preparation of fish and marine molluscs, Tomato paste, vegetables, packing oils, thickeners, salt, Adhesives and seasoning and flavouring substances, sweetening ingredients, fillers, vegetable fats, milk powder, preserved fish for paste manufacture, canned fish for fish paste manufacture, colouring matter, preservatives, General), General requirements for the product (General requirement for canned fish, General requirements for canned fish products, General requirements for canned marine molluscs, Microbiological requirements), Specific requirements for particular products (Canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, semi-preserves), Containers, Packaging and processing requirements, labelling and marking of containers, incubation and methods of microbiological examination
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 4-9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The publication is SADC HARMONIZED
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
- Canned fish, fish products and marine molluscs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 2828: Hypochlorites; commercial calcium hypochlorite; chlorites; hypobromites.
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
- Bleaching powder, stable-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
- Grade requirements, requirements on manufacture, description of the product, requirements on other characteristics (available chlorine, stability, loss of chlorine on the basis of initial available chlorine, particle size), Packing, marking and storage requirements.
- 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 2828 Hypochlorites; commercial calcium hypochlorite; chlorites; hypobromites. No - Description
- breaching powder, stable
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 3102.29.00: Mineral or chemical fertilisers,nitrogenous: Ammonium sulphate; double saltsand mixtures of ammonium sulphateand ammonium nitrate: Other
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
- Fertilizers, Ammonium sulphate-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 life and health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Contains requirements (General, chemical requirements), sampling requirements, tests requirements, compliance requirements, packing and marking, certificate of analysis, storage and handling
- 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 3102.29.00 Mineral or chemical fertilisers,nitrogenous: Ammonium sulphate; double saltsand mixtures of ammonium sulphateand ammonium nitrate: Other No - Description
- fertiliser
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 Suppliment, dated 26th August 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Chitenje-Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of consumer
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Requirements for cloth, constructional requirements, colour requirements, dimensions, packaging and marking, sampling for testing purposes.
- Reference of the measure
- MS 588:2003 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: 32 Textile products No - Description
- chitenje
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
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 Suppliment, dated 26th August 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Petroleum industry – Above-ground non-pressurised horizontal cylindrical steel storage tanks for petroleum products – Manufacturing and testing
- 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, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Requirements on tank capacities, materials, construction, manhole fittings, tank fittings, design, tank testing, surface treatment, information to be supplied by a purchaser, markings, site allowances.
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 5-9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7311 Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel. No - Description
- above-ground non-pressurized horizontal cylindrical steel storage tanks for petroleum products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 2520: Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate) whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
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
- The Malawi Gazette Suppliment, dated 26th August 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- 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 (colours, shape, dimensions, finish, writing qualities and freedom from grit, Transverse breaking strength, pressure of hard particles, moisture content, calcium sulphate content, arsenic and lead), packing and marking, conditions for acceptance and sampling
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 3-5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2520 Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate) whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders. No - Description
- School chalk
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 Suppliment, dated 26th August 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 114:2011 Petroleum industry-Under-ground non-pressurised horizontal cylindrical steel storage tanks for petroleum products-manufacturing and testing
- 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 for working conditions, tank capacities, materials, construction,manhole fittings, tank testing, surface treatment, information to be supplied by the purchaser, site allowances.
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 3-9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Petroleum Industry-Underground non-pressurised horizontal storage tanks – Manufacturing and testing
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
- Malawi Gazette Suppliment, dated 26th August, 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Welding helmets, shield, goggles and welding spectacles-Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- To ensure safety of human beings
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the requirements for the materials, design and manufacture of welding helmets, hand shields, goggles and welding spectacles that are intended to be used with protective filters, filter covers and backing lenses that comply with the appropriate transmittance requirements.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5.2.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Welding helmets shields, goggles and welding spectacles
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
- Government Notice No.23
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Malawi Bureau of Standards (Imports Quality Monitoring) Regulations, 2016
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants, D: Control drug abuse, E: Protection of the environment, F: Protection of wild fauna and flora, G: Protection of national security, H: Protection of public morals, I: Protection of national treasures of artistic, historic or archaeological value and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- This regulations governs the quality certification, pre-shipment inspection, fees, sampling and testing of all imports covered under the Malawi mandatory standards.
- Reference of the measure
- Section 4.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No - Description
- All Products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Decreto n.º 16/2015, de 5 de Agosto
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on the Management and Control of the Plastic Bag
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 1. The production and import of the plastic bag shall comply with the Mozambican Standard NM 596.
2. Establishments or places engaged in the marketing of foodstuffs shall comply with the thickness laid down in Article 4 (1) of this Regulation and shall ensure that the plastic bag sold does not exceed 40% of recycled material.
3. The distribution and use of the plastic bag with recycled material shall be authorized for establishments not involving trade in foodstuffs and shall comply with the thickness laid down in Article 4 (1) of this Regulation.
4. Without prejudice to the above mentioned Mozambican Standard, the producer shall label the plastic bag produced with the following indication:
A) Company name and/or logo;
B) Physical address;
C) Characteristics of the product including, the volume, material used, symbol of the plastic, thickness and, if it contains recycled material, indicate its percentage. - Reference of the measure
- Article 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Plastic bags
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 October 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Specification for fortified maize flour referenced in the Decree 9/2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation of Fortification Foods with Micronutrients Industrially Processed
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- The rationale of the measure
- Establishment of arrangements the mandatory addition of micro-nutrients in food vehicles
- Description of the measure
- Corn meal or maize flour, which should contain iron, the minimum proportion of 20 mg per kg and maximum of 140 mg per kg
- Reference of the measure
- NM 5
4.2 Specific factors of quality, Table 1; 4.3 Particle size
5. Requirements for fortification - Table 2; 5.2 - Fortifiers
Decree 9/2016
Article 4; Article 6; Article 7 b); Article 9 (logo) and Article 16 (penalties) - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Maize flour or Corn meal
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 October 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Fortified edible vegetable oils referenced in Decree 9/2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation of Fortification Foods with Micronutrients Industrially Processed
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Description of the measure
- Edible oil, which should contain vitamin A in a proportion of at least 15 mg per kg and a maximum of 43 mg per kg
- Reference of the measure
- NM 425
5.2 - Physical and chemical requirements, Table 2
6. Fortification requirements, Table 3; 6.2 - Fortifiers; 10.3 - Logo
Decree 9/2016
Article 4; Article 6; Article 7c); Article 9 (logo); Article 16 (penalties) - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Edible oil
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 October 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Fortified Sugars referenced in Decree 9/2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation of Fortification Foods with Micronutrients Industrially Processed
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Description of the measure
- Sugar, which should contain vitamin A, the minimum proportion of 1 mg per 100 g and maximum of 3 mg per 100 g
- Reference of the measure
- NM 110
5. Food Additives, table 1; 5.3.1 Nutrients and allowed the addition level table 2; 5.3.2 allowed fortifiers and 8. maximum permitted microbiological limits.
Decree 9/2016
Article 4; Article 6; Article 7d); Article 9 (logo) and Article 16 (Penalties) - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- All Sugars
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 October 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Specification for fortified wheat flour referenced in the Decree 9/2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation of Fortification Foods with Micronutrients Industrially Processed
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Description of the measure
- wheat flour, which must contain iron, amounting to at least 20 mg per kg and a maximum of 140 mg per kg
- Reference of the measure
- NM 7
4.3 - specific requirements, table 1; 5. Requirements for fortification, table 2; 5.2 - fortifiers and 9.3 - logo
Decree 9/2016
Article 4; Article 6; Article 7a); Article 9 (logo) and Article 16 (Penalties) - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- All wheat flour
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 October 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Food grade iodated salt referenced in Decree 9/2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation of Fortification Foods with Micronutrients Industrially Processed
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Description of the measure
- Food salt, which must contain iodine in the form of potassium iodate (KIO3), a not less than 25 mg per kg or greater than 55 mg kg
- Reference of the measure
- NM 9
4.1 General Requirements; 4.2 Composition; 4.4 Iodination food salt; 5.1 food quality and 9.3 logo
Decree 9/2016
Article 4; Article 6; Article 7e); Article 9 (logo) and Article 16 (penalties). - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- All salt
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 August 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 August 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette nº40 of 04/10/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order N°003/11.30 Of 18/08/2010 Setting Forth Conditions Required For Marketing Quality Seeds
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Art 2: Procedures followed when marketing quality seeds
Commercial seeds should have been subjected to quality control according to standards required for quality seeds.
Article 4: Conditions required for imported seeds
Imported seeds for marketing in Rwanda shall satisfy the standards and regulations governing seeds produced in Rwanda. Where this is not possible, relevant international standards shall apply. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 2 and 4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No - Description
- Seeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 14 January 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 January 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° Special of 17/01/2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law No47/2012 Of 14/01/2013 Relating To The Regulation And Inspection Of Food And Pharmaceutical Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law relates to the regulation and inspection of food and pharmaceutical products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Food products authorized for use shall conform to quality standards set by the national competent organs. No food product shall be manufactured, sold, donated, imported, stored or exhibited unless it conforms to the requirements provided under this Law. Each food product must:
1° not contain toxic substances;
2° be safe for human or animal consumption;
3° not be rotten, spoiled, expired or contaminated;
4° not contain additives that may cause a disease;
5° not be associated with effects on human health;
6° conform to quality standards or the provisions of food product regulations applicable in the country;
7° not be counterfeited ;
8° not be derived from diseased or infected animals;
9° be stored, manufactured or prepared in a place that meets hygiene standards.
An Order of the Minister shall set out instructions regulating food products and their composition. - Reference of the measure
- Art 5 (3°), (6°) and (7°)
- 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
- Food products i.e any items other than pharmaceutical products, cosmetics and tobacco used as food or drink for human
beings and include any substance used in the manufacture or treatment of food.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 14 January 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 January 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° Special of 17/01/2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law No47/2012 Of 14/01/2013 Relating To The Regulation And Inspection Of Food And Pharmaceutical Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law relates to the regulation and inspection of food and pharmaceutical products.
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- For purposes of public health interest, any cosmetic ingredient that does not meet quality requirements is prohibited.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 17 Paragraph 1
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 22 Cosmetics Yes Cosmetic ingredients - Description
- Cosmetic ingredients.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
