Non-tariff Measures
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 43 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 056: Toilet soap - 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, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for toilet soap
Also covers quality requirements, labelling, inspection and testing, - Reference of the measure
- Page 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Toilet soap
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 19 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument no. 102 of 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 058: Laundry soap - 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, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes requirements for laundry soaps of three types; pure, built and filled. It lists the fillers and builders that should be used in the later types.
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, labelling, inspection sampling and testing - Reference of the measure
- Page 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Prescribes requirements for laundry soaps of three types; pure, built and filled.
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
- 31 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 44 of 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 071: School Chalks - Specification
- 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
- Specifies materials, size, mass free moisture and breaking strength of moulded white and coloured chalks, which are intended primarily for writing on chalk boards
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, marking, inspection, sampling and testing - Reference of the measure
- Page 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Specifies materials, size, mass free moisture and breaking strength of moulded white and coloured chalks, which are intended primarily for writing on chalk boards
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 19 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument no. 102 of 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 073 Part 1 1987 Industrial safety footwear. Part 1: Specification for leather protective and safety footwear for general and heavy duty use.
- 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
- Industrial safety footwear. Part 1: Specification for leather protective and safety footwear for general and heavy duty use.
Specifies minimum requirements for industrial leather protective and safety footwear.
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, marking, inspection, sampling and testing - Reference of the measure
- Page 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Industrial safety footwear. Part 1: Specification for leather protective and safety footwear for general and heavy duty use.
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 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 106 Part 1: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - 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
- ZS 106 safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Specification
Part 1. General requirements
Deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes, the rated voltage of the appliances being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
Appliances may incorporate motors, heating elements or their combination.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Also covers inspection, testing, quality and marking requirements - Reference of the measure
- Page 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes, the rated voltage of the appliances being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
Appliances may incorporate motors, heating elements or their combination.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Also covers inspection, testing, quality and marking requirements
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 19 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument no. 102 of 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 189: Maize meal (Mealie meal)
- 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, E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- ZS 189: Maize meal (Mealie meal)
Prescribes the requirements for three types of Maize Meal, namely; Maize Breakfast Meal, Maize Roller Meal and Whole Maize Meal for direct human consumption.
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, testing and inspection, hygiene, microbial and contaminants, - Reference of the measure
- Page 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Maize meal (Mealie meal)
Prescribes the requirements for three types of Maize Meal, namely; Maize Breakfast Meal, Maize Roller Meal and Whole Maize Meal for direct human consumption.
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 16 September 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 September 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument no. 104 of 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 201: Specification for emulsion paints for interior and exterior use
- 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
- ZS 201: Emulsion paints for interior and exterior use - Specification
Specifies requirements for emulsion paints based on polymers, intended for brushing, spraying and roller applications for exterior and interior use.
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, marking testing and inspection - Reference of the measure
- Page 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Emulsion paints for interior and exterior use - Specification
Specifies requirements for emulsion paints based on polymers, intended for brushing, spraying and roller applications for exterior and interior use.
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 16 September 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 September 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument no. 104 of 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 201: Specification for emulsion paints for interior and exterior use
- 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
- ZS 201: Emulsion paints for interior and exterior use - Specification
Specifies requirements for emulsion paints based on polymers, intended for brushing, spraying and roller applications for exterior and interior use.
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, marking testing and inspection - Reference of the measure
- Page 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Emulsion paints for interior and exterior use - Specification
Specifies requirements for emulsion paints based on polymers, intended for brushing, spraying and roller applications for exterior and interior use.
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 11 March 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 March 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Zambia
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for open gear lubricants to be used for various methods of applications to the general industrial helical, herringbone, spur and bevel open gears.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 27 Petroleum products Yes - Description
- Open gear lubricants to be used for various methods of applications to the general industrial helical, herringbone, spur and bevel open gears.
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 11 March 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 March 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Description of the measure
- Industrial Gear Oils for Enclosed Gears
Specifies requirements for mineral gear suitable for enclosed gears operating at various speeds and shock loadings. - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 27 Petroleum products Yes - Description
- Industrial Gear Oils for Enclosed Gears operating at various speeds and shock loadings.
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 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government gazette No
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 554: Fruit flavoured drinks – Specifications
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Description of the measure
- Specifications for renewable and non-renewable 13A fused plugs,Switched and un switched socket-outlets,and adaptors
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products Yes - Description
- 13A plugs, sockets, adaptors and connection units: Part 1. Specifications for renewable and non-renewable 13A fused plugs
Specifies requirements for 13 A fused plugs having insulating sleeves on line and neutral pins, for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use
Price Code Gr -K
ZS 558 Part 2 2006
13A plugs, sockets, adaptors and connection units: Part 2. Switched and un switched socket-outlets
Specifies requirements for 13 A switched and unswitched shuttered socket-outlets for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use
Price Code Gr -K
ZS 558 Part 3 2006
13A plugs, sockets, adaptors and connection units: Part 3. Specifications for adaptors
Specifies requirements for adaptors having insulating sleeves on the line and neutral plug pins and suitable for use with socket-outlets complying with ZS 558: Part 2, with particular reference to safety in normal use
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 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 011: 1973 Asbestos cement pressure pipes
- 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 uncoated asbestos - cement pressure pipes of various sizes in five classes namely A, B, C, D and F designed to withstand the test given pressures and suitable for conveying fluids under pressure.
Also covers inspection, marking, testing procedure and quality - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Uncoated asbestos - cement pressure pipes of various sizes in five classes namely A, B, C, D and F
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 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 432 Part 1: 2002 Safety for Incandescent Lamps - Specification Part 1:Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes.
- 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
- Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes.
Covers marking and quality requirements - Reference of the measure
- Page 369 of SI no 78 of 2003
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes.
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 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 432 Part 2 2002 Safety for Incandescent Lamps - Specification. Part 2 Tungsten halogen lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes.
- 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
- Tungsten halogen lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes.
Covers quality and marking requirements - Reference of the measure
- Page 365 of SI 78 of 2003
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Tungsten halogen lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes.
Covers quality and marking requirements
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 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 264:1990 Specification for hair creams
- 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
- Prescribes requirements for hair creams and other oil based emulsion preparations for the hair.
Covers quality requirements, sampling, testing, packing and marking - Reference of the measure
- Page 369 0f SI 78 of 2003
- Measure also domestic
- No
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 Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 263 1990 Specification for hair oils
- 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
- Prescribes requirements for hair oils based cosmetic preparation for the hair.
Covers quality requirements, sampling, testing, packing and marking - Reference of the measure
- Page 369 0f SI 78 of 2003
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Hair oils
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 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 119: Industrial safety belts and harnesses
- 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 the minimum performance criteria and requirements for the manufacture and use of safety belts, harnesses and lanyards.
Covers quality requirements, performance test, marking and storage - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Safety belts, harnesses and lanyards.
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 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 202: 1990 Specification for canned pineapples
- 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
- Covers the manufacture, product, processing and treatment of fresh canned pineapple. It also includes
quality requirements, hygiene, contaminant, packaging, labelling, sampling and testing - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fresh canned pineapple
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 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 202: 1990 Specification for canned pineapples
- 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
- Covers the manufacture, product, processing and treatment of fresh canned pineapple. It also includes
quality requirements, hygiene, contaminant, packaging, labelling, sampling and testing - Measure also domestic
- No
- Notes
- ZS 202: 1990 has been replaced by ZS 202:2016
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fresh canned pineapple
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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 193:Specification for margarine
- 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 for margarine. It does not apply to any product which contains less than 80 fat (mm) and which is not labelled in any manner implying, either direct or indirectly, that the product is margarine.
Covers quality requirements, sampling and testing, packing and marking including food additives - 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
- Margarine
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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