Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 02 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and H: Protection of public morals
- Description of the measure
- ZS 430 CLEAR BEER - Specification
This Standard prescribes the requirements for clear beer. - Reference of the measure
- Page No. 179 of Statutory Instruments No. 43 of 2nd May 2003
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 20 Alcoholic Beverages No - Description
- Clear Bear
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 02 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- 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
- ZS 431 COMPOUND FERTILIZERS – Specification
This Zambian Standard specification specifies the requirements for the nutrient contents in compound fertilizers. - Reference of the measure
- Page No. 191 of Statutory Instruments No. 43 of 2nd May 2003
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 31 Dangerous chemicals No PG: 31 Dangerous chemicals No - Description
- Compound fertilizers
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 02 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- 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
- ZS 247:Household hand dishwashing liquid detergent
Specifies the requirements for liquid detergents compositions used for the hand washing of dishes and similar items used for domestic food preparation and consumption - Reference of the measure
- Page No. 194 of Statutory Instruments No. 43 of 2nd May 2003
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 31 Dangerous chemicals No - Description
- Household hand dishwashing liquid detergent
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- Description of the measure
- ZS 234: Refined edible vegetable oil - Specification
Specifies requirements for refined edible vegetable oil. - Reference of the measure
- Page No. 208 of Statutory Instruments No. 43 of 2nd May 2003
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Refined edible vegetable oil
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion - EAC - -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- ZS 386 2000
Rubber condoms (single use) Specification. (Withdrawn. Replaced by ZSISO 4074:2015)
Covers specifications for rubber condoms intended for single use. - Reference of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 4 Plants and plant products No - Description
- Natural rubber latex male condoms
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- 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 435:Wheat Flour - Specifications
Prescribes requirements and methods of test for wheat flour for human consumption prepared from common wheat, Triticum aestivum L. - Reference of the measure
- Page No. 225 of Statutory Instruments No. 43 of 2nd May 2003
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Wheat Flour
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world and the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 22 May 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- 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, E: Protection of the environment and F: Protection of wild fauna and flora
- Description of the measure
- ZS 369: 2000
Automotive gasoil (diesel fuel) – specification (Replaced by ZS 369: 2010)
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and testing for Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel Fuel). - Reference of the measure
- Page No. 149 of Statutory Instruments No. 33 of 22nd May 2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 27 Petroleum products No - Description
- Automotive gasoil (diesel fuel)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- 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 F: Protection of wild fauna and flora
- Description of the measure
- ZS 380: Illuminating kerosene - Specification.
It specifies requirements for the illumination kerosene for both domestic and industrial application. - Reference of the measure
- Page No. 155 of Statutory Instruments No. 33 of 22nd May 2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Illuminating kerosene - Specification.
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 22 May 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- 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 F: Protection of wild fauna and flora
- Description of the measure
- ZSEN 197 - Part 1
Cement
Part 1: Composition, Specifications and Conformity Criteria for Common Cements
Defines and gives the specifications of 27 distinct common cement products and their constituents. - Reference of the measure
- Page No. 167 of Statutory Instruments No. 33 of 22nd May 2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 31 Dangerous chemicals No - Description
- Cement: Composition, Specifications and Conformity Criteria for Common Cements
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
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- ZS 106 Part 1
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances specification
Deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes. - Reference of the measure
- Page No. 1679 of Statutory Instruments No. 120 of 29th December 2006
- 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 No - Description
- Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
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
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- Description of the measure
- ZS 266:Reflex - reflecting vehicle number plates - Specification
Specifies the requirements for reflex-reflector number plates for fitting to vehicles. - Reference of the measure
- Page No. 1768 of Statutory Instruments No. 120 of 29th December 2006
- 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 No - Description
- Reflex - reflecting vehicle number plates
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
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, E: Protection of the environment and H: Protection of public morals
- Description of the measure
- ZS 321: Opaque beer – Specification
Prescribes requirements and methods of test for opaque beer. - Reference of the measure
- Page No. 1777 of Statutory Instruments No. 120 of 29th December 2006
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Opaque beer
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
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- ZS 388:Bottled drinking water -Specification.
Specifies the description, treatment, testing, packaging and labelling of bottled water for human consumption. The bottled water may be offered as table, mineral or natural mineral water, and either as non-carbonated (‘still’) or carbonated (‘sparkling’). - Reference of the measure
- Page No. 1782 of Statutory Instruments No. 120 of 29th December 2006
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Bottled drinking water
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards
- 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
- ZS 436:Primary Dry Batteries - Specifications
Lays down specifications, dimensions, tests and requirements of single cells Leclanche type dry batteries. - Reference of the measure
- Page No. 1791 of Statutory Instruments No. 120 of 29th December 2006
- 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 No - Description
- Primary Dry Batteries
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- 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
- Prescribes the requirements and methods of test for fruit flavoured drinks.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products Yes - Description
- Non-alcoholic beverages not 100% fruit juices.
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
- B84: Inspection requirement
- 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
- The rationale of the measure
- Purposes of Healthy & safety reasons
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes the inspection and acceptance criteria for used textile products. It also applies to use garments of all types, sizes and fibre composition.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 32 Textile products Yes - Description
- Used Textile with the exclusion of Underwear garments.
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 08 April 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 April 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No 32 of 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 547 Part 1 Lubricating Oils - Specifications Part 1: Automotive Gear 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, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for automotive gear oils for both automatic and manual transmissions, transaxles and axles operating under a variety of conditions of speed, load and gear types.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 27 Petroleum products No - Description
- Automotive gear oils
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 19 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- 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
- Description of the measure
- Specifies minimum requirements for industrial leather protective and safety footwear.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- ZS 073 Part 1 1987 (Withdrawn) Replaced by ZSISO 20345
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 32 Textile products No - Description
- Industrial Safety footwear
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 19 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- 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 and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 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 testing, labeling and quality requirements - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 19 Prepackaged food No - Description
- Maize meal ( Mealie meal)
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 16 September 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- 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, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for emulsion paints based on polymers, intended for brushing, spraying and roller applications for exterior and interior use.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 44 Hazardous chemicals and pesticides No - Description
- Fmulsion paints based on polymers, intended for brushing, spraying and roller
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B84: Inspection requirement



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