Non-tariff Measures
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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 295:Paints and Varnishes - High gloss Synthetic enamel paint - Specifications
- 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 ready mixed high gloss synthetic resin based enamel paint for interior and exterior use as a finishing coat on metal, wood, sealed plaster walls and concrete surfaces, composition board and similar materials that have been primed or painted previously.
- 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
- Ready mixed high gloss synthetic resin based enamel paint
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 429 Part 4: The Handling, Storage, and distribution of Liquefied petroleum Gas (LPG) in domestic, commercial, and Industrial installations. Part 4: Transportation of LPG in Bulk by Road - Code of Practice
- 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
- The measure contains recommendations for the design, construction, inspection, fittings and filling ratio of tanks used in the transportation of LPG in bulk by road, the design of vehicles and ancillary equipment, and operating practice.
- 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
- Design, construction, inspection, fittings and filling ratio of tanks used in the transportation of LPG in bulk by road, the design of vehicles and ancillary equipment, and operating practice.
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
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 554: Fruit flavoured drinks –Specifications
- 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
- 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: 19 Prepackaged food No - Description
- Fruit flavoured drinks.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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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
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 558 Part 1 13A plugs, sockets, adaptors and connection units: Part 1. Specifications for renewable and non-renewable 13A fused plugs
- 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
- 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
Covers quality requirements, marking, labelling, sampling and testing - Reference of the measure
- Pages 5,12,32,45 of ZS 558 Part 1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Non-renewable 13A fused plugs
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
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 558 Part 2 13A plugs, sockets, adaptors and connection units: Part 2. Switched and un switched socket-outlets
- 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
- 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.
Also covers Marking and labeling requirements - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 35 Ozone-depleting products No - Description
- 13 A switched and unswitched shuttered socket-outlets for household, commercial and light industrial purposes.
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
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 558 Part 3, 13A plugs, sockets, adaptors and connection units: Part 3. Specifications for adaptors
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Description of the measure
- 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
Also covers marking and labeling requirements - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 34 Irradiating apparatus No - Description
- Adaptors having insulating sleeves on the line and neutral plug pins
Also covers Marking and labeling requirements
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
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 559 Inspection and acceptance criteria for used textile products.
- 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
- Prescribes the inspection and acceptance criteria for used textile products. It also applies to use garments of all types, sizes and fibre composition.
Also covers Marking, labeling requirements and packaging requirements - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 32 Textile products No - Description
- Used textile products
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
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 605 Fertilizers - Urea - 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 the requirements and methods of test for urea fertilizer.
Also covers packaging and marking. - 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
- Urea fertilizer
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
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 606 Fertilizers - Ammonium nitrate - 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 requirements and methods of test for ammonium nitrate fertilizers (NH4NO3), also called nitrate of ammonia.
- 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
- Fertilizer - ammonia nitrate
Also covers packaging 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 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
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 607: Fertilizers - Calcium ammonium nitrate (C.A.N.) - 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 requirements and methods of test for calcium ammonium nitrate fertilizer (C.A.N).
Also covers marking and packaging requirements - 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
- Fertilizer - calcium ammonium nitrate (C.A.N).
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
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 608: Fertilizers - Ammonium sulphate - 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 requirements and methods of test for ammonium sulphate fertilizer, also known as sulphate of ammonia.
Also covers marking and packaging requirements - 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
- Fertilizers - Ammonium sulphate
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
- B84: Inspection requirement
- 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 063 Petroleum Jelly -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
- Specifies requirements of petroleum jelly for the cosmetic industry
Also covers inspection, testing, sampling, marking, labelling and quality requirements - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 22 Cosmetics No - Description
- Petroleum jelly for the cosmetic industry
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 13 April 2017
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 April 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Metrology Act, 2017
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Metrology Act 2017
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 24 (3) The Executive Director shall cause the measuring instrument submitted for type approval to be inspected and tested by a laboratory, as appropriate, against the requirements of the relevant regulations provided for in section 22 for that type of measuring instrument
30 (6) The Agency shall, in cooperation with the Zambia Revenue Authority, conduct customs audits on imported pre-packaged product shipments or consignments to ensure their compliance with this Act.40. (1) Despite anything to the contrary in this Act, a person who imports, manufactures or sells a commodity or measuring instrument in respect of which a legal metrology measure is in force shall, at the written request of the Agency, within the period stated in the request, at that person’s own cost—
(a) transmit to the Agency such samples, as may be specified in the request, of the commodity for inspection, testing or analysis
(4) The result of an inspection, test or analysis of a sample of a product or measuring instrument shall, unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to be valid for the whole consignment or batch from which the sample was obtained - Reference of the measure
- PART VI: Section 24(3);
PART VII: Section 30(6);
PART IX: Sections 40(1a) ; 40(4) - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Measuring instrument
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 22 March 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 March 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Medicines and Allied Substance Act 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Medicines and Allied Substance Act 2013
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 55 (4) An inspector may, for the purpose of enforcing the provisionsof this Act, at any reasonable time, and on the authority of a warrant, enter any premises, pharmacy, health shop, agro-veterinary shop, container, vessel, vehicle, aircraft or other conveyance that the inspector has reasonable grounds to believe is used for the commission of an offence or purposes contrary to the provisions of this Act, and—
(a) search the pharmacy, health shop, agro-veterinary shop, container, vessel, vehicle, aircraft or other conveyance, Medicines and Allied Substances or the premises of a manufacturer, importer, exporter, seller or distributor of any medicine or allied substance or any person licensed or regulated under this Act, including a private dwelling, where information or documents which may be relevant to an inspection may be kept or which are being used for the commission of an offence under this Act; - Reference of the measure
- PART VIII: Section 55(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medicines and Allied Substance
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 01 July 1955
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 1955
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Customs and excise Act as at January 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Customs and excise Act as amended by G.N No 407 of 1963 and Act No. 4 of 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 11(1) An officer may require the owner of any package imported or believed to have been imported into Zambia, or entered for export or believed to be intended for export from Zambia, to open such package and may examine, weigh, mark, or seal such goods as are contained therein.
(2) n officer may, in the absence of the owner of any such package as is mentioned in subsection (1), open and examine such package at the owner’s risk and expense..
16 (1) The Commissioner General may appoint at any customs port or customs aerodrome places to be known as examination stations for the embarking and disembarking of persons and for the loading, unloading, and
examination of goods including baggage, and may from time to time make such rules and lay down such conditions in connection therewith as the Commissioner-General considers necessary.
(2)Where at any customs port or customs aerodrome, an examination station has been appointed under this section, any person who embarks or who disembarks or who loads or unloads goods otherwise than at such place, except with the written permission of the Commissioner-General, shall be guilty of an offence - Reference of the measure
- Part III para, 11 (1&2) 16 (1 &2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No 01 July 1955 - Description
- All imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 1955 - Description
- Importing countries
-
Applied by Zambia for 9026.10.00: - For measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids
The measure came into effect on 20 February 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 February 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated 20/02/1998. statutory Instrument No 22 of 1998,the weights and Measures Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The weights and Measures (assize) regulations, 1998
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 34. (1) A measure of volume of liquids for trade shall—
(a) be of a denomination specified in Table 10 of the First Schedule and have that denomination indelibly marked on the outside of the measure in figures or letters;
(b) be provided with sub-divisions having intervals corresponding to figures 1, 2, or 5 divided or multiplied by 10 as appropriate;
(c) be made of glass, aluminium, brass, bronze, copper, nickel, sheet iron, silver and steel including stainless steel tin plate, white metal or any approved material; Provided that for protection it may be anodised, electroplated, enamelled, galvanised, tinned or otherwise protected by an approved process;
(d) if made of brass, bronze or copper unless otherwise coated, have the inside surface well tinned with pure tine;
(e)if coated, have no sign of peeling;
(f) be made of hard and sufficiently thick material;
(g) not visibly deformed during filling;
(h)not be seriously damaged or deformed;
(i) have no false bottom;
(j) if made of metal, not have a bottom rim deeper than necessary to protect the bottom of the measure;
(k) have no lip or retaining edge which increases its capacity by more than 10%;
(l) if it has no tap, drain completely when tilted to an angle of 30 below the horizontal;
(m) if provided with a tap shall drain completely without prolonged dribble when the tap is open and the measure is levelled;
(n) have its capacity marked on the upper part of its body or on a metal place permanently secured to that upper part;
(o) if it is made of glass, and has the capacity defined by a line, have the capacity indelibly marked near that line;
(p) have the capacity clearly defined in terms of regulations (2);
(q) if it is a graduated glass measure conform to regulation (3);
(r) have no greater error in excess or deficiency than the limit of error for its denomination or for the graduation concerned as specified in Table 10 and 13 of the First Schedule.
(2) The capacity of the measurement of volume (other than a graduated glass measure) shall clearly be defined as follows—
Type of measure Definition of capacity
(a) with lip or retaining edge by the bottom of lip or retaining edge
(b) in form of milk can by the bottom of neck of can
(c) glass measure not graduated by brim of measure; or indelible line (to mark
the bottom of the meniscus of the liquid).
(d) any other type not graduated by the brim of measure
(3) A graduated glass measure shall—
(a) be conical or cylindrical;
(b) have a level base at right angles to the axis of the measure; and
(c) have scale marks which are—
(i) parallel to the base of the measure;
(ii) not less than 1.5 mm apart; and
(iii) in the case of back scale marks on the same horizontal plane as the front scale marks when the base of the measure is horizontal.
(4) An assizer shall inspect the measure of volume other than a laboratory measure made of glass—
(a) by filling it to the capacity with the liquid for which the measure is used; and
(b) by emptying those contents into a standard test measure having limits of error not exceeding those specified in table 10 of the First Schedule and a drainage time of 10 seconds observed.
(5) If it is used in a laboratory and conforms in shape, marking of denomination and limits of error to international standards, a measure made of glass or having a denomination below 50 ml shall not be subject to verification or stamping.
(6) If a measure of volume does not conform to this regulation, the assizer shall not pass it as correct during assizing.
(7) When the assizer passes a measure of volume as correct during assizing, the assizer shall stamp it:
(a) at the bottom of the inside of any lip or retaining edge of a metal measure; and
(b) in any other case near the marking of capacity - Reference of the measure
- Part VII section 34 (4) (5) & (6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9026.10.00 - For measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids Yes A measure of volume of liquids - Description
- A measure of volume of liquids
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 8423: Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds., 9025: Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers, recording or not, and any combination of these instruments., 9026: Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (for example, flow meters, level gauges, manometers, heat meters), excluding instruments and apparatus of heading 90.14, 90.15, 90.28 or 9, 9027: Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or, 9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor., 9029: Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like; speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading 90.14 or 90.15; stroboscopes., 9030: Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 90.28; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionis and 9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors.
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Insreument 7 of 1983,Registered designs (Appeals) Rules
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Weights and Measures ( Amendment) Act 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 37.(1) A Metrologist may at all reasonable times- Power of inspection and entry
(a) enter into any place, vehicle, aircraft or ship where he has reasonable cause to believe there is an instrument which is used in trade and may inspect any such instrument and cause it to be compared with appropriate standards;
(b) seize and detain any instrument or part of any instrument which he has reasonable cause to believe is used contrary to the provisions of this Act; and
(c) close, lock or otherwise seal any instrument which he finds to be used contrary to the provisions of this Act until such time as it can be repaired or adjusted and re-assized or the conditions imposed by the Metrologist are met - Reference of the measure
- Part VII section 37 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8423 Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds. No 9025 Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers, recording or not, and any combination of these instruments. Yes Measuring Instruments 9026 Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (for example, flow meters, level gauges, manometers, heat meters), excluding instruments and apparatus of heading 90.14, 90.15, 90.28 or 9 Yes Measuring Instruments 9027 Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or Yes Measuring Instruments 9028 Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor. Yes Measuring Instruments 9029 Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like; speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading 90.14 or 90.15; stroboscopes. Yes Measuring Instruments 9030 Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, excluding meters of heading 90.28; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic or other ionis Yes Measuring Instruments 9031 Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. Yes Measuring Instruments - Description
- Weighing and Measurement Instruments
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2003 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Insreument 7 of 1983,Registered designs (Appeals) Rules
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Weights and Measures ( Amendment) Act 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (2) A Metrologist may at all reasonable times-
(a) enter any place, vehicle, aircraft or ship in or from which he has reasonable cause to believe any articles are sold or kept for delivery and may inspect and weight or measure any article found therein;
(b) order any person carrying or delivering any commodity apparently in the course of trade to stop, and may inspect, weight or measure any such commodity;
(c) for the purpose of paragraph (a) or (b), use any assized instrument at the place or vehicle where the commodity is inspected;
(d) order the seller of any article to produce for inspection and, if he thinks it necessary, seize and detain, any invoice, delivery note or other record kept by the seller relating to the weighing or measuring of the commodity;
(e) seize and detain any commodity in respect of which he has reasonable cause to believe that an offence has been committed under this Act; and
(f) order any person mentioned in paragraph (b) or in charge of any place or vehicle mentioned in paragraph (a) to-
(i) provide labour for the handling and weighing or measurement, in terms of this section, of any commodity;
(ii) give the name and address of his employer, if any.
(2A) A Metrologist may, if required to do so by any person on whose premises or property the metrologist
has entered in exercise of powers under this section, produce to such person a written authority to enter the
premises or property duly issued by the director for purposes of this section. (2B) A Metrologist may when entering upon any place or property be accompanied by such assistants as the metrologist may require and shall
carry such equipment and tools as the metrologist may require for the perfornance of functions under this section.
(3) Where a person has any goods in his possession for sale or delivery he shall, if required by an assizer for the purposes of subsection (v), break open or permit the Metrologist to break open any wrapper or container in which the goods are packed.
(4) Any person who-
(a) fails to comply with any order or requirements under this section;
(b) hinders or obstracts a Metrologist's functions under this section; or
(c) impersonates a Metrologist; commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding
twenty thousand penalty units or in default to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years.
(As amended by Act No. 13 of 1994 and by Act. No. 12 of 2003) - Reference of the measure
- Part VII section 37 (2)
- 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 01 January 2003 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2711.1: Liquefied :
The measure came into effect on 22 February 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 February 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 23 of 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Liquefied Petroleum Gas
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Determine the free water content of the samples by visual inspection
- Reference of the measure
- Article 4, p. 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2711.1 Liquefied : Yes lpg - Description
- Liquefied petroleum gas
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm.
The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 January 1978
- Publication where the measure is specified
- statutory instrument 41 of 1978
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Zimbabwe Standard specification for Sawn softwood timber: Industrial Grade
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Visually examine, when necessary, measure, using the appropriate methods given in Appendix C of ZWS 257: Part 1 the inherent defects that occur on the worst face of each piece
- Reference of the measure
- Article 5, p. 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4407 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. Yes Sawn softwood timber: Industrial grade - Description
- Sawn softwood timber: Industrial grade
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B84: Inspection requirement



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