Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- (3) The Director of Mines shall consider the following in evaluating an application under this section:
(a) for a mineral import permit—
(i) clearance by the national authority responsible for mining in the country of origin - Reference of the measure
- PART III; Division 7; Section 47 (3) (a) (i)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Minerals. ore and mineral products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 48. A mineral export or mineral import permit—
(a) shall be valid for a period of one year - Reference of the measure
- PART III, Division 7 : Section 48 (a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Minerals, ore and mineral products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- The Director of Mines shall consider the following in evaluating an application under this section:
(c) for an application for a mineral export or mineral import permit for radioactive minerals, the applicant’s compliance with the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Protection Act, 2005 - Reference of the measure
- PART III, Division 7: Section 47 (3) (c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Radioactive minerals
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 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- 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
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 20. (2) Where an article sought to be imported into Zambia would, if sold in Zambia, constitute a contravention of this Act, the article may be imported into Zambia for the purposes of satisfactorily relabelling or reconditioning the same so that the provisions of this Act are complied with and, where such relabelling or reconditioning is not carried out within three months of the importation, such article shall be exported by the importer within a further period of one month or such other period as the Minister may determine and, where it is not so exported, it shall be forfeited and disposed of as the Minister may direct.
- Reference of the measure
- PART III Section 20(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food and drugs
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 August 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 August 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Animal Health No. 27 of 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Animal Public Health Act, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS
32. A transporter of any animals in transit by any conveyance, within or through Zambia, shall appoint a person to be in control of the animals, and, in default of such appointment
(a) in the case of a motor vehicle, the driver of the motor vehicle;
(b) in the case of a train, the guard of the train;
(c) in the case of an aircraft, the captain of the aircraft; and
(d) in the case of a ship, the captain of the ship;
shall be deemed to be the person in control of such animals. - Reference of the measure
- PART IV Section 32
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- animals
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 01 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 46. A holder of a mineral trading permit shall—
(a) maintain at the holder’s office accurate and separate mineral trading registers for the transactions for each mineral;
(b) keep daily records of buying, selling or processing, indicating the names of buyers and sellers, their licence numbers and the amount and value of minerals bought, sold, processed, exported or imported
48. A mineral export or mineral import permit—
(a) shall be valid for a period of one year
48. A mineral export or mineral import permit—
(b) is limited to the quantities specified on the permit - Reference of the measure
- DIVISION 6: Sections 46a,b
DIVISION 7 : Section 48 - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Minerals
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 November 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 November 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No.112 of 2013- Amendment of Regulations
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Environmental Management (Licensing) Regulations, 2013.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 25. (1) An exporter, importer or transporter who intends to move hazardous waste into or out of the Republic shall notify the Agency in Form VII set out in the First Schedule.
50 (4) An authorised officer or law enforcement officer shall seize any controlled substance exported or imported contrary to these Regulations.
51. (1) A holder of a pesticide and toxic substance licence, waste management licence or a hazardous waste licence shall provide appropriate personal protective equipment to an employee exposed to pollution from the—
(c) importation, transit or exportation of a pesticide or toxic substance - Reference of the measure
- PART IV: Section 25(1) ; First Schedule, Form VII
PART VI: Section 50(4)
PART VII: Section 51(1c) - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Hazardous waste
Controlled substance
Pesticide and toxic substance
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 November 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 November 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No.112 of 2013- Amendment of Regulations
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Environmental Management (Licensing) Regulations, 2013.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 25 (4) The Agency shall, where the reexport of illegally trafficked hazardous waste is not practicable, direct the method of disposal for the hazardous waste and the exporter, importer and transporter shall meet the cost of the disposal.
- Reference of the measure
- PART IV : Sections 25(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Hazardous waste
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 01 January 1970
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1970
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Firearms Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Firearms Act 1970
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- 6.(4) Nothing in this section shall apply to the re-import of firearms or ammunition in respect of which a firearm licence is in force.
6A(2) If any firearm or ammunition imported under subsection (1) is of a type normally used for military purposes, the same shall be deemed to be the property of the Republic.
(5) Any firearm or ammunition imported under this section which has not been released in accordance with subsection (4) shall be deemed to be the property of the Republic.
6B. (1) The provisions of section six shall not apply to any diplomatic agent of a foreign government or organisation who is entitled to diplomatic immunity or privileges under the Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act if at the time of his first arrival in Zambia
7. (1) Any person who imports any firearms or ammunition for the purpose of sale shall forthwith deposit the same in the public warehouse nearest to the place of entry, or in such other public or private warehouse as the Registrar may direct. - Reference of the measure
- PART II : Sections 6(4); 6A (2, 5); 6B(1) ; 7 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Firearms or ammunition
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
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 March 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Medicines and Allied Substances 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 and B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- (4) This section does not apply to—
(a) donated medicines;
(b) a person importing medicine for that person’s use or for the use of that person’s relative, if the quantity of the imported medicine is based on the prescription;
(c) a physician, dentist or veterinary surgeon importing medicine on the physician’s, dentist’s or veterinary surgeon’s order for administration to a person or animal, if the quantity of the imported medicine is based on a prescription;
(e)medicine imported or exported in response to a declared health emergency;
(f)medicine imported by an authorised institution for administration to patients under its care; and
(g) any medicine or allied substance used for purposes of a clinical trial. - Reference of the measure
- PART V : Regulation 39 ( 4 a, b, c, e, f, g)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medicines
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 03 January 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 January 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Control of Goods Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE CONTROL OF GOODS (IMPORTATION OF SOAP) ORDER
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4 (2) For the purposes of determining whether the composition of a bar of soap for household or laundry purposes complies with the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3 at the time when it is imported, a bar of soap for household or laundry purposes shall be deemed to weigh 2 lb. at the time when it is imported.
- Reference of the measure
- Ministerial Order No. 4 ( 2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Bar of soap for household or laundry 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 22 November 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 November 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Environmental Management Act ,2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Environmental Management (Licensing) Regulations, 2013.
- 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
- 25.(1) An exporter, importer or transporter who intends to move hazardous waste into or out of the Republic shall notify the Agency in Form VII set out in the First Schedule.
31 (2)The Agency shall, within thirty days of receipt of an application under sub-regulation (1), approve the application if the applicant—
(a) demonstrates technical capacity to manufacture, import, export, store, distribute, transport, blend, process, re- process or change the composition of a pesticide or toxic substance or re-process an existing pesticide or toxic substance
50.(1) A person who imports a controlled substance or ozone depleting substance or product containing a controlled substance or ozone depleting substance shall provide a copy of the ozone depleting substance licence to an authorised officer at the port of entry or exit - Reference of the measure
- PART IV Regulation 25 ( 1) : FORM VII (Notification Of Transboundary Movement Or Transit Of Hazardous Waste Or Other Waste)
PART V Regulation 31 ( 1)
PART VI Regulation 50( 1) - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Hazardous Waste
Other Waste
Controlled substance
Ozone depleting substance
Product containing a controlled substance or ozone depleting substance
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 14 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Zambia Wildlife Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Zambia Wildlife Act, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 106. A person who imports any live wild animal shall, within one month from the date of the importation of the live wild animal, apply to the Director for a certificate of ownership in respect of the live wild animal.
- Reference of the measure
- PART XI : Regulation 106
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Live wild animal
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 03 August 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 August 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Zambia Wildlife Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Zambia Wildlife (International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Regulations, 2007 (SI NO. 61 OF 2007)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 30. (1) Subject to subregulation (2), the Management Directorate shall not require any additional permit or certificate
where a specimen is in transit or transhipment through Zambia . - Reference of the measure
- PART V : Regulations 30 ( 1 )
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Specimen
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. and 0403: Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- 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 protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The milk used in the manufacture of cheddar, colby, granular, Swiss and washed curd cheese may be treated with hydrogen peroxide in an amount not exceeding 500 parts per million and a suitable catalase preparation in such amount that the catalase added does not exceed 20 parts per million, if this treatment is carried out in a manner that does not alter the characteristics of the cheese.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 175
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes milk used in the manufacture of cheddar, colby, granular, Swiss and washed curd cheese 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes milk used in the manufacture of cheddar, colby, granular, Swiss and washed curd cheese 0403 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa. Yes milk used in the manufacture of cheddar, colby, granular, Swiss and washed curd cheese - Description
- milk used in the manufacture of cheddar, colby, granular, Swiss and washed curd cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - 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
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- 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
- 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
- 3. (1) The International System of Units shall be authorized measure by reference to which any measurement in
trade in Zambia shall be made.
(2) The International System of Units shall consist of-
(a) the base units set out and defined in the First Schedule;
(b) the supplementary units set out and defined in the Second Schedule;
(c) the derived units set out in the Third Schedule; and
(d) any special or permitted units that may be used in conjunction with units mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) as adopted by the General Conference and set out in the Fourth Schedule.
(3) The International System of Units prefixes for multiples and sub-multiples of the units referred to in sub-section (2) are those set out
and defined in the Fifth Schedule.
(4) Additional Units of measurement that may be used are set out in the Sixth Schedule.
(5) Units of measurements of length, area, volume, capacity, mass, weight, electricity and time are set out in the Seventh Schedule.
(6) The denominations of physical weights and measures that shall be used for the purpose of trade in Zambia are set out in the Eighth Schedule.
(7) The Minister may, by statutory instrument, from time to time amend any Schedule to this Act.
$ (1) The Agency shall authorise the use of such standards of weights and measures as the Agency considers necessary;
(2) Every standard referred to in subsection (1)-
(a) shall be of a donomination equivalent to-
(i) a weight or measure authorised by this Act; or
(ii) a multiple, aliquot pacer sub-multiple of such a weight or measure;
(b) shall be verified-
(i) in the case of a weight or measure authorised by this section; or
(ii) in the case of a weight or measure authorised by such competent institution as the Minister directs; and
(c) shall be made of such materials and in such manner and placed and kept in such a receptacle as affords it, as far as practicable, protection against mechanical and atmospheric agencies and any likely source of error.
(3) A standard of a litre or capacity measurement may, as the Agency thinks fit, be-
(a) provided either as a separate standard or by means of divisions marked on a standard of a larger measure; and
(b) either marked in whole or in part with sub-divisions representing any smaller units of measurement; or
(c) multiples or sub-multiples of such a unit, or have no such markings.
(4) Where a standard of weight or measure is about to be brought into use in Zambia the Minister shall, on the recommendation of the Board, by notice published in the Gazette or a newspaper with daily circulation, declare that such standard of weight or measure is about to be brought into use in Zambia and specify in that notice on date on which that standard of weight or measure shall become operative.
(4A) The standard of weight or measure referred to in subsection (4) shall, upon publication, of the notice referred to in that subsection, become a national standard of weight or measure and shall, for all purposes, be conclusively deemed to be true and accurate.
(5) Every national standard shall be accompanied by a certificate of calibration. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Section 3 & 4,part III Sections 23,24A,24B
- 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 Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- 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
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 23.(1) Where a person has in his possession any goods for sale or delivery, or any goods in respect of which any representation of weight or measure is made for the purposes of sale or any other trade purpose, he shall-
(a) provide an assized instrument capable of weighing or measuring such commodity; and
(b) keep and operate the same in such a place and manner so that the weighing or measuring and the weight indicated or measure determined, as the case may be, are clearly visible to the purchaser at all times.
(2) In any case where an automatic instrument is used in the packing for sale of commodities not exceeding fifty kilograms in weight or twenty-five litres in capacity, the person responsible for that packing shall cause to be kept and used near the automatic instrument such assized instrument as would enable
the verification of the correct operation of the automatic instrument.
(As amended by Act. No. 12 of2003)
24A.(1) Subject to the provisions of this section a person who sells any commodity by weight shall sell it by net weight or net content. (2) A person who sells any commodity referred to in subsection (1) shall not deliver, or cause to
be delivered, the commodity to a purchaser unless there is in respect of such commodity an invoice or delivery note showing the net weight or measure of such commodity: Provided that where a weight has been prescribed for a sack, bag or pocket, it shall be sufficient for the invoice or delivery note to contain only the number of sacks, bags or pockets sold.
24B.(1) A person shall not sell any pre-packaged commodity by weight or measure unless the net weight or measure is marked on the wrapper or container of the commodity in the prescribed manner in accordance with an authorized measure.
(2) A person who purchases a pre-packaged commodity which is sold by weight or measure may require the seller to verify, in the presence of the purchaser, the net weight or measure of the commodity.
(3) a person who fails to comply with a request made under subsection (2) commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding ten thousand penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, or to both.
(4) The provisions of this section shall apply to any commodity in respect of which weight or measure is used to designate the grade or class of such commodity
33.Any person who sells or exposes for sale any goods in a denomination of weight or measure other than the denominations of weight or measure authorised under this Act shall be guilty of an offence - Reference of the measure
- Part V Section 23, 24A, 24B, part VI Section 33
- 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 Zambia 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. and 9016.00.00: Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights.
The measure came into effect on 15 April 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 April 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory instrument No 118 of 2000
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The weights and Measures (Assize) (Amendment) regulation, 2000
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- A person shall not supply any new or repaired weighing or measuring instrument unless it has been assized. Provided that any instrument which cannot be assized for any reason shall be clearly marked illegal for use in trade in Zambia
- Reference of the measure
- Section 10
- 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 9016.00.00 Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights. No - Description
- weighing or measuring instrument
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All importing countries
-
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. and 9016.00.00: Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights.
The measure came into effect on 02 February 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 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
- 7 (1) The rejection mark shall be a mark of six-pointed star design.
(2) An assizer shall reject an instrument under section nineteen of the Act if—
(a) such instrument, bears a stamp of assize, by obliterating such stamp with a rejection mark;
(b) such instrument, does hot bear a stamp of assize by stamping the rejection mark in a suitable position thereon; or
(c) such instrument bears a seal of assize, by the removal of such seal
8. (1) The capacity of a weighing instrument shall be clearly and conspicuously stamped on the beam, steel yard or on a metal plate permanently secured to some prominent part of the instrument.
(2) The capacity of a fabric measuring instrument shall be clearly and conspicuously stamped thereon,
(3) The denomination of weight shall, except where the small size of it renders it impracticable, be clearly and conspicuously stamped on an upper surface of the weight.
(4) The capacity of the measure shall, unless otherwise prescribed, be clearly and conspicuously stamped on the outside of the measure or on a metal plate permanently secured thereto.
10. No person shall supply any new or repaired weighing or measuring instrument unless it has been assized:
Provided that any instrument which cannot be assized for any reason, shall be clearly marked " ILLEGAL FOR USE IN TRADE " - Reference of the measure
- Part II section 7,8,10
- 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 9016.00.00 Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights. No - Description
- Weighing Instruments
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 02 February 1998 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 0601.10.00: Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant, 0601.20.00: Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes , in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots, 0602.10.00: Unrooted cuttings and slips, 0602.30.00: Rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not, 0602.40.00: Roses, grafted or not, 0602.90.10: Mushroom spawn, 0602.90.90: Other and 3101.00.00: Animal or vegetable fertilisers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilisers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1976
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1976
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 154 of 1976
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Plant Pests and Diseases (Importation) Regulations, 1976
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7. Unless the Chief Plant Protection Officer otherwise directs, the treatment of any imported growing medium, plant of container in terms of section 6 shall be carried out on State premises appointed by him for the purpose.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 7
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0601.10.00 Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant No 0601.20.00 Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes , in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots No 0602.10.00 Unrooted cuttings and slips No 0602.30.00 Rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not No 0602.40.00 Roses, grafted or not No 0602.90.10 Mushroom spawn No 0602.90.90 Other No 3101.00.00 Animal or vegetable fertilisers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilisers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products No - Description
- (a) Growing medium;
(b) injurious organism;
c) invertebrate:
(d) plant;
(e) Plant produce specified in the Third Schedule (Broom – corn; Citrus – peel, fresh or dried, other than candied; Clover fodder; Cocoa – beans and cacao products; Coffee – beans for consumption; Cotton lint; Lucerne hay; Tobacco, cured, unmanufactured);
(f) seed listed in the Fourth Schedule(1. Bean seed, Phaseolus spp; Capsicum spp; Cereals, seeds of Acena spp, Hoedun spp, Oryza spp, Secale spp, Triticale spp and triticum spp; Clover seed; Coffee seed; Conifer seed; Cotton seed; Grass seed; Groundnut seed; Lucerne seed; Maize seed; Mango seed; Pea seed; Peach seed, including nectarine; Pepper seed (Piper nigrum); Pyrethrum seed; Soya-bean seed; Tobacco seed; Tomato seed; Cocoa-beans and cacao products; Fruits, flowers and vegetable seeds and propagating materials)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.



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