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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 3004.90.10: Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health, 3004.90.20: Preparations containing a drug not categorised as prescription preparation and 3004.90.90: Other
The measure came into effect on 11 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 September 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 97 of 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Medicines and Allied Substances Control (Complementary Medicines) Regulations, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not stated in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 9. (1) For the purposes of subsection (6)(b) - 'finished product “in relation to a complementary medicine means complementary medicine which is wholly manufactured outside Zimbabwe and is imported into Zimbabwe and is ready for sale without having to be relabelled or repackaged.
(2) Any person who is required to make an application shall complete the appropriate form and shall furnish theDirector- General, or some other person appointed by him or her , with such further information or particulars as may be required.
(3) An application for the approval of a complementarymedicine may be made by –
(a) thePrincipal; or
(b) any other person acceptable to the Authority.
(4) Every application for the approval of a complementarymedicine shall be submitted in form C.M.1 in duplicate.
(5) In addition to subsection (4) , such application shall be accompanied by the following –
(a ) a sample of the complementarymedicine in the smallest of each of the package formavailable for distribution to the public including the identification marks on such complementary complimentary medicinewhere appropriate, or if such package forms are not yet available , a sample in package , in which the applicant intends to make the complementarymedicineavailable for distribution to the public; and (b) detailed information of all package inserts which the applicant intends to use; and
(c) such samples of the complementarymedicine or the raw materials thereof as the Authority may request for the analysis; and
(d) a single copy of any literature in support of the application. Provided that the Authority may require additional copies of such literature.
(e) a draft package insert or where there is no package insert, three labels or copies of the package and
(f) one copy of all records and batch data relating to a particular batch , where appropriate or possible, which shall include raw material analytical reports, master sheets relating to manufacture and packaging , in-process control records, final product analytical records and authorization for release , and any other relevant records; and
(g) theappropriate fee, together with such additional fee as may be fixed by the authority for thepurpose of analysing such complimentary medicines .
(6) Every applicantshall, without delay inform the authority either before or after the approval of a complementary medicine-
(a) of any alteration from the information or particularsfurnished by him or her in applying for approval in terms of subsections (4) and (5) ; and
(b) whether the complementary medicine is to be imported as a finished product , into or relabelled or repackaged or dealt with in any manner in Zimbabwe. - Reference of the measure
- Art 9(6)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3004.90.10 Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health No 3004.90.20 Preparations containing a drug not categorised as prescription preparation No 3004.90.90 Other No - Description
- Aromatherapeutic substances, Ayurvedic Medicines, Energy Substances or Medicines, Homeopathic Remedies, Nutritional Substance in pharmaceutical form, Traditional Chinese Medicines, Traditional Dutch Remedies, Unanni Tibb Medicines, Western Herbal Medicines and such other medicines or remedies as may be approved by the Authority
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 131 of 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Environmental Management (Prohibition and Control of Ozone Depleting Substances, Greenhouse Gases, Ozone Depleting Substances and Greenhouse Gases Dependent Equipment) Regulations, 2016
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to private and public industrial and commercial importers, exporters, producers and consumers of ozone depleting substances and greenhouse gases listed in the Second, Third and Fourth Schedules and ozone depleting substance and greenhouse gas dependent equipment listed in the Fifth Schedule.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10. (1) Every licensed importer or exporter of ozone depleting substances, greenhouse gas, ozone depleting substances dependent equipment or greenhouse gas dependent equipment shall in the form and manner and within the time required by the Ozone Office, furnish the Ozone Office with annual reports or other information in connection with—
(a) quantities of ozone depleting substances, greenhouse gases, ozone depleting substances dependent equipment and greenhouse gas dependent equipment imported or exported, used or destroyed by approved means; and
(b) sources of each ozone depleting substance, greenhouse gas, ozone depleting substance dependent equipment and greenhouse gas dependent equipment imported or exported indicating country, address, contact person, address and contact telephone or fax numbers; and
(c) quarterly or half-yearly inventories of ozone depleting substance, greenhouse gas, ozone depleting substance dependent equipment, greenhouse gas dependent equipment indicating total capacity, consumed quantities and projected imports or exports and consumption for the following year.
(2) ) Any person who does not comply with the requirements of subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level five or imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months or both such fine and such imprisonment
11. (1) No person shall repair, service, handle, install or decommission an ozone depleting substance, greenhouse gas, ozone depleting substance dependent equipment and greenhouse gas dependent equipment unless he or she has been trained and certified to do any such activity by the National Ozone Office, in accordance with the National Standard on certification.
(2) Retailers, sellers and distributors of ozone depleting substances and greenhouse gases, shall not sell such substances to any person unless he or she has been trained and certified in the handling of such substances by the National Ozone Office.
(3) The owner of the ozone depleting substance dependent equipment or greenhouse gas dependent equipment with a rated charge of ten kilograms to be repaired, serviced, handled, installed or decommissioned shall submit a written request to the National Ozone Office before any work commences.
(4) The National Ozone Office shall supervise, monitor and certify the recovery of refrigerant, installation or decommissioning of ozone depleting substances dependent equipment or greenhouse gas dependent equipment. (5) Any person who contravenes the proviso to subsection (5) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level three or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month or both such fine and such imprisonment.
12.(1) If the owner or other person having control of ozone depleting substance, greenhouse gas, ozone depleting substance dependent equipment or greenhouse gas dependent equipment wishes to destroy them, he or she shall submit a written statement to the National Ozone Office.
(2) If the Ozone Office grants permission for the goods to be destroyed, an enforcement officer shall be appointed to witness the destruction and when the substance and equipment has been destroyed the enforcement officer shall record the quantities destroyed and sign a certificate of destruction.
(3) Any person who does not comply with the requirements of subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level eleven or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or both such fine and such imprisonment. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 10 - 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Implementation date not stated in the document. The date above was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM. It will be adjusted when the date is made available by the NTM manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 36 Ozone-depleting substances No - Description
- Third Schedule
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES [ to be prohibited on 1ST JANUARY 2030]
Dichlorofluoromethane CHFCl2 ; Chlorodifluoromethane CHF2Cl ; Monochlorofluoromethane CH2FCl ; Tetrachlorofluoroethane C2HFCl4; Trichlorotrifluoroethane C2HF2Cl3 ; 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-triflouroethane C2HF3Cl2; Dichlorotrifluoroethane CHClFCClF2 ; 2-chloro-1,1,1 2-tetrafluoroethane C2ClH2F4 ; Chlorotetrafluoroethane CHFCLCF3 ; Trichlorofluoroethane C2H2FCl3 ; Dichlorodifluoroethane C2H2F2Cl2 ; Chlorodifluoroethane C2H2F3Cl ; Dichlorofluoroethane C2H3FCl2 ; 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane CH3CFCl2 ; Chlorodifluoroethane C2H2F2Cl ; 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane CH3CF2Cl ; Chlorofluoroethane C2H4FCl ; Hexachlorofluoropropane C3HFCl6 ; Pentachlorodifluoropropane C3HF2Cl5 ; Tetrachlorotrifluoropropane C3HF3Cl4 ; Trichlorotetrafluoropropane C3HF4Cl3 ; Dichloropentafluoropropane C3HF5Cl2 ; 1,1-dichloro-2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane CF3CF2CHCl2 ; 1,3-dichloro-2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane CF2ClCF2CHClF ; Chlorohexafluoropropane C3HF6Cl ; Pentachlorofluoropentanes C3H2FCl5 ; Tetrachlorodifluoropropane C3H2FCl5 ; Trichlorotrifluoropropane C3H2F3Cl ; Dichlorotetrafluoropropane C3H2F4Cl ; Chloropentafluoropropane C3H2F5Cl ; Tetrachlorofluoropropane C3H3FCl4 ; Trichlorodifluoropropane C3H3F2Cl3 ; Dichlorotrifluoropropane C3H3F3Cl2 ; Chlorotetrafluoropropane C3H3F3Cl ; Trichlorotetrafluoropropane C3HF4Cl3 ; Dichlorodifluoropropane C3H4F2Cl2 ; Chlorotrifluoropropane C3H4F3Cl ; Dichlorofluoropropane C3H5FCl2 ; Chlorodifluoropropane C3H5F2Cl; Chlorofluoropropane C3H6FCl; Dibromofluoromethane CHFBr2 ; Bromodifluoromethane CHF2Br ; Bromofluoromethane CH2FBr ; Tetrabromofluoroethane C2HFBr4 ; Tribromodifluoroethane C2HF2Br3; Dibromotrifluoroethane C2HF3Br2 ; Bromotetrafluoroethane C2HF4Br ; Tribromofluoroethane C2H2FBr3 ; Dibromodifluoroethane C2H2F2Br2 ; Bromotrifluoroethane C2H2F3Br ; Dibromofluoroethane C2H3FBr2 ; Bromodifluoroethane C2H3F2Br ; 1-Bromo-2-fluoroethane C2H4FBr ; Hexabromofluoropropane C3HFBr6 ; Pentabromodifluoropropane C3HF2Br5 ; Tetrabromotrifluoropropane C3HF3Br4 ; Tribromotetrafluoropropane C3HF4Br3 ; Dibromopentafluoropropane C3HF5Br2 ; Bromohexafluoropropane C3HF6Br ; Pentabromofluoropropane C3H2FBr5 ; Tetrabromodifluoromethane C3H2F2Br4 ; Tribromotrifluoropropane C3H2F3Br3 ; Dibromotetrafluoropropane C3H2F4Br2 ; Bromopentafluoropropane C3H2F5Br ; Tetrabromofluoropropane C3H3FBr4; Tribromodifluoropropane C3H3F2Br3 ; Dibromotrifluoropropane C3H3F3Br2 ; Bromotetrafluoropropane C3H3F4Br; Tribromofluoropropane C3H4FBr3 ; Dibromodifluoropropane C3H4F2Br2 ; Bromotrifluoropropane C3H4F3Br ; Dibromofluoropropane C3H5FBr2 ; Bromodifuoropropane C3H5F2Br; Bromofluoropropane C3H6FBr; Bromochloromethane CH2BrCl
LIST OF HCFC CONTAINING BLENDS AND THEIR COMPOSITION TO BE PHASED OUT ON 1ST JANUARY 2030
CFC-12 CFC-114 ; HCFC-22 HFC-152a HCFC-124 ; HCFC-22 HFC-152a HCFC-124 ; HCFC-22 HFC-152a HCFC-124; HFC-125 HC-290 HCFC-22 ; HFC-125 HC-290 HCFC-22 ; HC-290 HCFC-22 FC-218 ; HCFC-22 Propane PFC-218 ; HCFC-22 HFC-152a HCFC-142b C-318 ; HCFC-22 HC-600a HCFC-142b ; HFC-125 HFC-143a HCFC-22 ; HCFC-22 HCFC-124 HCFC-142b ; HCFC-22 HCFC-124 HCFC-142b ; HC-1270 HCFC-22 HFC-152a ; HC-1270 HCFC-22 HFC-152a ; HCFC-22 FC-218 HCFC-142b ; HCFC-22 HCFC-124 HCFC142b HC-600a ; HCFC-22 HCFC-124; HCFC-142b HC-600a ; Cfc-12 Hfc-152a ; HCFC-22 CFC-12 ; HCFC-22 CFC-115; HFC-23 CFC-13 ; HFC-23 CFC-115 ; CFC-12 HCFC-31 ; HCFC-31 CFC-114; HCFC-124 HFC-143a ; HCFC-22 FC-218 ; HFC-25 HCFC-22 ; HCFC-22 HCFC-142b ; HCFC-22; HCFC-124 HC-600a ; HFC-23; HFC-32 HCFC-124 ; HCFC-124; HFC-134a HC-600a ; HCFC-142b HFC-134a Lubricant ; HCFC-22 HCFC-142b HC-600a ; HCFC-22 HCFC-142b; HFC-227ca HC-600a ; HCFC-22 HFC-152a; HCFC-23 ; HCFC-22 HCFC-123; HCFC-124; C10H16 ; HFC-134a; HCFC-123 HCFC-124; HC ; HCFC-22; HFC-23; HFC-152a
FOURTH SCHEDULE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: GREENHOUSE GASES
1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane ; 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane ; 1,1-Difluoroethane ; 1,2-Difluoroethane ; 1,1,2,2,2-Pentafluoroethane ; 1,1,1-trifuoloroethane ; 2-fluoroethane ; Difuoroethane ; 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptaflouropentane ; 1,2,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane ; 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane ; 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropentane ; 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane ; Trifluoromethane ; Fluoromethane ; 1,1,1,3,3- pentafluopropane ; 1,2,2,3,3-pentafluoropropane ; 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane ; R-143a/R-125/R-134a ; R-143a/R-125 ; R-32/R-125/R-134a ; R-32/R-125/R-134a ; R-32/R-125/R-134a ; R-32/R-125 ; R-23/R-116 ; R-23/R116 ; Carbon dioxide ; Butane ; Iso-butane ; Propane ; Propene
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 3923: Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics.
The measure came into effect on 28 May 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 May 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 98 of 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Environmental Management (Plastic Packaging and Plastic Bottles) Regulations, 2010.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- The purpose of compulsory specification is to assist the implementation of the Plastic Packaging and Plastic Bottles Regulations in order to protect the environment
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 4(1) The Agency shall require from time to time, every responsible person to set plastic waste prevention targets and to notify the Agency of such targets.
(2) The Plastic waste prevention targets shall provide for any of the following as may be appropriate
(a) the disposal of plastic waste by the responsible person in designated receptacles or sites; or
(b) the design of plastics containing few pollutants, are recyclable and durable when put to their intended use; or
(c) the use of biodegradable plastics; or
(d) the creation of the mode of distribution and return systems, that reduce residual plastic waste to a minimum - Reference of the measure
- Section 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3923 Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics. No - Description
- Packaging that is made from thermo-plastic materials and covers plastic, and carrier packaging both domestically produced and imported for use within Zimbabwe
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 29 September 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C1: Pre-shipment inspection
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 September 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Legal notice no. 78 of 15th July 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Preshipmement Verification of conformity (PVoC)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- The rationale of the measure
- Objectives of the program
i To ensure quality of products, health and safety, and environmental protection for consumers
ii To facilitate trade by ensuring that compliant goods are given expedited clearance at the port of entry.
iii To safeguard the country from unfair trade practices and dumping of substandard goods by ensuring that imported products comply with the same requirements to which locally manufactured goods are subjected
iv To safeguard the country’s national security
v To prevent deceptive trade practices - 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
- In line with the Public Notice jointly issued by KEBS and KRA on 13th November, 2015, the requirement for
inspection and issuance of Certificate of Conformity was expanded to cover ALL IMPORTS. These measures take effect for goods shipped from the country of supply/origin on or after 1st December 2015.
Goods already certified by KEBS under the Diamond Scheme shall be accepted based on the Diamond mark Certification
Goods manufactured within the EAC partner states shall be cleared in line with the provision of the EAC SQMT. - Reference of the measure
- Section 4.0 of the Manual
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- All products imported into Kenya with exception of products from the EAC Partner States covered under the EAC SQMT Act of 2006.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 29 September 2005 -
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars. and 8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods.
The measure came into effect on 26 August 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C1: Pre-shipment inspection
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. Second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor vehicles as follows:-
(a)Motor cars, dual purpose vehicles (including 2x4 and 4x4 double-cab truck but excluding van and double cab heavy duty lorry); should
(vii) be covered, except where the vehicle is imported by the categories of importers specified in paragraphs 1 to 6 in Part I of the Eighth Schedule, by an inspection certificate in the form specified in the Sixth Schedule or containing the particulars and information required in the Sixth Schedule issued by a branch of Bureau Veritas or Societe Generale de Surveillance (S.G.S) or a competent authority in the exporting country recognised by the Permanent Secretary, or with-regard to Japan, South Africa and the United Kingdom by the authorities specified in the Seventh Schedule certifying –
(A) that the vehicle has been inspected not earlier than 2 months before the date of shipment; and
(B) the roadworthiness and usability of the vehicle;
(viii) be covered by a document issued by the appropriate authority in the exporting country and/or in the country of origin, acceptable by the Permanent Secretary as an evidence that the vehicle is not a stolen one;
(ix) have been first registered not later than in the year following the year of their manufacture;
(x) not be fitted with any bull bar. - Reference of the measure
- Fifth Schedule (regulation 5(6) and 10) (Conditions under which the goods should be imported); para 4(vii)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars. Yes Used motor cars, dual purpose vehicles (including 2x4 and 4x4 double-cab truck but excluding van and double cab heavy duty lorry 8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods. Yes Used motor cars, dual purpose vehicles (including 2x4 and 4x4 double-cab truck but excluding van and double cab heavy duty lorry - Description
- Used motor cars, dual purpose vehicles (including 2x4 and 4x4 double-cab truck but excluding van and double cab heavy duty lorry);
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods.
The measure came into effect on 26 August 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C1: Pre-shipment inspection
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. Second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor vehicles as follows:-
(b) Goods vehicles (Lorries including double-cab heavy duty lorries and trucks other than 2x4 and 4x4 double-cab trucks
(iii) be covered by an inspection certificate in the form specified in the Sixth Schedule or containing the particulars and information required in the Sixth Schedule issued not earlier than 2 months before the date of shipment of a branch of Bureau Veritas or Societe Generale de Surveillance (S.G.S)or a competent authority in the exporting country recognised by the Permanent Secretary, or with regard to Japan, South Africa and United Kingdom by the authorities specified at the Seventh
Schedule, certifying the road-worthiness and usability of the vehicle, except where the vehicle is imported by the categories of importers specified in paragraphs 1 to 6 of Part I of the Eighth Schedule; - Reference of the measure
- Fifth Schedule (regulation 5(6) and 10) (Conditions under which the goods should be imported); para. 4(b)(iii)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods. Yes Used lorries including double-cab heavy duty lorries and trucks other than 2x4 and 4x4 double-cab trucks - Description
- Used lorries including double-cab heavy duty lorries and trucks other than 2x4 and 4x4 double-cab trucks
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars. and 8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods.
The measure came into effect on 26 August 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C1: Pre-shipment inspection
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4(c) Vans (other than motor buses)designed to carry goods, and/or to carry not more than 7 persons including the driver shall:
vii) be covered, except where the vehicle is imported by the categories of importers specified in paragraphs 1 to 6 in Part I of the Eighth Schedule, by an inspection certificate in the form specified in the Sixth Schedule or containing the particulars and information required in the Sixth Schedule issued by a branch of Bureau Veritas or Societe Generale de Surveillance (S.G.S) or a competent authority in the exporting country recognized by the Permanent Secretary,or with regard to Japan, South Africa and the United Kingdom by the authorities specified in the Seventh Schedule certifying –
(A) that the vehicle has been inspected not earlier than 2 months before the date of shipment; and
(B) the roadworthiness and usability of the vehicle;
(viii) not be fitted with any bull bar. - Reference of the measure
- Fifth Schedule (regulation 5(6) and 10) (Conditions under which the goods should be imported);Para. 4(C)(VII)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars. Yes Used vans (other than motor buses)designed to carry goods, and/or to carry not more than 7 persons including the driver 8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods. Yes Used vans (other than motor buses)designed to carry goods, and/or to carry not more than 7 persons including the driver - Description
- Used vans (other than motor buses)designed to carry goods, and/or to carry not more than 7 persons including the driver
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 8702: Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver.
The measure came into effect on 26 August 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C1: Pre-shipment inspection
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (d) Motor buses shall- (ix) be covered, except where the vehicle is imported by the categories of importers specified in Part III of the Eighth Schedule, by an inspection certificate in the form specified in the Sixth Schedule or containing the particulars and information required in the Sixth Schedule issued by a branch of Bureau Veritas or Societe Generale de Surveillance (S.G.S) or a competent authority in the exporting country recognised by the Permanent Secretary, or with regard to Japan, South Africa and the United Kingdom by the authorities specified in the Seventh Schedule certifying –
(A) that the vehicle has been inspected not earlier than 2 months before the date of shipment; and
(B) the road worthiness and usability of the vehicle; - Reference of the measure
- Fifth Schedule (regulation 5(6) and 10) (Conditions under which the goods should be imported); para. 4(d)(ix)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8702 Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. Yes Used buses - Description
- Used buses
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C1: Pre-shipment inspection
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No.23
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Malawi Bureau of Standards (Imports Quality Monitoring) Regulations, 2016
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants, D: Control drug abuse, E: Protection of the environment, F: Protection of wild fauna and flora, G: Protection of national security, H: Protection of public morals, I: Protection of national treasures of artistic, historic or archaeological value and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (2) Importers of designated products whose brands are new to the Malawian market shall be required to subject their products to pre-shipment assessment prior to importation by requesting their suppliers to send directly to the Malawi Bureau of Standard Samples of the products for Assessment again relevant Malawi Standards.
- Reference of the measure
- Section 4.2
- 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 -
Applied by Mozambique for 1701.11.00: -- Cane sugar, 1701.12.00: -- Beet sugar, 1701.91.00: -- Containing added flavouring or colouring matter and 1701.99.00: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 April 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C1: Pre-shipment inspection
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 April 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Diploma Ministerial n.° 56/2001, de 11 de Abril
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on the Customs Regime for Sugar Importation
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Description of the measure
- Article 7
All sugar imports are subject to pre-shipment inspection - Reference of the measure
- Article 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1701.11.00 -- Cane sugar No 01 April 2001 1701.12.00 -- Beet sugar No 01 April 2001 1701.91.00 -- Containing added flavouring or colouring matter No 01 April 2001 1701.99.00 -- Other No 01 April 2001 - Description
- Sugar
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Mozambique for 10: Cereals, 1102: Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin., 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form., 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes, 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers., 28: Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare- earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes, 29: Organic chemicals, 30: Pharmaceutical products, 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks, 4011: New pneumatic tyres, of rubber., 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard, 6309.00.00: Worn clothing and other worn articles., 8506: Primary cells and primary batteries. and 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof
The measure came into effect on 19 February 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C1: Pre-shipment inspection
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 February 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Pre-shipment Inspection
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Pre-shipment Inspection
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- All permanent imports or goods in customs’ warehouse regime listed in the attached table of products are subject to pre-shipment inspection
- Reference of the measure
- Article 2(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Goods imported by the following foreign institutions accredited in the Republic of Mozambique, provided they are intended for own use, are excluded from mandatory pre-shipment inspection requirement
a) Government Institutions
b) Institutions Nongovernmental
c) Multilateral Agencies
d) Diplomatic missions
e) Institutions enjoying some facilities in legislation
Luggage and their separate, postal packages and commercial samples are also excluded from mandatory pre-shipment inspection
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 10 Cereals Yes Up to 100 kg 19 February 2002 1102 Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin. Yes Up to 100 kg 19 February 2002 1701 Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form. No 19 February 2002 15 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes Yes Up to 20 liters 19 February 2002 2523 Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers. Yes Up to 100 kg 19 February 2002 28 Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare- earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes No 19 February 2002 29 Organic chemicals No 19 February 2002 30 Pharmaceutical products Yes Reasonable quantities 19 February 2002 32 Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks Yes 3201, 3202, 3203, 3204, 3205, 3206, 3207, 3208, 3209, 3220 19 February 2002 4011 New pneumatic tyres, of rubber. Yes Up to 5 19 February 2002 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard Yes 4806, 4809, 4814, 4815, 4816, 4817, 4821, 4823 19 February 2002 6309.00.00 Worn clothing and other worn articles. Yes Up to 100 kg 19 February 2002 8506 Primary cells and primary batteries. No 19 February 2002 87 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof Yes New vehicles 19 February 2002 - Description
- Cereals
Flours
Sugar
Oils
Cement
Chemicals
Medicines
Dyestuffs
New tires
Paper
Used clothes
Primary batteries
Cars
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C1: Pre-shipment inspection
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2014, No. 34
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy And Authority (Importation And Exportation of Drugs) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 6 (1) A consignment of drugs to be imported into Uganda shall before importation, be issued with a verification certificate
which shall be in the format in Form 25 in the Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) A licensed person shall before the importation of a consignment of drugs into Uganda apply for a verification
certificate using Form 26 in the Schedule to these Regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 6 (1) and (2)
Forms 25 and 26 - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia excluding the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C1: Pre-shipment inspection
- 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
- Achieve safety & Environmental objectives for the republic of Zambia
- Description of the measure
- ZS 560 2004
Road Vehicles - Inspection and Testing of used motor vehicles for road worthiness: Road Vehicles - Inspection and Testing of used motor vehicles for road worthiness
Specifies the safety related performance characteristics of used motor vehicles and their inspection and tests for roadworthiness. - 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
- Used motor vehicles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Exclusion Entire world - Description
- United states of America;United Kingdom;Japan;Singapore;United Arab Emirate & South Africa.
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2308.00.00: Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included, 2309.10.00: Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale, 2309.90.10: Of a type used primarily for the feeding of dogs, cats, cage birds or aquarial fish, 2309.90.20: Vitamins, additives or substances specially prepared for use in the manufacture of stockfeeds, excluding pure substances of chapter 29. and 2309.90.90: Other
The measure came into effect on 14 November 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C1: Pre-shipment inspection
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 November 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 162 of 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Farm Feeds Regulations, 2014
- 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
- 3(1) An application for the registration of a farm feed shall be made by -
(a) submission of a sample; and
(b) completing form F.F.1 specified in the First Schedule in triplicate and submitting it to the registering officer; and
(c ) accompanied by the container and a reproduction of any label or inscription on the container in which the feed will be sold.
(2) Renewing of registration is made by sample submission and undergoing the same process as in subsection (1) and is done annually.
7 (2). All importers of farm feeds shall ensure that-
(a) they comply with the requirements of section 3 of these regulations; and
(b) compulsory pre-shipment inspection, at the expense of the applicant , is conducted ; and
(c) they submit through inspectors, samples to the laboratory for analysis; and
(d) they make all necessary declaration of growth promoters, antibiotics, enzymes and GMO status before import permit is is issued; and
(e) compulsory mycotoxin analysis is conducted prior to registration ; and
(f) they incorporate Zimbabwean registration number, name and physical address of the local distributor, and details of the manufacturer on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Art 7(2)(b) and (d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2308.00.00 Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included No 2309.10.00 Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale No 2309.90.10 Of a type used primarily for the feeding of dogs, cats, cage birds or aquarial fish No 2309.90.20 Vitamins, additives or substances specially prepared for use in the manufacture of stockfeeds, excluding pure substances of chapter 29. No 2309.90.90 Other No - Description
- Farm feed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2308.00.00: Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included, 2309.10.00: Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale, 2309.90.10: Of a type used primarily for the feeding of dogs, cats, cage birds or aquarial fish, 2309.90.20: Vitamins, additives or substances specially prepared for use in the manufacture of stockfeeds, excluding pure substances of chapter 29. and 2309.90.90: Other
The measure came into effect on 14 November 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C1: Pre-shipment inspection
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 November 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 162 of 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Farm Feeds Regulations, 2014
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not stated in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7 (2) All importers of farm feeds shall ensure that-
(a) They comply with the requirements of section 3 of these regulations; and
(b) Compulsory pre-shipment inspection, at the expense of the applicant, is conducted; and
(c) They submit through inspectors, samples to the laboratory for analysis; and
(d) They make all necessary declaration of growth promoters, antibiotics, enzymes and GMO status before import permit is issued; and
(e) Compulsory mycotoxin analysis is conducted prior to registration; and they incorporate Zimbabwe registration number, name and physical address of the local distributor, and details of the manufacturer on the label.
(f) They incorporate Zimbabwean registration number, name and physical address of the local distributor, and details of manufacturer on the label - Reference of the measure
- Art 7(2) (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2308.00.00 Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included No 2309.10.00 Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale No 2309.90.10 Of a type used primarily for the feeding of dogs, cats, cage birds or aquarial fish No 2309.90.20 Vitamins, additives or substances specially prepared for use in the manufacture of stockfeeds, excluding pure substances of chapter 29. No 2309.90.90 Other No - Description
- Farm feeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 April 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C3: Requirement to pass through specified port of customs
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 April 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 35:02 Plant Protection
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Plant Protection Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- To prevent the introduction,spread and establishment of plant pests
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10. Restrictions on imports
(1) Plants, plant products and other regulated articles may be imported into Botswana only at the approved ports of entry listed in the Fourth Schedule. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-Article 10(1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 4 Plants and plant products No - Description
- Plant and plant products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C3: Requirement to pass through specified port of customs
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 1994
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES (CONTROL) ACT,CHAPTER 245
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Narcotic Drugs and psychotropic substances (control ) act 40 of 1994
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 16. Board to issue licences for export, import, manufacture, etc.
(1) The Minister shall establish a Board which shall consist of—
(a)the Attorney-General or his representative;
(b)the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for the time being responsible for Provincial Administration and/or Internal Security or his representative;
(c)the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for the time being responsible for Health or his representative;
(d)the Commissioner of Police or his representative;
(e)three other persons appointed by the Minister of whom one shall be appointed as the chairman.
(2) The Board shall—
(a)issue licences for the importation, exportation, diversion, sale, manufacture, production or distribution (at stated places) of any narcotic drug of psychotropic substance;
(b)name ports or places in Kenya where any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance may be exported or imported;
(c)prescribe the manner in which any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance is to be packed or marked for export; and - Reference of the measure
- Part III para (2) b
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 37 Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances No 26 August 1994 - Description
- Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substanaces
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 0106.3: - Birds :
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C3: Requirement to pass through specified port of customs
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- [Rev. 2012] CAP. 364 Animal Diseases
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Animal Diseases
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.All birds shall, if imported by sea, be imported through the port of Mombasa, and shall, if imported by air, be imported through one of the airports of Mombasa, Nairobi and Kisumu
- Reference of the measure
- Section 4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0106.3 - Birds : No - Description
- Birds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2012 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 06: Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage and 1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C3: Requirement to pass through specified port of customs
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- PLANT PROTECTION (IMPORTATION) ORDER [Subsidiary] [Rev. 2012]
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Plant Protection (Importation) Order
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 4.No plant shall be imported except through one of the following ports or places of entry—
(a) Mombasa;
(b) Kisumu;
(c) Nairobi. - Reference of the measure
- Section 4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 06 Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage No 1211 Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered. No - Description
- Plant
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2012 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 0106.3: - Birds :
The measure came into effect on 31 December 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C3: Requirement to pass through specified port of customs
- Date when the measure came into force
- 31 December 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- [Rev. 2012] CAP. 364 Animal Diseases [Subsidiary]
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Animal Diseases ( Birds) rules
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. All birds shall, if imported by sea, be imported through the port of Mombasa, and shall,if imported by air, be imported through one of the airports of Mombasa, Nairobi and Kisumu
- Reference of the measure
- section 4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0106.3 - Birds : No - Description
- Birds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 31 December 2012 - Description
- all countries
B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
C1: Pre-shipment inspection
C3: Requirement to pass through specified port of customs
