Non-tariff Measures
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 377-1: 2013, Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 1: List of substances prohibited in cosmetic products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard prescribes the chemical name, state and formulation under which specific use as substance is prohibited in the cosmetic products. This standard applies only to cosmetic products and not to medicinal products, medical devices or biocidal products.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 377-1: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cosmetic products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 377-2: 2013, Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 2: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard prescribes the list of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. This standard applies only to cosmetic products and not to medicinal products, medical devices or biocidal products.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 377-2: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cosmetic products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 377-3: 2013, Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 3: List of colorants allowed in cosmetic products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard prescribes the list of colorants allowed in cosmetic products. This standard includes the salts and flakes of substances and when a colorant is expressed as a specific salt, its other salts and flakes shall also be included.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 377-3: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cosmetic products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 377-4: 2013, Cosmetics and cosmetics products — Part 4: List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard prescribes the list of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 377-4: 2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cosmetic products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 0409.00.00: Natural honey.
The measure came into effect on 01 October 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 October 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 2004 No. 73. THE ANIMAL DISEASES (CONTROL OF BEE DISEASES) RULES, 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the Animal Diseases (Control of BeeDiseases)Rules, 2004.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 25.Honey not to be used as food for bees
(1) A person who sells package bees or queen bees shall not use any honey or candy containing honey as food for such bees except honey certified by an inspecting officer in the form set out in the Fifth Schedule of these Rules to be free of disease.
(2) A certificate referred to in sub rule (1) shall be issued on payment of the fee set out in the Sixth Schedule to these Rules.
(3) Any person who fails to comply with this rule commits an offence. - Reference of the measure
- section 25
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0409.00.00 Natural honey. No - Description
- Honey
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 October 2004 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3923.2: - Sacks and bags (including cones) :
The measure came into effect on 09 May 2002
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 May 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9 MAY 2002
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Environmental Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Prohibition of certain plastic bags
2. (1) The manufacture,trade and commercial distribution of plastic bags, made of plastic film,for use within the Republic of South Africa, with a wall thickness of less than 80 micrometres is hereby prohibited.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (l), plastic bags, made of plastic film,with a wall thickness o f between 30 and 80 micrometres may be manufactured, traded and commercially distributed, for use within the Republic of South Africa, provided they do not, unless required by law, have printing, painting or marks of any kind. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (11, bread bags made of plastic film with a wall thickness of between 25 and 80 micrometres may be manufactured, traded and commercially distributed, for use within the Republic of South Africa, if they do not, unless required by law, have printing, painting or marks of any kind.
(4) The prohibition contemplated in subsection (1) will not apply to shrinklene and flimsy bread bags made of plastic film. - Reference of the measure
- section 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3923.2 - Sacks and bags (including cones) : No - Description
- plastic bags
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 09 May 2002 - Description
- all countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3923.2: - Sacks and bags (including cones) :
The measure came into effect on 06 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 24 (d) OF THE-ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION ACT (ACT NO. 73 of 1989) - PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS AND PLASTIC FLAT BAG
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 24 (d) OF THE-ENIRONMENT CONSERVATION ACT (ACT NO. 73 of 1989) - PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS AND PLASTIC FLAT BAG
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Prohibition of certain plastic bags
2. The manufacture, trade and commercial distribution of domestically produced and imported plastic carrier bags and plastic flat bags, for use within the Republic of South Africa, other than those which comply with paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Compulsory Specification, is hereby prohibited - Reference of the measure
- section 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3923.2 - Sacks and bags (including cones) : No - Description
- plastic bags
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 06 May 2003 - Description
- all countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2907.23: -- 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts
The measure came into effect on 21 October 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 October 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 34698, 21 October 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Prohibition Of The Manufacturing, Importation, Exportation And Sale Of Polycarbonate Infant Feeding Bottles Containing Bisphenol A
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. Prohibition
The manufacture, importation, exportation and sale of polycarbonate infant feedingbottles containing Bisphenol A is hereby in terms of section 2(1 )(a)(iv) of the Act, prohibited. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2907.23 -- 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts Yes In polycarbonate infant feeding bottles - Description
- Polycarbonate infant feeding bottles containing Bisphenol A
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 0602: Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
The measure came into effect on 25 May 1984
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 May 1984
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette of 25 May 1984
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 15. Declaration of weeds and invader plants.—(1) Plants of the kinds specified in column 1 of Table 3 as category 1 plants are hereby declared weeds to the extent indicated in column 3 of the said Table opposite the names of the respective kinds of plants.
15A. Combating of category 1 plants.—(1) Category 1 plants may not occur on any land or inland water surface other than in biological control reserves.
(2) A land user shall control any category 1 plants that occur on any land or inland water surface in contravention of the provisions of sub-regulation (1) by means of the methods prescribed in regulation 15E.
(3) No person shall, except in or for purposes of a biological control reserve—
(a)establish, plant, maintain, multiply or propagate category 1 plants;
(b) import or sell propagating material of category 1 plants or any category 1 plants;
15C. Combating of category 3 plants
(4) No person shall, except in or for purposes of a biological control reserve—
(a) plant, establish, maintain, multiply or propagate category 3 plants;
(b) import or sell propagating material of category 3 plants or any category 3 plants; - Reference of the measure
- Article 15, 15A, 15C
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0602 Other live plants (including their roots), cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn. Yes Butterfly orchid tree Orchid tree Chandelier plant Mauritius thorn Pom-pom weed Indian shot Balloon vine Beefwood Horsetail tree Queen of the night Yellow or Orange cestrum Crimson cestrum Inkberry Chilean cestrum Triffid weed, Chromolaena Camphor tree Spear thistle, Scotch thistle Field bindweed, Wild morning-glory Pampas grass Pampas grass Cotoneaster Silver-leaf cotoneaster Common dodder Lucerne dodder Montpellier broom Scotch broom Large thorn apple Downy thorn apple Common thorn apple Torch cactus Patterson’s curse Blue echium Dense water weed Water hyacinth Canadian water weed Loquat Red river gum Sugar gum Karri Saligna gum, Rose gum Spider gum Grey ironbark Black ironbark, Red ironbark Pitanga, Surinam cherry Honey locust, Sweet locust Australian silky oak Sweet hakea Rock hakea Silky hakea Moon cactus, Harrisia cactus Red ginger lily White ginger lily Yellow ginger lily Kahili ginger lily St John’s wort, Tipton weed Moonflower Morning glory Morning glory Jacaranda Lantana, Tickberry, Cherry pie Pepper-cress, Hoary cardaria, White top Australian myrtle Leucaena Japanese wax-leaved privet Chinese wax-leaved privet Californian privet Chinese privet Common privet St Joseph’s lily, Trumpet lily, Formosa lily Indian laurel Purple loosestrife Cat’s paw creeper “Syringa”, Persian lilac New Zealand christmas tree Giant sensitive plant Tree daisy White mulberry, Common mulberry Manatoka Parrot’s feather Spiked water-milfoil White tussock Sword fern Oleander Wild tobacco Jointed cactus Long spine cactus Mission prickly pear, Sweet prickly pear Rosea cactus Creeping prickly pear Imbricate cactus, Imbricate prickly pear Small round-leaved prickly pear Cochineal prickly pear, Drooping prickly pear Saucepan cactus, Large round-leaved prickly pear Pest pear of Australia Lesser broomrape, Clover broomrape Australian albizia, Stink bean Parthenium Blue passion flower Banana poka, Bananadilla Devil’s pumpkin, Indigo berry Granadina Fountain grass Feathertop Barbados gooseberry Belhambra Canary den Slash pine Aleppo pine Patula pine Cluster pine Radiata pine, Moneterey pine Chir pine, longifolia pine Loblolly pine Water lettuce Australian cheesewood, Sweet pittospormum ‘Abyssinian’ coleus, Woolly plectranthus Pickerel wood White poplar Strawberry guava Guava Brazilian guava Durban guava Kudzu vine Yellow firethorn Himalayan firethorn Wax tree Castor-oil plant Rivina, Bloodbe - Description
- Butterfly orchid tree
Orchid tree
Chandelier plant
Mauritius thorn
Pom-pom weed
Indian shot
Balloon vine
Beefwood
Horsetail tree
Queen of the night
Yellow or Orange cestrum
Crimson cestrum
Inkberry
Chilean cestrum
Triffid weed, Chromolaena
Camphor tree
Spear thistle, Scotch thistle
Field bindweed, Wild morning-glory
Pampas grass
Pampas grass
Cotoneaster
Silver-leaf cotoneaster
Common dodder
Lucerne dodder
Montpellier broom
Scotch broom
Large thorn apple
Downy thorn apple
Common thorn apple
Torch cactus
Patterson’s curse
Blue echium
Dense water weed
Water hyacinth
Canadian water weed
Loquat
Red river gum
Sugar gum
Karri
Saligna gum,
Rose gum
Spider gum
Grey ironbark
Black ironbark,
Red ironbark
Pitanga,
Surinam cherry
Honey locust, Sweet locust
Australian silky oak
Sweet hakea
Rock hakea
Silky hakea
Moon cactus, Harrisia cactus
Red ginger lily
White ginger lily
Yellow ginger lily
Kahili ginger lily
St John’s wort,
Tipton weed
Moonflower
Morning glory
Morning glory
Jacaranda
Lantana, Tickberry, Cherry pie
Pepper-cress, Hoary cardaria, White top
Australian myrtle
Leucaena
Japanese wax-leaved privet
Chinese wax-leaved privet
Californian privet
Chinese privet
Common privet
St Joseph’s lily, Trumpet lily, Formosa lily
Indian laurel
Purple loosestrife
Cat’s paw creeper
“Syringa”, Persian lilac
New Zealand christmas tree
Giant sensitive plant
Tree daisy
White mulberry, Common mulberry
Manatoka
Parrot’s feather
Spiked water-milfoil
White tussock
Sword fern
Oleander
Wild tobacco
Jointed cactus
Long spine cactus
Mission prickly pear, Sweet prickly pear
Rosea cactus
Creeping prickly pear
Imbricate cactus, Imbricate prickly pear
Small round-leaved prickly pear
Cochineal prickly pear, Drooping prickly pear
Saucepan cactus, Large round-leaved prickly pear
Pest pear of Australia
Lesser broomrape, Clover broomrape
Australian albizia, Stink bean
Parthenium
Blue passion flower
Banana poka, Bananadilla
Devil’s pumpkin, Indigo berry
Granadina
Fountain grass
Feathertop
Barbados gooseberry
Belhambra
Canary den
Slash pine
Aleppo pine
Patula pine
Cluster pine
Radiata pine, Moneterey pine
Chir pine, longifolia pine
Loblolly pine
Water lettuce
Australian cheesewood, Sweet pittospormum
‘Abyssinian’ coleus, Woolly plectranthus
Pickerel wood
White poplar
Strawberry guava
Guava
Brazilian guava
Durban guava
Kudzu vine
Yellow firethorn
Himalayan firethorn
Wax tree
Castor-oil plant
Rivina, Bloodberry
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2903: Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons., 8418.10: - Combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, 8418.2: - Refrigerators, household type :, 8418.30: - Freezers of the chest type, not exceeding 800 l capacity and 8418.40: - Freezers of the upright type, not exceeding 900 l capacity
The measure came into effect on 08 May 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 May 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15 August 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: AIR QUALITY ACT, 2004 (ACT NO. 39 OF 2004) REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PHASING-OUT AND MANAGEMENT OF OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 3. (1)A person is prohibited from producing, importing, exporting, using or placing on the market any of the following ozone-depleting substances including equipment or products containing such substances, unless it is for critical use-
(a)Chlorofluorocarbons;
(b)bromochlorofluorocarbons;
(c)halons;
(d)carbon tetrachloride;
(e) 1,1,1 trichloroethane;hydrobromofluorocarbons; and
(g)bromochloromethane.
(2)Sub-regulation (1) does not apply to-
(a)the placing on the market and use of halons that have been reclaimed from existing fire protection systems before the coming into effect of these regulations; and
(b)the placing on the market and use of halons for critical use.
(3)A person wanting to use recovered halons in existing fire protection systems, after the date of
coming effect of these Regulations, must apply for approval to the Director-General.
(4)The application contemplated in sub-regulation (3) must be done in a letter format and include the following information-
(a)applicant's name and contact details;
(b)brief description of applicant business activity in relation to the use of halons;
(c)quantities of halons requested for use in existing fire protection systems or placing on the market; and
(d)measures in place to reduce the emissions.
(5)The Director General may upon receipt of the application contemplated in sub-regulation (4) in writing-
(a)grant approval and provide a reference number and any conditions or(b)requirements which must be adhered to;
(b)refuse the application and provide reasons for the decision; or
(c)require the applicant to make amendments, and specify the timeframe within which the applicant must resubmit.
(6)The provisions of sub-regulation(1) are not applicable to the use, export or placing on the market of products or equipment containing the ozone depleting substances contemplated in sub-regulation
(1) which were manufactured or imported before the coming into effect of these Regulations.
(7)No person is allowed to import, place on the market or use methyl bromide after 1 January 2015, unless it is for critical use - Reference of the measure
- Section 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2903 Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons. Yes (a)Chlorofluorocarbons; (b)bromochlorofluorocarbons; (c)halons; (d)carbon tetrachloride; (e) 1,1,1 trichloroethane;hydrobromofluorocarbons; and (g)bromochloromethane. (f) methyl bromide; HCFC-141b 8418.10 - Combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors No 8418.2 - Refrigerators, household type : No 8418.30 - Freezers of the chest type, not exceeding 800 l capacity No 8418.40 - Freezers of the upright type, not exceeding 900 l capacity No - Description
- (a)Chlorofluorocarbons;
(b)bromochlorofluorocarbons;
(c)halons;
(d)carbon tetrachloride;
(e) 1,1,1 trichloroethane;hydrobromofluorocarbons; and
(g)bromochloromethane.
(f) methyl bromide
Phase out schedule for HCFCs, HCFC-141b and equipment charged with HCFC 22
5.(1)The following is the phase out schedule for hydrochlorofluorocarbons-
(a)the hydrochloroflourocarbons which an importer place on the market or use per annum, in the period from 01 January 2014 to 31 December 2015, must not exceed 90% of the baseline consumption of HCFCs;
(b) the hydrochloroflourocarbons which an importer place on the market or use per annum, in the period from 01 January 2016 to 31 December 2020, must not exceed 65% of the baseline consumption of HCFCs;
(c)the hydrochloroflourocarbons which an importer place on the market or use per annum, in the period from 01 January 2021 to 31 December 2025, must not exceed 32.5% of the baseline consumption of HCFCs;
(d)the hydrochloroflourocarbons which an importer place on the market or use per annum, in the period from 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2030, must not exceed 2.5% of the baseline consumption of HCFCs;
(e) from 01 January 2031 until 31 December 2040, 2.5% of the baseline consumption must only be used for servicing activities; and
(f)from 01 January 2040 no person is allowed to import, place on the market, or use HCFCs.
A person is prohibited from-
(a) importing HCFC-141b either in pure form or as a component of blended chemicals, for the purpose of placing on the market or use in the production of polyurethane foams or as solvents or any other application, from 1 January 2016;
(b)importing any new or used refrigeration and air-conditioning systems or equipment containing HCFC-22 or any refrigerant or refrigerant blend containing any HCFC, from 1 July 2014; and
(c)using HCFC-22 ,or any other refrigerant containing HCFCs, either in pure form or as a component of blended refrigerants, in the construction, assembly or installation of any new refrigeration or air-conditioning system or equipment, from 1 January 2015.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 08 May 2014 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 26 October 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 October 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STAATSKOERANT, 26 OKTOBER 2012 No. 3580837 GENERALNOTICES ALGEMENE KENNISGEWINGS
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT, 1947 (ACT NO. 36 OF 1947) PROHIBITION NOTICE REGARDING THE ACQUISITION, DISPOSAL, SALE OR USE OF AGRICULTURAL REMEDY CONTAINING ENDOSULFAN
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- PROHIBITION NOTICE REGARDING THE ACQUISITION, DISPOSAL, SALE OR USE OF AGRICULTURAL REMEDY CONTAINING ENDOSULFAN
I, Tina Joemat -Pettersson, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries acting under section 7bis of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947) hereby prohibit, as from 01 October 2012, the acquisition, disposal, sale or use of an agricultural remedy containing endosulfan - Reference of the measure
- Notice 853 of 2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes ENDOSULFAN - Description
- ENDOSULFAN
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 26 October 2012 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 30 March 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 March 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STAATSKOERANT, 26 AUGUSTUS 2005 N0.27914 3 GOVERNMENT NOTICES GOEWERMENTSKENNISGEWINGS
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT 1947(ACT OF 1947)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Prohibition of the sale,acquisition, disposal or use of agricultural remedies and stock remedies
The sale, acquisition, disposal or use of chiordane in technical or any other form is here by prohibited as from 30th march 2005 - Reference of the measure
- Reference No 27914 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes chlordane - Description
- chiordane
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 March 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 25 February 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 February 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STAATSKOERANT, 25 2005 No. 27296 3 GOVERNMENT NOTICE GOEWERMENTSKENNISGEWING
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT, 1947 (ACT No. 36 OF 1947)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- PROHIBITION OF THE SALE, ACQUISITION, DISPOSAL OR USE OF MONOCROTOPHOS CONTAINING AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES
The sale, acquisition, disposal or use of Monocrotophos containing remedies approved by the Registrar: Act No. 36 of 1947, is hereby immediately prohibited.
Any person who fails to comply with the conditions of this Regulation shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine or imprisonment not exceeding two years or to both such fine and imprisonment. - Reference of the measure
- No. R. 154
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Monocrotophos - Description
- Monocrotophos
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 25 February 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0106.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 29 February 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 February 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 30833 of 29 February 2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- National Norms and Standards for The Management of Elephants in South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 12(4) No wild or captive elephant may be imported into the Republic; or
(b) exported from the Republic,
for the purposes of keeping it in captivity in a controlled environment, except in terms of paragraph 11 (3) or 12(5).
11(3) (3) A wild elephant may be captured to be kept in captivity with the approval of the
Minister, only in exceptional circumstances, including but not limited to:
(i) international agreements; or
(ii) Scientific or research purposes.
12 (5) Captive elephants which are part of a bona fide circus may be temporarily imported or exported for a limited, specified period, not exceeding the period of performance, for the sole purpose of use in the circus. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-articles 12(4); 11 (3) and 12(5).
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0106.90 - Other Yes Wild and captive elephants meant to be kept in captivety in a environment - Description
- Wild and captive elephants meant to be kept in captivety in a environment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 22 March 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- 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
- 59.1 A person shall not manufacture, import, export , distribute, sell, store or deal in any manner with sub-standard, counterfeit, adulterated or misbranded medicines or allied substances.
- Reference of the measure
- PART IX: Section 59(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medicines or Allied substances
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
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- 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
- 59 (1) A person shall not manufacture, import, export, distribute, sell, store or deal in any manner with sub-standard, counterfeit, adulterated or misbranded medicines or allied substances.
(2) A person shall not manufacture, import, export, sell or supply any cosmetic that does not meet the prescribed standards of quality. - Reference of the measure
- PART IX: Regulation 59 ( 1 ) ; Regulation 62 ( 2 )
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medicines or allied substances.
Cosmetics
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
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- 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
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 44. (1) Subject to sub-regulation (2), a person shall not use, sell, offer for sale, distribute, import, export or in any manner deal with a controlled substance or a product containing a substance within a group set out in the Fifteenth Schedule on or after the date of prohibition set out in the last column of the Fifteenth Schedule in respect of that substance.
(2) Sub regulation (1) does not apply to—
(a) controlled substance or ozone depleting substance that was imported before the date of its prohibition; or
(b) a recovered, recycled, reclaimed, or used controlled substance or ozone depleting substance imported or exported with the authority of the Agency.
45. (1) A person shall not export or import an air conditioner containing or designed to use a controlled substance or ozone depleting substance.
(2) A person shall not import a vehicle fitted with an air conditioner or refrigeration unit unless the vehicle’s cooling unit is fitted with chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) free coolant.
46. (1) Subject to sub regulation (2), from the date of entry into force of these Regulations, a person shall not import any aerosol product which uses a chlorofluorocarbon as a gas or a propellant. - Reference of the measure
- PART VI : Regulation 44( 1, 2 )
FIFTEENTH SCHEDULE : Group Of Controlled Substance, Controlled Substance and date of Prohibition
PART VI : Regulations 45 ( 1, 2) ; 46 (1) - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Controlled substance
Ozone depleting substance
Product containing a substance
Vehicle fitted with an air conditioner or refrigeration unit
Aerosol product which uses a chlorofluorocarbon
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 26 August 1967
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 1967
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Dangerous Drugs Act.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Dangerous Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 9. It shall not be lawful for a person to import into, or to export from, Zambia, any
prepared opium. - Reference of the measure
- PART III: Regulation 9
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Prepared opium
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
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- 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
- 102. (1) A person shall not import a wild animal or meat of a wild animal without an import permit issued under this Part.
- Reference of the measure
- PART XI: Regulation 102 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Wild animal
Meat of a 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
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- 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
- 3. (1) A person shall not possess, export, re-export, import, introduce from the sea, transit or tranship any specimen of a species listed in the First Schedule to these Regulations otherwise than in accordance with these Regulations.
- Reference of the measure
- PART I : Regulation 3. (1)
FIRST SCHEDULE - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Specimen of a species
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons