Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 04 June 2002
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 June 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- ACTS SUPPLEMENT No. 7 To the Gazette of the United Republic of Tanzania No. 23. Vol. 83.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Forest Act , 2002
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 64 (2) Any timber or forest produce imported into the country in contravention of any order made under subsection (1) shall be forfeited to the Government.
- Reference of the measure
- Part VII Regulation 64 (2 )
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Forest produce
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 1209.99.00: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 February 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 February 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 37 published on 9/2/2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Seeds Regulations, 2007
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 48.The seeds set out in the Eighth Schedule to these Regulations shall be deemed as prohibited, restricted and noxious weed seeds for the purpose of these Regulations.
- Reference of the measure
- Part VIII para 48
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1209.99.00 -- Other Yes Noxious weed seeds set out in the fifth schedule of the regulation - Description
- Noxious weed seeds set out in the fifth schedule of the regulation
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 09 February 2007 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 February 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 February 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ACT, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Marketing of Foods and Designated Products for Infants and Young Children)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 19 (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulation (1), a container of breast-milk substitute or complementary food shall not be in a form or shape that depicts any representation or promotion of dummies or toys or the like products.
- Reference of the measure
- Part V Regulation 19 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Breast milk substitute or complimentary food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 February 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 February 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ACT, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Marketing of Foods and Designated Products for Infants and Young Children)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 19.-(1) Without prejudice to the generality of these Regulations, a person shall not sell or expose for sell, distribute, offer, donate, import, export, manufacture, promote any dummy or toys or the like products.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Dummy or toys or the like products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 February 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 February 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 2008 No. 12.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Fish (Quality Assurance) Rules, 2008
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 11. Requirements for importation and exportation
(2) A person shall not import, export or attempt to import, export process, store for sale—
(a) any poisonous fish including species of the families tetradonidae, molidae, diodontidae, canthigasteridae and gempildae;
(b) fish or fishery products containing
(i) biotoxins, toxins, antibiotics and contaminants;
(ii) foods additives not permitted or in amounts exceeding permissible levels;
(iii) the quality is such that it is unfit for human consumption;
(iv) fish or fishery products contaminated with radioactive material;
(v) or otherwise fails to meet the requirements of these rules. - Reference of the measure
- Rule 11 (2) a , b ( i- v)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fish and fish products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 03 December 1993
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 December 1993
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 206 THE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY AND AUTHORITY ACT.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY AND AUTHORITY ACT
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and D: Control drug abuse
- Description of the measure
- 46. Import and export licences.
(1) The authority may grant a permit for the import or the export of a classified drug if—
(a) an application for the permit is made in the prescribed form and the applicant pays the prescribed fee; and
(b) the authority is satisfied that the applicant is a person to whom the permit can properly be granted.
(2) No permit shall be granted for the import or export of any narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances under international control, other than for medical, dental or veterinary use.
(3) A permit granted under this section may be granted generally for the import or export of classified drugs or limited to specified drugs - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 46(2 & 3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 23 Medicines No - Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 03 December 1993 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Customs Management
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 18.(1)The goods specified in Part A of the Second Schedule Are prohibited goods and the importation thereof is prohibited.
(2)The goods specified in Part B of the Second Schedule are restricted goods and the importation thereof, save in accordance with any conditions regulating their importation, is prohibited. - Reference of the measure
- Part III Section18
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No - Description
- Imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2005 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0602.90: - Other and 2007.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 10 October 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 October 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 25527, 10 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The, Prohibition Of The Sale Of Comfrey, Foodstuffs Containing Comfrey And Jelly Confectionery Containing Konjac
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. Prohibition of the sale of comfrey, foodstuffs containing comfrey, and jelly confectionery containing konjac
The sale of the following foodstuffs is, in terms of section. 2(1)(a)(iv) of the Act, prohibited:
(a) Comfrey (common comfrey) (Symphytum ofichale), prickley comfrey (S. aspenrm) and Russian comfrey( S.x uplandicum);
(b) foodstuffs containing comfrey (Symphytum officinale), prickley comfrey (S.asperum) or Russian comfrey(S . x uptandicum); and
(c) jelly confectionery containing konjac. - 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 0602.90 - Other Yes Comfrey 2007.99 -- Other Yes jelly confectionery containing konjac PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Comfrey, foodstuffs containing comfrey, and jelly confectionery containing konjac
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 Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 April 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 April 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Fisheries Act, 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries Act,2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 23 (2) The Minister may, by statutory instrument, provide for the prohibition, restriction and regulation of the importation of any fish and fish product.
- Reference of the measure
- PART III: Section 23(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fish and fish product.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 27 December 1963
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 December 1963
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Stock Diseases Act.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Stock Diseases Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 4. Whenever at any place, whether within or outside Zambia, there exists, or is Power to quarantine suspected to exist, any disease which is likely to affect stock, the Minister or an authorised stock, etc. officer may make such order as he thinks fit for all or any of the following purposes:
(a) for prohibiting or regulating the introduction of any stock, carcass, article or vehicle from such place into Zambia or any portion of Zambia - Reference of the measure
- Section 4a
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Stock, carcass
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 07 December 1953
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 December 1953
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Noxious Weeds Act.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Noxious Weed Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 11.(1) The Minister may, by regulation, prohibit or restrict the importation, distribution, conveyance or sale of any noxious weed or any part thereof or of any seed with which the seed of any particular noxious weeds has become mixed, and such regulations may prescribe the powers and duties of officers in relation to the enforcement of such regulations.
- Reference of the measure
- Section11.(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Noxious weed or any part thereof or of any seed with which the seed of any particular noxious weeds has become mixed
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 12 August 2019
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 August 2019
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Food Safety Act No. 7 of 2019
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act No. 7 of 2019
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 7 (1) A person shall not sell, import, manufacture or store any unsuitable food.
- Reference of the measure
- PART III : Regulation 7 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 August 2019
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Food Safety Act No. 7 of 2019
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act No. 7 of 2019
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 9 (2) A person shall not sell, import, manufacture or store any food which was manufactured, prepared, preserved, packaged or stored under insanitary conditions.
20 (1) Subject to subsection (2), a person shall not import an article which does not comply with the provisions of thisAct. - Reference of the measure
- PART III Section 9 (2)
PART III Section 20 (1) - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food
Article
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 13 July 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 July 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Cotton Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Cotton Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 45. Powers of inspectors
(1) In the performance of duties under this Act, an inspector shall have power—
(e) to require any person connected with the cotton business to supply any information relating to the purchase, sale, import or export of cotton. - Reference of the measure
- PART VII: Section 45(1)(e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cotton
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 May 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Act, 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Act, 2007
- 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
- 11. No permit on crop or live livestock of strategic importance
(1) The Authority shall not grant any approval for the importation, development, production, release into the environment or placing on the market of any genetically modified organism or product of a genetically modified organism relating to any crop or livestock of strategic importance to national food security. - Reference of the measure
- PART III: section 11(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Crops
Live livestock
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 May 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Act, 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Act, 2007
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 19. Socio-economic considerations
(1) The Authority shall not grant any approval unless it considers that the import, transit, contained use, development, release or placing on the market of the genetically modified organism or the product of a genetically modified organism shall—
(a) benefit the country without causing any risk to human and animal health, non-genetically modified crop, biological diversity or the environment;
(b) contribute to sustainable development;
(c) not have adverse socio-economic impacts; and
(d) accord with the ethical values and concerns of communities and does not undermine community knowledge and technologies.
24. Risk Assessment
(2)The Authority shall not make any decision on any application to import, transit, make contained use of. develop, research on, release or place on the market a genetically modified organism or a product of a genetically modified organism unless an assessment of risk to human and animal health, non-genetically modified crop, biological diversity, the environment, socio-economic conditions and cultural norms is conducted.
25. Evaluation of risk assessment
(1) The Authority shall evaluate or cause the evaluation of any risk assessment report and consider the result of the evaluation in making a decision on any application to import, transit, develop, research, make contained use of release or place on the market a genetically modified organism or a product of a genetically modified organism.
(2) The Authority shall, where an evaluation of a risk assessment shows that any risk cannot be avoided, reject the application for the import, transit, development, research, contained use of release or placing on the market of a genetically modified organism or a product of a genetically modified organism. - Reference of the measure
- PART III: Section 19
PART IV: Section 24(2) ; Section 25(1)&(2) - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Genetically modified organisms
Genetically modified products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world and the entire world for 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid., 2009.50.00: - Tomato juice and 2009.89.00: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons 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
- 257.No person shall sell canned tomatoes, tomato juice or a vegetable juice that contains mould filaments in more than 25 per centum of the microscopic fields when examined by the prescribed method
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 257
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. No 2009.50.00 - Tomato juice No 2009.89.00 -- Other Yes vegetable juice - Description
- canned tomatoes, tomato juice or a vegetable juice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world, the entire world and the entire world for 2103.20.00: - Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons 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
- 258. No person shall sell tomato puree, tomato paste, tomato pulp or tomato catsup that contains mould filaments in more than 50 per centum of the microscopic fields when examined by the prescribed method
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 258
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2103.20.00 - Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces No - Description
- tomato puree, tomato paste, tomato pulp or tomato catsup
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1968
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1968
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Plant Variety and Seeds Act. (As amended by Act No. 21 of 1995)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Plant Variety and Seeds Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 43. (1) No registered seed importer shall import any prescribed seed into Zambia unless-
(g) the genus, species and variety of such seed, and the country of its origin, is shown on an invoice or delivery note accompanying such seed at the time of its importation. - Reference of the measure
- Part VII: section 43 (1) (g)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Restricted Seed
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 1959
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1959
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Plant Pests and Diseases Act.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Plant Pests and Diseases (Importation) Regulations.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 4. (2) No person shall import any growing medium or plant otherwise than through a port of entry specified in the Third Schedule or an approved place, or, if quarantine is one of the conditions governing the importation of the growing medium or plant, otherwise than through Lusaka.
- Reference of the measure
- SECTION 31: Regulation 4(2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Growing medium ; plants
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s.