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  Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 31: Fertilisers

  The measure came into effect on 23 March 2007

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  23 March 2007 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23 MARCH 2007 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT, 1947 (ACT No. 36 OF 1947 REGULATIONS REGARDING FERTILIZERS 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  South Africa 

  Coded list of objectives

  C: Protection of life and health of plants 

  Description of the measure

  Application for registration
  2. An application in terms of section (31) of the Act for registration of a fertilizer, must be made on a form available from the Registrar for the purpose, or a clearly legible facsimile thereof on good quality A4 size paper of the same color as the form supplied by the Registrar.
  Such application must -
  (a) be made by a person residing in the Republic of South Africa or, in the case of a legal person that legal person shall have a registered office in the Republic:
  (b) be the prescribed application fee;
  (c) be accompanied by two copies of a typed version of the details relating to the particular fertilizer that will be marked on the container in which it will be sold, or will be attached to the label of such container:
  (d) be accompanied by a sample of the particular fertilizer containing at least100mm in the case of a liquid fertilizer and 100 g in the case of a dry fertilizer, when requested by the Registrar;
  (e) be accompanied by a copy of the experimental results detailing the biological efficiency of the particular fertilizer: provided that the Registrar may grant exemption for submission of a sample or a submission as intended in subregu-lation (d) and (e);
  (9) be accompanied, when required by the Registrar, by a risk assessment.
  Period of registration
  3.(1) Apart from the provision of sections 4 and 4A of the Act, a fertilizer registration in terms of section 3 of the Act shall lapse on 31 December of each year.
  (2) Should a registration be granted during a particular calendar year within three months of the date of lapsing intended in sub regulation such registration shall be applicable to the particular date of lapsing in the following calendar year.
  Renewal of registration
  4.(1)An application in terms of section of the Act for renewal of registration of a fertilizer, must be made on a form available from the Registrar for the purpose, or a clearly legible facsimile thereof on good quality A4 size paper of the same color as the form supplied by the Registrar.
  (2) Such an application must -
  (a) depending on the case, be made by the person to whom the applicable registration certificate has been issued;
  (b) be received no later than the date of lapsing intended in sub regulation on the proviso that should documentary proof be submitted of the timeous dispatch of the application; such application shall be deemed to have been received on time;
  (c) be accompanied by the prescribed fee;
  (d) be accompanied by two copies of facsimiles of all labels used in connection with the sale of the fertilizer: provided that the Registrar may, depending on the circumstances, exempt the applicant from the provisions of this regulation.
  (3) Apart from the determinations of sub regulation an application in terms of subregulation received by the Registrar after 31 January of a particular year will not be considered and a new application must be made for the registration of the respective fertilizer in terms of regulation 2: provided
  that the Registrar may grant exemption from submission of the application form as intended in sub regulation
  (4) Anyone applying for renewal of a registration in terms of this regulation must submit a sworn statement that the information he supplies with such application for the particular fertilizer, or a label used in connection therewith, does not deviate in any respect from the comparable details that have already been registered or approved with respect to that fertilizer or label: Only the original of each application can be so declared or confirmed.
  Conditions for certain registrations and renewal of in registrations
  (5) A registration and the renewal of a registration of a fertilizer, in terms of section 3 of the Act, is granted on condition that during the period of registration or a renewal or registration -
  the composition of the particular fertilizer does not deviate by more than the allowable deviations under which it was registered;
  (2) the details approved for use on a label or container for sale of the particular fertiizer may not be altered without the prior written approval of the Registrar; and
  (3) the particular registration may not be transferred in any manner or aspect to anyone else.
  Application for amendment of certain registrations and approved labels
  6. Should anyone in whose favor a fertilizer is registered, contemplate any alteration to its registered composition or a change to the details approved for use on a label, he should apply to the Registrar in the manner intended in regulation 2.
  (2) Such application should be accompanied by the applicable documentation, the current registration certificate and application fee stated in regulation 1 provided that the Registrar may waive the application fee should the particular change or alteration be in the public interest.
  Return of registration Certificate
  7.A registration certificate is returned in terms of Section of the Act, should reach the Registrar -
  within 14 days of the day on which -
  (a) the person to whom the particular registration certificate has been issued is informed in writing in terms of Section 5 of the Act of the reason for withdrawal of such registration; or the registration of the fertilizer has expired in terms of Section of the Act 

  Reference of the measure

  Part I section 2-7 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  31	Fertilisers	No

  Description

  fertilizer 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	23 March 2007

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2524: Asbestos.

  The measure came into effect on 03 March 2008

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  03 March 2008 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  STAATSKOERANT, 28 MAART 2008 No. 30904 3 GOVERNMENT NOTICE 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  REGULATIONS FOR THE PROHIBITION OF THE USE, MANUFACTURING, IMPORT AND EXPORT OF ASBESTOS AND ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  South Africa 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
  3.(1) A person importing an identified product or asbestos for use in the manufacture of an identified product, or any person manufacturing or distributing an identified product for local use immediately prior to the date of commencement of these regulations and intends to continue with the activity, may carry on with that activity for a period of one year after the date of commencement of these regulations: provided that he or she has registered the activity with the Minister as contemplated in regulation 4 and follows the procedure as set out in regulation 5 of these regulations.
  (2) A person referred to in regulation 2(1), 2(2) and 2(3) who does not intend to continue with the activity in terms of regulation 2(4) and 2(5) must stop the activity.120 days after the date of commencement of these regulations 

  Reference of the measure

  Section 3 & 4 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2524	Asbestos.	No

  Description

  asbestos 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	28 March 2008

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1209.21: -- Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds and 1214.90: - Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 May 2013

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 May 2013 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  12 No. 36393 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26 APRIL 2013 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996) 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  South Africa 

  Coded list of objectives

  B: Protection of life and health of animals 

  Description of the measure

  5.(1) Any Lucerne seed or Lucerne hay dealer, Lucerne hay processor or Lucerne producer shall register with the National Lucerne Trust.
  (2) Registration shall be done immediately upon receipt of a registration form obtainable free of charge for this purpose from the National Lucerne Trust, and must -
  (a) be submitted, when forwarded by post, to -
  The Manager National Lucerne Trust P.O. Box 185 OUDTSHOORN 6620
  (b) when delivered by hand, be delivered to -
  The Manager National Lucerne Trust 152 St John Street OUDTSHOORN 6625
  (c) when sent by telefax, be addressed to -044 - 2792838 

  Reference of the measure

  Section 5 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  1209.21	-- Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds	No
  1214.90	- Other	Yes	Lucerne hay

  Description

  Lucerne seed and Lucerne hay 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	01 May 2013

  Description

  All countries 

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  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 11 August 1972

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  11 August 1972 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES GN. R. 1375 GG3629 11 August 1972 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REGISTRATION AND SALE OF AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES: The Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act 36 of 1947), 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  South Africa 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  Registration
  2.(1) Every application for the registration of an agricultural remedy shall be submitted in triplicate in the form prescribed in the Second Schedule hereto, to The Registering Officer of Agricultural Remedies, Department of Agricultural Technical Services, Private Bag X116, Pretoria, and shall be accompanied by-
  1(a) three typed copies of the label, advertisement and other literature used or intended to be used in connection with such agricultural remedy;
  1Note: It is recommended that three typed copies of every label and advertisement intended for use in connection with any agricultural remedy be submitted to the Registering Officer before it is printed.
   b) two samples of the agricultural remedy (not less than 4 oz/fl oz each);
  (c) the registration fee as specified in the First Schedule hereto;
  2(d) except when not required by the Registering Officer, experimental data on biological efficacy and residues obtained under South African conditions;
  2Note: (i) Before commencement of experimentation in support of applications for registration of agricultural remedies, applicants must approach the Registering Officer submitting particulars regarding the nature and extent of envisaged experimentation. If possible officials of the Department will visit these experiments. Such officials must be free to inspect experiments at all times with the view to acquainting themselves with the final results. (ii) Such tests must be undertaken either by the applicant or by some other independent body. The Department, however, reserves the right to, where possible and/or desirable, first conduct tests prior to registration.
  (e) full particulars on the pharmacology and toxicology of the agricultural remedy; and
  (f) method of analysis for determining the percentage of active ingredient/s.
  (2) No application will be considered unless it complies in all respects with the requirements prescribed, and unless the applicant furnishes the Registering Officer with such further information (including suitable samples of the agricultural remedy), as he may call for in order to determine whether the agricultural remedy is suitable and sufficiently effective for the purpose for which it is intended.
  (3) Registration will only be effected upon receipt of printed copies of the approved label.
  (4) Whenever an agricultural remedy is registered, the Registering Officer shall issue or cause to be issued to the applicant a registration certificate which shall be valid for a period not exceeding four years and which shall expire on 30 June 1974.
  (5) As from 1 July 1970, the registration of agricultural remedies shall only take place every fourth year, or part of four years, which period shall be calculated from 1 July 1970. Applications for registration shall be submitted on the forms prescribed by subregulation (1) of these regulations and shall be accompanied by the registration fees set out in the First Schedule hereto.
  (6) An existing registration will be regarded as a new registration in case of an amendment thereto which will affect its active ingredient/s by more than five percent.
  (7) An agricultural remedy may not be imported into the Republic of South Africa for the purpose of sale unless it has been registered, prior to the importation thereof by a representative resident or carrying on business within the Republic.
  (8)(a) Agricultural remedies may only be imported for private use with the written consent of the Registering Officer. Where, however, agricultural remedies are imported with the view to sale the Registering Officer shall have the right to issue a general permit subject to the annual submission of required information and in this case it will not be necessary for those concerned to apply for individual consignments.
  (b) Agricultural remedies may only be imported for experimental purposes with the written consent of the Registering Officer. Applications for the importation of test consignments must be accompanied by a sample together with the following information:
  (i) the country of origin; (ii) the port entry; (iii) the quantity to be imported; (iv) the purpose for which the remedy will be used; (v) where the remedy will be tested; (vi) pharmacological and toxicological properties; and (vii) methods of analysis.
  Appeals
  3.(1) Whenever an application for registration is rejected, or a registration is made subject to conditions in terms of the provisions of section 3 (3) of the Act, or is cancelled in terms of the provisions of section 4 of the Act, the Registering Officer shall notify the applicant, in writing, of such rejection, imposition of conditions or cancellation, and the applicant may within 56 days of being notified of such rejection, imposition of conditions or cancellation appeal to the Minister, in writing, against such decision and shall simultaneously submit an explanation of the grounds on which the appeal is based.
  (2) After consideration of the appeal the Minister shall or cause the applicant to be advised. in writing, of his decision.
  Trade Names and Brands
  4. No agricultural remedy shall be registered, imported or sold under any trade name or brand which is used in connection with any other agricultural remedy, or which is not readily distinguishable from any trade name or brand used in connection with any other agricultural remedy. 

  Reference of the measure

  Section 2-4 

  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	Agricultural Remedies

  Description

  Agricultural remedies 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	11 August 1972

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 01: Live animals, 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates and 06: Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage

  The measure came into effect on 05 March 2010

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  05 March 2010 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Gazette No.33002 of 5 March 2010 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  CITES Regulations, 2010 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  South Africa 

  The rationale of the measure

  Protection, conservation of biodiversity and endangered species 

  Coded list of objectives

  B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  11. Registration and Markings
  
  (1) All persons wishing to internationally trade specimens of any species listed in Appendix I must be registered with the Management Authority.
  (2) All persons wishing to produce captive bred animals and artificially propagated plants for commercial international trade purposes of any species listed in Appendix I must be registered with the Management Authority and where required with the Secretariat in the case of captive bred animals. If these species are also listed in terms of section 56 of NEMBA and are already registered under the applicants name as Threatened or Protected Species, an integrated registration certificate may be issued.
  
  "international trade" means any export, re-export, or import covered by the customs regulations and introduction from the sea; 

  Reference of the measure

  Regulation 11 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Notes

  Updated list available at: https://www.cites.org/eng/app/appendices.php 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  01	Live animals	Yes	Species listed in Appendix I of CITES;
  03	Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates	Yes	Species listed in Appendix I of CITES;
  06	Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage	Yes	Species listed in Appendix I of CITES;

  Description

  Species listed in Appendix I of CITES; 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2710.91: -- Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2014

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2014 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Gazette No. 37818, 10 July 2014 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Regulations To Phase-Out The Use Of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Materials And Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) Contaminated Materials 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  South Africa 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  3. (1) Subject to the provisions of these Regulations and unless a person complies with regulation 5
  and 6 of these Regulations, no person may -
  (a) use, process, or produce PCB materials or PCB contaminated materials;
  (b) import PCB materials or PCB contaminated materials into the Republic of South Africa, or export PCB materials or PCB contaminated materials from South Africa; or
  (c) sell PCB materials or PCB contaminated materials in South Africa.
  (2) The provisions of sub-regulation (1) do not apply to persons who import PCB waste from a State which is a member of South African Development Community, for the purpose of treatment or safe disposal at a facility authorised in terms of section 20 of Environmental Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989) or section 49 of National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008).
  Registration
  5. (1) Any person who possesses articles must register with the Director-General within 90 days of promulgation of these Regulations.
  (2) A person contemplated in sub regulation (1) must register in a form obtainable from the Department.
  (3) The Director-General must acknowledge receipt and issue the registration number within 30 days of receipt.
  (4) The Director-General may on receipt of the registration form, request incomplete information to be furnished in writing or amendments to be effected on the registration form and the amended registration form to be resubmitted within a specified time frame.
  (5) A person who is registered in accordance with sub-regulation (1) must notify the Director-General of any changes in any material detail which has been provided as part of the registration within 30 days of such change taking place. 

  Reference of the measure

  Regulations 3 and 5 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2710.91	-- Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)	Yes	Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) materials and Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) contaminated materials

  Description

  Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) materials and Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) contaminated materials 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries .
  
  Provisions of 3(1) do not apply to SADC countries ie Angola, Botswana, Congo (DR), Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Swaziland,Seychelles, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 

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  Applied by South Africa for 0511.10: - Bovine semen and 0511.99: -- Other

  The measure came into effect on 28 September 1998

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  28 September 1998 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Gazette No. 19292 of 28 September 1998 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act 62 of 1998) 

  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

  7 Requirements for registration or approval
  (2) An import agent may be registered as such if he or she undertakes in writing to the registrar to make use of a customs clearing facility and laboratory conforming to the prescribed requirements for all genetic material imported by him or her on behalf of another person.
  8 Registration or approval
  (1) Any person who-
  (a) desires to be registered as a semen collector, inseminator, embryo collector, embryo transferor or import agent; or
  (b) desires-
  (i) that premises be registered as a centre; or
  (ii) that an animal be approved as a donor animal of genetic material, shall apply to the registrar in the form determined by the registrar and in the prescribed manner, and such application shall be accompanied by the prescribed application fee for the kind of registration or approval concerned. 

  Reference of the measure

  Articles 7 & 8 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  0511.10	- Bovine semen	No
  0511.99	-- Other	Yes	Embryo, genetic material where ‘‘genetic material’’ means ova, embryos, semen and any other material originating from an animal through which the hereditary factors of such animal can be transferred;

  Description

  Semen, embryo, genetic material where ‘‘genetic material’’ means ova, embryos, semen and any other material
  originating from an animal through which the hereditary factors of such animal can be transferred; 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0802.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 November 2016

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 November 2016 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6 November 2015 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ACT, 1996 (ACT NO. 47 OF 1996) ESTABLISHMENT OF STATUTORY MEASURE: REGISTRATION OF PRODUCERS, PROCESSORS, IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS OF PECAN NUTS AND PECAN NUT PRODUCTS 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  South Africa 

  The rationale of the measure

  2.The purpose and aims of the statutory measure is to compel the parties set out herein to register with the South African Pecan Nut Producers Association NPC (SAPPA). Registration is necessary to assist SAPPA in ensuring that continuous, timeous and accurate information relating to the products as defined, is available to all role players. Market information is deemed essential for all role players in order for them to make informed decisions. By combining compulsory registration with the keeping of information and the rendering of returns on an individual basis, market information for the whole of the industry can by processed and disseminated and will form the basis for the collection of levies where applicable and appropriate.
  The establishment of the measure would assist in promoting the efficiency of the marketing of pecan nuts and pecan nut products. The viability of the pecan nut industrywill thus be enhanced. The measure will not be detrimental to the number of employment opportunities or fair labor practice.
  The measure will be administered by SAPPA, a non-profit company established in terms of the Companies Act (as amended), 2008 (Act 71 of 2008). SAPPA will implement and administer the measure as set out in the Schedule. 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  Registration of parties concerned
  5.(1) All producers, growers, processors, packers, importers and exporters of pecan nuts and/or pecan nut products shall register with SAPPA in the manner prescribed in clause 6.
  (2)Each person or entity who becomes a producer, grower, processor, packer, importer and/or exporter of pecan nuts and/or pecan nut products shall register with SAPPA.
  (3)A person shall have a choice to register as either a producer or processor or importer or exporter.
  (4) A person who is a producer as well as a processor or importer or exporter shall register as a producer and as processor or importer or exporter.
  Application for registration
  6. Application for registration shall –
  (1) be made within thirty (30) days of the commencement of this statutory measure, and in the case of a person becoming a party as contemplated in clause 5 after such date of commencement, within thirty (30) days of becoming such a party;
  (2) be made on the application form obtainable free of charge from SAPPA;
  (3) be submitted, when forwarded by post, to – SAPPA
  PO Box 32140 TOTIUSDAL 0127
  (4) when delivered by hand, be delivered to – SAPPA
  353 24th Avenue Villieria
  Pretoria 0186
  (5) when sent by telefax, be addressed to – 012 329 9869
  (6) when sent by E-mail, addressed to – admin@sappamail.net
  Commencement and period of validity
  7.This statutory measure shall come into operation on 1 March 2016 and will lapse 4 years later. 

  Reference of the measure

  Section 5-6 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  0802.90	- Other	Yes	pecan nuts
  2008.99.90	--- Other	Yes	pecan nut products

  Description

  pecan nuts and pecan nut products 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	01 March 2016

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3819: Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70 % by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals., 6506.10.90: -- Other, 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof, 8539.29.45: --- Lamps, identifiable for use solely or principally with motor vehicles, 7007.21: -- Of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels, 8708.30: - Brakes and servo-brakes; parts thereof, 4011: New pneumatic tyres, of rubber., 4012: Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber., 7307: Tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel., 4016.93: -- Gaskets, washers and other seals, 93: Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof, 3926.90.90: -- Other, 8419.20: - Medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers, 3402: Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading, 9020.00: Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters., 9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks., 3923.21.07: --- Carrier bags, with a thickness of 24 microns or more, 3923.29.40: --- Carrier bags, of other thermoplastic materials, with a thickness of 24 microns or more, 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers., 9506.99.90: --- Other, 9506.2: - Water-skis, surf-boards, sailboards and other water-sport equipment :, 7321.12: -- For liquid fuel, 7321.82: -- For liquid fuel, 8535: Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxe, 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for , 9405: Lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere spec, 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, 8544: Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with , 9401.20: - Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles, 9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment., 8516.10: - Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters, 8419.1: - Instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric :, 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs., 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved., 0303: Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04., 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen., 0306.1: - Frozen :, 0307: Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt, 1602: Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood., 0307.91: -- Live, fresh or chilled, 0305.49: -- Other, 0306.16.90: --- Other, 0306.17.90: --- Other and 0306.14.90: --- Other

  The measure came into effect on 15 October 2010

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  15 October 2010 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Gazette, No. 33615 of 15 October 2010 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008: Regulations (No. R. 924 of 2010) 

  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

  REGISTRATION OF MANUFACTURERS, BUILDERS, IMPORTERS, AND
  SERVICE PROVIDERS
  12. (1) Any person who manufactures, builds or imports any commodity or
  product, or provides a service, subject to a compulsory specification, shall
  register with the National Regulator within six months from the effective date of
  these regulations coming into force. Thereafter all manufacturers, builders or
  importers of any commodity or product, or providers of a service, subject to a
  compulsory specification, shall register with the National Regulator within 30 days
  of commencing operation as a manufacturer, builder or importer or a provider of
  services. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 12 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Notes

  Compulsory Specification List AS ON 02 November 2015 from NCRS Website 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3819	Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70 % by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.	No
  6506.10.90	-- Other	Yes	safety helmets for motor cyclists
  87	Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof	Yes	motor vehicles of category M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3; category 01, 02, 03 and 04 vehicles
  8539.29.45	--- Lamps, identifiable for use solely or principally with motor vehicles	Yes	Replacement incandescent lamps for motor vehicles, replacement headlights for motor vehicles, replacement secondary lights for motor vehicles
  7007.21	-- Of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels	Yes	replacement safety glass for use in road vehicles
  8708.30	- Brakes and servo-brakes; parts thereof	No
  4011	New pneumatic tyres, of rubber.	Yes
  4012	Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber.	No
  7307	Tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.	Yes	couplings for towing caravans and light trailers
  4016.93	-- Gaskets, washers and other seals	Yes	seals for hydraulic brake actuating cylinders for use in motor vehicles
  93	Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof	Yes	firearms for civil use
  3926.90.90	-- Other	Yes	Personal flotation aids
  8419.20	- Medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers	Yes	microbiological safety cabinets
  3402	Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading	Yes	disinfectants and detergent-disinfectants
  9020.00	Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters.	Yes	respirators; breathing apparatus
  9613	Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, and parts thereof other than flints and wicks.	Yes	lighters, homlogation of cigarette lighters, cigarette lighters
  3923.21.07	--- Carrier bags, with a thickness of 24 microns or more	No
  3923.29.40	--- Carrier bags, of other thermoplastic materials, with a thickness of 24 microns or more	No
  2523	Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.	No
  9506.99.90	--- Other	Yes	Small arms shooting ranges
  9506.2	- Water-skis, surf-boards, sailboards and other water-sport equipment :	Yes	Swimming aids
  7321.12	-- For liquid fuel	Yes	Non pressure paraffin stoves
  7321.82	-- For liquid fuel	Yes	Pressurised paraffin appliances
  8535	Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxe	No
  8536	Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for	No
  9405	Lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere spec	Yes	incandescent lamps
  85	Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles	Yes	Electrical and electronic apparatus
  8544	Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with	Yes	electric cables with extruded solid dielectric insulation for fixed installations (300/500 V to 1 900/3 300 V)
  9401.20	- Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles	Yes	Child restraints
  9504	Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment.	Yes	Gaming devices
  8516.10	- Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters	No
  8419.1	- Instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric :	No
  1604	Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.	Yes	Canned
  1605	Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.	Yes	Canned
  0303	Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.	No
  0304	Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen.	No
  0306.1	- Frozen :	No
  0307	Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt	Yes	Frozen
  1602	Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.	Yes	Canned
  0307.91	-- Live, fresh or chilled	Yes	Live abalone
  0305.49	-- Other	Yes	Smoked snoek
  0306.16.90	--- Other	Yes	Shrimps
  0306.17.90	--- Other	Yes	Shrimps
  0306.14.90	--- Other	No

  Description

  hydraulic brake and clutch fluid
  safety helmets for motor cyclists
  motor vehicles of category M1
  motor vehicles of category M2 and M3
  motor vehicles of category N1
  motor vehicles of category N2 and N3
  category O1 and O2 vehicles (caravans and light trailers)
  category O3 and O4
  child restraints for use in motor vehicles
  replacement incandescent lamps for motor vehicles
  replacement headlights for motor vehicles
  replacement secondary lights for motor vehicles
  replacement safety glass for use in road vehicles
  replacement brake lining assemblies for road vehicles
  pneumatic tyres for passenger cars and trailers
  agricultural tractors
  pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers
  ball type couplings and towing brackets for towing caravans and light trailers
  replacement elastomeric cups and seals for hydraulic brake actuating cylinders for use in motor vehicles using non-petroleum base hydraulic brake fluid (service temperature 70 °C to 150 °C max)
  motor vehicles of Category L (Motorcycles, motor tricycles and quadrocycles)
  firearms for civil use
  personal flotation aids
  microbiological safety cabinets (Classes I, II and III)
  microbiological safety cabinets
  microbiological safety cabinets
  disinfectants and detergent-disinfectants
  respirators
  breathing apparatus
  lighters
  homlogation of cigarette lighters
  cigarette lighters
  plastic carrier bags and flat bags
  safety glass and other safety glazing materials
  cement
  small arms shooting ranges
  Swimming Aids
  non-pressure paraffin stoves and heaters
  preservative treated timber
  pressurised paraffin appliances
  firearms for civil use
  personal flotation aids
  microbiological safety cabinets (Classes I, II and III)
  microbiological safety cabinets
  microbiological safety cabinets
  disinfectants and detergent-disinfectants
  respirators
  breathing apparatus
  lighters
  homlogation of cigarette lighters
  cigarette lighters
  plastic carrier bags and flat bags
  safety glass and other safety glazing materials
  cement
  small arms shooting ranges
  Swimming Aids
  non-pressure paraffin stoves and heaters
  preservative treated timber
  pressurised paraffin appliances
  manually operated switches for fixed installations
  safety of flexible cords for electrical appliances
  plugs, socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors
  lampholders
  appliance couplers
  cord sets and cord extension sets
  earth leakage protection units
  circuit-breakers
  starters for tubular fluorescent lamps
  incandescent lamps
  manually operated switches for appliances
  electrical and electronic apparatus
  the safety of electric cables with extruded solid dielectric insulation for fixed installations (300/500 V to 1 900/3 300 V)
  firearms for civil use
  personal flotation aids
  microbiological safety cabinets (Classes I, II and III)
  microbiological safety cabinets
  microbiological safety cabinets
  disinfectants and detergent-disinfectants
  respirators
  breathing apparatus
  lighters
  homlogation of cigarette lighters
  cigarette lighters
  plastic carrier bags and flat bags
  safety glass and other safety glazing materials
  cement
  small arms shooting ranges
  Swimming Aids
  non-pressure paraffin stoves and heaters
  preservative treated timber
  pressurised paraffin appliances
  manually operated switches for fixed installations
  safety of flexible cords for electrical appliances
  plugs, socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors
  lampholders
  appliance couplers
  cord sets and cord extension sets
  earth leakage protection units
  circuit-breakers
  starters for tubular fluorescent lamps
  incandescent lamps
  manually operated switches for appliances
  electrical and electronic apparatus
  the safety of electric cables with extruded solid dielectric insulation for fixed installations (300/500 V to 1 900/3 300 V)
  medium-voltage electric cables
  gaming devices and related apparatus
  hot water storage tanks
  single-capped fluorescent lamps
  lamp control gear
  canned fish, canned marine molluscs and canned crustaceans
  frozen fish, frozen marine molluscs and frozen products derived therefrom
  canned meat products
  frozen rock lobster and frozen lobster products derived therefrom
  smoked snoek
  frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs
  live aquacultured abalone 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Zambia on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 1970

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 1970 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Firearms Act 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Firearms Act 1970 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zambia 

  Coded list of objectives

  G: Protection of national security 

  Description of the measure

  6. (1) No person shall import firearms or ammunition except under the authority of, and in accordance with the terms and conditions (if any) contained in, a firearms dealer's import permit or a tourist's import permit, as the case may be. Such permits shall be in the prescribed form and shall be issued by the Registrar.
  (3) A tourist's import permit shall be issued only to a tourist who
  (a) is booked on a hunting safari with an approved safari company; or
  (b) is taking part in, or is a member of a team taking part in, a shooting competition in Zambia; or
  (c) is visiting Zambia in the course of a journey to a destination outside Zambia.
  6A (3) A public officer wishing to obtain possession of any firearm or ammunition which he has imported under this section shall, unless the same has become the property of the Republic under subsection (2), cause the same to be registered in accordance with the provisions of section eight and shall apply for a firearm licence in respect thereof in accordance with the other provisions of this Act.
  8. (1) All firearms and ammunition imported into Zambia for the purpose of sale shall be registered in the prescribed manner according to any existing numbers or marks on such firearms or parts thereof or on any package of ammunition, and, if so required by an authorised officer, shall be stamped or otherwise marked in the prescribed manner.
  (3) Any person who imports any firearms or ammunition shall supply such information for the purpose of enabling registration to be effected as may be required by the person responsible for such registration (who shall be such person as may be prescribed), or as may be prescribed 

  Reference of the measure

  PART II : Section 6. (1, 3)
  PART II : 6A (3)
  PART II : 8 (1, 3) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Firearms 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  The measure came into effect on 22 March 2013

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  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

  39.1 A person shall not place on the market, advertise, market, manufacture, sell, import, supply, administer or deal in any manner with any medicine or allied substance without a marketing authorisation issued by the Authority.
  39.2 A person who intends to place on the market, advertise, market, manufacture, sell, import, supply, administer or deal in any manner with any medicine or allied substance shall apply to the Authority for a marketing authorisation in the prescribed manner and form.
  44.4 A wholesaler, manufacturer or importer shall not sell any medicine to any person unless that person is duly authorised to handle medicines and allied substances under this Act. ( B15) 

  Reference of the measure

  PART V: Sections 39(1 & 2); 44(4) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Medicine
  Allied substance 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zambia on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 22 March 2013

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  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  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

  44 (4) A wholesaler, manufacturer or importer shall not sell any medicine to any person unless that person is duly authorised to handle medicines and allied substances under this Act. 

  Reference of the measure

  PART V : Regulation 44 ( 4 ) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Medicine 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zambia on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 03 January 1994

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  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  03 January 1994 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Control of Goods Act 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Control of Goods (Import of Medicinal Substances and Poisons) Regulations. 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zambia 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals 

  Description of the measure

  4. No person shall import into Zambia any poisons specified in the First Schedule or any preparation containing any such poison, whether or not that preparation is a substance recommended as a medicine, unless-
  (a) he is a person who is a member of a class of persons specified in paragraph 1, 2 or 3 of the Second Schedule;
  or
  (b) he is authorised to do so in terms of an open general licence issued by the Minister by Gazette notice; or
  (c) he has obtained a special licence to do so from the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health. 

  Reference of the measure

  Regulation 4
  FIRST SCHEDULE : Specified Poisons
  SECOND SCHEDULE: Authorised Persons 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Poisons 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zambia on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 22 November 2013

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  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

  42. (1) The following persons shall apply for a licence under this Part—
  (a) an importer, exporter, producer or distributor of a controlled substance or ozone depleting substance;
  (b) an importer, exporter, producer or distributor of technology or a product which uses or contains a controlled or zone depleting substance; 

  Reference of the measure

  PART V : Regulation 42 (1a, b ) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  controlled substance or ozone depleting substance
  technology or a product which uses or contains a controlled or zone depleting substance 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zambia on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 03 August 2007

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  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

  25. (1) Any person intending to import, export or re-export any specimens of any species listed in the First Schedule shall register with the Management Directorate on Form I set out in the Second Schedule. 

  Reference of the measure

  PART IV : Regulation 25 ( 1) -SECOND SCHEDULE
  FORM 1 (APPLICATION FOR AN EXPORT/IMPORT/RE-EXPORT PERMIT) 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Specimens 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  The measure came into effect on 13 April 2017

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 April 2017 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Metrology Act 2017 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  The Metrology Act No 6 of 2017 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zambia 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  52. Where it is necessary for the purposes of this Act to determine the importer of a measuring instrument or commodity it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the person named on the import transaction documents of the measuring instrument or commodity as the importer, is the importer of that measuring instrument or commodity. 

  Reference of the measure

  Part XI ; Section 52 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  All products 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zambia on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 01 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Mines and Minerals Development Act, 201 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  The Mines and Minerals Development Act, 201 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zambia 

  Coded list of objectives

  E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  13. (1) The following mining rights may be granted under this Act:
  (c) mineral import permit 

  Reference of the measure

  DIVISION 1 : Section 13(2c) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Minerals 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zambia on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 13 April 2017

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 April 2017 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Metrology Act, 2017 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Metrology Act 2017 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zambia 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  28 (2) The regulations referred to in sub-section (1) shall prescribe
  (f) the procedures and criteria for control to be exercised by the Agency on pre-packaged commodities and on the suppliers of pre-packaged commodities, including registration of manufacturers and importers;
  30 (5) An importer of a pre-packaged commodity shall be registered by the Agency after providing evidence of marks of conformity affixed under the relevant legal metrology regulations of the country of origin or under conformity marking systems set up by accredited certification bodies, samples of the pre-packaged commodities to be imported for testing, or other evidence acceptable to the Executive Director, that the pre-packaged commodities comply with this Act and other standards applicable to the specific products.
  52. Where it is necessary for the purposes of this Act to determine the importer of a measuring instrument or commodity it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the person named on the import transaction documents of the measuring instrument or commodity as the importer, is the importer of that measuring instrument or commodity. 

  Reference of the measure

  PART VII: Sections 28(2f) ; 30(5)
  PART XI: Section 52 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Measuring instrument or pre-packed commodity 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zambia on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 22 November 2013

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  22 November 2013 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument No.112 of 2013- Amendment of Regulations 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Environmental Management (Licensing) Regulations, 2013. 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zambia 

  Coded list of objectives

  E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  42. (1) The following persons shall apply for a licence under this Part—
  (a) an importer, exporter, producer or distributor of a controlled substance or ozone depleting substance
  (3) The Agency shall, within thirty days of receipt of an application under sub-regulation (1), approve the application if the applicant has measures and facilities to ensure the safe—
  (b) importation, exportation, distribution, sale or offer for sale, handling, recycling or reclamation of a substance likely to deplete the ozone layer. 

  Reference of the measure

  Part VI:Section 42(1a; 3b) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Controlled substance or ozone depleting substance 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 3003.10.00: Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillinic acid structure, or streptomycin or their derivatives, 3003.20.00: Containing other antibiotics, 3003.31.00: Containing insulin, 3003.39.10: Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health, 3003.39.90: Other, 3003.40.10: Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health, 3003.40.90: Other, 3003.90.10: Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health, 3003.90.20: Preparations containing a drug not categorised as prescription preparation, 3003.90.90: Other, 3004.10.00: Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives, 3004.20.00: Containing other antibiotics, 3004.31.00: Containing insulin, 3004.32.00: Containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues, 3004.39.10: Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health, 3004.39.90: Other, 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 01 July 2008

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 July 2008 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 57 of 2008 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Medicines and Allied Substances Control (Import and Export of Medicines) Regulations, 2008. 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to all medicines other than—
  (a) those controlled in terms of the Dangerous Drugs Act [Chapter 15:02]; and
  (b) psychotropic substances controlled in terms of the Medicines and Allied Substances
  Control (General) Regulations, 1991; and
  (c) medicines imported in terms of section 75 of the Act for a named person; and
  (d) medicines imported by an individual for personal use. 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  No person shall import into or export from Zimbabwe any registered medicine, for the
  purpose of wholesale dealing, unless he is duly appointed as an authorized importer or exporter
  by the principal in respect of that medicine. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 4(2) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3003.10.00	Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillinic acid structure, or streptomycin or their derivatives	No
  3003.20.00	Containing other antibiotics	No
  3003.31.00	Containing insulin	No
  3003.39.10	Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health	No
  3003.39.90	Other	No
  3003.40.10	Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health	No
  3003.40.90	Other	No
  3003.90.10	Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health	No
  3003.90.20	Preparations containing a drug not categorised as prescription preparation	No
  3003.90.90	Other	No
  3004.10.00	Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives	No
  3004.20.00	Containing other antibiotics	No
  3004.31.00	Containing insulin	No
  3004.32.00	Containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues	No
  3004.39.10	Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health	No
  3004.39.90	Other	No
  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

  These regulations apply to all medicines other than
  (a)Psychotropic substances (Amphetamine, Dexamphetamine, Methamphetamine, Methylphenidate, Phencyclidine, Amobarbital, Cyclobarbital, Pentobarbital, Secobarbital, Amfepramone, Barbital, Ethinamate, Meprobamate, Methylphenobarbital, Phenobarbital, Pipradrol)
  
  (b)Drugs controlled in terns of the Dangerous Drug Act ( coca leaves; “Indian hemp”, “bhang”, “camba”, “dagga”, “mbanje” or “intsangu”, resins obtained therefrom and all preparations of which such resins form the base; raw opium;1.Medicinal opium.
  2. Any medicinal extract or tincture derived from the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any
  preparation, not being a preparation capable of external use only, made from such
  medicinal extract or tincture.
  3. Morphine and its salts.
  4. Cocaine (including synthetic cocaine) and ecgonine and their respective salts, and the
  esters of ecgonine and their respective salts. (For the purposes of this Act, the expression
  “ecgonine” means laevo-ecgonine and includes any derivatives of ecgonine from which it
  may be recovered industrially.)
  5. Any solution or dilution of morphine or cocaine or their salts in an inert substance,
  whether liquid or solid, containing any proportion of morphine or cocaine, and any
  preparation, admixture, extract or other substance (not being such a solution or dilution as
  aforesaid) containing not less than one-fifth per centum of morphine or one-tenth per
  centum of cocaine or of ecgonine.
  6. Diacetylmorphine (commonly known as diamorphine or heroin) and the other esters of
  morphine and their respective salts.
  7. Dihydrohydroxycodeinone (also known as oxycodone);
  Dihydrocodeinone (also known as hydrocodone);
  Dihydromorphinone (also known as hydromorphone);
  Acetyldihydrocodeinone;
  Dihydromorphine;
  their esters, and the salts of any of these substances and of their esters.
  8. Morphine-N-oxide (commonly known as genomorphine) also the morphine-N-oxide
  derivatives, and the other pentavalent nitrogen morphine derivatives. )
  
  (c) Any medicines exempted from the operation of any or all of the provisions of the Medicines and Allied Substance Control Act
  (d) The Regulations also excludes medicines imported by an individual for personal use. 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries