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B31: Labelling requirements

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Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 3401.11.00: Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid, 3401.19.00: Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid, 3401.20.10: Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid, 3401.20.90: Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid and 3401.30.00: Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid

The measure came into effect on 01 January 1967

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NTM classification: B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 01 January 1967
Publication where the measure is specified: Control of Goods Act
Regulation where the measure is specified: Control of Goods (Importation of Soap) Order
Country/Region applying the measure: Malawi
The rationale of the measure: No specific objective stated
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: "3(4) The words “pure", “purest", “best", “superior", “finest", “first grade", “first quality", “No. 1
quality", “A.1 quality", “highest grade", “highest quality", or any other words indicating or suggesting special grade or quality, shall not be printed or marked on, or on the container or wrapper of, any soap which contains less than sixty-two per centum of fatty acids, of which not more than one-quarter may be replaced by resin acids, or more than one-tenth of one per centum of free caustic alkali (calculated for this purpose as sodium hydroxide): Provided that where soap contains naphtha or carbolic acid or both these substances, the limit
of sixty-two per centum for fatty acids specified in this subsection may be reduced to sixty per centum."
Reference of the measure: Paragraph 3(4)
Measure also domestic: No

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage
3401.11.00	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No
3401.19.00	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No
3401.20.10	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No
3401.20.90	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No
3401.30.00	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No

Description: "any soap which contains less than sixty-two per centum of fatty acids"

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Description: Entire world

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The measure came into effect on 01 January 1967

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NTM classification: B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 01 January 1967
Publication where the measure is specified: Control of Goods Act
Regulation where the measure is specified: Control of Goods (Importation of Soap) Order
Country/Region applying the measure: Malawi
The rationale of the measure: No specific objective stated
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: "3(5) The container or wrapper of abrasive soap which is imported for sale shall at the time of
importation have prominently displayed thereon words indicating, as may be appropriate, that it is
“abrasive soap", “abrasive soap powder” or “pumice soap” or that it contains abrasive matter or is
intended to be used for scouring or polishing, and if no such container or wrapper is used, then such
words shall be clearly and legibly stamped or embossed on each tablet, cake or block, in which such
soap is imported."
Reference of the measure: Paragraph 3(5)
Measure also domestic: No

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage
3401.11.00	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No
3401.19.00	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No
3401.20.10	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No
3401.20.90	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No
3401.30.00	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No

Description: Abrasive soap

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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Description: Entire world

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Applied by Malawi on the entire world

The measure came into effect on 01 April 1970
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NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force
01 April 1970
Publication where the measure is specified
CHAPTER 67:04 FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT
Regulation where the measure is specified
Fertilizers Regulations
Country/Region applying the measure
Malawi
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
6. Labelling of containers
(1) The container in which a fertilizer is sold shall be duly and legibly marked or labelled in English with the relevant information set out in the Third Schedule. G.N. 64/1996
(2) Any figures or numerals used for representing the chemical composition of a fertilizer shall be preceded or followed by the appropriate symbol.
15. Labelling of containers
No person shall— G.N. 64/1996
(a) add to or abstract from any fertilizer any substance or portion so as to alter its composition with the intention that the fertilizer so treated may be sold under its name in an altered state;
(b) knowingly sells fertilizer under the brand or name of such fertilizer but altered in its composition.
Reference of the measure
Part II Regulations 6 ;
Part IV Regulation 15
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Description
Fertiliser
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 2710.19.99: Petroleum oils and oils obtainedfrom bituminous minerals, otherthan crude; preparations notelsewhere specified or included,containing by weight 70% ormore of petroleum oils or of oilsobtained from bituminousminerals, these oils being thebasic c

The measure came into effect on 01 January 2009

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
2710.19.99	Petroleum oils and oils obtainedfrom bituminous minerals, otherthan crude; preparations notelsewhere specified or included,containing by weight 70% ormore of petroleum oils or of oilsobtained from bituminousminerals, these oils being thebasic c	No

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Applied by Malawi on the entire world for 3303.00.00: Perfumes and toilet waters, 3304.10.00: Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Lip make-up preparations, 3304.20.00: Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Eye make-up preparations, 3304.30.00: Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Manicure or pedicure preparations, 3304.91.10: Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Other: Baby Powders, whether or notcompressed, 3304.91.90: Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Other: Other, 3304.99.10: Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Other: Other: Petroleum Jelly, being skinpreparation, 3304.99.20: Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Other: Other: Lotion, 3304.99.30: Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Other: Other: Glycerine and 3304.99.90: Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Other: Other: Other

The measure came into effect on 01 January 1991

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NTM classification: B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 01 January 1991
Publication where the measure is specified: Control of Goods Act
Regulation where the measure is specified: Control of Goods (Import of Cosmetics) Order
Country/Region applying the measure: Malawi
The rationale of the measure: No specific objective stated
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: "No person shall import into Malawi or sell or offer for sale or distribute or otherwise deal in—
(c) any cosmetic, except in a properly sealed container on which there is marked, clearly and legibly in the English language— (i) the ingredients contained in such cosmetic and the percentage or volume level of each of the ingredients; (ii) a certificate of quality issued in respect of such cosmetic by a recognized standards board or similar authority of the country of export or manufacture; (iii) the date of expiry of the quantity in the container."
Reference of the measure: Paragraph 3(c)
Measure also domestic: No

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage
3303.00.00	Perfumes and toilet waters	No
3304.10.00	Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Lip make-up preparations	No
3304.20.00	Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Eye make-up preparations	No
3304.30.00	Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Manicure or pedicure preparations	No
3304.91.10	Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Other: Baby Powders, whether or notcompressed	No
3304.91.90	Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Other: Other	No
3304.99.10	Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Other: Other: Petroleum Jelly, being skinpreparation	No
3304.99.20	Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Other: Other: Lotion	No
3304.99.30	Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Other: Other: Glycerine	No
3304.99.90	Beauty or make-up preparationsand preparations for the care ofthe skin (other than medicaments),including sunscreen or sun tanpreparations; manicure or pedicurepreparations: Other: Other: Other	No

Description: Cosmetics _" any skin care or skin lightening preparation and any complexion creams"

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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Inclusion	Entire world

Description: Entire world

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Applied by Malawi

The measure came into effect on 01 April 1970
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Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force
01 April 1970
Publication where the measure is specified
CHAPTER 67:04 FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS AND REMEDIES ACT
Regulation where the measure is specified
Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies (Farm Feeds) Regulations.
Country/Region applying the measure
Malawi
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
5 (7) The label affixed to a container in which a remedy is imported for purposes other than sale shall be clearly marked with the words “FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES ONLY—NOT FOR SALE”.
7. Labelling of containers
(1) No person shall sell any remedy unless the label is securely affixed to the container and it is in the English language or, where the registering officer considers it appropriate, in the Chichewa language as well. (2) The label, which shall be verbally and graphically identical in all respects to that approved by the registering officer under these regulations shall state— (a) the name and address of the applicant; (b) the company brand or symbol; (c) the brand of the remedy; (d) the registration number under which the remedy is registered, and the identity of each lot or batch of the product in numbers or letters that can be read, transcribed and communicated by anyone without the need for codes or other means of deciphering; (e) the net quantity by weight or volume in the container; (f) the common and trade names, and the percentage of active ingredient provided that such percentages and quantities of active and inert matter shall be verified by the Malawi Bureau of Standards or any other institution recognized by the Minister; (g) the purpose for which the remedy has been registered; (h) the directions for use of the remedy, the target pest, target crop, dosage, timing of treatment, safety period and any other similar information required by the registering officer; (i) the precautionary measures to be observed in handling and using the remedy; (j) the appropriate warning with regard to the poisonous nature of the remedy specified in this regulation; (k) the symptoms of poisoning; (l) the remedial treatment in the case of poisoning where applicable; (m) the date of manufacture and shelf life of the pesticide; (n) a warning against the re use of containers and instructions for the safe disposal or decontamination of empty containers; and (o) any other information which the registering officer may approve or consider to be necessary.
Reference of the measure
Regulations 5 (7) and 7 (1)
Measure also domestic
No

Products affected by the measure.
Description
Remedies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Mozambique

The measure came into effect on 18 July 2016
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Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force
18 July 2016
Publication where the measure is specified
Regulation on Production, Transportation, Marketing and Quality Assurance of Common Cement
Regulation where the measure is specified
Regulation on Production, Transportation, Marketing and Quality Assurance of Common Cement
Country/Region applying the measure
Mozambique
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Without prejudice to the metrological legislation and Mozambican standards, namely NM 15 and NM 80, common cement bags shall bear to the following markings:
a) Cement designation according to the Mozambican NM Standard NP EN 197-1 including the type and strength’s class;
b) Name and address of the manufacturer, packer, importer or distributor, whenever applicable;
c) The date of packaging;
d) The designation "use preferably within 3 months after the packing date";
e) Mass in kilograms;
f) Certification mark symbol, when available.
Reference of the measure
Article 8
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Description
Common cement
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Mozambique

The measure came into effect on 10 April 2013
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Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force
10 April 2013
Publication where the measure is specified
Decreto n.º 11/2013, de 10 de Abril
Regulation where the measure is specified
Regulation on Fertilizer Management
Country/Region applying the measure
Mozambique
The rationale of the measure
Protection of public health, animals and the environment
Coded list of objectives
B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants, E: Protection of the environment, F: Protection of wild fauna and flora and X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Article 15(6): All information on the label shall be written in Portuguese, and may contain the same information in other languages
Article 15(9): The labels must contain:
a) Name or trademark
b) Formulation
c) Classification (degree), only in primary nutrients
Reference of the measure
Article 15(6)(9)
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Description
Fertilizer
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Mozambique

The measure came into effect on 11 September 2002
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Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force
11 September 2002
Publication where the measure is specified
Diploma Ministerial n.º 153/2002, de 11 de Setembro
Regulation where the measure is specified
Rules on Pesticides
Country/Region applying the measure
Mozambique
The rationale of the measure
Protection of public health, animals and the environment
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants, E: Protection of the environment and F: Protection of wild fauna and flora
Description of the measure
Article 11(1): All pesticide containers must have a label approved by the Registration Authority, containing all the elements and information as stipulated in the Rules for Registration and Handling of Pesticides
Article 11(2): All information on the labels shall be written in Portuguese language and easily readable by a person with a normal eyesight. Where it is not possible, the pesticide must be accompanied by a leaflet in Portuguese, pasted on the package or placed inside
Reference of the measure
Article 11(1)(2)
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Description
Pesticide containers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Mozambique

The measure came into effect on 28 November 2014
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Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force
28 November 2014
Publication where the measure is specified
Biosafety Regulation Concerning the Management of Genetically Modified Organisms
Regulation where the measure is specified
Biosafety Regulation Concerning the Management of Genetically Modified Organisms
Country/Region applying the measure
Mozambique
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
Article 42 (Identification and labeling)
1. Any operator intending to carry out any activity with GMOs and their products shall submit the accompanying documentation to the National Biosafety Authority for easy identification and recognition and shall include the following:
(A) a declaration that the good contains GMOs in cases where the identity of the GMO is known through identity preservation systems;
(B) common and scientific names and, where they exist, the trade names of the GMOs;
C) Code of the transformation event and / or, where there is and as a key to access the Information Exchange Mechanism, its unique identifier code registered with it, together with the electronic address;
D) Contact details, in particular of the exporter, importer or other authority, when indicated by the Government for the provision of additional information;
(E) the purposes for which the goods are intended.
2. All packaging and / or containers containing GMOs and their products must bear a label and package leaflet, in compliance with the current labeling rules, with the words "Containing Genetically Modified Organisms" clearly visible.
3. With the exception of GMOs and their products in transit through the national territory, destined for countries in the region, all others destined for human consumption, animal, processing, research or liberation, must present the information contained in the labels written in Portuguese and / Or English and easily readable.
4. Any change in the information on the label must be submitted in advance to the National Biosafety Authority for approval.
5. The labeling standards shall be defined by the GIIBS and submitted for approval by the National Biosafety Authority.
Reference of the measure
Article 42
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Description
Genetically Modified Organisms
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Mozambique

The measure came into effect on 18 October 2016
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Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force
18 October 2016
Publication where the measure is specified
Labeling requirements for prepackaged products referenced in Decree 9/2016
Regulation where the measure is specified
Regulation of Fortification Foods with Micronutrients Industrially Processed
Country/Region applying the measure
Mozambique
Description of the measure
The labeling of fortified products must comply Mozambican standard (NM 15)
Reference of the measure
NM 15
4. Product Identity; 5. Name and address of the manufacturer, conditioner, distributor or importer; 6. Declared net quantity of pre-packaged product; Table A1: Units of measure; Table A2: Units Selection; Table B1 and B2: Minimum height of numbers and letters; C.1 net quantity indication requiring supplementation; Annex D: Products exempt from the quantity indication.

Decree 9/2016
Article 8 - 1; 2; 3 and 4
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Description
Wheat Flour;
Maize Flour
Sugar;
Salt; and
Edible vegetable oil.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Mozambique

The measure came into effect on 23 November 2013
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Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force
23 November 2013
Publication where the measure is specified
Labeling requirements for prepackaged products and Tolerances permitted for the accuracy of measurements are referenced in referenced in the Ministerial Decree 141/2013
Regulation where the measure is specified
Regulation on prepackaged products
Country/Region applying the measure
Mozambique
Description of the measure
Quantitative registration must comply with the metrological legislation and the Mozambican Standards NM 15 and NM 80
Reference of the measure
NM 15
6. Declared net quantity of prepackaged product.

NM 80
4. Metrological requirements and 5. Reference Exam to metrological requirements of prepacked products

Ministerial Decree 141/2013
Article 4 - indicate the net quantity of prepackaged products; Article 5 - Nominal Amount; Article 8 - Trade of prepackaged products.
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Description
All prepacked products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Mozambique

The measure came into effect on 02 November 2011
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Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force
02 November 2011
Publication where the measure is specified
Diploma Ministerial n.º 247/2011, de 2 de Novembro
Regulation where the measure is specified
Presentation and Advertising of Food Products from Aquatic Origin
Country/Region applying the measure
Mozambique
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
Article 5
1. The labeling of food products of aquatic origin shall include the following essential information:
(A) the sales description of the product, including or accompanied by physical state of the product or treatment to which was subject; or nature of the product;
(B) the net quantity in the case of prepackaged products;
(C) the date of minimum durability or, in the case of very perishable from the microbiological point of view, date of consumption;
(D) list of ingredients, if applicable;
(E) ingredients belonging to one of the categories listed in of Annex I, when used;
(F) ingredients considered to be allergenic, listed in Annex II, in accordance with Article 15;
G) Quantity of certain ingredients or categories of ingredients, if applicable, in accordance with Article 14 of these standards;
(H) conditions of storage and use;
I) Identification of the production unit, containing the name and address of the producer or manufacturer, or packer, or distributor of the product, or exporter, or importer and the health approval number sanitary approval);
(J) an indication establishing the relationship between the and the product, as "produced for", "produced by" or "distributed by";
(K) place of origin or provenance where the omission this indication is liable to mislead the consumer;
L) Mention of the expression "Do not re-freeze", in case frozen/deep-frozen products;
M) Mention of "modified atmosphere conditioning" when the product has its prolonged durability by packaging gases;
(N) Indication identifying the lot under the conditions Required in Article 21;
O) Declaration of the country of origin, indicating in this case "Product of Mozambique".
2. Where a nutrition claim appears on the label, the presentation or advertising of the product, with the exception of
Collective advertising campaigns, nutritional labeling is accordance with the rules set out in Annex III.
3. Fishery products belonging to the family Gempylidae, in particular Ruvettus pretiosus and Lepidocybium flavobrunneum, fresh, prepared, frozen and processed, must contain information to the consumer about the preparation or the how to cook and about the risk related to the presence of substances with adverse gastrointestinal effects. The name scientific name of such products shall accompany the common name label.
4. The mandatory particulars of paragraph 1 (a), (b) and (o) should appear on the main panel.
5. For non-prepackaged products, the following shall not apply: c) and (g) of paragraph 1, where products sold in bulk and packaged in the sales outlets, the buyer's request and, if they are products sold in bulk packaged at the sales outlets at the buyer's request in the the information contained in the collective packaging or other provided that this information is accessible to the consumer, or made known, orally, by the selling agent on request the consumer.
6. In the case of packages the largest surface of which has a less than 10 cm2 only the following endorsements are required: Name of the product, country of origin, net quantity and date of consumption.
Article 6
1. The indication of the quantity of the ingredients shall be compulsory:
(A) Where the ingredient or category of ingredients concerned is included in the sales description of the product or is usually associated with the consumer's name of the product;
(B) Where the ingredient or category of ingredients concerned is highlighted on the label by words, pictures or graphic representation;
(C) Where the ingredient or category of ingredients concerned is essential for characterizing a product or distinguishing it from products with which it may be confused because of its name or appearance.
2. The requirement to mention the quantity of ingredients shall not apply to an ingredient or category of ingredients where:
(A) The drained net weight is indicated;
(B) The quantity must already appear on the label under other legal provisions;
(C) They are used in small quantities for flavoring purposes;
(D) Although it appears in the sales description, it is not such as to determine the choice of the consumer, since the variation in quantity is not essential to characterize the product or is such as to distinguish that product from other similar products;
(E) Other specific provisions determine precisely the quantity of the ingredient or category of ingredients without providing for their indication on the label.
3. The quantity expressed as a percentage corresponds to the quantity of the ingredient(s) at the time of its use, at the time of manufacture, except for the quantity of ingredients used in concentrated or dehydrated form and reconstituted during manufacture.
4. The endorsement referred to in paragraph 1 shall appear in the sales name of the product in the immediate vicinity of that name or in the list of ingredients related to the ingredient or category of ingredients concerned.
5. This Article shall apply without prejudice to the rules for the nutrition labeling of the products referred to in Annex IV.
Article 20
1. The labels or labels on the primary packaging of food products of aquatic origin shall contain mandatory entries in the Portuguese language, with the use of other languages being optional.
Reference of the measure
Article 5, 6 and 20(1)
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Description
Food products from aquatic origin
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 2401: Unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse., 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes. and 2403: Other manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes;

The measure came into effect on 08 April 2013

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Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification: B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 08 April 2013
Publication where the measure is specified: Official Gazette n°14bis of 08/04/2013
Regulation where the measure is specified: Law relating to the control of tobacco
Country/Region applying the measure: Rwanda
The rationale of the measure: This Law establishes modalities for controlling tobacco consumption and tobacco products that are manufactured in Rwanda as well as those imported so as to protect the Rwandan population’s life. In particular its purpose is:
1° to prevent under eighteen (18) persons from any contact with tobacco and tobacco products;
2° to inform, educate and communicate to the public on the health, environmental, economic and social consequences of smoking and use of tobacco products;
3° to preserve and promote the right of nonsmokers to live in a smoke-free environment;
4° to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco and counterfeiting;
5° to motivate smokers to quit smoking and provide rehabilitation for those who stop smoking.
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure: Article 18: Imprints to be put on the package of tobacco and tobacco products for sale in Rwanda
A factory manufacturing tobacco and tobacco products sold in Rwanda shall put warning imprints on the package of tobacco and tobacco products.
Reference of the measure: Article 18
Measure also domestic: Yes

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage
2401	Unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse.	No
2402	Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.	No
2403	Other manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes;	No

Description: Tobacco and tobacco products

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

Description: All countries

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The measure came into effect on 15 August 2008

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NTM classification: B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 15 August 2008
Publication where the measure is specified: Ministerial Order Nº006/2008 Of 15/08/2008
Regulation where the measure is specified: Ministerial Order Nº006/2008 Of 15/08/2008 Regulating The Importation And Exportation Of Ozone Layer Depleting Substances Products And Equipment Containing Such Substances
Country/Region applying the measure: Rwanda
The rationale of the measure: The present Order shall regulate imports, exports and reexports of substances that deplete the Ozone Layer abbreviated as ODS, products and equipment containing such substances.
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: Imported ozone depleting substances and equipment containing them must bear a label or any other indication showing the nature, percentage and a caution indicating consequences of using these substances.
Reference of the measure: Art 11
Measure also domestic: No

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 35	Ozone-depleting products	Yes	Equipment containing the ozone depleting substances
PG: 36	Ozone-depleting substances	Yes	Annex 1 CFC-11 CFC-12 CFC-113 CFC-115 CFC-114 Halon-1211 Halon-1301 Halon-2402 Annex 2 CFC-13 CFC-111 CFC-112 CFC-211 CFC-212 CFC-213 CFC- 214 CFC-215 CFC-216 CFC-217 Carbon tetra chloride methyl chloroform or 1,1,1-trichloroethane Annex III HCFC-21 (3) HCFC-22 (3) HCFC-31 HCFC-121 HCFC-122 HCFC-123 (3) HCFC-124 (3) HCFC-131 HCFC-132 HCFC-133 HCFC-141 HCFC-141b (3) HCFC-142 HCFC-142b (3) HCFC-151 HCFC-221 HCFC-222 HCFC-223 HCFC-224 HCFC-225 HCFC-225ca (3) HCFC-225cb HCFC-226 HCFC-231 HCFC-232 HCFC-233 HCFC-234 HCFC-235 HCFC-241 HCFC-242 HCFC-243 HCFC-244 HCFC-251 HCFC-252 HCFC-253 HCFC-261 HCFC-262 HCFC-271 HBFC – 22B1

Description: Annex 1
CFC-11
CFC-12
CFC-113
CFC-115
CFC-114
Halon-1211
Halon-1301
Halon-2402

Annex 2
CFC-13
CFC-111
CFC-112
CFC-211
CFC-212
CFC-213
CFC- 214
CFC-215
CFC-216
CFC-217
Carbon tetra chloride
methyl chloroform or 1,1,1-trichloroethane

Annex III
HCFC-21 (3)
HCFC-22 (3)
HCFC-31
HCFC-121
HCFC-122
HCFC-123 (3)
HCFC-124 (3)
HCFC-131
HCFC-132
HCFC-133
HCFC-141
HCFC-141b (3)
HCFC-142
HCFC-142b (3)
HCFC-151
HCFC-221
HCFC-222
HCFC-223
HCFC-224
HCFC-225
HCFC-225ca (3)
HCFC-225cb
HCFC-226
HCFC-231
HCFC-232
HCFC-233
HCFC-234
HCFC-235
HCFC-241
HCFC-242
HCFC-243
HCFC-244
HCFC-251
HCFC-252
HCFC-253
HCFC-261
HCFC-262
HCFC-271
HBFC – 22B1
Equipment containing the ozone depleting substances

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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Description: All countries

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Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for 3101.00.00: Animal or vegetable fertilisers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilisers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products., 3102: Mineral or chemical fertilisers, nitrogenous., 3103: Mineral or chemical fertilisers, phosphatic., 3104: Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic., 3105: Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing two or three of the fertilising elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; other fertilisers; goods of this Chapter in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10 kg. and 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 01 August 2012

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NTM classification: B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 01 August 2012
Publication where the measure is specified: Official Gazette nº 37 of 10 September 2012
Regulation where the measure is specified: Law N° 30/2012 Of 01/08/23012 On Governing Of Agrochemicals
Country/Region applying the measure: Rwanda
The rationale of the measure: This Law governs the manufacturing, importing, distribution, use, storage, sale and disposal and burial of agrochemicals for the protection of human and animal health and the environment, to avoid injury and contamination which may result from their use.
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure: No person shall sell, offer for sale or supply any agrochemical unless it is labelled in accordance with agrochemicals labelling regulations.

Agrochemical labels shall conform to international standards.
Reference of the measure: Art 27
Measure also domestic: No

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication
3101.00.00	Animal or vegetable fertilisers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilisers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products.	No
3102	Mineral or chemical fertilisers, nitrogenous.	No
3103	Mineral or chemical fertilisers, phosphatic.	No
3104	Mineral or chemical fertilisers, potassic.	No
3105	Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing two or three of the fertilising elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; other fertilisers; goods of this Chapter in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10 kg.	No
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	Agrochemicals

Description: Agrochemicals

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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Description: All countries

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The measure came into effect on 14 January 2013
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NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force
14 January 2013
Publication where the measure is specified
Official Gazette n° Special of 17/01/2013
Regulation where the measure is specified
Law No47/2012 Of 14/01/2013 Relating To The Regulation And Inspection Of Food And Pharmaceutical Products
Country/Region applying the measure
Rwanda
The rationale of the measure
This Law relates to the regulation and inspection of food and pharmaceutical products.
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
No person shall label, pack, treat, sell, distribute or advertise any medical device in a manner that is false, misleading or is likely to create an erroneous impression regarding its performance, design, use, intended use, value or quality.
Reference of the measure
Art 24
Measure also domestic
No

Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 26 Medical devices No
Description
Medical devices i.e any device used in the medical field for the purpose of diagnosis, testing, cure, surgery or health protection
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world
Description
All countries
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The measure came into effect on 09 February 2007
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NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements
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
Labelling of mixture seed
17.Every package of a mixture of seed, offered for sale, of the specified in the Table 11 set out in the First Schedule of these Regulations shall be labeled with:
(a)the name and address of the dealer;
(b)seed class;
(c)the name and percentage by weight of each in the mixture, in order of its predominance;
(d) the name of the variety of each plant species in the mixture.
(e)germination percentage of each component of the mixture, in order of its predominance;
(f) month and year of germination test; and
(g) in the case of seed that is imported, the name of the country of production;Labeling of roots, tubers, and pyrethrum seed
18.Every package of seed, offered for sale, of the plant species specified on Table 16 set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations shall be labeled with:
(a)the name and address of the dealer;
(b)the name of the plant species;
(c)the name of the variety roots or cuttings, as the case may be;
(d)seed class and year of production;
(e)germination or sprouting percentage if applicable;
(f)month and year of germination or sprouting test; and (g) lot number
21.-(1) Every package of a mixture of forage seed offered for sale, of the plant species specified in Tables 8 and 9 set out in First Schedule to these Regulations shall be labeled with:
(i)the name and address of the dealer;
(ii)seed class;
(iii)the name and percentage by weight of each in the mixture, in order of its predominance;
(iv)the name of the variety of each plant species inthe mixture.
(v)germination percentage of each component of the mixture, in order of its predominance;
(vi)month and year of germination test; and
(vii)in the case of seed that is imported, the name of the country of production;
(2) The information stated on a package or label pursuant to paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of sub regulation (1) of this regulation shall be on the same face of the package or label and shall be of the same type of printing or lettering.
Reference of the measure
Part V para 17 &21
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No
Description
Mixture seed
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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The measure came into effect on 26 August 2006
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NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force
26 August 2006
Publication where the measure is specified
Tanzania Food,Drugs and Cosmetics (Food Lebelling) Regulation 2006
Regulation where the measure is specified
Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Food labelling) Regulation 2006
Country/Region applying the measure
Tanzania
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
Any person shall not sell a manufactured, processed and pre-packaged or packaged food unless a label has been affixed or applied to the container of that food- (sale of unlabelled food prohibited)
Reference of the measure
Article 4&5
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 19 Prepackaged food No 08 August 2006
Description
Prepackaged food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 26 August 2006
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 1209.91.00: -- Vegetable seeds

The measure came into effect on 09 February 2007
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NTM classification
B31: Labelling requirements
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
Labelling of onion sets and multiplier onions
19.Every package of onion sets and multiplier onions offered for sale shall be labeled with:
(a)the name and address of the dealer;
(b)the term “onion sets” or “multiplier onions”;
(c)class of the onion sets and multiplier onions as set out in Table 17 of the First Schedule to these Regulations;
(d)germination or sprouting percentage;
(e)lot number;
(f)month and year of germination test; and
(g)in the case imported, the name of the country of production.
Reference of the measure
Part V para 19
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1209.91.00 -- Vegetable seeds Yes onion sets and multiplier onions
Description
onion sets and multiplier onions
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 09 February 2007
Description
All countries

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 26	Medical devices	No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 3	Seeds for sowing	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	09 February 2007

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 19	Prepackaged food	No		08 August 2006

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	26 August 2006

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
1209.91.00	-- Vegetable seeds	Yes	onion sets and multiplier onions

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	09 February 2007

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