Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 1517.10.00: - Margarine, excluding liquid margarine and 1517.90.90: Other edible preparations of fats and oils, nes (excl.heading 15.16)
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Description of the measure
- 218.The label of the container in which margarine is packed shall, on the principal display panel, legibly and very conspicuously bear the word, 'MARGARINE'. Flavouring Preparations
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 218
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1517.10.00 - Margarine, excluding liquid margarine No 1517.90.90 Other edible preparations of fats and oils, nes (excl.heading 15.16) Yes Margarine - Description
- margarine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 305. A food that consists wholly or in part of a meat by-product or a prepared meat by-product shall be labelled with the words, "meat by-product", or with the name of the meat by-product
- Reference of the measure
- Part II Para 305
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat No 01 April 1972 - Description
- meat by-product or a prepared meat by-produc
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 43 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 019 Ruminant Feeds - Specifications
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- 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
- Prescribes specifications for the following ruminant feed categories:-
Milk Replacers / Sheep and Goat / Cattle / Dairy / Game
It also covers quality requirements, labelling, inspection, testing, hygiene, microbiological elements and contaminants - Reference of the measure
- Page 17
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Prescribes specifications for the following ruminant feed categories:-
Milk Replacers / Sheep and Goat / Cattle / Dairy / Game
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2106.90.90: Other food preparations, nes
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 224.On any label of or in any advertisement for any artificial or imitation flavouring preparation the word "artificial"or "imitation" shall be an integral part of the name of such flavouring preparation and in identical type, and identically displayed, with such name
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 224
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2106.90.90 Other food preparations, nes Yes artificial or imitation flavouring preparation - Description
- artificial or imitation flavouring preparation
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 03 January 1994
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- 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
- 3. (1) No person shall import into Zambia any article consisting of or comprising a substance recommended as, or intended to be used as, a medicine unless there is written so as to be clearly legible on the article or a label affixed thereto, or, if the article is imported in a container, on the container or a label affixed thereto, or, if the article is imported in more than one container, on the inner container or a label affixed thereto-
(a) the appropriate designation of the substance so recommended, or of each of the active constituents thereof, or of each of the ingredients of which it has been compounded; and
(b) if the appropriate designation of each of the active constituents or the ingredients is written as aforesaid, the appropriate quantitative particulars of the constituents or ingredients. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3 ( 1 )
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Article consisting of or comprising a substance recommended as, or intended to be used as, a medicine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 19 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument no. 102 of 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 058: Laundry soap - Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- 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
- Prescribes requirements for laundry soaps of three types; pure, built and filled. It lists the fillers and builders that should be used in the later types.
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, labelling, inspection sampling and testing - Reference of the measure
- page 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Prescribes requirements for laundry soaps of three types; pure, built and filled.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2001.90.00: - Other and 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 248.The label of canned tomatoes shall carry a declaration of added salt and firming agent, and the name of added ingredients, such as citric or acetic acid, sugar, invert sugar, dextrose, etc.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 248
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.00 - Other Yes canned tomatoes 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes canned tomatoes - Description
- canned tomatoes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 22 November 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- 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
- 27. The Agency shall, upon application by a person licensed to export hazardous waste, approve the export of the hazardous waste if —
(g) the labelling, packaging and transportation identified in the notification and movement document for transboundary movement of waste meet the requirements specified in the Eighth Schedule.
29. The labelling and packaging of hazardous waste shall conform to the requirements specified in the Eighth Schedule.
35. (1) A person shall not deal in a pesticide or toxic substance in a container or package without a label or a container or package that has a label which is not approved by the Agency.
(2) A person shall apply for approval of a label for a pesticide or toxic substance in Form X set out in the First Schedule.
(4) A label shall be affixed on a prominent place on the container or package containing the pesticide or toxic substance.
49. An importer, producer, distributor, seller or exporter shall not import, produce, distribute, sell, export or in any manner deal with a product or other material containing an ozone depleting substance unless—
(a) the product or material containing the ozone depleting substance is labelled with the words “Not ozone friendly” or “ozone depleting”; or
(b) the substance is sealed in a package or other material to avoid any leakage and labelled as determined by the Agency. - Reference of the measure
- PART IV : Regulations 27g; 29
EIGHTH SCHEDULE-Minimum Requirements For Hazardous Waste Handling, Storage And Transportation
PART V : Regulations 35(1,2,4)
PART VI : Regulation 49 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Waste
Hazardous Waste
Pesticide
Toxic substance.
Product or material containing the ozone depleting substance
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices; and to provide for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 8.(1) Any statement, information or declaration that is required by these Regulations to appear on the label of any food, drug, cosmetic or device, shall be in the English language.
(2) Any other language may be used in addition to English - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No PG: 23 Medicines No PG: 22 Cosmetics No PG: 26 Medical devices No - Description
- food, drug, cosmetic or device
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 063 Petroleum Jelly -Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- 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
- Specifies requirements of petroleum jelly for the cosmetic industry
Also covers inspection, testing, sampling, marking, labelling and quality requirements - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 22 Cosmetics No - Description
- Petroleum jelly for the cosmetic industry
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 037: Part 2 (First revision) Jams (Fruit preserves), jellies and marmalades. Part 2: Specification for citrus marmalades
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- 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
- Applies to the product prepared from citrus fruit, commonly referred to as marmalades, and covers general and specific provisions
Covers methods of sampling and analysis, labelling, hygiene, contaminants, food additives, essential composition and quality requirements - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Citrus marmalades
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia for 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. and 0403: Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 1) Flavoured milk shall be the pasteurized or sterilized liquid product made from milk, milk powder, milk fat, skim milk or skim milk powder, a flavouring preparation,and a sweetening agent; may contain a food colour (see Part III of the Nineteenth Schedule), a stabilising agent (see Part IV of the Nineteenth Schedule) and salt; and shall contain not less than 3.0 percentum of milk fat.
(2) Flavoured milk shall be labelled (naming the flavour) milk - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 168 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes Flavoured milk 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes Flavoured milk 0403 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa. Yes Flavoured milk - Description
- Flavoured milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 037: Part 1 Jams (fruit preserves), jellies and marmalades. Part 1: Specification for jams (fruit preserve) and jellies
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- 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
- Applies to a class of fruits commonly known as jams and jellies which may be prepared from single fruits or from two or more fruits.
Covers methods of sampling and analysis, labelling , hygiene, contaminants, food additives, essential composition and quality requirements - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Jams and jellies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 31. (1) The label applied to a food shall carry-Declaration to be included in label
(a)on the main panel-
(i)the brand or trade name, if any of the food;
(ii) the common name of the food; and
(iii) in close proximity to the common name, a correct declaration of the net contents in terms of weight, volume or number in accordance with the usual practice in describing the food;
(b)grouped together on any panel-
(i) a declaration by name of any Class II, Class III or Class IV Preservative in the food;
(ii) a declaration of any food colour added to the food;
(iii) a declaration of any artificial or imitation flavouring preparation added to a food other than a food listed in regulation 41;
(iv) in the case of a food consisting of more than one ingredient, unless specifically exempted by the Minister, a complete list of the ingredients by their acceptable common names in descending order of their proportions, unless the quantity of each ingredient is stated in terms of per centum or proportionate composition; and
(v)any other statement required by these Regulations to be declared, such as meaningful coding and date-marking referred to in regulation 421 (4) (i) (i) and (ii);
(c) on any panel, the name and address of the manufacturer, packer,
distributor, importer, exporter or vendor of the food.
(2) For the purposes of sub-regulation (1) (a) (ii) and (iii), the size of the letters used for the common name and in declaring the net contents shall be at least half of the size of the letters used for the brand or trade name.
(3) For the purpose of sub-regulation (1) (b) (iv), in the case of food consisting of more than one ingredient, the size of the letters used in the complete list shall be at least one quarter of the size of the letters used for the brand or trade name
32.Notwithstanding anything contained in regulation 31, the information required by that regulation shall not be placed at the bottom of the container of any food or on a panel at the bottom thereof
39.For the purpose of regulation 31 (b) (iv), a name set out in column 1 of Part II of the Second Schedule is an acceptable common name for the food set out in column 2 thereof relating to the same item
43.Food in a package shall not be described or presented on any label by words,pictures or other marks which, either directly or indirectly, refer to, or are suggestive of, any other product with which such food might be confused, or in such manner as to lead the purchaser or consumer to suppose that the food is connected with such other product.
44.(1) The country of origin of a food shall be declared.
(2) When a food undergoes processing in a second country and changes its nature,the country in which the processing is performed shall, for the purposes of labelling, be considered to be the country or origin
46.Grade designations used on the label shall be readily understandable and in no way misleading or deceptive. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 31,32,39. 43, 44 & 46
- 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 01 December 1972 - Description
- prepackaged food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 33.For the purposes of regulations 9 (a) and 31 (a)-
(a)a common name consisting of more than one word shall be deemed to be clearly and prominently displayed on the main panel of the label if each word, other than articles, conjunctions or prepositions, is in identical type and identically displayed as the brand or trade name; and
(b)a declaration of net contents, including each numeral in any indicated fraction, on a package of food shall be deemed to be clearly and prominently displayed thereon if it is in boldface type.
34.Notwithstanding anything contained in regulation 31 (a) (iii), a declaration of net contents on a package of food the weight of which, including the package, is less than 50 grams, may be waived by the Minister. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 33
- 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 01 December 1972 - Description
- Packaged Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- prepackaged food
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 36.Where inner and outer labels are employed on a package of food, all label declarations required by these Regulations shall appear on both the inner and outer labels
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 36
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 37.No reference, direct or indirect, to this Act shall be made upon any label of, or in any advertisement for, a food unless the reference is a specific requirement of this Act.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 37
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 38.Regulations 30 and 31 shall not apply to a food sold in bulk or packaged from bulk at the place where the food is retailed. Provided that packages of such food may bear-
(i)the name of the food; and
(ii)the net contents of the package. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 38
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Food Sold in bulk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 39.For the purpose of regulation 31 (b) (iv), a name set out in column 1 of Part II of the Second Schedule is an acceptable common name for the food set out in column 2 thereof relating to the same item
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 39
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1952 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 40.Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 31 (b) (ii), a label declaration is not required to indicate the presence of caramel as a food colour in-
(a)non-excisable fermented beverages;
(b)sauces;
(c)spirituous liquors;
(d)vinegar, except vinegar or blends containing spirit vinegar;
(e)wine;
(f)soft drinks. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 40 a,b,c & e
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar No - Description
- (a)non-excisable fermented beverages;
(c)spirituous liquors;
(d)vinegar, except vinegar or blends containing spirit vinegar;
(e)wine;
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
B31: Labelling requirements