Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 0405.90.00: - Other
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 189.Butter oil (ghee) shall be the product obtained exclusively from butter or cream and resulting from the removal of practically the entire water and solids-not-fat content, may contain Class IV Preservatives (antioxidants) (see Part XID of the Nineteenth Schedule), and shall have not less than 99.3 per centum of milk fat and not more than 0.5 per centum of water.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 189
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0405.90.00 - Other Yes Butter Oil - Description
- Butter Oil
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 8708.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 20 February 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 February 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated 20/02/1998. statutory Instrument No 22 of 1998,the weights and Measures Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The weights and Measures (assize) regulations, 1998
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 36. (1) A vehicle tank or compartment shall—
(a)be of cylindrical or elliptical section;
(b) be fitted with a fixed quantity indicator or provided with a dip stick by means of which the liquid can be measured; and
(c) if elliptical section, have the length of the major axis or the section not more than one and half times the length of the minor axis of the section.
(2) In a vehicle tank of compartment provided with bulk-flow meter—
(a) the bulk-flow meter shall—
(i) be of an approved type;
(ii) incorporate an air separator for non registration of air currents;
(iii) be tested for accuracy by comparison with a master ; meter or any approved reference standard measure; and
(iv) be sealed to prevent adjustable devices being tampered with;
(b) the ullage indicator shall—
(i) be made of metal;
(ii) be fixed rigidly so as to indicate on the longitudinal axis and under the dome centrally situated on the top of such tank or compartment;
(iii) clearly and distinctly indicate, by means of a disc of at least 50 mm in diameter, the height to which the tank or compartment must be filled in order to contain its marked capacity; and
(iv) be adjustable and so constructed that it can be sealed so as to prevent any change in its position without the seal being broken.
(3) The error allowed on a bulk-flow meter shall be 0.1% of the quantity delivered in excess or 0.05% deficiency.
(4) in a vehicle tank or compartment provided with a dipstick or T-shape measure—
(a) the tank or compartment shall have a guide tube for the dipstick or T-shape measure, fixed centrally so that the dip stick or T-shape measure indicates on the longitudinal axis;
(b) each dipstick or T-shape measure shall be—
(i) made of metal;
(ii) graduated to indicate the actual contents of the measure in centimetres and an appropriate table of capacity shall be carried on the vehicle and identified with the vehicle tank concerned;
(iii) indelibly stamped with a number which corresponds to a number similarly stamped on the tank or compartment so as to identify it with that tank or compartment; and
(iv) suspended from the upper rim of the guide tube by a metal cross bar or hilt.
(5) The volume of a vehicle tank or compartment shall exceed the marked capacity of the tank by not more than 0.1% of the capacity.
(6) A vehicle tank or compartment shall be tested—
(a) with the tank or compartment in level position;
(b) against standard measures or with a bulk-flow-meter assized immediately prior to the testing of the vehicle tank or compartment;
(c) if it is provided with an emergency valve for closing the delivery outlet, with the emergency valve open.
(7) The limit of error allowed on a vehicle tank compartment or dip stick is 0.1 percent of capacity at the indication tested in excess or 0.05% deficiency,
provided that the fuel level above the quantity indicator or disc when the same is sealed shall not exceed one centimetre.
(8) The stamp of assize shall be stamped—
(a) if the tank or compartment is fitted with a fixed quantity indicator, upon a lead seal attached to the indicator, or
(b) if the tank or compartment is provided with a dipstick upon the metal at the top and bottom of the dip stick.
(9) Vehicle tanks or compartments shall be permitted for trade in fuel provided that—
(a) they have been approved, verified and stamped by the Assize Department within errors not exceeding +0.1% of the entire content of tank compartments;
(b) they are used for one individual delivery of the entire content of one or more compartments; and
(c) they are so positioned during delivery as to assume complete emptying of the compartments;
(10) Except where permitted in accordance with sub-regulation (2), no person shall sell or in a commercial transaction deliver fuel in bulk from a mobile tanker except through a bulk meter, dipstick or Ullage Mark.
(11) An assizer shall refuse to assize a vehicle tank or compartment provided with a dip stick unless an accurate chart of the capacity identified with the tank or compartment and with the dip stick has been supplied to him.
(12) An Assizer shall refuse to assize a vehicle tank or compartment which is deformed, dented or otherwise damaged.
(13) An assizer shall refuse to assize a dip stick which strikes the bottom of the tank or guide tube - Reference of the measure
- Part VI section 36
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8708.99.90 --- Other Yes Vehicle Tank - Description
- A vehicle Tank
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 20 February 1998 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world 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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- 190 Cream shall be the pasteurised fatty liquid prepared from milk by separating the milk constituents in such a manner as to increase the milk fat content, shall contain not less than 35 per centum of milk fat, and not more than a total bacteria count of 100,000 per gram and not more than 10 coliform organisms per gram.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 190
- 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 Cream 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes Cream 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 Cream - Description
- Cream
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2008.97.00: -- Mixtures
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- 281.Mincemeat shall be the product manufactured by mixing together, without heating, apples, dried fruits, mixed peel, sugar, suet, acetic acid, flavouring preparations and salt, and shall contain not less than 65 per centum of soluble solids.Gelling Agents
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 281
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2008.97.00 -- Mixtures Yes Minceatmeat - Description
- Minceatmeat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2105.00.00: Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 use of food.
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 191.(1) Reduced cream shall be the cream with a content of less than 18 percentum of milk fat.
(2) The label of reduced cream may specify the percentage of the fat content in it. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 191 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2105.00.00 Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa. Yes Reduced Cream - Description
- Reduced Cream
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 558 Part 1 13A plugs, sockets, adaptors and connection units: Part 1. Specifications for renewable and non-renewable 13A fused plugs
- 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 for 13 A fused plugs having insulating sleeves on line and neutral pins, for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use
Also covers quality requirements, inspection, marking, labelling, sampling and testing - Reference of the measure
- Pages 5, 12, 32 and 45 of ZS 558 part 1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- 13 A fused plugs having insulating sleeves on line and neutral pins, for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2007.91.00: -- Citrus fruit
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 280.Lemon curd shall be the product manufactured by boiling together, cornflour or wheat flour, margarine or butter, egg, citric acid, oil of lemon, food colour (see Part III of the Nineteenth Schedule) and water, and shall contain not less than 65 per centum of soluble solids.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 280
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2007.91.00 -- Citrus fruit Yes Lemon Curd - Description
- Lemon Curd
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 9026.10.00: - For measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids
The measure came into effect on 20 February 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 February 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated 20/02/1998. statutory Instrument No 22 of 1998,the weights and Measures Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The weights and Measures (assize) regulations, 1998
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 37. (1) In a bulk-flow-meter—
(a) an air separator shall be provided which prevents air passing through the meter;
(b)when a pre-set mechanism is incorporated, it shall automatically stop delivery and registration and flow when the pre-set volume has been delivered;
(c) there shall be no leakage;
(d) the figures on any indicator shall be indelible, clear and legible;
(e) the makers name shall be stamped on the instrument;
(f) the maximum and minimum rates of flow in litres, dekalitres or cubic metres per minute shall be shown;
(g) an indication engraved on a metal plate of the liquid fuel the meter shall be adjusted to deliver specifying—
(i) the name in full of the liquid fuel;
(ii) one of the following code letters;
" A " Petrol;
" B " Paraffin;
" C " Turbine fuel;
or
" D " Diesel or other fuel oil; or
(iii) any approved colour coding.
(2) A bulk-flow-meter shall be tested—
(a) after every dry hose has been flushed and the instrument reset to zero;
(b) using standard test measure or calibrated master meter or proving loop, or any of which having limits of error not more or less than 0.1% and comparing the indication of the meter under test with the indication of an approved master meter or approving loop or test measure;
(c) with varying loads of liquid or with varying bore by manipulation of the delivery valve so far as is practicable, and an assizer may require these tests to be carried out using different liquids; Provided that the meter shall be correct within the allowances prescribed by these regulations.
(3) The limit of error allowed on a bulk-flow-meter shall be 0.1 % of the quantity tested in excess or 0.05% deficiency.
(4) The stamp of assize shall be stamped upon a lead plug inserted in a conspicuous and easily accessible part of the meter and a seal of assize shall be affixed to prevent access to die working parts or adjusting device without the seal being broken - Reference of the measure
- Part VI Section 37
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9026.10.00 - For measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids No - Description
- Bulk flow meters
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 20 March 1998 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 119: Industrial safety belts and harnesses
- 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 the minimum performance criteria and requirements for the manufacture and use of safety belts, harnesses and lanyards.
Covers quality requirements, performance test, marking and storage - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Safety belts, harnesses and lanyards.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2105.00.00: Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 use and sale of good
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 192.(1) Ice cream shall be the Pasteurised frozen food made from ice cream mix by freezing; may contain cocoa or chocolate syrup, fruit, nuts or confections; and shall contain not less than 36 per centum of solids; 10 per centum of milk fat, 171 grams of solids per litre, not more than a total bacteria count of 100,000 per gram and 10 coliform organisms per gram as determined by the prescribed method.
(2) For the purpose of regulation 192, "ice cream mix" shall be the unfrozen pasteurized combination of cream milk or other milk products and sweetened with sugar,invert sugar, honey, dextrose, glucose, corn syrup or corn syrup solids; and may contain egg, a flavouring preparation, cocoa or chocolate syrup, a food colour (see Part III of the Nineteenth Schedule), pH adjusting agents (see Part X of the Nineteenth Schedule), a stabilising agent (see Part IV of the Nineteenth Schedule), and a sequestering agent and added lactose - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 192 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2105.00.00 Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa. Yes Ice Cream and Ice cream mix - Description
- Ice Cream and Ice cream mix
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 1103.11.00: -- Of wheat
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- 286.Whole wheat meal (whole wheat flour) shall be the food prepared by the grinding and bolting of cleaned, milling grades of wheat from which a part of the outer bran or epidermis layer may have been separated; shall contain the natural constituents of the wheat berry to the extent of not less than 95 per centum of the total weight of the wheat from which it is milled, have not less than 1.25 per centum and not more than 2.25 per centum of ash, calculated on a moisture free basis, and not more than 15.0 per centum of moisture and such a degree of fineness that not less than 90 per centum of it bolts freely through a 2,380 micron sieve, and less than 50 per centum of it through an 840 micron sieve, and may contain malted wheat flour, malted barley flour in an amount not exceeding 1.0 per per centum of the flour, and food additives the use and limits of which shall conform to those specified in regulations 325 to 334.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 286
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1103.11.00 -- Of wheat Yes Whole wheat Meal - Description
- Whole wheat Meal
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 9026.10.00: - For measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids
The measure came into effect on 20 February 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 February 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated 20/02/1998. statutory Instrument No 22 of 1998,the weights and Measures Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The weights and Measures (assize) regulations, 1998
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 38. (1) In a liquid measuring device adequate provision to prevent the formation of air locks shall be made to ensure that:
(i) there shall be no leakage; and
(ii) any valve shall work freely.
(2) A liquid measuring device shall be tested after any delivery hose or measure used in the test has been flushed—
(a) by passing the liquid from the chamber into a standard measure, into the barrel, bottle, drum or other container and then into a standard measure;
or
(b) where it is not practicable to test the liquid with standard measure, by ascertaining the net-weight of the liquid delivered and converting such weight into volume, basing the computations on the specific gravity or density of the liquid.
(3) The limited of error allowed on a liquid measuring device shall be 0.1 percent in excess or 0.05% deficiency of the quantity purported to be delivered. The limit of error allowed on a 35ml dispensing or measuring tap shall be 0.5ml in excess or 0.1ml deficiency only.
(4) The stamp of assize shall be stamped—
(a) upon lead inserted in a conspicuous and easily accessible part of the device; and
(b) if the device is provided with a metal displacer or displacers to alter the capacity of a measuring chamber, upon such displacer or displacers:
Provided that a seal shall be affixed where necessary to prevent access to the working parts or adjusting device without the seal being broken - Reference of the measure
- Part VI Section 38
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9026.10.00 - For measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids Yes Liquid Measuring device - Description
- Liquid Measuring device
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 20 February 1998 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 558 Part 2 13A plugs, sockets, adaptors and connection units: Part 2. Switched and un switched socket-outlets
- 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 for 13 A switched and unswitched shuttered socket-outlets for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use
Also covers quality requirements, inspection, marking, labelling and testing - Reference of the measure
- Page 13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- 13 A switched and unswitched shuttered socket-outlets for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 8413.11.00: -- Pumps for dispensing fuel or lubricants, of the type used in filling-stations or in garages
The measure came into effect on 20 February 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 February 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated 20/02/1998. statutory Instrument No 22 of 1998,the weights and Measures Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The weights and Measures (assize) regulations, 1998
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 39. (1) A petrol pump shall—
(a) be of a pattern approved by the superintendent assizer;
(b) be constructed to deliver liquid fuel at one outlet only;
(c) be provided with a clear and legible volume indicator;
(d) not have a counting or totalising device which may be confused with volume indicator;
(e) not leak at any point;
(f) not, unless with the written permission from a superintendent assizer, be fitted with a delivery hose exceeding 5 meters
(g) when measuring the length of the delivery hose the length of the nozzle shall be included;
(ii) the length of any swing or radial arm shall be excluded; and
(iii) if it is retractable, the hose shall be measured from the point where it emerges from the housing and when fully extended;
(h) if it is of fixed type—
(i) securely mounted on a solidly constructed level base;
(ii) be so cited as to permit the purchaser to have a clear and unobstructed view of the volume indicator or measuring chamber provided;
(iii) be so cited that the adjusting mechanism and the plug for the stamp of assize are readily accessible.
(iv) if it is used to measure oil, have a delivery hose which is permanently filled to the nozzle.
(3) A petrol pump provided with a meter shall—
(a)not be capable of operation until the volume indicator and any price indicator are re-set to zero;
(b) if it is used to measure liquid fuel, may be—
(i) provided with a sight glass which clearly shows whether the delivery hose is completely filled before, during and after delivery; and
(ii) conspicuously marked " THIS GLASS MUST BE FULL BEFORE AND AFTER DELIVERY ";
(c) not to be fitted with a swing arm—
(i) which has a radius of swing not exceeding 2 meters; and
(ii) is provided with a sight glass of an approved pattern at the highest point of the swing arm or extension pipe immediately before the connection to the flexible hose;
(d) have a clear indication on the housing or dial of the position of the lead seals and the plug for the stamp of assize;
(e) be provided with an air separator or cut off valve which ensures non-registration when the supply of liquid fuel or oil fails; and
(f) be provided with a delivery hose which is permanently filled to the nozzle.
(4) A petrol pump provided with one or more measuring chambers shall—
(a) have any measuring chamber clearly visible and made of clear glass;
(b) have a delivery hose so positioned a to allow complete discharge of the liquid measured from the delivery outlet of the pump;
(c) if it has more than one measuring chamber, be provided with a valve to prevent the liquid flowing from one chamber into another; and
(d) have each measuring chamber denominated.
(5) In a petrol pump provided with a price indicator, the indicator shall incorporate a device which clearly indicates the price per litre and regulates the registration on such indicator.
(6) A petrol pump shall be tested—
(a) if it is provided with one or more measuring chambers, after passing at least 5 litres of liquid through the delivery hose to prevent undue absorption during the test;
(b) by passing the liquid into the standard measures in as many deliveries and of such quantities as the assizer considers necessary;
(c) if it is provided with a meter, by a slow test which does not exceed a time limit of thirty seconds per 5 litres on any quantity delivered;
(d) to ensure that—
(i) back drainage does not exceed 25ml per hour;
(ii) it is correct, whether the pump is operated rapidly or slowly;
(iii) the indications on the volume indicator are in agreement with those on the price indicator and with the price per litre indicated by the device referred to in sub-regulation (5), and a sufficient number of computations are checked to establish their accuracy;
(iv) if it is fitted with a nozzle control valve, no liquid fuel or oil is delivered when such valve is open and the pump is at rest;
(v) if it is fitted with two volume indicators, after delivery, it shows the same indications of volume on both such indicators; and
(vi) if it is fitted with two price indicators, after delivery it shows the same indication of value in money on both such indications.
(7) The limit of error allowed on a petrol pump shall be 0.1 percent of the quantity purported to be delivered in excess or 0.05% deficiency: Provided that in a petrol pump used to measure lubricating oil, where a quantity
of one litre or less is indicated, the limit of error allowed is 0.3 percent of the quantity purported to be delivered in excess or 0.15% deficiency.
(8) The stamp of assizer shall be stamped upon a lead plug inserted in a conspicuous and easily accessible part of the pump. A seal of assize shall be affixed where necessary to prevent access to working parts or adjusting devices without the seal being broken.
(9) In this regulation—" price indicator " means an indicator showing the value in money for the liquid fuel or oil delivered; and " volume indicator " means an indicator showing the volume of liquid fuel or oil delivery - Reference of the measure
- Part VI section 39
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8413.11.00 -- Pumps for dispensing fuel or lubricants, of the type used in filling-stations or in garages Yes Petrol Pump - Description
- Petrol Pump
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 20 February 1998 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world 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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- 193.Dairy whip shall be the pasteurised frozen preparation of milk products and other food ingredients; may contain added food colour, pH adjusting agents, a stabilizing agent and a sequestering agent (see Part XII of the Nineteenth Schedule); and shall contain not less than 10 per centum of milk solids-not-fat not more than a total bacteria count of 100,000 per gram and not more than 10 coliform organisms per gram.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 193
- 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 Dairy Whip 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes Dairy Whip 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 Dairy Whip - Description
- Dairy whip
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 and the entire world for 1104.29.90: Other worked grains of other cereals, nes
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- 287.Crushed wheat shall be the food prepared by so crushing clean wheat that 40 per centum or more of it passes through a 2,380 micron sieve and less than 50 per centum of it through an 840 micron sieve, the proportions of the natural constituents of such wheat, other than moisture, remaining unaltered, and shall have not less than 1.25 per centum and not more than 2.25 per centum of ash, calculated on a moisture-free basis. It shall have not more than 15.5 per centum of moisture.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 287
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1104.29.90 Other worked grains of other cereals, nes Yes Crushed wheat - Description
- Crushed wheat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2105.00.00: Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- 194.Milk ice shall be the pasteurised frozen preparation of milk products and other food ingredients, may contain added food colour (see Part III of the Nineteenth Schedule),pH adjusting agents (see Part X of the Nineteenth Schedule), a stabilising agent (see PartIV of the Nineteenth Schedule), and a sequestering agent (see Part XII of the Nineteenth Schedule); shall contain not less than 10 per centum of milk solids, not more than a total bacteria count of 100,000 per gram and not more than 10 coliform organisms per gram
195.Ice confection shall be a pasteurised frozen preparation;may contain milk products or other food ingredients, added food colour, pH adjusting agents, a stabilizing agent, and a sequestering agent (see Part XII of the Nineteenth Schedule); and shall contain not more than a total bacteria count of 100,000 per gram, and not more than 10 coliform organisms per gram. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 194& 195
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2105.00.00 Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa. Yes Milk Ice and milk confection - Description
- Milk Ice and milk confection
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 9031.80.00: - Other instruments, appliances and machines
The measure came into effect on 20 February 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 February 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated 20/02/1998. statutory Instrument No 22 of 1998,the weights and Measures Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The weights and Measures (assize) regulations, 1998
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 40. (1) A fabric measuring instrument shall—
(a) be of a pattern certified by the superintendent assizer under section fifteen of the Act;
(b)have measuring rollers when in position for measuring and be in true parallelism;
(c) have a braking device fitted which ensures non-registration when the supply of fabric fails;
(d) have the rollers free when the instrument is re-set;
(e) have die chart returning to zero either automatically or by operation of a special handle or device provided for that purpose when the instrument is re-set; and
(f) have the indications by means of graduations not less than—
(i) 20mm apart in the case of graduations of a length value of 100 mm; or
(ii) 3mm apart in the case of graduations of a length value of 25mm or by counters.
(2) A fabric measuring instrument shall be tested by passing the standard or the fabric normally measured by the instrument at right angles tothe axis of measuring rollers.
(3) If it is necessary to remove the standard or fabric, during the test this shall be done when an integral number, of metres of the standard or fabric has passed through the instrument and the standard or fabric shall be re-inserted at the zero or initial graduation of the standard or fabric.
(4) The instrument shall be correct whether the test is forward or backward to ensure that—
(a) the instrument if fitted with two charts, shows the same indication of length on both;
(b) any totalising meter functions properly and correctly;
(c) the parts work freely throughout the range of the instrument;
(d) there is no backlash in the mechanism; and
(e) any over run brake fitted shall bring the indicator to a halt immediately the standard or fabric used for test leaves the measuring roller.
(5) The limit of error allowed on a fabric measuring instrument is for of each metre or portion thereof indicated, 2mm in deficiency or in excess.
(6) The stamp of assize shall be stamped upon a lead plug inserted in a conspicuous and easily accessible part of the instrument, and a seal of assize shall be affixed where necessary to prevent access to the working parts or adjusting device without the seal being broken - Reference of the measure
- Part VI section 40
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9031.80.00 - Other instruments, appliances and machines Yes Fabric Measuring Instrument - Description
- Fabric Measuring Instrument
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 20 February 1998 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world and the entire world for 1001: Wheat and meslin.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 2016
- 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 and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 288.Cracked wheat shall be the food prepared by so cracking or cutting cleaned wheat into angular fragments that not less than 90 per centum of it passes through a2,380 micron sieve and not more than 20 per centum of it through an 840 micron sieve, the proportions of the natural constituents of such wheat, other than moisture, remaining unaltered and shall have not less than 1.25 per centum and not more than 2.25 per centum of ash, calculated on a moisture-free basis. It shall have not more than 15.5 per centum of moisture.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 288
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001 Wheat and meslin. Yes Cracked Wheat - Description
- Cracked Wheat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 558 Part 3, 13A plugs, sockets, adaptors and connection units: Part 3. Specifications for adaptors
- 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 for adaptors having insulating sleeves on the line and neutral plug pins and suitable for use with socket-outlets complying with ZS 558: Part 2, with particular reference to safety in normal use
Also covers quality requirements, inspection, marking, labeling and testing - Reference of the measure
- Page 13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Adaptors having insulating sleeves on the line and neutral plug pins and suitable for use with socket-outlets complying with ZS 558: Part 2, with particular reference to safety in normal use
Also covers quality requirements, inspection, marking, labelling and testing
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements