Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 388:Bottled drinking water -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 the description, treatment, testing, packaging and labelling of bottled water for human consumption. The bottled water may be offered as table, mineral or natural mineral water, and either as non-carbonated (‘still’) or carbonated (‘sparkling’).
Also covers quality factors, inspection, microbial and hygiene requirements - Reference of the measure
- Page 6
- 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
- Bottled drinking water
Specifies the description, treatment, testing, packaging and labelling of bottled water for human consumption. The bottled water may be offered as table, mineral or natural mineral water, and either as non-carbonated (‘still’) or carbonated (‘sparkling’).
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 018: Pig feeds – 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
- Prescribes specifications, methods of analysis, sampling and testing creep feeds and concentrate, finishing feeds and concentrate for pigs.
Also covers quality requirements, inspection, labelling, hygiene and contaminants - Reference of the measure
- Page 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Prescribes specifications for the following pig feeds:-
Creep feed
Weaner feed
Grower feed
Finisher feed
Dry sow and boar feed
Lactating sow feed
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 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 004: 1973 Asbestos - Cement Corrugated Sheets and Decking for roofing and cladding
- 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 straight or curved asbestos - cement corrugated sheets, asbestos - cement decking and fittings, to be used for roofing and cladding.
Covers quality and marking requirements including sampling and testing procedures - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Asbestos - cement corrugated sheets, straight or curved for roofing and cladding.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 29
- 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
The measure came into effect on 19 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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, 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 5
- 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
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 (fruit preserve) 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
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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, B: Protection of life and health of animals 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 - Reference of the measure
- ZS 037: Part 2
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Citrus marmalades
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 31 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 44 of 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 071: School Chalks - 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
- Specifies materials, size, mass free moisture and breaking strength of moulded white and coloured chalks, which are intended primarily for writing on chalk boards
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, marking, inspection, sampling and testing - Reference of the measure
- Page 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Specifies materials, size, mass free moisture and breaking strength of moulded white and coloured chalks, which are intended primarily for writing on chalk boards
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
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 073 Part 1 1987 Industrial safety footwear. Part 1: Specification for leather protective and safety footwear for general and heavy duty use.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Industrial safety footwear. Part 1: Specification for leather protective and safety footwear for general and heavy duty use.
Specifies minimum requirements for industrial leather protective and safety footwear.
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, marking, inspection, sampling and testing - Reference of the measure
- Page 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Industrial safety footwear. Part 1: Specification for leather protective and safety footwear for general and heavy duty 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
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 065:Pure glycerine
- 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 glycerine
Covers packaging, testing, labeling, sampling 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
- Pure glycerine
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 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 437 Part 1 2002 Pneumatic Tyres – Specifications Part 1 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers
- 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
- Covers new pneumatic tyres designed primarily, but not only, for vehicles in categories M1, O1 and O2. 1/
It does not apply to tyres designed for
(a) the equipment for vintage cars
(b) competitions.
Includes quality requirements, marking, testing - Reference of the measure
- Pages 12-22 of ZS 437 Part 1
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- New pneumatic tyres designed primarily, but not only, for vehicles in categories M1, O1 and O2. 1/
It does not apply to tyres designed for
(a) the equipment for vintage cars
(b) competitions.
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
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 193:Specification for margarine
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for margarine. It does not apply to any product which contains less than 80 fat (mm) and which is not labelled in any manner implying, either direct or indirectly, that the product is margarine.
Covers quality requirements, sampling and testing, packing and marking including food additives - 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
- margarine
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
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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
The measure came into effect on 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 106 Part 1: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - 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
- ZS 106 safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Specification
Part 1. General requirements
Deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes, the rated voltage of the appliances being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
Appliances may incorporate motors, heating elements or their combination.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Also covers inspection, testing, quality and marking requirements - Reference of the measure
- Page 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes, the rated voltage of the appliances being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.
Appliances may incorporate motors, heating elements or their combination.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Also covers inspection, testing, quality and marking requirements
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 437 Part 3 2002 Pneumatic tyres – 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, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Applies to the production of retreaded tyres intended to be fitted to private (passenger) cars and their trailers used on the road.
It does not however apply to:
1.1. Retreaded tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers.
1.2. Retreaded tyres with a speed capability below 120 km/h or above
240 km/h.
1.3. Tyres for cycles and motorcycles.
1.4. Tyres originally produced without speed symbols and load indices.
1.5. Tyres originally produced without type approval and without either an
"E" or "e" mark.
1.6. Tyres designed for the equipment of cars produced prior to 1939.
1.7. Tyres designed exclusively for competition or off road use and marked accordingly.
1.8. Tyres designated as "T type" temporary use spares.
Includes quality requirements, marking, testing and inspection - Reference of the measure
- Pages 12,16,24,26 of ZS 437 Part 3
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Retreaded tyres intended to be fitted to private (passenger) cars and their trailers used on the road.
It does not however apply to:
1.1. Retreaded tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers.
1.2. Retreaded tyres with a speed capability below 120 km/h or above
240 km/h.
1.3. Tyres for cycles and motorcycles.
1.4. Tyres originally produced without speed symbols and load indices.
1.5. Tyres originally produced without type approval and without either an
"E" or "e" mark.
1.6. Tyres designed for the equipment of cars produced prior to 1939.
1.7. Tyres designed exclusively for competition or off road use and marked accordingly.
1.8. Tyres designated as "T type" temporary use spares.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 19 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 189: Maize meal (Mealie meal)
- 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, E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- ZS 189: Maize meal (Mealie meal)
Prescribes the requirements for three types of Maize Meal, namely; Maize Breakfast Meal, Maize Roller Meal and Whole Maize Meal for direct human consumption.
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, testing and inspection, hygiene, microbial and contaminants, - Reference of the measure
- Page 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Maize meal (Mealie meal)
Prescribes the requirements for three types of Maize Meal, namely; Maize Breakfast Meal, Maize Roller Meal and Whole Maize Meal for direct human consumption.
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 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Industrial safety belts and harnesses
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 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 437 Part 4 2002 Pneumatic tyres – 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, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Applies to the production of retreaded tyres intended to be fitted to commercial vehicles and their trailers used on the road. It does not however apply to:
1.1. Retreaded tyres for private (passenger) cars and their trailers.
1.2. Retreaded tyres with a speed capability below 80 km/h.
1.3. Tyres for cycles and motorcycles.
1.4. Tyres originally produced without speed symbols and/or load indices.
1.5. Tyres originally produced without type approval and without either an
"E" or "e" mark.
Includes quality requirements, marking, testing and inspection - Reference of the measure
- Pages 12,16,24 of ZS 437 Part 4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Retreaded tyres intended to be fitted to commercial vehicles and their trailers used on the road. It does not however apply to:
1.1. Retreaded tyres for private (passenger) cars and their trailers.
1.2. Retreaded tyres with a speed capability below 80 km/h.
1.3. Tyres for cycles and motorcycles.
1.4. Tyres originally produced without speed symbols and/or load indices.
1.5. Tyres originally produced without type approval and without either an
"E" or "e" mark.
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 16 September 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 September 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument no. 104 of 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 201: Specification for emulsion paints for interior and exterior use
- 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
- ZS 201: Emulsion paints for interior and exterior use - Specification
Specifies requirements for emulsion paints based on polymers, intended for brushing, spraying and roller applications for exterior and interior use.
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, marking testing and inspection - Reference of the measure
- Page 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Emulsion paints for interior and exterior use - Specification
Specifies requirements for emulsion paints based on polymers, intended for brushing, spraying and roller applications for exterior and interior use.
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 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- 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 011: 1973 Asbestos cement pressure pipes
- 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 uncoated asbestos - cement pressure pipes of various sizes in five classes namely A, B, C, D and F designed to withstand the test given pressures and suitable for conveying fluids under pressure.
Also covers inspection, marking, testing procedure and quality - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Uncoated asbestos - cement pressure pipes of various sizes in five classes namely A, B, C, D and F designed to withstand the test given pressures
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B82: Testing requirement