Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-tariff Measures

B82: Testing requirement

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 8708.21: Safety seat belts

  The measure came into effect on 01 September 1987

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 September 1987 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 147 of 1987 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Restraining devices (safety belts) for occupants of adult build in motor vehicles 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  The dynamic test shall be performed on two belt assemblies which have not previously been under load, except in the case of belt assemblies forming part of restraint system, where the dynamic test shall be performed on the restraint systems intended for one group of seats which have not previously been under loads. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 3.5.1, p.14-24 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  8708.21	Safety seat belts	No

  Description

  safety belts 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 3819.00.00: Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals

  The measure came into effect on 07 December 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  07 December 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 129:2015 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Hydraulic brake fluid 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  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

  Determine the equilibrium reflux boiling point of a brake fluid by running duplicate samples according to the following procedure and averaging the results 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 4, p.12-13 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3819.00.00	Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals	No

  Description

  Covers requirements for DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluids in hydraulic brake system of motor vehicles. 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without their fittings (for example, joints, elbows, flanges).

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Fire hose reel assemblies 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  Reel strength test apply a force of 450 N between the reel end-up plates at points opposite each other and within 50 mm of the peripheries of the disc 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 8.5, p.14 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  4009	Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without their fittings (for example, joints, elbows, flanges).	Yes	fire hose reel assemblies

  Description

  Fire hose reel assemblies 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 8535.90.00: Other and 8536.69.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 28 May 1976

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  28 May 1976 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Electricity (Consumers' Appliances) Regulations, 1976 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Two-pole and earthing-pin plugs socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors for circuits up to 250 volts 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  The plugs and socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors used for the tests shall be in clean, new condition at the commencement of the tests, and shall be in identical in all essential details with those to be used min service. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 9, p. 23-24 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  8535.90.00	Other	Yes	Two-Pole and earthing pin plugs socket outlets
  8536.69.00	Other	Yes	Two-Pole and earthing pin plugs socket outlets

  Description

  Two-Pole and earthing-pin plugs
  socket-outlets 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 6810.19.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Concrete roofing tiles 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  Conduct the test in an atmosphere that has a relative humidity of over 70%. 

  Reference of the measure

  article 6, p.8 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  6810.19.00	Other	Yes	Concrete roofing tiles

  Description

  Concrete roofing tiles 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Concrete masonry units 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  Take all linear measurements to the nearest 1 mm and measure each of the 12 units for compliance with dimensions and when applicable shell and web thickness 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 6.3.3.1, p.5 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Concrete masonry units - Specifications 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 28 January 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  28 January 1977 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 70 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Steel Fencing Material 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  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

  Tensile strength tests on single strand wire may be done with the barbs in their fixed positions. In the case of of double strand wire, untwist the line wires and remove the barbs making certain that the line wires do not get deformed 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 1.5, p. 9 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Steel fencing 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 6810.11.90: Building bricks

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  statutory instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Sandlime Bricks 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  When tests are required by the purchaser, 50 bricks shall be selected at random by the purchaser from each consignment of 30 000 bricks or part thereof. Twelve of the bricks selected at random shall be for the crushing test and three similarly selected for the drying shrinkage test. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 7, p. 5 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  6810.11.90	Building bricks	Yes	Sandlime bricks

  Description

  Sandlime bricks 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 6807.90: Other

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for mastic asphalt flooring 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  Tests required in connection with this standard shall be carried out. on asphaltic cements and its constituents(as specified in 3.1) 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 5.2, p.10 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  6807.90	Other	Yes	for flooring

  Description

  Mastic Asphalt 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2517.10.00: Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe standard Specification for Aggregates from natural sources for concrete 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  Sampling and testing of aggregates shall be carried out in accordance with the appropriate clauses of ZWS 190 except where otherwise stated 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 4.1, p. 9 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2517.10.00	Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated	Yes	Aggregates from natural sources for concrete

  Description

  Aggregates from natural sources for concrete 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 6807.90.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Bitumen roofing felt 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  Unwrap each of the rolls selected for testing and shake off any loose surface material remove the core if present 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 6, p. 8 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  6807.90.00	Other	Yes	Bitumen roofing felts

  Description

  Bitumen roofing felts 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 6810.99.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  statutory instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Concrete Pipes (non-pressure) 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  Unless otherwise agreed between purchaser and manufacturer, specimen for testing, except those for absorption testing, shall be full-length pipes which comply in all other respects with the requirements of this standard. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 8, p.10-11 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  6810.99.00	Other	Yes	Concrete pipes (non-pressure)

  Description

  Concrete pipes (non-pressure) 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  statutory instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standards specification for Steel pipes of nominal bore not exceeding 200mm 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  Hydraulic Test Seal the ends of each pipe and apply to it hydraulic test pressure of 5 MPa maintain the pressure at this value while the pipe is being examined for leaks and check for compliance 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 5.3 -5.6, p.11-13 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  7304	Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.	Yes	Steel pipes

  Description

  Steel pipes 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2710.12.19: Other

  The measure came into effect on 22 February 2013

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  22 February 2013 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 23 of 2013 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Ethanol Blend E10 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  Test methods listed in columns 4 and 5 of table 1 of this measure shall be used 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 5 p.8 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2710.12.19	Other	Yes	Ethanol Blend E10

  Description

  Ethanol Blend E10 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2710.12.13: Unleaded petrol

  The measure came into effect on 22 February 2013

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  22 February 2013 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 23 0f 2013 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Unleaded Petrol 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  Use the applicable method or, when relevant, one of the applicable methods listed in columns 4 and 5 of Table 1. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 5, p.8 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2710.12.13	Unleaded petrol	No

  Description

  Unleaded Petrol 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2710.12.12: Leaded petrol

  The measure came into effect on 22 February 2013

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  22 February 2013 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 23 0f 2013 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Ethanol Blend E85 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  Determine the requirements in this specification in accordance with the test methods provided 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 8, p.5 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2710.12.12	Leaded petrol	Yes	E85

  Description

  Ethanol Blend E85 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2710.19.30: Other fuel oils

  The measure came into effect on 22 February 2013

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  22 February 2013 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 23 0f 2013 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Illuminating paraffin 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  Test for all properties in accordance with table 1 column 3 and 4 of this measure 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 4.2, p.6 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2710.19.30	Other fuel oils	Yes	Illuminating Parrafin

  Description

  Illuminating Paraffin 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2710.19.29: Diesel

  The measure came into effect on 22 February 2013

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B82: Testing requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  22 February 2013 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 23 of 2013 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Automotive Diesel Fuel 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

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

  Description of the measure

  For all properties, use the applicable method or when relevant, one of the applicable methods listed in column 3 and 4 of Table 1. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 4.2, p. 7 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2710.19.29	Diesel	Yes	Automotive diesel Fuel

  Description

  Automotive Diesel Fuel 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

B83: Certification requirement

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  Applied by Botswana on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2003

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B83: Certification requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 2003 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument No. 24 of 2004 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Export and Import of Rough Diamonds Regulations, 2004 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Botswana 

  The rationale of the measure

  No specific objective stated 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  6. No person shall import any rough diamonds unless such rough diamonds are accompanied by a Kimberly Process Certificate issued in the State of export 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 6 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 46	Rough diamonds	No

  Description

  Rough diamonds 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2017

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B83: Certification requirement 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 2017 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  COFFEE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS, 2017 ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  18. (1) The Authority shall promote coffee certification schemes for Kenyan coffee. (2) The certification schemes operating within the coffee industry shall be registered with the Authority. (3) Certified coffee shall be identified and labelled according to the respective certification schemes for traceability. (4) Coffee growers and millers may seek certification to ensure quality of service and market confidence. (5) Certified coffees shall be declared by the miller in the sales catalogues and sold in accordance with Guidelines for the Sale of Certified Coffees as provided by the Exchange. (6) The standard coffee grades shall be as provided in the Fourth Schedule. 

  Reference of the measure

  PART IV—COFFEE PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  coffee 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	01 January 2017