Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 16 September 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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
- 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.
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 April 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 April 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No 32 of 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 547 Part 1 Lubricating Oils - Specifications Part 1: Automotive Gear oils
- 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 requirements for automotive gear oils for both automatic and manual transmissions, transaxles and axles operating under a variety of conditions of speed, load and gear types.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 27 Petroleum products No - Description
- Automotive gear oils
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 19 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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
- Description of the measure
- Specifies minimum requirements for industrial leather protective and safety footwear.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- ZS 073 Part 1 1987 (Withdrawn) Replaced by ZSISO 20345
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 32 Textile products No - Description
- Industrial Safety footwear
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 19 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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 and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 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 testing, labeling and quality requirements - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 19 Prepackaged food No - Description
- Maize meal ( Mealie meal)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 16 September 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for emulsion paints based on polymers, intended for brushing, spraying and roller applications for exterior and interior use.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 44 Hazardous chemicals and pesticides No - Description
- Fmulsion paints based on polymers, intended for brushing, spraying and roller
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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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
- B84: Inspection 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 requirements - 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 -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 16 September 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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 295:Paints and Varnishes - High gloss Synthetic enamel paint - 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
- Covers ready mixed high gloss synthetic resin based enamel paint for interior and exterior use as a finishing coat on metal, wood, sealed plaster walls and concrete surfaces, composition board and similar materials that have been primed or painted previously.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 44 Hazardous chemicals and pesticides No - Description
- Ready mixed high gloss synthetic resin based enamel paint
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 16 September 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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 429 Part 4: The Handling, Storage, and distribution of Liquefied petroleum Gas (LPG) in domestic, commercial, and Industrial installations. Part 4: Transportation of LPG in Bulk by Road - Code of Practice
- 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
- The measure contains recommendations for the design, construction, inspection, fittings and filling ratio of tanks used in the transportation of LPG in bulk by road, the design of vehicles and ancillary equipment, and operating practice.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Design, construction, inspection, fittings and filling ratio of tanks used in the transportation of LPG in bulk by road, the design of vehicles and ancillary equipment, and operating practice.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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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
- B84: Inspection 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 554: Fruit flavoured drinks –Specifications
- 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
- Prescribes the requirements and methods of test for fruit flavoured drinks.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 19 Prepackaged food No - Description
- Fruit flavoured drinks.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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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
- B84: Inspection 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 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 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
Covers quality requirements, marking, labelling, sampling and testing - Reference of the measure
- Pages 5,12,32,45 of ZS 558 Part 1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Non-renewable 13A fused plugs
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 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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 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 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 Marking and labeling requirements - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 35 Ozone-depleting products No - Description
- 13 A switched and unswitched shuttered socket-outlets for household, commercial and light industrial purposes.
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 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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 558 Part 3, 13A plugs, sockets, adaptors and connection units: Part 3. Specifications for adaptors
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- 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 marking and labeling requirements - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 34 Irradiating apparatus No - Description
- Adaptors having insulating sleeves on the line and neutral plug pins
Also covers Marking and labeling requirements
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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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
- B84: Inspection 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 559 Inspection and acceptance criteria for used textile products.
- 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
- Prescribes the inspection and acceptance criteria for used textile products. It also applies to use garments of all types, sizes and fibre composition.
Also covers Marking, labeling requirements and packaging requirements - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 32 Textile products No - Description
- Used textile products
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 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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 605 Fertilizers - Urea - 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 the requirements and methods of test for urea fertilizer.
Also covers packaging and marking. - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 31 Dangerous chemicals No - Description
- Urea fertilizer
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 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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 606 Fertilizers - Ammonium nitrate - 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
- Specifies requirements and methods of test for ammonium nitrate fertilizers (NH4NO3), also called nitrate of ammonia.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 31 Dangerous chemicals No - Description
- Fertilizer - ammonia nitrate
Also covers packaging and marking requirements
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 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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 607: Fertilizers - Calcium ammonium nitrate (C.A.N.) - 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
- Specifies requirements and methods of test for calcium ammonium nitrate fertilizer (C.A.N).
Also covers marking and packaging requirements - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 31 Dangerous chemicals No - Description
- Fertilizer - calcium ammonium nitrate (C.A.N).
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 29 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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 608: Fertilizers - Ammonium sulphate - 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
- Specifies requirements and methods of test for ammonium sulphate fertilizer, also known as sulphate of ammonia.
Also covers marking and packaging requirements - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 31 Dangerous chemicals No - Description
- Fertilizers - Ammonium sulphate
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 13 April 2017
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 April 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Metrology Act, 2017
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Metrology Act 2017
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 24 (3) The Executive Director shall cause the measuring instrument submitted for type approval to be inspected and tested by a laboratory, as appropriate, against the requirements of the relevant regulations provided for in section 22 for that type of measuring instrument
30 (6) The Agency shall, in cooperation with the Zambia Revenue Authority, conduct customs audits on imported pre-packaged product shipments or consignments to ensure their compliance with this Act.40. (1) Despite anything to the contrary in this Act, a person who imports, manufactures or sells a commodity or measuring instrument in respect of which a legal metrology measure is in force shall, at the written request of the Agency, within the period stated in the request, at that person’s own cost—
(a) transmit to the Agency such samples, as may be specified in the request, of the commodity for inspection, testing or analysis
(4) The result of an inspection, test or analysis of a sample of a product or measuring instrument shall, unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to be valid for the whole consignment or batch from which the sample was obtained - Reference of the measure
- PART VI: Section 24(3);
PART VII: Section 30(6);
PART IX: Sections 40(1a) ; 40(4) - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Measuring instrument
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2711.1: Liquefied :
The measure came into effect on 22 February 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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 Liquefied Petroleum Gas
- 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 free water content of the samples by visual inspection
- Reference of the measure
- Article 4, p. 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2711.1 Liquefied : Yes lpg - Description
- Liquefied petroleum gas
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm.
The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection 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 Sawn softwood timber: Industrial Grade
- 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
- Visually examine, when necessary, measure, using the appropriate methods given in Appendix C of ZWS 257: Part 1 the inherent defects that occur on the worst face of each piece
- Reference of the measure
- Article 5, p. 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4407 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. Yes Sawn softwood timber: Industrial grade - Description
- Sawn softwood timber: Industrial grade
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B84: Inspection requirement