Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 065: 1985 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, sampling, labeling, 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
- Glycerine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. and 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- i)Reconstituted Milk (Recombined Milk) shall be the pasteurized homogenized product prepared from Milk fat, not-fat-milk solids, and water with or without whole Milk, may contain permitted stabilizers/emulsifiers ( see part IV of the nineteenth schedule) and shall have not less than 2 per centum of milk fat and not less than 9 per centum of milk solids-not-fat.
2) No person shall sell a reconstituted Milk product unless the label there carries a statement of the percentage of milk fat solids-not-fat - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 160 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes Reconstituted Milk product ( Recombined Milk Product) 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes Reconstituted Milk product ( Recombined Milk Product) - Description
- Reconstituted Milk product ( Recombined Milk Product)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1971
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1971
- 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
- 392.Where the amount of a vitamin referred to in this regulation that is contained in a food is not less than the amount mentioned in paragraph (b) of regulation 393 in respect of that vitamin, a person may, in advertising that food or on a label of that food, state-
(a)in the case of vitamin C, that it is a factor in the normal development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and gums;
(b) in the case of vitamin D, that it is a factor in the normal development and maintenance of bones and teeth,especially in infancy and childhood; and
(c)in the case of any of the vitamins listed in paragraph (b) of regulation 393,that it is a factor in the maintenance of good health. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 392
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 393.A person may, in advertising a food to which no vitamin has been added or on a label of such food, state-
(a)that the food is "a good source" or "a good dietary source" of any of the vitamins referred to in paragraph (a) of this regulation, if a reasonable daily intake of that food by a person would result in the daily intake by such person of not less than-
(i)in the case of vitamin A, 600 International Units;
(ii) in the case of vitamin B1, 0.25 milligram;
(iii)in the case of vitamin B2, 0.4 milligram;
(iv)in the case of nicotinic acid, 2.5 milligrams; and
(v)in the case of vitamin C, 7.5 milligrams; or
(b)that the food is an "excellent source" or "an excellent dietary source" of any of the vitamins referred to in this regulation, if a reasonable daily intake of that food by a person would result in the daily intake by such person of not less than-
(i)in the case of vitamin A, 1,200 International Units;
(ii)in the case of vitamin B1, 0.45 milligrams;
(iii)in the case of vitamin B2, 0.75 milligram;(iv) in the case of nicotinic acid, 4.5 milligrams;
(v) in the case of vitamin C, 15 milligrams; and
(vi) in the case of vitamin D, 300 International Units. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 393
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 395.No person shall sell a food to which a vitamin has been added unless the amount of the vitamin present in the food is expressed on the label of the food-
(a) in the case of vitamin A, vitamin D or vitamin E, in International Units per one hundred grams or millilitres of the food; and
(b) in the case of vitamin B1, vitamin B2, nicotinic acid, vitamin B6,d-pantothenic acid, folic acid,biotin, vitamin B12,vitamin C or vitamin K1, in milligrams per one hundred grams or millilitres of the food; together with the name of the vitamin - Reference of the measure
- part II para 395
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 396.Where a food sale to which no vitamin has been added is represented as being solely for use in the feeding of children under two years of age,a person may state,on the label of the food, the amount of any of the vitamins referred to in this regulation and that are present in the food, if a reasonable daily intake of that food by a child under two years of age would result in the daily intake by the child of not less than-
(a)in the case of vitamin A, 600 International Units;
(b)in the case of vitamin B1, 0.25 milligram;
(c)in the case of vitamin B2, 0.4 milligram;
(d)in the case of nicotinic acid, 2.5 milligrams;
(e) in the case of vitamin B6, 0.25 milligram; and
(f)in the case of vitamin C, 7.5 milligrams - Reference of the measure
- part II para 396
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 12 Baby food No 01 December 1972 - Description
- Baby food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 400.Any statement in advertising a food that is represented as containing a vitamin or on a label of such food, which-
(a)gives any assurance or guarantee of any kind with respect to the result that may be, has been or will be, obtained by the addition of the vitamin to a person's diet; or
(b) refers to, reproduces or quotes, any testimonial; shall be deemed to contravene section four of the Act. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 400
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 401.Any statement, in an advertisement for or on a label of a food for sale, relating to or based on the mineral nutrient content of that food, not conforming to regulations 402 to 407, shall be deemed to contravene section four of the Act.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 401
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 403 in respect of that mineral nutrient, a person may, in advertising that food or on a label of that food, state-
(a) in the case of calcium or phosphorus, that it is a factor in the normal development and maintenance of bones and teeth, especially in infancy and childhood;
(b) in the case of iron, that it is a factor in the prevention of anaemia due to iron deficiency; and
(c) in the case of calcium, phosphorus or iron, that it is a factor in the maintenance of good health. - Reference of the measure
- part II para 403
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 403.A person may, in advertising a food to which no mineral nutrient has been added or on a label of such food, state-
(a)that the food is "a good source" or "a good dietary source" of any of the mineral nutrients referred to in this regulation, if a reasonable daily intake of that food by a person would result in the daily intake by such person of not less than-
(i) in the case of calcium, 150 milligrams;
(ii) in the case of phosphorus, 150 milligrams; and
(iii) in the case of iron, 2 milligrams;
(b)that the food is "an excellent source" or "an excellent dietary source" of any of the nutrients referred to in this regulation, if a reasonable daily intake of that food by a person would result in the daily intake by such person of not less than-
(i) in the case of calcium, 300 milligrams;
(ii) in the case of phosphorus, 300 milligrams; and
(iii) in the case of iron, 4 milligrams. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 403
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 2016 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 2016 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 404.A person may, in advertising a food to which a mineral nutrient has been added or on a label of such food, state-
(a)that the food contains the added mineral nutrient; and
(b)the amount of the added mineral nutrient that is contained in a specified quantity of the food - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 404
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 405.No person shall sell any food, other than salt for table or general household use, to which a mineral nutrient has been added,unless the amount of the mineral nutrient present in the food is expressed on the label of the food-
(a) by using the name for that mineral nutrient; and
(b) in milligrams per one hundred grams or millilitres of the - Reference of the measure
- part II para 405
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 406.Where a food for sale to which no mineral nutrient has been added is represented as being solely for use in the feeding of children under two years of age, a person may state on the label of the food the amount of any of the mineral nutrients referred to in this regulation and that are present in the food, if a reasonable daily intake of that food by a child under two years of age would result in the daily intake by the child of not less than-
(a)in the case of calcium, 150 milligrams;
(b)in the case of phosphorus, 150 milligrams;
(c)in the case of iron, 2 milligrams; and
(d)in the case of iodine, 0.05 milligram. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 406
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 12 Baby food No 01 December 1972 - Description
- baby food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 407.Any statement in advertising a food that is represented as containing a mineral nutrient or on a label of such food, which-
(a) gives any assurance or guarantee of any kind with respect to the result that may be, has been or will be, obtained by the addition of the mineral nutrient to a person's diet; or
(b) refers to, reproduces or quotes, any testimonial; shall be deemed to contravene section four of the Act. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 407
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2009.50.00: - Tomato juice
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 250 The label for tomato juice shall carry a declaration of added salt.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 250
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009.50.00 - Tomato juice No - Description
- Tomato Juice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 30.Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, no person shall sell a food unless a label has been applied to that food
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 30
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 2016 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 31. (1) The label applied to a food shall carry-Declaration to be included in label
(a)on the main panel-
(i)the brand or trade name, if any of the food;
(ii) the common name of the food; and
(iii) in close proximity to the common name, a correct declaration of the net contents in terms of weight, volume or number in accordance with the usual practice in describing the food;
(b)grouped together on any panel-
(i) a declaration by name of any Class II, Class III or Class IV Preservative in the food;
(ii) a declaration of any food colour added to the food;
(iii) a declaration of any artificial or imitation flavouring preparation added to a food other than a food listed in regulation 41;
(iv) in the case of a food consisting of more than one ingredient, unless specifically exempted by the Minister, a complete list of the ingredients by their acceptable common names in descending order of their proportions, unless the quantity of each ingredient is stated in terms of per centum or proportionate composition; and
(v)any other statement required by these Regulations to be declared, such as meaningful coding and date-marking referred to in regulation 421 (4) (i) (i) and (ii);
(c) on any panel, the name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter or vendor of the food.
(2) For the purposes of sub-regulation (1) (a) (ii) and (iii), the size of the letters used for the common name and in declaring the net contents shall be at least half of the size of the letters used for the brand or trade name.
(3) For the purpose of sub-regulation (1) (b) (iv), in the case of food consisting of more than one ingredient, the size of the letters used in the complete list shall be at least one quarter of the size of the letters used for the brand or trade name - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 31
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2103.20.00: - Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 254.The label for tomato paste, tomato pulp, tomato puree or concentrated tomato paste, shall carry a declaration of added salt.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II Para 254
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2103.20.00 - Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces No - Description
- tomato paste, tomato pulp, tomato puree or concentrated tomato paste
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 May 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Act, 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Act, 2007
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 29(C).The following information concerning labeling of products thereof shall be provided on a label and/or in accompanying documents—
1.The words “This product contains genetically modified organism (s)” whenever there is evidence of the presence of genetically modified organism (s’) in the product.
2.The words “This product may contain genetically modified organism (s f where the presence of genetically modified organism (s) in a product cannot be excluded but there is no evidence of any presence of genetically modified organism (s).
3.The words ‘ This product may cause [specify the particular reactions, allergies or other side effects where it is known that a particular reaction, allergy or other side effect may be caused by the product.
4.Where applicable, further or as a qualification to C.1 or C.2 the words “This product contains genetic material (nucleic acids) from genetically modified organism (s’)” or this product is based on raw materials from genetically modified organism”.
5.The identification and labeling shall specify the relevant traits and characteristics in sufficient detail for purposes of traceability and to facilitate verification by both importing and transiting countries. - Reference of the measure
- THIRD SCHEDULE: section 29 c
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Genetically modified products
Genetically modified organisms
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2006.00.00: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallised). and 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 262 The label of canned or frozen fruit packed in syrup shall be so declared.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 262
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.00 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallised). Yes canned or frozen fruit 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes canned or frozen fruit - Description
- canned or frozen fruit
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
A31: Labelling requirements