Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

01 December 1972 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Food and Drugs Act 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

386.Soft drinks are the class of beverages made by absorbing carbon dioxide in potable water with or without various added substances. The amount of carbon dioxide used shall not be less than that which shall be absorbed by the beverage at a pressure of one atmosphere and at a temperature of 15.6ºC. It shall contain either no alcohol or only such ethyl alcohol (ethanol), not in excess of 0.5 per centum of the finished beverage, as is contributed by a flavouring ingredient used. 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 386 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Soft drinks 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries