Non-Tariff Barriers

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.

Description

Food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries