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