Non-Tariff Barriers

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.

Description

food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries