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