Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

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

24.Where an ingredient is permitted to be used as a food additive in or upon a food, no person shall use that food additive unless-
(a) where specifications are set out for that additive in this Part, it meets those specifications; and
(b) where no specifications are set out for that additive in this Part but specifications are set out for that additive in publication 1406, "Food Chemical Codex", published by the National Academy of Sciences Natural Research Council of the United States of America, it meets those specifications. 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 24 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

food additives 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries