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

27.(1) Subject to the other provisions of this regulation, no person shall sell a food that is represented as for use for babies if the food contains a food additive unless permission for such use has been granted by the Minister.
(2) Sub-regulation (1) shall not apply to-
(a)ascorbic acid used in dry cereals containing bannas; or
(b)soyabean lecithin in rice cereals represented as for use for babies. 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 27 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Baby food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries