Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B31: 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

33.For the purposes of regulations 9 (a) and 31 (a)-
(a)a common name consisting of more than one word shall be deemed to be clearly and prominently displayed on the main panel of the label if each word, other than articles, conjunctions or prepositions, is in identical type and identically displayed as the brand or trade name; and
(b)a declaration of net contents, including each numeral in any indicated fraction, on a package of food shall be deemed to be clearly and prominently displayed thereon if it is in boldface type.
34.Notwithstanding anything contained in regulation 31 (a) (iii), a declaration of net contents on a package of food the weight of which, including the package, is less than 50 grams, may be waived by the Minister. 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 33 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Packaged Food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

prepackaged food