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

40.Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 31 (b) (ii), a label declaration is not required to indicate the presence of caramel as a food colour in-
(a)non-excisable fermented beverages;
(b)sauces;
(c)spirituous liquors;
(d)vinegar, except vinegar or blends containing spirit vinegar;
(e)wine;
(f)soft drinks. 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 40 a,b,c & e 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

(a)non-excisable fermented beverages;
(c)spirituous liquors;
(d)vinegar, except vinegar or blends containing spirit vinegar;
(e)wine; 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries