Non-Tariff Barriers

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 (b)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
2103	Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.	Yes	Sauces

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	01 December 1971

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