Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified 

Date when the measure came into force

01 December 1972 

Publication where the measure is specified

Food and Drugs Act 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Food and Drugs Act CAP 303 of the Laws of Zambia 

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

45.No person shall manufacture, produce, pack or sell any food which has been subjected or exposed to ionising radiation unless, upon application, the Minister approves the radiation of such food.Food which has thus been permitted to such subjection or exposure shall be so designated
46.Grade designations used on the label shall be readily understandable and in no way misleading or deceptive. 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 45 &46 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries