English
FrançaisNon-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
- 47 designed to release pressurised contents (1) Subject to regulation 49, the main panel of the label applied to a food packaged in a disposable metal container by means of a manually operated valve that forms an integral part of the container shall prominently show-
(a) the signal word, "Caution"; and
(b)the nature of the primary hazard, such as "Container may explode if heated".
(2) One panel of the label applied to a food referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall
show-
(a)the nature of the secondary hazard as "Contents under pressure"; and
(b)statements of precaution, such as "Do not place in hot water or near radiators, stoves or other sources of heat" and "Even when empty, do not puncture or incinerate container or store at temperatures above 50ºC".
(3) The requirements of sub-regulations (1) and (2) shall not apply where, in relation to a food, in the opinion of the Minister, the design of the container, the material used in its construction, or the incorporation of a safety device, eliminates the potential hazard therein.
48.(1) Subject to regulation 49, the main panel of the label applied to a food referred to in regulation 47 (1) shall, where it does not meet the flame projection test and the closed drum test, as determined by the prescribed method, prominently show-
(a) the applicable signal word, "Danger", "Warning" or "Caution"; and
(b) the nature of the primary hazard, as "Extremely Flammable".
(2) Where the flashpoint of the product is less than 65ºC, one panel of the label shall, in addition to the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (d) of sub-regulation (1), show the statement of precaution, such as "Keep away from open flame or spark". - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 47 & 48
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
| Code | Product | Partial coverage | Partial coverage indication | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7310 | Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat- insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equ | Yes | disposable metal container designed to release pressurized contents exceeding 50 grams | ||
| 7612 | Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not f | Yes | disposable metal container designed to release pressurized contents exceeding 50 grams |
- Description
- disposable metal container designed to release pressurized contents exceeding 50 grams
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
| Inclusion/Exclusion | Country | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion | Entire world | 01 December 1972 |
- Description
- All countries
