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: 57.Where a statement of claim relating to the calorie content is made on the label of, or in any advertisement for, a food, the label shall carry a statement of the calorie content in kilo calories per 100 grams.
59.Where a statement of claim relating to the sodium content is made on the label of, or in any advertisement for, a food, the label shall carry a declaration of the sodium content in milligrams per 100 grams
Reference of the measure: Part II para 57 & 59
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 7	Food products	No		01 December 1972

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	01 December 1972

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