Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A42: Hygienic practices during production related to sanitary and phytosanitary conditions 
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 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
101.Cacao nibs, cocoa nibs or cracked cocoa shall be the product obtained from cocoa beans which have been cleaned and freed from shells as thoroughly as is technically possible; and shall contain, calculated on the fat-free dry matter, not more than-
(a)4 per centum of cocoa shell;
(b)0.3 per centum of ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid; and
(c)8.0 per centum of moisture 
Reference of the measure
Part II para 101 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1806.10.00 - Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter Yes Cacao nibs, cocoa nibs or cracked cocoa    
Description
Cacao nibs, cocoa nibs or cracked cocoa 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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