Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 
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
108.Cocoa or powdered cocoa shall be chocolate from which part of the cocoa and butter has been removed, may contain spices, flavouring materials (see regulations 219 to 243) and not more than a total of 1.5 per centum of emulsifying agents in the finished product (see Part IV of the Nineteenth Schedule), shall contain, on the dry,fat-free basis, no greater proportion of crude fibre, total ash or ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid, respectively, than does chocolate on the dry, fat-free basis, may be designated "Breakfast Cocoa", if it contains 20 per centum or more of cocoa butter, and shall be designated "Low Fat Cocoa" if it contains less than 8 per centum of cocoa butter. 
Reference of the measure
Part II Para 108 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1805.00.10 Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter - In bulk No    
1805.00.20 Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter - Not in bulk No    
1806.10.00 - Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter No    
Description
Cocoa or powdered cocoa 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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