Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-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

121.No person shall sell a "synthetic colour" for use in or upon food unless the
label carries-
(a)the common name of the synthetic colour;
(b)the lot number of the manufacture of the synthetic colour; and
(c)the words "Food Colour". 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 121 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

"synthetic colour" 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries