Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 
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
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
123.Cloves, whole or ground, shall be the dried flower buds of Eugenia caryophyllata
Thumb, and shall contain-
(a) not more than-
(i)5.0 per centum of clove stems;
(ii)8.0 per centum of total ash;
(iii)0.5 per centum of ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid;
(iv)10 per centum of crude fibre;
(b)not less than 15 per centum of volatile ether extract. 
Reference of the measure
Part II Para 123 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0907 Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems). No    
Description
Cloves, whole or ground 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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