Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 
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 from the sale and use of food. 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
195.Ice confection shall be a pasteurised frozen preparation;may contain milk products or other food ingredients, added food colour, pH adjusting agents, a stabilizing agent, and a sequestering agent (see Part XII of the Nineteenth Schedule); and shall contain not more than a total bacteria count of 100,000 per gram, and not more than 10 coliform organisms per gram. 
Reference of the measure
Part II para 195 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2105.00.00 Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa. Yes Ice confection    
Description
Ice confection 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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