Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

225.Almond essence, almond extract or almond flavour shall be the essence,extract or flavour derived from the kernels of the bitter almond, apricot or peach, and shall contain not less than 1.0 per centum by volume of volatile oil, and not more than one part per million of hydrocyanic acid 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 225 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Almond essence, almond extract or almond flavour 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries