Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B6: Product identity requirement 

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

241.Thyme essence, thyme extract or thyme flavour shall be the essence, extract or flavour prepared from thyme or from oil of thyme, and shall contain not less than 0.2 per centum by volume of oil of thyme 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 241 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Thyme essence, thyme extract or thyme flavour 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries