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
248.The label of canned tomatoes shall carry a declaration of added salt and firming agent, and the name of added ingredients, such as citric or acetic acid, sugar, invert sugar, dextrose, etc. 
Reference of the measure
Part II para 248 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2001.90.00 - Other Yes canned tomatoes    
2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes canned tomatoes    
Description
canned tomatoes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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