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, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices; and to provide for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
8.(1) Any statement, information or declaration that is required by these Regulations to appear on the label of any food, drug, cosmetic or device, shall be in the English language.
(2) Any other language may be used in addition to English 
Reference of the measure
Part II para 8 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 7 Food products No    
PG: 23 Medicines No    
PG: 22 Cosmetics No    
PG: 26 Medical devices No    
Description
food, drug, cosmetic or device 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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