Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 01 January 1967
Publication where the measure is specified: Control of Goods Act
Regulation where the measure is specified: Control of Goods (Importation of Soap) Order
Country/Region applying the measure: Malawi
The rationale of the measure: No specific objective stated
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: "3(5) The container or wrapper of abrasive soap which is imported for sale shall at the time of
importation have prominently displayed thereon words indicating, as may be appropriate, that it is
“abrasive soap", “abrasive soap powder” or “pumice soap” or that it contains abrasive matter or is
intended to be used for scouring or polishing, and if no such container or wrapper is used, then such
words shall be clearly and legibly stamped or embossed on each tablet, cake or block, in which such
soap is imported."
Reference of the measure: Paragraph 3(5)
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage
3401.11.00	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No
3401.19.00	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No
3401.20.10	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No
3401.20.90	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No
3401.30.00	Soap; organic surface-activeproducts and preparations foruse as soap, in the form of bars,cakes, moulded pieces or shapes,whether or not containing soap;organic surface-active productsand preparations for washing theskin, in the form of liquid	No

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