Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

01 April 1970 

Publication where the measure is specified

Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies Act 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Remedies Act 

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

"No person shall import, sell or distribute any remedy unless—(c) the container in which it is sold complies with prescribed requirements and is branded, labelled, marked or sealed in the prescribed manner;" 

Reference of the measure

Paragraph 3(c) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

“remedy” means any substance which is intended or offered—
(a) for the destruction of any noxious plant or insect;or
(b) in regard to poultry, domestic animals, livestock or plants, for the prevention, treatment or cure of any disease, infestation or other unhealthy or unfavourable condition, or for the maintenance of health, but does not include any substance prescribed by a veterinarian for a specific patient or group of patients; 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world