Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

01 May 2002 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Pesticides Act 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Pesticides Act 

Country/Region applying the measure

Malawi 

The rationale of the measure

To prevent harm to human and animal health or to the environment 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

"28. Pesticide containers
(1) No person shall manufacture, import, export, sell, distribute or store any pesticide which is packed in a container which—
(a) is unsafe for storage, handling or use in that it is inadequate to prevent harm to human and animal health or to the environment; or
(b) does not meet any standards which may be prescribed under this Act; or
(c) is required to be approved under this Act and has not been approved." 

Reference of the measure

Article 28 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Pesticides 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world