Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B6: Product identity requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

20 February 1998 

Publication where the measure is specified

Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated 20/02/1998. statutory Instrument No 22 of 1998,the weights and Measures Act 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The weights and Measures (assize) regulations, 1998 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

20. (1) A counterpoise weight shall be—
(a) marked in equivalents of 5kg, 10kg, 20kg, 25kg, 50kg or
(b) made of brass, nickel-steel, or other corrosion resisting metal if used for hides and skins;
(c) have only one undercut adjusting hole containing fixed lead sufficient to cover adequately the bottom of such hole, and with room to permit future adjustments; or,
(d) made of brass if its actual weight is 100 grams or less.
(2) Subject to the provisions of such sub-regulation (3) where more than one platform machine provided with counterpoise weights is kept or used by any person on any premises or on a public market, each such counterpoise weight shall be identified with the weighing instrument to which it belongs by a number conspicuously and indelibly marked and corresponding to a number similarly marked on the pillar and on the counterbalance of the instrument.
(3) The provision of sub-regulation (2) shall riot apply to any counterpoise weight adjusted to a ratio of 50:1 or 100:1 precisely.
(4) A counterpoise weight of metric denomination shall be distinctly different from any other counterpoise weights in shape or in colour. 

Reference of the measure

Part IV section 20 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

A counterpoise weight 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries