Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B82: Testing 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
23. (1) Except where otherwise provided in regulation 18 tests shall be carried out for all weighing instruments at the following loads:
(a) zero load;
(b) maximum load, including if possible maximum additive tare loads;
(c) half load; and
(d) loads at which the method of balancing is modified by addition or subtraction of a unit weight.
(2) Self-indicating weighing instruments shall in addition be tested at—
(a) capacity of self-indication if different from maximum load; or
(b) loads at which the limit of error defined in
(a) changes; or
(c) at as many loads as the assizer considers desirable in view of the particular construction 
Reference of the measure
Part IV section 23 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
8423 Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds. Yes Weighing Machines    
9016.00.00 Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights. No    
Description
Weighing Machines 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 20 February 1998  
Description
All countries