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NTM classification: B31: Labelling requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 01 January 2009
Publication where the measure is specified: Liquid Fuels and Gas (Production and Supply) Act
Regulation where the measure is specified: Liquid Fuels and Gas (Production and Supply) Regulations
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: "63. Marking and labelling on petrol pumps and containers
(1) All petrol dispenser pumps and delivery containers used for the dispensing or delivery of petrol in Malawi shall bear such marks and labels as set out herein below—
(a) the name, trade name or trademark of the supplier or the vendor;
(b) the words “blended petrol” and “unleaded petrol” in clear and legible writing;
(c) a green band signifying unleaded petrol; and
(d) the MBS mark signifying compliance with the Malawi Bureau of Standards Certification Marking Scheme Regulations."
Reference of the measure: Article 63
Measure also domestic: No

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage
2710.12.11	Petroleum oils and oils obtainedfrom bituminous minerals, otherthan crude; preparations notelsewhere specified or included,containing by weight 70% ormore of petroleum oils or of oilsobtained from bituminousminerals, these oils being thebasic c	No
2710.12.19	Petroleum oils and oils obtainedfrom bituminous minerals, otherthan crude; preparations notelsewhere specified or included,containing by weight 70% ormore of petroleum oils or of oilsobtained from bituminousminerals, these oils being thebasic c	No
2710.12.29	Petroleum oils and oils obtainedfrom bituminous minerals, otherthan crude; preparations notelsewhere specified or included,containing by weight 70% ormore of petroleum oils or of oilsobtained from bituminousminerals, these oils being thebasic c	No
2710.12.39	Petroleum oils and oils obtainedfrom bituminous minerals, otherthan crude; preparations notelsewhere specified or included,containing by weight 70% ormore of petroleum oils or of oilsobtained from bituminousminerals, these oils being thebasic c	No
2710.12.49	Petroleum oils and oils obtainedfrom bituminous minerals, otherthan crude; preparations notelsewhere specified or included,containing by weight 70% ormore of petroleum oils or of oilsobtained from bituminousminerals, these oils being thebasic c	No
2710.12.59	Petroleum oils and oils obtainedfrom bituminous minerals, otherthan crude; preparations notelsewhere specified or included,containing by weight 70% ormore of petroleum oils or of oilsobtained from bituminousminerals, these oils being thebasic c	No
2710.12.99	Petroleum oils and oils obtainedfrom bituminous minerals, otherthan crude; preparations notelsewhere specified or included,containing by weight 70% ormore of petroleum oils or of oilsobtained from bituminousminerals, these oils being thebasic c	No

Description: Petrol

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Description: Entire world

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