Non-Tariff Measure

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
86. Marking and labelling of paraffin pumps, tanks and containers
(1) All paraffin dispenser pumps and delivery containers used for the dispensing or delivery of any such paraffin in Malawi shall bear such marks and labels as set out herein below in legible and indelible letters or marks—
(a) the supplier’s name;
(b) the description of the product;
(c) the quantity of the paraffin;
(d) year of packaging;
(e) the words “Flammable” together with the corresponding symbol for
labelling dangerous goods;
(f) the words “no smoking” together with the corresponding symbol for antismoking; and
(g) the MBS mark signifying compliance with the Malawi Bureau of Standards Certification Marking Scheme Regulations. 
Reference of the measure
Article 86(1) 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2710.19.99 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
Paraffin 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world