Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B32: Marking 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.
(2) Where any such paraffin fuel is packed in bulk storage tanks, road tank wagons, or rail tank wagons, the contents shall be identified as above in the storage and consignment documents. 

Reference of the measure

Article 86(1)&(2) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Paraffin 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world