Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

18 October 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

Labeling requirements for prepackaged products referenced in Decree 9/2016 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulation of Fortification Foods with Micronutrients Industrially Processed 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mozambique 

Description of the measure

The labeling of fortified products must comply Mozambican standard (NM 15) 

Reference of the measure

NM 15
4. Product Identity; 5. Name and address of the manufacturer, conditioner, distributor or importer; 6. Declared net quantity of pre-packaged product; Table A1: Units of measure; Table A2: Units Selection; Table B1 and B2: Minimum height of numbers and letters; C.1 net quantity indication requiring supplementation; Annex D: Products exempt from the quantity indication.

Decree 9/2016
Article 8 - 1; 2; 3 and 4 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Wheat Flour;
Maize Flour
Sugar;
Salt; and
Edible vegetable oil. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.