Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

18 October 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

Tolerances permitted for the accuracy of measurements made in terms of legal metrology referenced of 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 with the NM 80 regarding tolerance allowed for per-packed products 

Reference of the measure

NM 80
4. All Metro-logical requirements; 5. Reference Exam to metro-logical requirements of per-packed products; Table 1a and 1b - Sampling plan for non-destructive examination; Annex A - Tolerances for per-packed and products preserved with special requirements.

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

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

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

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.