Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
02 June 2014 
Publication where the measure is specified
Labelling of prepacked foods - General standard 
Regulation where the measure is specified
The Malawi Gazette Suppliment, dated 13th February 2015 
Country/Region applying the measure
Malawi 
The rationale of the measure
To protect human health 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
General requirements, Mandatory labelling of prepacked foods, additional mandatory requirements, presentation of mandatory information, exemptions from mandatory labelling requirements, optional labelling 
Reference of the measure
Clauses 4-8 
Measure also domestic
Yes 
Notes
na 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 7 Food products No    
Description
prepacked foods 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries importing to Malawi