Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

13 January 1978 

Publication where the measure is specified

statutory instrument 41 of 1978 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) sewer and drain pipes and pipe fittings 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

Pipes and fittings shall be so packed or wrapped as to prevent damage during normal handling and transportation, and pipes and fittings with rubber ring type sockets shall be so packed or wrapped as to prevent contamination of the rubber joint rings by oil or grease. 

Reference of the measure

Article 7.1, p.24 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

UPVC waste and vent pipes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.