Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A64: Storage and transport conditions 

Date when the measure came into force

22 July 1998 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Notice 73 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Iodization of Salt (Specification) Order, 1998 

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

6. All iodized salt shall not, during transportation, storage and display, be exposed to any of the (a) direct sunlight or strong light;
(b) heat above 35 degrees C;
(c) humidity above 75%, or water. including rain;
(d) contamination with dust or other particles or substances;
(e) mixture with non-iodized salt;
(f) inadequate ventilation or aeration:
(g) unduly long storage time (more than six months);
(i) storage in uncovered rooms or warehouses; and stacking less than 30 centimeters above the floor level.
7. All iodized salt shall be dispatched, distributed and sold strictly according to the principle of first in, first out. 

Reference of the measure

Paragraph 6 and 7 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Salt 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world