Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
01 June 2014 
Publication where the measure is specified
Fat spreads and blended spreads-Specification 
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
protection of health and safety of consumer 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
Product description, essential composition and quality factors:General requirements, composition requirements (fat spreads, blended spreads), ingredients (Vit A, D and E) Optimal ingredients.
Microbiological limits, Food additives, Contaminants (Heavy metals, pesticides residuess), hygene and labelling requirements. 
Reference of the measure
Clauses 3-9 
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
Fat spread and blended spreads 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world