Non-Tariff Barriers

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

Hair creams-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

consumer protection and safety 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

Describes types of product, Requirements in terms of description, and ingredients (thermal stability, ph, specific gravity, water content, total fatty substance, test for rancidity, shelf life, viscosity), Packaging and labeling. 

Reference of the measure

Clauses 2-4 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

hair creams 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.