Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

26 August 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc 

Regulation where the measure is specified

MS 192:2009 Butter-specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Malawi 

The rationale of the measure

Protection of human health and safety 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

Requirements on essential composition and quality factors (Raw materials, permitted ingredients, compositional ingredients, microbiological limits, organoleptic properties (flavour, body and texture), Food additives, contaminants and hygiene 

Reference of the measure

Clause 4-7 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

na 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Butter for human consumption 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.