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
Ballpoint pens - 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 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
Requirement on types, shape, components, construction, writing performance, ink performance, shelf life. Requirements on packing and marking 
Reference of the measure
Clause 4-5 
Measure also domestic
Yes 
Notes
na 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
9608 Ballpoint pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of th No    
Description
ballpoint pens 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world