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 49:2006 Toilet soap-Specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Malawi 

The rationale of the measure

consumer safety 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

General requirements of the product, detailed requirements (lather volume, freedom from grittiness, dermatological safety, rate of wear, total fatty matter, total free alkali content, matter insoluble.), Packaging and labeling 

Reference of the measure

Clauses 4-5 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

na 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

toilet soap for personal hygiene 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.