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
Black tea-Definitions and basic requirements 
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 health and safety 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
General Requirements, Chemical Requirements (Water Extract, Moisture Content, Total Ash, Water Soluble Ash, Alkalinity, Acid Insoluble Ash, Fibre Content, Total Polyphenols) Hygiene requirements, Sampling requirements, Packing and labeling 
Reference of the measure
Clause 4-7 
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
black tea for beverage 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world