Non-Tariff Barriers

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 66:2003 Antibacterial liquid toilet soap-Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Malawi
The rationale of the measure: protection of human health
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure: Requirements on types of the soap, General requirements, odour requirements, consistency requirement, bacteriological requirement, chemical requirements, viscosity at 25 degrees Celsius, packing and marking.
Reference of the measure: Clause 3
Measure also domestic: Yes
Notes: na

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 22	Cosmetics	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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