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 Suppliment, dated 26th August 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Petroleum industry – Above-ground non-pressurised horizontal cylindrical steel storage tanks for petroleum products – Manufacturing and testing 

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, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

Requirements on tank capacities, materials, construction, manhole fittings, tank fittings, design, tank testing, surface treatment, information to be supplied by a purchaser, markings, site allowances. 

Reference of the measure

Clauses 5-9 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

na 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

above-ground non-pressurized horizontal cylindrical steel storage tanks for petroleum products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.