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
The Malawi Gazette Suppliment, dated 26th August 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc 
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
Protection of human health 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
Requirements (colours, shape, dimensions, finish, writing qualities and freedom from grit, Transverse breaking strength, pressure of hard particles, moisture content, calcium sulphate content, arsenic and lead), packing and marking, conditions for acceptance and sampling 
Reference of the measure
Clauses 3-5 
Measure also domestic
Yes 
Notes
na 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2520 Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate) whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders. No    
Description
School chalk 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world