Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B84: Inspection requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

31 May 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Food and Drugs Act 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

The rationale of the measure

To compel manufacturers, traders and importers of various products that have a bearing on health, safety and other hazards 

Coded list of objectives

B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

Requirement for product inspection for both imports and locally manufactured school chalk 

Reference of the measure

Page 3 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

School chalk 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.