Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B84: Inspection requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

22 April 2003 

Publication where the measure is specified

Laws 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

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

ZS 017 POULTRY FEEDS – Specifications and Guidelines (Third Revision)

This Zambian Standard prescribes specifications for the following poultry feeds:-
a) Broiler feed
- broiler pre starter
- broiler starter
- broiler grower
- broiler finisher
- broiler post finisher
- broiler maintenance
b) Layer feed
- pullet starter
- pullet grower
- pullet developer
- complete laying mash (early phase)
- complete laying mash (late phase)
c) Turkey feed
- starter
- grower
- pullet developer
- finisher
- pre breeder
- breeder
d) Quail feed
- starter
- grower
- breeder 

Reference of the measure

Page 172 of Statutory Instruments No. 41 of 25th April 2003 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Poultry Feed 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.