Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B84: Inspection requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

29 December 2006 

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

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

ZS 388:Bottled drinking water -Specification.
Specifies the description, treatment, testing, packaging and labelling of bottled water for human consumption. The bottled water may be offered as table, mineral or natural mineral water, and either as non-carbonated (‘still’) or carbonated (‘sparkling’). 

Reference of the measure

Page No. 1782 of Statutory Instruments No. 120 of 29th December 2006 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Bottled drinking water 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.