Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
Date when the measure came into force: 01 December 1972
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 protect the public against health Hazards
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure: No person shall sell a food containing non-nutritive sweetening agent unless
i) that food meets the requirements of special dietary foods as prescribed in regulation 52 or 55 and;
ii)The label carries a statement implying special dietary use
Reference of the measure: part II para 60
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 7	Food products	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	01 December 1972

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