Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
Date when the measure came into force: 19 November 2010
Publication where the measure is specified: Statutory Instrument no. 102 of 2010
Regulation where the measure is specified: ZS 723: Peanut Butter - Specification
Country/Region applying the measure: Zambia
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure: Prescribes requirements and test methods for stabilised or unestablished peanut butter of two textures:
a) Smooth type; and
b) "Crunchy" type.
Covers quality requirements, hygiene, packaging, labelling, sampling and testing, contaminant, chemical, physical and microbiological requirements
Measure also domestic: Yes

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

Description: Stabilised or unestablished peanut butter of two textures:
a) Smooth type; and
b) "Crunchy" type.

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