Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
Date when the measure came into force: 18 July 2003
Publication where the measure is specified: Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
Regulation where the measure is specified: ZS 233: 2005 Specification for crude edible vegetable oil
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: Specifies requirements for crude edible vegetable oils obtained from groundnuts, cotton seeds, sunflower seeds and soya beans.
Covers, quality and requirements, hygiene, contaminant, packaging, sampling and testing, additives
Reference of the measure: Pages 2-5 of ZS 233
Measure also domestic: No

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

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