Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B82: Testing requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

22 April 2003 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instrument 43 of 2003 

Regulation where the measure is specified

ZS 017: 2011 Poultry feeds - 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, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

Prescribes specifications for sampling and testing methods for broiler starter feeds and finishing concentrate, poultry grower's feed and concentrate intensive layer's feed and concentrate as well as methods of sampling and testing.
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, testing and inspection, microbial, drugs, personal hygiene, contaminants, sanitation and pest control 

Reference of the measure

Page 9 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Poultry feeds
Prescribes specifications for sampling and testing methods for broiler starter feeds and finishing concentrate, poultry grower's feed and concentrate intensive layer's feed and concentrate as well as methods of sampling and testing. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.