Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 
Date when the measure came into force
29 December 2006 
Publication where the measure is specified
Statutory Instrument No 120 of 2006 
Regulation where the measure is specified
ZS 388:Bottled drinking water -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
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’).
Also covers quality factors, inspection, microbial and hygiene requirements 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 7 Food products No    
Description
Bottled drinking water
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’). 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world