Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B33: Packaging requirements
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
Reference of the measure: Page 7
Measure also domestic: Yes

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

Description: 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

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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