Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

26 August 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Canned fish, canned fish products, and canned marine molluscs-specification 

Country/Region applying the measure

Malawi 

The rationale of the measure

Protecting human health and safety 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

Packaging requirements 

Reference of the measure

MS 118 clause 9.0 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned fish, canned fish products and canned marine molluscs 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.