Non-Tariff Barriers

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

19 November 2010 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instrument no. 102 of 2010 

Regulation where the measure is specified

ZS 189: Maize meal (Mealie meal) 

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, E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security 

Description of the measure

ZS 189: Maize meal (Mealie meal)
Prescribes the requirements for three types of Maize Meal, namely; Maize Breakfast Meal, Maize Roller Meal and Whole Maize Meal for direct human consumption.
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, testing and inspection, hygiene, microbial and contaminants, 

Reference of the measure

Page 3 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Maize meal (Mealie meal)
Prescribes the requirements for three types of Maize Meal, namely; Maize Breakfast Meal, Maize Roller Meal and Whole Maize Meal for direct human consumption. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.