Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B83: Certification requirement 
Date when the measure came into force
02 October 1998 
Publication where the measure is specified
Iodization of Salt Act, 1995 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Iodization of Salt Regulations, 1998 
Country/Region applying the measure
Malawi 
The rationale of the measure
To prevent importation of non iodized salt. 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
Certificate should specify name of importer, name of manufacturer/supplier, type of salt, order or batch number, date of manufacture/expiry, content of iodine and sodium chloride, purity of salt, form of packaging, unit and total quantity, value, moisture content, particle sizes and brief description. 
Reference of the measure
Art 17(1), 17 (2a to 2m) 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2501.00 Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents; sea water. Yes Applies only to Coarse and fine salt for domestic purposes or in the manufacture or processing of food for human consumption and animal feed.    
Description
Coarse and fine salt for domestic purposes or in the manufacture or processing of food for human consumption and animal feed. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world