Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons 
Date when the measure came into force
29 June 2016 
Publication where the measure is specified
The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 29th April, 2016, containing Acts, No. 10 of 2016 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Metrology Act, 2016. 
Country/Region applying the measure
Malawi 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
28.-( 1 ) Subject to subsection (2), a person shall not;
(c) import into Malawi any of the following instruments--
(i) small face spring balances whether dial or chart, or suspended weighers; ·
(ii) spring scales of the counter type provided with a hand operated knob;
(iii) spring scales with balancing range exceeding one per centum of the capacity of the instrument;
(iv) tubular spring scales; or
(v) open Beranger counter scales. 
Reference of the measure
Section 28 (1) (c) 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description
Suspended weighers 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world