Non-Tariff Barriers

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.