Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B82: Testing requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

01 May 2002 

Publication where the measure is specified

Pesticides Act CAP35:03 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Pesticides Act 

Country/Region applying the measure

Malawi 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

[Ch3503s41]41. Procedure for taking samples of pesticides
(1) Any sample of a pesticide taken under this Act shall be taken into three parts each of which shall immediately be sealed and suitably labelled or marked in the presence of the person in charge of or in possession of the pesticide, or their representative; one part shall be sent to an analyst together with a certificate in the prescribed form signed by the inspector or officer; the second part together with a copy of the certificate shall be delivered or posted in accordance with guidelines issued by the Board to the person in possession of the pesticide; the third part shall be retained by the Register. 

Reference of the measure

Part VII Section 41 (1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Pesticide 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.