Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A9: SPS measures n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

03 May 2007 

Publication where the measure is specified

Biosafety Act, 2007 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Biosafety Act, 2007 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

(6) The Authority shall inform the public on the following matters—
(a) information on any genetically modified organism or any product of a genetically modified organism which has been granted or denied authorisation for import, transit, release, including the location of the release, placing on the market or contained use.

17. Permit condition
(1) An approval for a permit shall require the holder to carry out the activity in a step-by-step sequence and to conduct an assessment of risks at each step.
(2) Any approval for the import, transit, placing on the market, release or contained use of a genetically modified organism or product of a genetically modified organism shall require the permit holder to carry out monitoring and evaluation of risks on a continuous basis for a period commensurate with the life cycle of the species as the Authority may determine.
(3) A permit holder shall, where any new information becomes available on any potential risks to human or animal health, biological diversity or the environment, notify the Authority within forty eight hours from the time the information becomes available.
(4) A permit issued under this Part shall be used solely by the person to whom it is issued and is not transferable to any other person. 

Reference of the measure

PART III: Section 14(6)(a); Section 17 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Genetically modified products
Genetically modified organisms 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.