Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

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

29(C).The following information concerning labeling of products thereof shall be provided on a label and/or in accompanying documents—
1.The words “This product contains genetically modified organism (s)” whenever there is evidence of the presence of genetically modified organism (s’) in the product.
2.The words “This product may contain genetically modified organism (s f where the presence of genetically modified organism (s) in a product cannot be excluded but there is no evidence of any presence of genetically modified organism (s).
3.The words ‘ This product may cause [specify the particular reactions, allergies or other side effects where it is known that a particular reaction, allergy or other side effect may be caused by the product.
4.Where applicable, further or as a qualification to C.1 or C.2 the words “This product contains genetic material (nucleic acids) from genetically modified organism (s’)” or this product is based on raw materials from genetically modified organism”.
5.The identification and labeling shall specify the relevant traits and characteristics in sufficient detail for purposes of traceability and to facilitate verification by both importing and transiting countries. 

Reference of the measure

THIRD SCHEDULE: section 29 c 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Genetically modified products
Genetically modified organisms 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.