Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A19: Prohibitions/restrictions of imports for SPS reasons n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

01 December 1968 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Plant Variety and Seeds Act. (As amended by Act No. 21 of 1995) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Plant Variety and Seeds Act 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants 

Description of the measure

43. (1) No registered seed importer shall import any prescribed seed into Zambia unless-
(g) the genus, species and variety of such seed, and the country of its origin, is shown on an invoice or delivery note accompanying such seed at the time of its importation. 

Reference of the measure

Part VII: section 43 (1) (g) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Restricted Seed 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.