Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A9: SPS measures 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

39. (1) The Minister may, from time to time and as often as he deems it expedient so to do, by regulation, restrict, limit, make subject to conditions, or prohibit the importation of any particular variety or class of seed into Zambia and may from time to time, by regulation, amend or revoke any such regulation.
41. (3) Where, under the provisions of this section, the Minister permits the importation of any restricted seed which is also prescribed seed, the provisions of this Act applicable to the importation, testing, sale and disposal of prescribed seed shall apply thereto as if the said prescribed seed had not been restricted seed under this Act.
45. Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to or operate to prevent the importation by any registered seed importer, by post, of a sample of any prescribed seed, the importation of which has not been prohibited by regulation made under section thirty-nine, where such sample does not exceed one pound in weight and is accompanied by a declaration by the exporter that it is being imported into Zambia solely as a trade sample and is of no commercial value.
46. (1) Any restricted seed brought to any part of Zambia for purposes of importation in contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or of any particular restriction, limitation or condition of importation thereunder prescribed may, wherever found, be seized and may be detained by the Certifying Agency or an inspector or duly authorised officer, subject to the disposal thereof under the provisions of subsection (2). 

Reference of the measure

PART VII: Sections 39 (1) ;41(3); 45; 46(1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Prescribed and restricted seed 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.