Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

13 April 2017 

Publication where the measure is specified

Metrology Act, 2017 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Metrology Act 2017 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

24(2) A person who requires to use for trade, or intends to import, manufacture, assemble, sell or distribute for use a new type, make, model or design of a measuring instrument covered by this Act shall submit the type or pattern of that measuring instrument to the Agency, with all the technical documentation regarding the instrument as specified by the Agency to expedite the type approval. 

Reference of the measure

PART VI: Section 24(2) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Measuring instruments 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.