Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B82: Testing requirement 
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
The Metrology Act No 6 of 2017 
Country/Region applying the measure
Zambia 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
24 (3) The Executive Director shall cause the measuring instrument submitted for type approval to be inspected and tested by a laboratory, as appropriate,against the requirements of the relevant regulations provided for in section 22 for that type of measuring instrument
40. (1) Despite anything to the contrary in this Act, a person who imports, manufactures or sells a commodity or measuring instrument in respect of which a legal metrology measure is in force shall, at the written request of the Agency, within the period stated in the request, at that person’s own cost—
(a) transmit to the Agency such samples, as may be specified in the request, of the commodity for inspection, testing or analysis
(4) The result of an inspection, test or analysis of a sample of a product or measuring instrument shall, unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to be valid for the whole consignment or batch from which the sample was obtained 
Reference of the measure
PART VI: Section 24(3);
PART IX: Sections 40(1a) ; 40(4) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description
Measuring instrument 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world