Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B89: Conformity assessment related to TBT n.e.s. 

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

(2) Where the Agency finds that a commodity referred to in subsection (1) does not comply with a requirement of this Act, the Executive Director may direct, in writing, that-
(b) the consignment or batch of the commodity or measuring instrument be confiscated, destroyed, re-worked or dealt with in such other manner as the Executive Director may direct. 

Reference of the measure

PART IX: Section 41(2b) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Pre-packed commodity or measuring instrument 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.