Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

Date when the measure came into force

22 November 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instrument No.112 of 2013- Amendment of Regulations 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Environmental Management (Licensing) Regulations, 2013. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

42. (1) The following persons shall apply for a licence under this Part—
(a) an importer, exporter, producer or distributor of a controlled substance or ozone depleting substance
(3) The Agency shall, within thirty days of receipt of an application under sub-regulation (1), approve the application if the applicant has measures and facilities to ensure the safe—
(b) importation, exportation, distribution, sale or offer for sale, handling, recycling or reclamation of a substance likely to deplete the ozone layer. 

Reference of the measure

Part VI:Section 42(1a; 3b) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Controlled substance or ozone depleting substance 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.