Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

H9: Measures affecting competitions, n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

08 October 2010 

Publication where the measure is specified

Competition and Consumer Protection Act 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Competition and Consumer Protection Act. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

19(2) The Commission shall grant an exemption to an agreement that contributes to, or is likely to contribute to, or result in—
(a) maintaining or promoting exports from Zambia
30. (2) Notwithstanding the generality of sub-section (1), the Commission shall in considering a proposed merger, take into account the likely and actual factors that affect competition in a defined market, including
—
(c) the level of imports in the relevant market;
31. The Commission may, in considering a proposed merger, take into account any factor which bears upon the public interest in the proposed merger, including—
d) the extent to which the proposed merger shall maintain or promote exports from Zambia or employment in Zambia 

Reference of the measure

Sections 19 (2a) ; 30(2c ); 31d 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

All products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.