Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

22 March 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Medicines and Allied Substance Act 2013 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Medicines and Allied Substance Act 2013 

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

35. (1) A person shall not import any medicine or allied substance without an import permit.
(2) This section does not apply to any medicine or allied substance imported by a traveller entering Zambia for the traveller’s use as may be prescribed.
37. Where a person intends to import or export a narcotic drug, psychotropic substance or precursor for medical or scientific use, the person shall—
(a) in addition to obtaining an import or export permit, obtain additional authorisation from the Authority; and
(b) comply with additional requirements as may be provided for under the Dangerous Drugs Act and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and any other written law
39. (1) A person shall not place on the market, advertise, market, manufacture, sell, import, supply, administer or deal in any manner with any medicine or allied substance without a marketing authorisation issued by the Authority.
(2) A person who intends to place on the market, advertise, market, manufacture, sell, import, supply, administer or deal in any manner with any medicine or allied substance shall apply to the Authority for a marketing authorisation in the prescribed manner and form. 

Reference of the measure

PART IV : Regulation 35 (1, 2 ) ; Regulation 37
PART V : Regulation39 ( 1, 2 ) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Medicine or allied substance
Narcotic drug, psychotropic substance or precursor for medical or scientific use 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.