Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

Date when the measure came into force

22 March 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

Medicines and Allied Substances 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

44 (4) A wholesaler, manufacturer or importer shall not sell any medicine to any person unless that person is duly authorised to handle medicines and allied substances under this Act. 

Reference of the measure

PART V : Regulation 44 ( 4 ) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Medicine 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.