Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

22 November 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Environmental Management Act ,2011 

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

34. (1) A person shall pack a pesticide or toxic substance in a container or package that—
(a) cannot react chemically or physically with the pesticide or toxic substance it is to contain; and
(b) is capable of preventing the leakage or spillage of the pesticide or toxic substance during handling and transportation. 

Reference of the measure

PART V : Regulation 34 (1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Pesticide
Toxic substance 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.