Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

01 December 1972 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Food and Drugs Act 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

The rationale of the measure

To protect the public against health hazards 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

No person shall sell a synthetic colour for use in upon food unless the label carries:
a) the common name of the synthetic colour;
b) the lot number of the manufacture of the synthetic colour and the;
c) words " food Colour". 

Reference of the measure

Part II para 121 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Food additives 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries