Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

02 January 1995 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Plant Variety and Seeds Act. (As amended by Act No. 21 of 1995) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Plant Variety and Seeds Regulations 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants 

Description of the measure

17. (4) The Certifying Authority may-
(b) restrict the importation of any species and cultivar of seeds. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 17(4)(b) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Seed 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.