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

01 January 1959 

Publication where the measure is specified

Plant Pests and Diseases Act. 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Plant Pests and Diseases (Importation) 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

14. (1) No person shall import-
(a) any plant which is packed in soil and which is not the product of a South African nursery; or
(b) fresh fruits from Asia or the Pacific Islands; or
(c) any plant specified in the Sixth Schedule; without the consent in writing of the Minister. 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Plant
Fresh fruits 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries except South Africa ( Plants)
Asia or the Pacific Islands ( Fresh fruit)