Export regulation updates
Updates about this market, newest first: its WTO notifications of draft SPS and TBT rules and any other update that names it. 13 published so far.
Source: WTO ePing (opens in a new tab). Summaries by Expodite, which is independent of the WTO.
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WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This regulation aims to establish minimum quality, chemical composition, physical characteristics and performance requirements for quicklime and hydrated lime manufactured, imported, distributed and sold in Zambia. Its main objective is to ensure that lime products meet acceptable quality and…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZMB/107Comments until 29 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This regulation defines reusable sanitary pads including products manufactured locally or imported for sell in Zambia. It specifies specific requirements for the skin contact layer absorbent core leak resistance, backing, stitching, fasteners and other components.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZMB/113Comments until 29 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Regulation aims to establish minimum quality, safety, hygiene and performance requirements for disposable sanitary pads manufactured, imported, distributed and sold in Zambia. The Regulation seeks to protect consumers particularly women and girls from unsafe and substandard menstrual hygiene…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZMB/112Comments until 29 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This regulation defines the requirements applicable to storage and filling premises handling refillable LPG cylinders with a gas capacity not exceeding 9Kg.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZMB/111Comments until 29 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This regulation aims to establish minimum safety, quality and reliability requirements for lithium batteries used in various applications including phones, electric vehicles, laptops, solar energy storage systems, powerbanks and other electrical and electronic equipment. Its main objective is to…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZMB/110Comments until 29 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This regulation aims to establish the minimum quality, safety, performance and construction requirement for portable rechargeable dry powder fire extinguishers. Its main objective is to ensure that dry powder fire extinguishers are effective, reliable and safe for use in controlling and…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZMB/109Comments until 29 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This LPG specification provision establishes the minimum quality, composition, safety and performance requirements for LPG imported, produced, stored, distributed and sold in Zambia. The objective is to ensure that LPG supplied to consumers is fit for its intended purpose, burns efficiently, is…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZMB/108Comments until 29 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This regulation aims to establish the minimum quality, composition and performance requirements for agricultural lime intended for use in improving soil conditions and enhancing agricultural productivity. Its main objective is to ensure that agricultural lime supplied to farmers is of acceptable…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZMB/106Comments until 29 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
The conformity assessment provisions establishes procedures for determining whether the locally manufactured and imported paints comply with the applicable standard for lead content and other relevant safety requirements in paint
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZMB/105Comments until 29 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
The Regulation on Conduit Systems for Cable Management will establish a mandatory requirement of the quality, safety, performance and conformity of conduit systems and fittings used to protect and manage insulated electrical conductors and communication cables.
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZMB/104Comments until 29 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This Regulation aims to establish minimum quality, safety, hygiene and performance requirements for disposable diapers intended for use by infants. Its main objective is to protect infants from health risks associated with poor quality, unsafe or substandard disposable diapers. It also seeks to…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZMB/103Comments until 29 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This regulation aims to establish minimum quality, safety, hygiene and performance requirements for disposable adult diapers intended for use by adults experiencing urinary or feacal incontinence. Its main objective is to protect consumers from unsafe substandard and poor quality adult diapers by…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZMB/102Comments until 29 December 2026
WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, open for commentsNew
This regulation aims to establish requirements for classification, quality, physical charateristics and marking of ceramic tiles intended for use in buildings and other construction applications. Its main objective is to ensure that ceramic tiles manufactited locally or imported into Zambia meet…
Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZMB/101Comments until 29 December 2026
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Food safety, animal and plant health
Rules that protect people, animals and plants from risks carried by food, feed, pests and diseases: maximum residue limits, additives and contaminants, quarantine and inspection, and the certificates that go with them.
Technical product rules
Technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment for products: specifications, labelling and marking, packaging, and the tests and certificates a product needs before it can be sold.
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