WTO notification · TBT
MalawiProposed measure, not in force yet
Official title
DMS 560:2026 Natural mineral waters – Specification
Malawi notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 3 August 2026. The comment period closed on 2 October 2026.
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Waters, incl. natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or flavoured; ice and snow; Non-alcoholic beverages
The comment period closed on 2 October 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/MWI/253; it can take them up with Malawi.
Find your country's enquiry point on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)This draft Malawi standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for natural mineral waters for human consumption. It does not apply to natural mineral waters sold or used for other purposes.
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