Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-III§49 |
Zambia |
2016 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
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The procedure for formulating technical regulations is the same as that for standards. If there is a need to protect health, the environment or the safety of citizens, standards may be declared mandatory and become technical regulations. These standards must be submitted to the MCTI (Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry) for evaluation before being declared mandatory. During this process, these standards are advertised in the Government Gazette for 60 days, as well as notified to the WTO TBT Committee, for comments. If no substantial comments are received within the 60-day period, a statutory instrument is issued to declare them mandatory, i.e. technical regulations.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-III§59 |
Zambia |
2016 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Agriculture |
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(...) ZARI (Zambia Agriculture Research Institute), through the PQPS (Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service) and the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO), is responsible for issuing phytosanitary certificates for exports, plant import permits, and non-GMO certificates. These permits are issued by Plant Health Inspectors or customs officials at the border.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-III§64 |
Zambia |
2016 |
Measures |
Import licences |
Agriculture |
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According to ZARI (Zambia Agriculture Research Institute), genetically-modified organisms may be allowed to be imported into Zambia, subject to approval from the National Biosafety Authority in line with the National Biosafety Act No. 10 of 2007.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-III§79 |
Zambia |
2016 |
Measures |
Risk assessment |
Manufacturing |
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Companies, local or foreign, may apply to develop an MFEZ (Multi-Facility Economic Zone) or operate in an MFEZ, once they demonstrate that their investment is to bring the following benefits: local employment creation; expansion of local production and diversification of the economy; utilization of local raw materials and intermediate goods ; introduction and transfer of technology and skills; production of new products; and social development. In addition, they also need to provide an environment impact analysis where necessary, (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.21 |
Zambia |
2016 |
Measures |
Intellectual property measures |
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Table 3.21 Summary of the changes proposed in the bills
IP rights Changes proposed
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Traditional knowledge Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expression Draft Bill of 2015
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-IV§7 |
Zambia |
2016 |
Sectors |
Non-monetary support |
Agriculture |
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The Revised Sixth National Development Plan (R-SNDP) considers agriculture, including livestock and fishery, to be one of the main stepping stones for diversifying Zambia's economy. Its ambitions include several infrastructural investments to support agricultural development, as well as food security, in an environmentally sustainable manner.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-IV§9 |
Zambia |
2016 |
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Agriculture |
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In 2012, the NAP (National Agriculture Policy) was revised. It will be implemented from 2012 to 2030, with the aim of building a "competitive and diversified agricultural sector driven by equitable and sustainable agricultural development", through liberalization, commercialization, promotion of public and private partnerships, and provision of effective agricultural services. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-IV§10 |
Zambia |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other measures |
Agriculture |
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Several laws regulate Zambia's agricultural sector (Table 4.1). The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is in charge of the overall agriculture policy. Many other institutions, including the private sector and NGOs, are involved in the formulation and implementation stages. The Seed Control and Certification Institute (SCCI) assists in providing quality seed for Zambian farmers. The National Plant Genetic Resource Centre is in charge of the collection and preservation of genetic resources. Other key players in policy implementation in agriculture include the University of Zambia, the ministry in charge of science and technology, and the National Science and Technology Council.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-Table-IV.1 |
Zambia |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Fisheries |
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Table 4.1 List of selected laws regulating agriculture in Zambia
No. Legal instrument Purpose
3. Fisheries Act No. 22 of 2011 • Promotion of sustainable development of fisheries and a precautionary approach in fisheries management, conservation, utilization and development;
• Establishment of fisheries management areas and fisheries management committees;
• Regulation of commercial fishing and aquaculture;
• Establishment of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Fund
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/340/REV.1 |
S-IV§23 |
Zambia |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Agriculture |
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Before state land can be bought and a title deed issued, "state consent", issued by the Commissioner of Lands, must be obtained. With respect to customary lands, the following documents are required: written consent of the area Chief and approval of the District Council in the area; in the case of game management areas, approval from the Director General of the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) is required. The authorities recognize that out of the estimated 1.5 million small-scale farmers, only 3% have title deeds; and the lack of title deeds, in many cases, discourages small-scale farmers from adopting a sustainable, long-term land management approach.
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