Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
40.Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 31 (b) (ii), a label declaration is not required to indicate the presence of caramel as a food colour in-
(a)non-excisable fermented beverages;
(b)sauces;
(c)spirituous liquors;
(d)vinegar, except vinegar or blends containing spirit vinegar;
(e)wine;
(f)soft drinks.
Reference of the measure
Part II para 40 (b)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
2103
Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
41.A label declaration is not required to indicate the presence of added artificial or imitation flavouring preparation in liqueurs, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
42.Where a standard for a food is prescribed in this Part, any specific label requirement in the standard shall also be followed.
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 8423: Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds. and 9016.00.00: Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights.
8 (5) When an instrument is marked with its capacity or denomination, as the case may be, the denomination of the instrument shall be stated in full, or in respect of a denomination specified in the Second Schedule, in the abbreviated form specified opposite thereto in Table 11 of the second column of the Second Schedule.
Reference of the measure
Part II Section 8 (5)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
8423
Weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds.
No
9016.00.00
Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights.
to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
1) No person shall sell any cheese, except cheddar cheese weighing 5 kilogram or more, unless the label thereof carries a statement of the variety or type of cheese
(2) No person shall sell cheese that is not made from a pasteurised source, unless it has been kept, held or stored at a temperature of 1.6ºC or more for 60 days or more from the date of the beginning of the manufacturing process
Reference of the measure
Part II 176 (I)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
0406
Cheese and curd.
Yes
cheese, except cheddar cheese weighing 5 kilogram or more
Description
cheese, except cheddar cheese weighing 5 kilogram or more
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat- insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equ and 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not f
to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
47 designed to release pressurised contents (1) Subject to regulation 49, the main panel of the label applied to a food packaged in a disposable metal container by means of a manually operated valve that forms an integral part of the container shall prominently show-
(a) the signal word, "Caution"; and
(b)the nature of the primary hazard, such as "Container may explode if heated".
(2) One panel of the label applied to a food referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall
show-
(a)the nature of the secondary hazard as "Contents under pressure"; and
(b)statements of precaution, such as "Do not place in hot water or near radiators, stoves or other sources of heat" and "Even when empty, do not puncture or incinerate container or store at temperatures above 50ºC".
(3) The requirements of sub-regulations (1) and (2) shall not apply where, in relation to a food, in the opinion of the Minister, the design of the container, the material used in its construction, or the incorporation of a safety device, eliminates the potential hazard therein.
48.(1) Subject to regulation 49, the main panel of the label applied to a food referred to in regulation 47 (1) shall, where it does not meet the flame projection test and the closed drum test, as determined by the prescribed method, prominently show-
(a) the applicable signal word, "Danger", "Warning" or "Caution"; and
(b) the nature of the primary hazard, as "Extremely Flammable".
(2) Where the flashpoint of the product is less than 65ºC, one panel of the label shall, in addition to the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (d) of sub-regulation (1), show the statement of precaution, such as "Keep away from open flame or spark".
Reference of the measure
Part II para 47 & 48
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
7310
Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat- insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equ
Yes
disposable metal container designed to release pressurized contents exceeding 50 grams
7612
Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not f
Yes
disposable metal container designed to release pressurized contents exceeding 50 grams
Description
disposable metal container designed to release pressurized contents exceeding 50 grams
to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
57.Where a statement of claim relating to the calorie content is made on the label of, or in any advertisement for, a food, the label shall carry a statement of the calorie content in kilo calories per 100 grams.
59.Where a statement of claim relating to the sodium content is made on the label of, or in any advertisement for, a food, the label shall carry a declaration of the sodium content in milligrams per 100 grams
A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
This part of ZS 688 Part 2: Wiring Cables, covers the requirements for construction, materials, dimensions and electric properties of unarmoured single-core and multicore extruded solid dielectric insulated cables with rated operating voltages (Uo /U) of 300/500 V and 600/1 000 V, up to and including a conductor cross-sectional area of 16 mm2 for use in fixed installations.
Also covers testing, Labeling and testing requirements
Reference of the measure
ZS 688 Part 2
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Description
Wiring Cables - Unarmoured single-core and multicore extruded solid dielectric insulated cables with rated operating voltages (Uo /U) of 300/500 V and 600/1 000 V, up to and including a conductor cross-sectional area of 16 mm2 for use in fixed installations.
A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
This part of ZS 688 Part 3: , covers the requirements for construction, materials, dimensions and electric properties of single-core and multicore extruded PVC insulated cables of rated operating voltages (U0 / U) 600/1 000 V and 1 900/3 300 V , for use in fixed installations.
Also covers labeling, testing and quality requirements
A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
This part of ZS 688 Part 4: XLPE Distribution cables, covers the requirements for construction, materials, dimensions and electric properties of multicore extruded XLPE insulated cables of rated operating voltages (U0 / U) 600/1 000 V and 1 900/3 300 V, for use in fixed installations
A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
Specifies requirements of petroleum jelly for the cosmetic industry
Also covers inspection, testing, sampling, marking, labelling and quality requirements
75.No person shall make any claim with respect to the age of gin, but gin that has been held in suitable containers may bear a label declaration to that effect.
to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
121.No person shall sell a "synthetic colour" for use in or upon food unless the
label carries-
(a)the common name of the synthetic colour;
(b)the lot number of the manufacture of the synthetic colour; and
(c)the words "Food Colour".
27. The Agency shall, upon application by a person licensed to export hazardous waste, approve the export of the hazardous waste if —
(g) the labelling, packaging and transportation identified in the notification and movement document for transboundary movement of waste meet the requirements specified in the Eighth Schedule.
29. The labelling and packaging of hazardous waste shall conform to the requirements specified in the Eighth Schedule.
33 (2) A driver or person in charge of a vehicle or other conveyance transporting a pesticide or toxic substance shall -
(b) use hazard warning symbols on the vehicle or conveyance which comply with the standards for the classification and labelling of chemicals and the standards on the transportation of dangerous goods prescribed under the Standards Act;
49. An importer, producer, distributor, seller or exporter shall not import, produce, distribute, sell, export or in any manner deal with a product or other material containing an ozone depleting substance unless—
(a) the product or material containing the ozone depleting substance is labelled with the words “Not ozone friendly” or “ozone depleting”; or
Reference of the measure
Part IV: Section 27 g; Eighth Schedule; Section 29
Part V: Section33(2b)
Part VI: Section 49a
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Description
Hazardous waste
Pesticide or toxic substance
Product or other material containing an ozone depleting substance
These regulations shall apply to all poultry, poultry meat and poultry products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
(4) Canned poultry-
(a) shall be prepared from poultry meat and may contain-
(i) the bones or parts of bones attached to the portion of poultry meat that is being canned;
(ii) broth;
(iii) salt;
(iv) gelling agents as permitted by the Food and Food Standards (Preservatives, Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 1972; and
(v) not more than five per centum fat;
(b) which contains a gelling agent shall state on the label the presence of the gelling agent or the word “jellied”.
Reference of the measure
Art 4(4)(b)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Notes
The implementation date is not stated in the document received from the the NTM Manager. The above date was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM onto the online system. This will be edited once the actual date is available
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 1501.10.00: Lard and 1503.00.00: Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared
These regulations shall apply to edible fats and oils which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
(3) "Compound lard" or "lard compound" shall—
(a) be composed of a mixture of lard with dripping or other animal fat, with or without cotton-seed, stearin or other vegetable fat;
(b) contain not less than 25% of lard;
(c) be free from objectionable odour or taste;
(d) contain no other substance except common salt;
(e) have a free fatty acid content of not more than 1,5%, expressed as oleic acid;
(f) bear a label on every package, in type no smaller than 18 point, indicating the approximate proportion of each ingredient.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(3)(f)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1501.10.00
Lard
No
1503.00.00
Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2008.11.00: Ground nuts, 2008.19.00: Other, including mixtures, 2008.20.00: Pineapples, 2008.30.00: Citrus fruit, 2008.40.00: Pears, 2008.50.00: Apricots, 2008.60.00: Cherries, 2008.70.00: Peaches, including nectarines, 2008.80.00: Strawberries, 2008.91.00: Palm hearts, 2008.97.00: Mixtures and 2008.99.00: Other
These regulations shall apply to all canned fruits which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Every container of canned fruits shall, in accordance with the Food and Food Standards (Food Labelling) Regulations, SI 265/2002, bear a label stating the name of the fruit and the style in which it is packed, for example, halves, chunks, slices or whole in close proximity to the name of the fruit.
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 1504.10.00: Fish-liver oils and their fractions, 1504.20.00: Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils, 1504.30.00: Fats and oils and their fractions, of marine mammals, 1516.10.00: Animal fats and oils and their fractions, 1516.20.10: Industrial hydrogenated palm fat and 1516.20.90: Other
These regulations shall apply to edible fats and oils which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
(4) Fatty substances intended to be used for cooking or other culinary purposes—
(a) shall, if they are a mixture of any or all of the following ingredients—
(i) oils conforming to the requirements of subsection (5));
(ii) animal fats;
(iii) hydrogenated (hardened) vegetable and marine oils and fats;
be labelled "COOKING-FAT", in type no smaller 18 point
Provided that a fatty substance intended for a specific culinary purpose may be labelled in a manner which clearly describes the specific purpose for which the substance is intended;
(b) if prepared from fats and oils of vegetable origin, shall be labeled "VEGETABLE OIL”, or shall bear the name of the oil from which it is manufactured, in type no smaller than 18 point;
(c) shall be free from rancidity and objectionable odour and taste;
(d) shall not contain any mineral oil;
(e) may contain permitted antioxidants.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(4)(a) and (b)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1504.10.00
Fish-liver oils and their fractions
No
1504.20.00
Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils
No
1504.30.00
Fats and oils and their fractions, of marine mammals
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 0207.11.00: Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled, 0207.12.00: Not cut in pieces, frozen, 0207.13.00: Cuts and offal, fresh or chilled, 0207.14.10: Mechanically deboned meat, 0207.14.90: Other, 0207.24.00: Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled, 0207.25.00: Not cut in pieces, frozen, 0207.26.00: Cuts and offal, fresh or chilled, 0207.27.00: Cuts and offal, frozen, 0207.41.00: Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled, 0207.42.00: Not cut in pieces, frozen, 0207.43.00: Fatty livers, fresh or chilled, 0207.44.00: Other, fresh or chilled, 0207.45.00: Other, frozen, 0207.51.00: Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled, 0207.52.00: Not cut in pieces, frozen, 0207.53.00: Fatty livers, fresh or chilled, 0207.54.00: Other, fresh or chilled, 0207.55.00: Other, frozen, 0207.60.00: Of guinea fowls, 1602.31.00: Of turkeys, 1602.32.00: Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus and 1602.39.00: Other
These regulations shall apply to all poultry, poultry meat and poultry products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
6 Every product to which these regulations apply shall bear a label stating-
(a) the requirements of the Food and Food Standards (Food Labelling) Regulations, 1990;
(b) where the food consists wholly or in party of poultry meat products, the words “Poultry Meat Products” or the name of the specific parts contained in the product;
(c) in the case of canned poultry or boneless poultry, the name of the type of poultry.
Reference of the measure
Art 6
Measure also domestic
Yes
Notes
The implementation date is not stated in the document received from the the NTM Manager. The above date was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM onto the online system. This will be edited once the actual date is available
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