Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-tariff Measures

B31: Labelling requirements

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2101.11.00: Extracts, essences and concentrates, 2101.12.00: Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee, 2101.20.00: Extracts, essences and concentrates, of tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mate and 2101.30.00: Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof

  The measure came into effect on 01 August 1981

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 August 1981 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  Not specified in the regulations 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  8 (1) No coffee product shall be described on its package as an instant coffee product unless it—
  (a) is in the form of soluble solids; and
  (b) contains coffee with or without chicory and glucose solids, and no other ingredients,
  (2) The appropriate description for an instant coffee product which has been prepared from—
  (a) coffee only, shall be "instant coffee";
  (b) coffee and chicory only—
  (i) where the proportion of coffee used in its preparation is not less than the proportion of chicory so used, shall be , shall be "instant coffee and chicory”;
  Provided, that the words “instant French coffee” may be used in addition to the description "instant coffee and chicory”;b31
  (ii) where the proportion of coffee used in its preparation is less than the proportion of chicory so used and is not less than 20% of the combined mass of the coffee and chicory so used, shall be "instant chicory and coffee”;
  (c) coffee and glucose solids only, where the proportion of coffee used in its preparation exceeds that of the glucose solids so used, shall be “instant coffee mixture”;
  (d) coffee, chicory and glucose solids only—
  (i) where the proportion of coffee used in its preparation is not, less than proportion of chicory, so used and the proportion of glucose solids used in its preparation does not exceed the combined mass of the coffee and chicory so used, shall be “instant coffee and chicory mixture";
  (ii) where the proportion of coffee used in its preparation is less than the proportion of chicory so used and is not less than 20% of the aggregate of the coffee and chicory so used and the proportion of glucose solids used in its preparation does not exceed the combined mass of the coffee and chicory so used, shall, be "instant coffee and chicory mixture ”. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 8 (2) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2101.11.00	Extracts, essences and concentrates	No
  2101.12.00	Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee	No
  2101.20.00	Extracts, essences and concentrates, of tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mate	No
  2101.30.00	Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof	No

  Description

  Instant coffee such as coffee and chicory only; coffee and glucose solids only and; coffee, chicory and glucose solids only 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2101.30.00: Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof

  The measure came into effect on 01 August 1981

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 August 1981 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  Not specified in the regulations 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  9 (1) No coffee product shall be described as a coffee extract or coffee essence unless—
  (a) it is in liquid form ; and
  (b) it has been prepared only from coffee with or without sugar and permitted preservatives; and
  (c) it contains more than 0,5% of Caffeine.
  (2) The appropriate description for a coffee product which complies with the provisions of subsection (1) shall be “coffee extract” or “coffee essence ". 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 9(2) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2101.30.00	Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof	No

  Description

  Liquid extract of coffee 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2101.30.00: Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof

  The measure came into effect on 01 August 1981

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 August 1981 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  Not specified in the regulations 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  10 (1) No coffee product shall be described as a coffee and chicory extract or a coffee and chicory essence unless it—
  (a) is in liquid form; and
  (b) has been prepared only from coffee and chicory with or without sugar and permitted preservatives; and
  (c) contains more than 0,25% of caffeine.
  (2) The appropriate description for a coffee product which complies with the provisions of subsection (1) shall be “coffee and chicory extract (or essence)". 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 10(2) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2101.30.00	Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof	No

  Description

  Liquid extracts f coffee and chicory 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 3003.10.00: Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillinic acid structure, or streptomycin or their derivatives, 3003.20.00: Containing other antibiotics, 3003.31.00: Containing insulin, 3003.39.10: Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health, 3003.90.20: Preparations containing a drug not categorised as prescription preparation, 3003.90.90: Other, 3004.10.00: Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives, 3004.20.00: Containing other antibiotics, 3004.31.00: Containing insulin, 3004.32.00: Containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues, 3004.39.10: Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health, 3004.39.90: Other, 3004.40.10: Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health, 3004.40.90: Other, 3004.50.00: Other medicaments containing vitamins or other products of heading 29.36, 3004.90.10: Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health, 3004.90.20: Preparations containing a drug not categorised as prescription preparation and 3004.90.90: Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 1973

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 1973 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Rhodesia Government Notice No. 745 of 1973 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Control of Goods (Import of Medicinal Substances and Poisons) Regulations, 1973. 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  Not stated in the regulations 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  3 (1) No person shall import into Zimbabwe any article consisting of or comprising a substance recommended as, or intended to be used as, a medicine unless there is written so as to be clearly legible on the article or label affixed thereto, or, if the article is imported in a container, on the container or a label affixed thereto, or, if the article is imported in more than one container, on the inner container or a label affixed thereto—
  (a) the appropriate designation of the substance so recommended; or
  (b) the appropriate designation of each of the active constituents of the substance so recommended, or of each of the ingredients of which it has been compounded, and the appropriate quantitative particulars of the constituents or ingredients, as the case may be.
  (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), any article referred to in that subsection may be imported into Zimbabwe by—
  (a) a medical practitioner registered or exempted from registration under any law relating to the registration of medical practitioners;
  (b) any person for his own use and not for disposal to any other person. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 3 (1) 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Notes

  Implementation date not stated in the document. The date above was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM. It will be adjusted when the date is made available by the NTM manager. 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3003.10.00	Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillinic acid structure, or streptomycin or their derivatives	No
  3003.20.00	Containing other antibiotics	No
  3003.31.00	Containing insulin	No
  3003.39.10	Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health	No
  3003.90.20	Preparations containing a drug not categorised as prescription preparation	No
  3003.90.90	Other	No
  3004.10.00	Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives	No
  3004.20.00	Containing other antibiotics	No
  3004.31.00	Containing insulin	No
  3004.32.00	Containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues	No
  3004.39.10	Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health	No
  3004.39.90	Other	No
  3004.40.10	Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health	No
  3004.40.90	Other	No
  3004.50.00	Other medicaments containing vitamins or other products of heading 29.36	No
  3004.90.10	Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health	No
  3004.90.20	Preparations containing a drug not categorised as prescription preparation	No
  3004.90.90	Other	No

  Description

  Medicine 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2101.30.00: Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof

  The measure came into effect on 01 August 1981

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 August 1981 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  Not specified in the regulations 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  11 Notwithstanding the provisions of these regulations, the Secretary may, subject to such further packaging requirement as he deems appropriate, authorize, by notice in writing, the use of cereal, whether in whole or in part, as a substitute for chicory:
  Provided that—
  (i) where the cereal content substituted exceeds that of the chicory content, the word “cereal” shall replace the word “chicory” in any packing requirement in terms of these regulations;
  (ii) the word “cereal” shall appear in the list of ingredients of the product concerned in terms of these regulations. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 11 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2101.30.00	Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof	No

  Description

  Substitute of cereal for chicory 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 1902.11.00: Containing eggs, 1902.19.00: Other, 1902.20.00: Stuffed pasta, whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared, 1902.30.00: Other pasta and 1902.40.00: Couscous

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 1981

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 1981 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 149 of 1991 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Pasta Products) Regulations, 1991 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to all pasta 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 In addition to the requirements of the Food and Food Standards (Food Labelling) Regulations, 1990, each pasta product shall bear a label stating details outlined in the Schedule (pasta product, shape and size) 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 6 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  1902.11.00	Containing eggs	No
  1902.19.00	Other	No
  1902.20.00	Stuffed pasta, whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared	No
  1902.30.00	Other pasta	No
  1902.40.00	Couscous	No

  Description

  Pasta products i.e. the class of food prepared by drying formed units of dough prepared from flour and water with or without one or more of the optional ingredients referred to in section 5 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2001.10.00: Cucumbers and gherkins, 2001.90.00: Other, 2002.10.00: Tomatoes, whole or in pieces, 2002.90.00: Other, 2003.10.00: Mushrooms of the genus agaricus, 2003.90.00: Other, 2004.10.00: Potatoes, 2004.90.00: Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables, 2005.10.00: Homogenised vegetables, 2005.40.00: Peas (pisum sativum), 2005.51.00: Beans, shelled, 2005.59.00: Other, 2005.60.00: Asparagus, 2005.70.00: Olives, 2005.80.00: Sweet corn (zea mays var. saccharata), 2005.91.00: Bamboo shoots, 2005.99.00: Other and 2006.00.00: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit- peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)

  The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 February 2001 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 30 of 1991 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Canned Vegetables) Regulations, 1991. 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to all canned vegetables which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  4 Every container of canned vegetables shall, in accordance with the Food and Food Standards (Food Labelling) Regulations SI 265/2002, bear a label stating the name of the vegetable, as described regulations, contained therein 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 4 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2001.10.00	Cucumbers and gherkins	No
  2001.90.00	Other	No
  2002.10.00	Tomatoes, whole or in pieces	No
  2002.90.00	Other	No
  2003.10.00	Mushrooms of the genus agaricus	No
  2003.90.00	Other	No
  2004.10.00	Potatoes	No
  2004.90.00	Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables	No
  2005.10.00	Homogenised vegetables	No
  2005.40.00	Peas (pisum sativum)	No
  2005.51.00	Beans, shelled	No
  2005.59.00	Other	No
  2005.60.00	Asparagus	No
  2005.70.00	Olives	No
  2005.80.00	Sweet corn (zea mays var. saccharata)	No
  2005.91.00	Bamboo shoots	No
  2005.99.00	Other	No
  2006.00.00	Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit- peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)	No

  Description

  Canned vegetables i.e products prepared from clean, sound vegetables or a mixture of such vegetables, with or without the addition of salt, sugar, vinegar, and other ingredients other than food additives, with such quantities of potable water as may be necessary, and packed in hermetically sealed or firmly and accurately closed containers and heat processed to ensure preservation. 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 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

  The measure came into effect on 04 December 1992

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  04 December 1992 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 432 of 1992 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Canned Fruits) Regulations, 1992  

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  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

  4 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 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 4 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2008.20.00	Pineapples	No
  2008.30.00	Citrus fruit	No
  2008.40.00	Pears	No
  2008.50.00	Apricots	No
  2008.60.00	Cherries	No
  2008.70.00	Peaches, including nectarines	No
  2008.80.00	Strawberries	No
  2008.91.00	Palm hearts	No
  2008.97.00	Mixtures	No
  2008.99.00	Other	No

  Description

  Canned fruits i.e. product prepared from clean, sound fruits or a mixture of such fruits of proper ripeness, with or, without the addition of sugar, salt, vinegar and other ingredients, other than food additives, with such quantities of potable water as may be necessary, and packed in hermetically sealed or firmly and accurately closed containers and heat-processed to ensure preservation 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2002.10.00: Tomatoes, whole or in pieces and 2002.90.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 February 2001 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 30 of 1991 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Canned Vegetables) Regulations, 1991. 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to all canned vegetables which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  7 (1) Cannedtomatoes shall be prepared from ripe, clean and sound tomatoes which may or may not be peeled, and shall—
  (a) have the stems and calices removed; and
  (b) be cored unless the core, having regard to its texture and appearance, is insignificant.
  (2) Canned tomatoes may be subject to the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001, contain salt. sugar, spices, flavouring ingredients or any other ingredients.
  (3) The name on the label shall include such style as “sliced”, "wedged", "whole" or such other style as may be appropriate.
  (4) The substrate media shall be identified on the label and shall be—
  (a) tomatojuice as described in section five; or
  (b) tomato puree as described in section nine; or
  (c) tomatopaste as described in section ten; or
  (d) strained liquid residue of tomato material prepared from tomato material remaining after peeling and coring tomatoes for canning.
  (5) the drained mass of whole canned tomatoes shall be not less than 57% of the net mass of the can 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 7(3) and (4) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2002.10.00	Tomatoes, whole or in pieces	No
  2002.90.00	Other	No

  Description

  Canned tomatoes 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  18 September 1977 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  4 (1) Subject to the provisions of this section , every package containing a citrus juice or citrus drink shall bear a label stating—
  (a) the name of the contents of such package as may be required by sections five, six and seven;
  (b) the name and business address of the manufacturer or seller by or on whose behalf the contents were packaged:
  provided that this requirement shall not apply to carbonated citrus juice or citrus drink if the trade mark is clearly visible;
  (c) where applicable, the nature of any preservative present, as may be required by the Preservatives Regulations;
  (d) the packaging-number or the date on which the contents were packaged, or a code-number or mark which signifies such date:
  provided that the requirements set out in this paragraph shall not apply to a package containing a carbonated citrus drink.
  (2) A manufacturer of citrus juice or citrus drink who uses a code-number or mark to signify the date of packaging shall, upon request by an inspector, divulge the date signified by the code-number or mark.
  (3) Unless otherwise provided for in these regulations, all the information required by these regulations to appear on a label shall be clearly and prominently displayed, and printed in type no smaller than 6 point, and in such colour or colours as to afford a distinct contrast with the background:
  Provided that, where the size of the package concerned would render compliance with the provisions of this subsection impossible, the Secretary may authorize such particular to be printed in smaller type, or to be omitted.
  (4) Words which qualify the name or trade name of the contents of the package concerned, or are an essential part of the description thereof, shall be printed on the label referred to in subsection (1) in letters of the same size and prominence as of the name or trade name of such contents.
  (5) No person shall, without the approval, in writing, of the Secretary, use on any label the word "vitaminized", "vitamin-fortified", "vitamin-enriched" or "enriched", or any other word capable of being construed as indicating that fortifying ingredients have been added to or are present in the contents of the package bearing such label.
  (6) Any citrus juice or citrus drink, whether concentrated or not shall, if it contains added sugar, be labelled "SWEETENED" in type no smaller than 10 point.
  (7) The word "fresh" shall not appear on the label of any package containing any citrus juice or citrus drink, squash or crush, but it may be applied to juice sold within 2 hours of extraction.
  (8) The word "real", "pure" or "natural", or any other word expressing a similar meaning, shall not appear on the label of any package containing a citrus juice or citrus drink, squash or crush which contains any synthetic flavouring substance or any added colouring ingredient.
  (9) The word "juice" may be used to describe a product only if that product complies with the requirements of section five.
  (10) No pictorial device suggestive of any citrus fruit, citrus juice, a citrus-tree or part thereof shall appear on a package containing a citrus juice or citrus drink, squash or crush unless the product contains not less than 50% of standardized citrus juice when in ready-to-drink form:
  Provided that the provisions of this subsection. shall not, in so far as they relate to a pictorial device apply to the use of a trade mark registered in terms of the Trade Marks Act [Chapter 26:04], by a person who is the proprietor or registered user of such trade mark registered before the date of publication of these regulations.
  (11) No wording, expression, design or illustration which constitutes a misrepresentation, or which can, directly or by implication, create a misleading impression of the contents or its properties, shall appear on a label or on the container or in any advertisement of any citrus juice, citrus juice powder, citrus juice concentrate, citrus squash, base or citrus drink.
  (12) Where a seller sells citrus juice or citrus drink from a bulk stock kept by him—
  (a) the bulk stock shall bear a label containing the particulars specified in subsection (1), and such other particulars as may be required by section five, six or seven, in type no smaller than 18 point; and
  (b) the label referred to in paragraph (a) shall be displayed in a prominent position to as to be easily read by a purchaser of the citrus juice or citrus drink concerned; and
  (c) the citrus juice or citrus drink shall be dispensed in the presence of the purchaser.
  (13) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, the Secretary may, by notice in writing, exempt, for a specified period of time, any manufacturer or seller of citrus juice or citrus drink from compliance with the provisions of this section. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 4 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2009.11.00	Frozen	No
  2009.12.00	Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding	No
  2009.19.00	Other	No
  2009.21.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.29.00	Other	No
  2009.31.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.39.00	Other	No

  Description

  Every package containing a citrus juice or citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  18 September 1977 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  (2) Unsweetened citrus juice—
  (a) shall conform to the requirements of subsection (1);
  (b) shall contain no additives other than natural citrus flavouring and permitted preservatives;
  (c) shall comply with the standards specified in this paragraph— (a table stating the type of natural juice and the minimum percentage of soluble citrus solids);
  (d) shall be labelled "..............JUICE" in type no smaller than 10 point, the name of the citrus present, and, in the case of a blended juice, the word "BLENDED" and the names of the kinds of citrus present being inserted in the blank space 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 5(2)(d) 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2009.11.00	Frozen	No
  2009.12.00	Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding	No
  2009.19.00	Other	No
  2009.21.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.29.00	Other	No
  2009.31.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.39.00	Other	No

  Description

  Unsweetened citrus juice 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  18 September 1977 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  (3) Sweetened citrus juice—
  (a) shall conform to the requirements of subsection (1):
  Provided that sucrose shall be added;
  (b) shall contain no synthetic colouring ingredient;
  (c) shall comply with the following specifications (outlined in a table showing the type of juice present, minimum percentage of standardized citrus juice and maximum percentage of sucrose content;
  (d) shall be labelled "SWEETENED………….JUICE" in type no smaller than 10 point, the name of the citrus present, and in the case of a blended juice, the word "BLENDED" and the, names of the kinds of citrus present being inserted in the blank space. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 5(3)(d) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2009.11.00	Frozen	No
  2009.12.00	Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding	No
  2009.19.00	Other	No
  2009.21.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.29.00	Other	No
  2009.31.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.39.00	Other	No

  Description

  Sweetened citrus juice 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2005.51.00: Beans, shelled and 2005.59.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 February 2001 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 30 of 1991 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Canned Vegetables) Regulations, 1991. 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to all canned vegetables which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  13 (1) Canned green beans shall be prepared from succulent pods of fresh green bean or wax bean plants and shall be packed in water or other suitable aqueous liquid medium.
  (2) There shall be not more than 10% of the drained mass of a can of insect or pathologically blemished units.
  (3) Green beans may be packed whole or transversely cut or longitudinally sliced:
  Provided that—
  (i) whole beans shall consist of whole pods not less than 75 mm in length after the removal of both ends;
  (ii) transversely cut beans shall be not less than 15 mm and more than 50 mm in length after the removal of both ends;
  (iii) longitudinally sliced beans shall be sliced after the removal of both ends.
  (4) the name on the label shall include the style "whole", or "transversely cut" or "longitudinally sliced".
  (5) Canned green beans may contain salt, vinegar, lemon juice or, subject to the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001, any other ingredients.
  (6) The drained mass of whole canned beans shall be not less than 50% of the net mass.
  (7) The drained mass of cut or sliced beans shall be not less than 53% of the net mass. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 13 (4) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2005.51.00	Beans, shelled	Yes	canned
  2005.59.00	Other	Yes	canned

  Description

  Canned green beans 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  18 September 1977 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  (4) Citrus juice powder, citrus juice crystals and citrus juice tablets shall—
  (a) be sweetened or unsweetened citrus juice which has been concentrated to solid form;
  (b) be labelled “………….JUICE POWDER" …….JUICE CRYSTALS" or “……….JUICE TABLETS", the name of the kind of citrus present being inserted in the blank space;
  (c) be labelled "SWEETENED" if it contains added sucrose, and shall bear full directions for use on the label in type no smaller than 6 point, and when prepared according to these directions, the product shall conform to the standards laid down for unsweetened citrus juice in subsection (2) or for sweetened citrus juice in subsection (3), as the case may be. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 5(4)(b) and (c) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2009.11.00	Frozen	No
  2009.12.00	Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding	No
  2009.19.00	Other	No
  2009.21.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.29.00	Other	No
  2009.31.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.39.00	Other	No

  Description

  Citrus juice powder 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2203.00.11: Containing not less than 2 g (dry weight) of the water- insoluble mash or water-is derived per 100 ml, 2203.00.19: Other other, 2203.00.91: Clear beer made from sorghum, wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2203.00.99: Other, 2204.10.11: Wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.10.19: Other, 2204.10.91: Wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.10.99: Other, 2204.21.11: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.21.12: Other wine, 2204.21.13: Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.21.19: Other, 2204.21.91: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.21.92: Other wine, 2204.21.93: Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.21.99: Other, 2204.29.11: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.29.12: Other wine, 2204.29.13: Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.29.19: Other, 2204.29.91: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.29.92: Other wine, 2204.29.93: Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.29.99: Other, 2204.30.00: Other grape must, 2205.10.11: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2205.10.19: Other, 2205.10.91: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2205.10.99: Other, 2205.90.11: Wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2205.90.19: Other, 2205.90.91: Wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2205.90.99: Other, 2206.00.10: Cider, 2206.00.20: Perry, 2206.00.30: Mead, 2206.00.41: Containing not less than 2 g (dry weight) of the water- insoluble mash or water- insoluble residue of the mash from which it is derived per 100 ml, 2206.00.49: Other, 2206.00.51: Of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 14% vol and wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2206.00.52: Of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 14% vol, 2206.00.53: Of an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 14% vol and wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2206.00.59: Other, 2206.00.61: Of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 14% vol, 2206.00.69: Other, 2206.00.71: Of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 14% vol and wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2206.00.72: Of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 14% vol, 2206.00.73: Of an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 14% vol and wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2206.00.79: Other, 2206.00.90: Other, 2207.10.10: Ethyl alcohol containing by weight 51% or more of ethanol for use in an internal combustion engine or other motive power, 2207.10.90: Other, 2207.20.11: For medicinal use, 2207.20.19: Other, 2207.20.20: Denatured by the addition of less than 1% of benzol, 2207.20.91: For medicinal use, 2207.20.99: Other, 2208.20.11: Containing not more than 33 1/3% of imported spirit, 2208.20.19: Other, 2208.20.90: Other, 2208.30.10: Containing not more than 33 1/3% of imported spirit, 2208.30.90: Other, 2208.40.11: Containing not more than 40% of imported spirit, 2208.40.90: Tafia, 2208.50.11: Wholly distilled in zimbabwe, 2208.50.19: Other, 2208.50.90: Geneva, 2208.60.10: Wholly distilled in zimbabwe, 2208.60.90: Other, 2208.70.10: Containing not more than 33 1/3% of imported spirit, 2208.70.90: Other, 2208.90.21: Wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2208.90.29: Other, 2208.90.91: Wholly distilled in zimbabwe and 2208.90.99: Other

  The measure came into effect on 28 February 2011

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  28 February 2011 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001. 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2001 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to all alcoholic beverages which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  15. Every alcoholic beverage to which these regulations apply shall bear a label stating –
  (a) The contents in terms of the requirements of the Food and Food Standards (Food Labelling ) Regulations, 1990;
  (b) In the case of wine or brandy made from cereal or fruit other than grapes , the name of such cereal or fruit;
  (c) In the case of flavoured wine, the name of the flavor;
  (d) In the case of wine which is presented as having been produced in an area of origin referred to in subsection (1) of section 6-
  (i) The name of the area of origin concerned;
  (ii) The name of the grape variety from which the wine was produced; and
  (iii) The type of the wine, which shall be one of the following as appropriate-
  A. White
  B. Red
  C. Rose
  D. Sparling
  E. Fortified
  16. (1) Every label shall contain health warning notices and health advisory statements in the form set out in the Schedule or otherwise approved by the Secretary for Health and Child Welfare.
  (2) The warning notice shall –
  (a) state the following “alcohol may be hazardous to health is consumed to excess, the operation of machinery or driving after consumption of alcohol is not advisable”;
  (b) be packed in a prominent position on the main label of the alcoholic beverage or alcoholic liqueur.
  (3) An additional health advisory statement shall state : The total amount of alcohol and the percentage of alcohol content, weight/volume.
  (4) In addition to the labeling requirements in section 15 every alcohol beverage to which these regulations apply shall bear a label which may be incorporated in the main label or separate stating
  (a) that the product contains alcohol; and
  (b) that the product is not for sale to any person under the age of 18 years.
  (5) An advertisement for any alcoholic beverage to which these regulations apply shall contain the warning in subsection (2) as well as the prohibition of sale or dispensing to minors in subsection (4) . the warning shall be not less than 6% of the total area of the advertisements in black son sarif lettering on a white background. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 15 and 16 (1) to (5) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2203.00.11	Containing not less than 2 g (dry weight) of the water- insoluble mash or water-is derived per 100 ml	No
  2203.00.19	Other other	No
  2203.00.91	Clear beer made from sorghum, wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2203.00.99	Other	No
  2204.10.11	Wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2204.10.19	Other	No
  2204.10.91	Wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2204.10.99	Other	No
  2204.21.11	Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2204.21.12	Other wine	No
  2204.21.13	Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2204.21.19	Other	No
  2204.21.91	Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2204.21.92	Other wine	No
  2204.21.93	Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2204.21.99	Other	No
  2204.29.11	Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2204.29.12	Other wine	No
  2204.29.13	Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2204.29.19	Other	No
  2204.29.91	Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2204.29.92	Other wine	No
  2204.29.93	Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2204.29.99	Other	No
  2204.30.00	Other grape must	No
  2205.10.11	Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2205.10.19	Other	No
  2205.10.91	Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2205.10.99	Other	No
  2205.90.11	Wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2205.90.19	Other	No
  2205.90.91	Wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2205.90.99	Other	No
  2206.00.10	Cider	No
  2206.00.20	Perry	No
  2206.00.30	Mead	No
  2206.00.41	Containing not less than 2 g (dry weight) of the water- insoluble mash or water- insoluble residue of the mash from which it is derived per 100 ml	No
  2206.00.49	Other	No
  2206.00.51	Of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 14% vol and wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2206.00.52	Of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 14% vol	No
  2206.00.53	Of an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 14% vol and wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2206.00.59	Other	No
  2206.00.61	Of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 14% vol	No
  2206.00.69	Other	No
  2206.00.71	Of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 14% vol and wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2206.00.72	Of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 14% vol	No
  2206.00.73	Of an alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 14% vol and wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2206.00.79	Other	No
  2206.00.90	Other	No
  2207.10.10	Ethyl alcohol containing by weight 51% or more of ethanol for use in an internal combustion engine or other motive power	No
  2207.10.90	Other	No
  2207.20.11	For medicinal use	No
  2207.20.19	Other	No
  2207.20.20	Denatured by the addition of less than 1% of benzol	No
  2207.20.91	For medicinal use	No
  2207.20.99	Other	No
  2208.20.11	Containing not more than 33 1/3% of imported spirit	No
  2208.20.19	Other	No
  2208.20.90	Other	No
  2208.30.10	Containing not more than 33 1/3% of imported spirit	No
  2208.30.90	Other	No
  2208.40.11	Containing not more than 40% of imported spirit	No
  2208.40.90	Tafia	No
  2208.50.11	Wholly distilled in zimbabwe	No
  2208.50.19	Other	No
  2208.50.90	Geneva	No
  2208.60.10	Wholly distilled in zimbabwe	No
  2208.60.90	Other	No
  2208.70.10	Containing not more than 33 1/3% of imported spirit	No
  2208.70.90	Other	No
  2208.90.21	Wholly produced in zimbabwe	No
  2208.90.29	Other	No
  2208.90.91	Wholly distilled in zimbabwe	No
  2208.90.99	Other	No

  Description

  Alcoholic beverages 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  18 September 1977 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  (5) Citrus juice concentrate-
  (a) shall comply with the requirements of subsection (1);
  (b) shall contain no synthetic colouring ingredient
  (c) shall be labelled "CONCENTRATED …………JUICE", the name of the kind of citrus present being inserted in the blank space in type no smaller than 10 point;
  (d) be labelled "SWEETENED" if it contains added sucrose, and shall bear full directions for use on the label in type no smaller than 6 point, and when prepared according to these directions, the product shall conform to the standards laid down for unsweetened citrus juice in subsection (2), or for sweetened citrus juice in subsection (3), as the case may be 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 5(5) (c) and (d) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2009.11.00	Frozen	No
  2009.12.00	Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding	No
  2009.19.00	Other	No
  2009.21.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.29.00	Other	No
  2009.31.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.39.00	Other	No

  Description

  Citrus juice concentrate 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  18 September 1977 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  6 (1) Squash crush or cordial—
  (a) shall conform to the requirements of subsection (1) of section five:
  Provided that comminuted fruit and sucrose may be added;
  (b) shall not contain any flavouring substance other than that naturally present in the fruit or fruits from which it has been prepared;
  (c) may contain a permitted colouring ingredient;
  (d) shall contain not less than 30% of standardized citrus juice:
  Provided that, in the case of a blend of lemon and barley, a minimum of 20% of lemon juice shall be present;
  (e) shall be labelled " …… CRUSH (or SQUASH)" in type no smaller than 18 point, the name of the kind of citrus present being inserted in the blank space 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 5(6)(1)(e) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2009.11.00	Frozen	No
  2009.12.00	Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding	No
  2009.19.00	Other	No
  2009.21.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.29.00	Other	No
  2009.31.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.39.00	Other	No

  Description

  Squash crush or cordial 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2705.00.00: Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, 2706.00.00: Tar distilled from c lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars, 2707.10.00: Benzol (benzene), 2707.40.00: Naphthalene, 2710.12.11: Aviation spirit, 2710.12.11: Aviation spirit, 2710.12.12: Leaded petrol, 2710.12.13: Unleaded petrol, 2710.12.19: Other, 2710.12.20: Spirit type(gasoline type) jet fuel, 2710.12.30: Other, 2710.19.11: Kerosene type jet fuel having a density at 200c (expressed in kilograms per litre of less than 0.8962 and a flash point (closed test at sea level) of less than 660c, 2710.19.12: Other kerosene type jet fuel, 2710.19.13: Power kerosene, having a density at 200c (expressed in kilograms per litre of no lower than 0.796 and a flash point (closed test at sea level) of not lower than 210c 0.796 and a flash point (closed test at sea level) of not lower than 210c and not high, 2710.19.14: Other power kerosene, 2710.19.15: Illuminating or heating kerosene, having a density at 200c (expressed in kilograms kilograms per litre of not less than 0.8962 and a flash point (closed test at sea level) of less than 660c, 2710.19.19: Other, 2710.19.21: Fuel, having a flashpoint (closed test at sea level) of not less than 660c, 2710.19.29: Diesel, 2710.19.30: Other fuel oils, 2711.11.00: Natural gas, 2711.12.00: Propane, 2711.13.00: Butanes, 2711.14.00: Ethylene, propylene, butylene butadiene, 2711.19.00: Other, 2711.21.00: Natural gas, 2711.29.00: Other, 2804.40.00: Oxygen, 2808.00.00: Nitric acid; sulphon, 2814.20.00: Ammonia in aqueous solution, 2837.11.00: Of sodium, 2837.19.00: Other, 2837.20.00: Complex cyanides and 2901.10.00: Saturated

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 1985

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 1985 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 262 of 1984 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Hazardous Substances and Articles (Transportation by and Labelling of Road Tnkers) Regulations, 1984. 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  3. (1) These regulations shall apply in all cases relating to the conveyance by road of a hazardous substance where
  it is necessary to convey such hazardous substances by means of a road tanker, except-
  (a) where the substance being conveyed is solely meant for the immediate operation of that vehicle as a means of transport; and
  (b) where the road tanker is being used solely for conveying a hazardous substance from another road tanker
  which-
  (i) has been damaged as a result of an accident occuring on a road; or
  (ii) has broken down on a railway other than a siding on which it was loaded; and the road tanker is being escorted by a vehicle used for police or fire service purposes; and
  (c) where the road tanker b engaged in an international transport operation and complies in every respect with the requirements relating to vehicles of that type contained in any regulations in force in the country
  of origin of that tanker:
  Provided that where the road tanker is entering Zimbabwe from n country which has no regulations similar to these regulations, then such tanker shall be labeled in accordance with these regulations. 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  6. (1) Where a road tanker is being used for the conveyance of a multi-load in circumstances other than those mentioned in subsection (4), the operator of that road tanker shall ensure that it is provided with, and displays hazard-warning panels in accordance with section 7 and such panels shall show the following
  particulars-
  (a) the appropriate multi-load emergency action code; and
  (b) the word "multi-load"; and
  (c) the appropriate hazard-warning sign; and
  (d) the telephone number or other text approved by the Board indicating where specialist advice on the hazardous substances can be obtained at all times.
  (2) The provisions of subsection (2) of section 4 relating to hazard-warning panels for a single load shall mutatis mutandis,apply to compartment labels prescribed in terms of subsection (3).
  (3) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1), the operator shall ensure that each tank, or compartment of a tank,containing a hazardous substance is labelled with compartment labels in accordance with section 1 and those labels shall show the following particulars-
  (a) the appropriate substance identification number; and
  (b) where any other tank or compartment contains a hazardous substance of a different hazard, the appropriate hazard-warning sign.
  (4) Where. by virtue of paragraph 4 of the Second Schedule, a. [-000 tanker Is being treated as conveying a. single
  load. this section and section 7 shall not apply. but sections 4 and 5 shall apply with the modification that the substance identification number and the emergency action code shall be ascertained
  from the said paragraph 4 of the Second Schedule. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 6 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2705.00.00	Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons	No
  2706.00.00	Tar distilled from c lignite or from peat, and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars	No
  2707.10.00	Benzol (benzene)	No
  2707.40.00	Naphthalene	No
  2710.12.11	Aviation spirit	No
  2710.12.11	Aviation spirit	No
  2710.12.12	Leaded petrol	No
  2710.12.13	Unleaded petrol	No
  2710.12.19	Other	No
  2710.12.20	Spirit type(gasoline type) jet fuel	No
  2710.12.30	Other	No
  2710.19.11	Kerosene type jet fuel having a density at 200c (expressed in kilograms per litre of less than 0.8962 and a flash point (closed test at sea level) of less than 660c	No
  2710.19.12	Other kerosene type jet fuel	No
  2710.19.13	Power kerosene, having a density at 200c (expressed in kilograms per litre of no lower than 0.796 and a flash point (closed test at sea level) of not lower than 210c 0.796 and a flash point (closed test at sea level) of not lower than 210c and not high	No
  2710.19.14	Other power kerosene	No
  2710.19.15	Illuminating or heating kerosene, having a density at 200c (expressed in kilograms kilograms per litre of not less than 0.8962 and a flash point (closed test at sea level) of less than 660c	No
  2710.19.19	Other	No
  2710.19.21	Fuel, having a flashpoint (closed test at sea level) of not less than 660c	No
  2710.19.29	Diesel	No
  2710.19.30	Other fuel oils	No
  2711.11.00	Natural gas	No
  2711.12.00	Propane	No
  2711.13.00	Butanes	No
  2711.14.00	Ethylene, propylene, butylene butadiene	No
  2711.19.00	Other	No
  2711.21.00	Natural gas	No
  2711.29.00	Other	No
  2804.40.00	Oxygen	No
  2808.00.00	Nitric acid; sulphon	No
  2814.20.00	Ammonia in aqueous solution	No
  2837.11.00	Of sodium	No
  2837.19.00	Other	No
  2837.20.00	Complex cyanides	No
  2901.10.00	Saturated	No

  Description

  Hazardous substance i.e. any substance specified in column I or Pan I or the firs! Schedule or In terms
  of paragraph 3 of Part I of the same Schedule. These are:
  Acetic acid, glacia1 and over 90 % by weight
  Air, refrigerated liquid
  Alcohol, industrial
  Ammonia., anhydrous, liquefied and ammonia solutions having a density (specific gravity) of less than 0,880 at 15ͦC in water, containing over 50 % ammonia
  Ammonia solutions having a density (specific gravity) of less than 0,880 15ͦC in water containing than 35% and not above 50% ammonia
  Benzene(Benzol),
  Butadiene, inhibited
  Butylene (Butene)
  Butane or butane mixture
  Carbon dioxide (Carbonic anhydride) refrigerated liquid
  Caustic alkali liquids, n.o.s
  Cyanide solutions
  Decahydronaphthalene (decalin)
  n-Decane
  Ethanol (Ethyl alcohol)
  Gas oil
  Hazardous waste , liquid containing acid
  Hazardous waste, solid or sludge, containing, alkali
  Hazardous waste, flammable liquid, flashpoint below 23 ͦC
  Hazardous waste, flammable liquid, flashpoint 23 ͦC to 60.5 ͦC
  Hazardous waste, flammable solid or sludge, n.o.s
  Hazardous waste, solid or sludge, n.o.s
  Hazardous waste, solid or liquid, n.o.s
  Hazardous waste, solid or sludge, toxic, n.o.s
  Hazardous waste , liquid toxic, n.o.s
  Hazardous waste , liquid containing inorganic cyanides
  Hazardous waste, solid or sludge agrochemical , toxic, n.o.s
  Hazardous waste, liquid agrochemical , toxic, n.o.s
  Hydrochloric acid in solution
  Hydrocarbon gases and mixtures of such gases , liquefied, n.o.s
  Kerosene (Paraffin)
  Methanol (MethylalcohoI, Wood alcohol, Columbian spirits)
  Naptha (Coal, tar, crude and solvent)
  Nitric acid, other than red fuming nitric acid
  Nitric acid, red fuming
  Nonane and its isomers
  Octane and its isomers
  Oxygen , refrigerated liquid
  Petrol
  Petroleum distillers, n.o.s, Benzene content less than 5% (see Note 1)
  Petroleum fuel n.o.s (see note 2)
  Petroleum gases, liquefied
  Petroleum spirit, (Benzolene, Lythene, Petroleum other)
  Propane 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2003.10.00: Mushrooms of the genus agaricus and 2003.90.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 February 2001 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 30 of 1991 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Canned Vegetables) Regulations, 1991. 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to all canned vegetables which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  17 (1) Canned mushrooms shall be prepared from the caps and stems of succulent edible mushrooms of the agaricus (psalliota) species,packed in a suitable aqueous liquid medium or any other suitable medium, salt and, subject to the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001, any other ingredients.
  (2) Canned mushrooms shall have a drained mass of not less than 50 % of the net mass.
  (3) Canned mushrooms may be packed—
  (a) whole with attached stems, cut to a length not exceeding the diameter of the cap, measured from the bottom of the veil;
  (b) as buttons being whole mushrooms with attached stems not exceeding 5 mm in length, measured from the bottom of the veil;
  (c) sliced, consisting of buttons or whole mushrooms, cut parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stem and 2 to 8 mm in thickness;
  (d) as pieces and stems consisting of pieces of caps and stems of irregular shapes and sizes;
  (e) as creamed mushrooms consisting of sliced pieces and stems of mushrooms packed in a thick sauce which may contain flour or other farinaceous material,
  (3) The name on the label shall include the style "whole", "button”, "sliced" "pieces and stems" or "creamed". 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 17(3) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Notes

  This measure is specified in the second repeated subsection (3) of Art 17. 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2003.10.00	Mushrooms of the genus agaricus	No
  2003.90.00	Other	No

  Description

  Canned mushroom 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B31: Labelling requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  18 September 1977 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  (2) Squash base or crush base—
  (a) shall conform to the requirements of subsection (1) of section five:
  Provided that comminuted fruit may be added;
  (b) may obtain added natural citrus flavouring, but shall not contain any flavouring substances other than those naturally present in the fruit or fruits from which it has been prepared;
  (c) may contain a permitted colouring ingredient;
  (d) shall bear full directions for use on the label in type no smaller than 6 point, and, when prepared according to these directions, the resultant squash or crush shall contain not less than 30% of standardized citrus juice, or 20% of lemon juice in the case of a blend of lemon and barley;
  (e) shall be labelled, in type no smaller than 18 point, ".......................CRUSH BASE" or "..…….SQUASH BASE", the name of the kind of citrus present being inserted in the blank space. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 5(6)(2)(d) and (e) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2009.11.00	Frozen	No
  2009.12.00	Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding	No
  2009.19.00	Other	No
  2009.21.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.31.00	Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg	No
  2009.39.00	Other	No

  Description

  Squash base or crush base i.e a citrus juice which has been concentrated to at least 50% of its original volume by the removal of water, and which requires the addition of sugar and water to obtain squash or crush 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries