Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-tariff Measures

B33: Packaging requirements

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 3915.30.00: Of polymers of vinyl chloride and 3917.23: Of polymers of vinyl chloride

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  statutory instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) sewer and drain pipes and pipe fittings 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  Pipes and fittings shall be so packed or wrapped as to prevent damage during normal handling and transportation, and pipes and fittings with rubber ring type sockets shall be so packed or wrapped as to prevent contamination of the rubber joint rings by oil or grease. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 7.1, p.24 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3915.30.00	Of polymers of vinyl chloride	Yes	UPVC waste
  3917.23	Of polymers of vinyl chloride	Yes	UPVC vent pipes

  Description

  UPVC waste and vent pipes 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 3917.23: Of polymers of vinyl chloride and 3917.3: Other tubes, pipes and hoses :

  The measure came into effect on 05 June 1981

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  05 June 1981 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 271 of 1981 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Components of Pressure Pipe Systems: Unplasticised Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Pressure pipe system 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  Pipes shall be so stacked and fittings shall be so packed or wrapped as to protect them from damage during normal handling, transportation and storage and, in the case of pipes and fittings with rubber ring type joints, so as to prevent oil or grease from contaminating the rubber joint or ring. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 8.1, p.43 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3917.23	Of polymers of vinyl chloride	Yes	Pressure pipes (Unplasticised Poly (Vinyl Chloride)
  3917.3	Other tubes, pipes and hoses :	Yes	Pressure pipes (Unplasticised Poly (Vinyl Chloride)

  Description

  pressure pipes (Unplasticised Poly (Vinyl Chloride) 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 3917.23: Of polymers of vinyl chloride

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  statutory instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standards Specification for Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) components for rainwater systems 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  Components shall be suitably protected against damage during normal transportation and storage 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 4.1, p.7 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3917.23	Of polymers of vinyl chloride	Yes	UPVC pipes for rainwater system

  Description

  UPVC pipes for rainwater system 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 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 11 September 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  11 September 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 97 of 2015 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Medicines and Allied Substances Control (Complementary Medicines) Regulations, 2015 

  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

  9. (1) For the purposes of subsection (6)(b) - 'finished product “in relation to a complementary medicine means complementary medicine which is wholly manufactured outside Zimbabwe and is imported into Zimbabwe and is ready for sale without having to be relabelled or repackaged.
  (2) Any person who is required to make an application shall complete the appropriate form and shall furnish theDirector- General, or some other person appointed by him or her , with such further information or particulars as may be required.
  (3) An application for the approval of a complementarymedicine may be made by –
  (a) thePrincipal; or
  (b) any other person acceptable to the Authority.
  (4) Every application for the approval of a complementarymedicine shall be submitted in form C.M.1 in duplicate.
  (5) In addition to subsection (4) , such application shall be accompanied by the following –
  (a ) a sample of the complementarymedicine in the smallest of each of the package formavailable for distribution to the public including the identification marks on such complementary complimentary medicinewhere appropriate, or if such package forms are not yet available , a sample in package , in which the applicant intends to make the complementarymedicineavailable for distribution to the public; and (b) detailed information of all package inserts which the applicant intends to use; and
  (c) such samples of the complementarymedicine or the raw materials thereof as the Authority may request for the analysis; and
  (d) a single copy of any literature in support of the application. Provided that the Authority may require additional copies of such literature.
  (e) a draft package insert or where there is no package insert, three labels or copies of the package and
  (f) one copy of all records and batch data relating to a particular batch , where appropriate or possible, which shall include raw material analytical reports, master sheets relating to manufacture and packaging , in-process control records, final product analytical records and authorization for release , and any other relevant records; and
  (g) theappropriate fee, together with such additional fee as may be fixed by the authority for thepurpose of analysing such complimentary medicines .
  (6) Every applicantshall, without delay inform the authority either before or after the approval of a complementary medicine-
  (a) of any alteration from the information or particularsfurnished by him or her in applying for approval in terms of subsections (4) and (5) ; and
  (b) whether the complementary medicine is to be imported as a finished product , into or relabelled or repackaged or dealt with in any manner in Zimbabwe. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 9(5)(b) and (e) 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  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

  Aromatherapeutic substances, Ayurvedic Medicines, Energy Substances or Medicines, Homeopathic Remedies, Nutritional Substance in pharmaceutical form, Traditional Chinese Medicines, Traditional Dutch Remedies, Unanni Tibb Medicines, Western Herbal Medicines and such other medicines or remedies as may be approved by the Authority 

  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 6807: Articles of asphalt or of similar material (for example, petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch).

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  statutory instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Damp-Proofing material: Bituminous Damp-Proofing Materials 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  The finished damp-proof courses shall be packed in rolls to suit various wall widths each roll containing a length of not less than 7.3m 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 4.1, p.4 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  6807	Articles of asphalt or of similar material (for example, petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch).	Yes	Damp-proofing materials

  Description

  Damp-proofing material 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 6807: Articles of asphalt or of similar material (for example, petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch).

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  statutory instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Damp-proofing Materials Sandwich Membranes in Floors 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  The finished damp-proof course material shall be packed in cans 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 4.1, p.4 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  6807	Articles of asphalt or of similar material (for example, petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch).	Yes	Damp-proofing materials -Sandwich membranes in floors

  Description

  Damp-proofing materials - Sandwich membranes in floors 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 3920.10.00: Of polymers of ethylene

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  statutory instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Damp-Proofing material: Polyethylene sheet for damp-proofing in walls and floors 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  Each roll of sheet shall be completely packaged in an acceptable material 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 6.1, p. 3 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3920.10.00	Of polymers of ethylene	Yes	Polyethylene sheet for damp-proofing in walls and floors

  Description

  Polyethylene sheet for damp-proofing in walls and floors 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe for 2201.10.11: In closed bottles or other containers, ready for drinking, 2201.10.19: Other and 2201.10.90: Other

  The measure came into effect on 05 April 2003

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  05 April 2003 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 263 of 2002 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to all mineral water or drinking water bottled, packaged, imported or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  Natural mineral water and bottled drinking water shall be packaged in a clear and *transparent container such that the appearance of the is not distorted in any way and the water is clearly visible without opening the container 

  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
  2201.10.11	In closed bottles or other containers, ready for drinking	No
  2201.10.19	Other	No
  2201.10.90	Other	No

  Description

  All mineral water or drinking water bottled, packaged, imported or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 3002.10.00: Antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products, whether or not modified or obtained by means of biotechnological processes, 3002.20.00: Vaccines for human medicine, 3002.30.00: Vaccines for veterinary medicine, 3002.90.00: Other, 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, 3003.39.90: Other, 3003.40.10: Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health, 3003.40.90: Other, 3003.90.10: Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health, 3003.90.90: Other, 3004.10.00: Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives, 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 July 1991

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 July 1991 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 150 of 1991 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Medicines and Allied Substances Control (General) Regulations, 1991 

  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

  Package inserts
  38. Every package of a medicine shall, unless otherwise directed by the Authority, contain a package insert on which is printed in clear and indelible letters in the English language and any other language as may be directed or approved by the Authority the following particulars which relate to that medicine only –
  (a) the information, which is required to be included on a label in terms of section 36 of the Act;
  [amended by S. I. 257 of 2002, with effect from the 27th September 2002.]
  (b) the name and address of the principal;
  (c) the name and address of the manufacturer;
  (d) the approved name of the active ingredient of the medicine which shall be of greater size and prominence than the proprietary name (trade mark), if any, of the medicine;
  (e) the housemark, if any, of the principal or manufacturer of the medicine;
  (f) the quantity and strength of the active ingredient of the medicine;
  (g) the name and percentage of any bacteriostatic or bactericidal agent which is added to the medicine as a preservative;
  (h) the strength of the medicine where applicable;
  (i) the requirements for the method of storage or other necessary precautions for the preservation of the medicine;
  (j) the category of distribution of the medicine which may be represented by words or symbols as set out in the Sixth Schedule;
  (k) the pharmacological classification of the medicine determined in terms of section 34;
  (l) the dosage of the medicine and the directions for use;
  (m) the description of the pharmacological action of the medicine;
  (n) indications of the medicine;
  (o) contra – indications of the medicine;
  (p) warnings relating to the use of the medicine and such warning shall be printed in a colour as approved by the Authority;
  (q) the side-effects and special precautions of the medicine;
  (r) known symptoms of overdosage and particulars of its treatment;
  (s) the identification of the medicine;
  (t) the form in which the medicine is presented, whether tablet, capsule, liquid, etc., and the colour thereof;
  (u) the date of publication of the package insert;
  (v) any necessary warning concerning the administration or use of the medicine by children, old people, pregnant women or patients suffering from certain diseases, or the use of the medicine in conjunction with the consumption of alcohol or any particular food or any other medicine;
  (w) a summary of relevant information concerning the purpose and the beneficial, detrimental, injurious or other effects of the medicine, and the possible dangers that may arise from the prolonged use of the medicine;
  (x) relevant information, including particulars in regard to a specific medicine as an antidote (of known), concerning the treatment of a patient in cases where an overdose of the medicine has been administered or where a patient reacts adversely to the medicine;
  (y) any other particulars or warning notices as may be directed by the Authority. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 38 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3002.10.00	Antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products, whether or not modified or obtained by means of biotechnological processes	No
  3002.20.00	Vaccines for human medicine	No
  3002.30.00	Vaccines for veterinary medicine	No
  3002.90.00	Other	No
  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
  3003.39.90	Other	No
  3003.40.10	Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health	No
  3003.40.90	Other	No
  3003.90.10	Medicaments used in the management of chronic illnesses; approved by the secretary responsible for health	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
  3004.10.00	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

  All medicines except for substances controlled by the Hazardous Substances and Articles Act [Chapter 15:05] 

  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

  The measure came into effect on 24 March 2014

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  24 March 2014 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 57 of 2014. 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Liquefied Petroleum Gas 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  The condition of cylinders and road tank vehicles shall be such as not to be detrimental to the quality of the fuel during normal transportation 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 5.1, p. 8 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 27	Petroleum products	No

  Description

  Liquefied petroleum gas 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2922.29.10: 5-nitro-2-n-propoxyaniline, 2922.29.90: Other, 2912.41.00: Vanillin(4-hydroxy-3-ethoxybenzaldehyde) and 2915.70.00: Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 1991

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 1991 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 150 of 1991 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Medicines and Allied Substances Control (General) Regulations, 1991 

  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

  72E. No packaging of a psychotropic substance which is stored in a bonded warehouse or whilst in transit shall be altered without the approval of the Authority. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 72E 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2922.29.10	5-nitro-2-n-propoxyaniline	No
  2922.29.90	Other	No
  2912.41.00	Vanillin(4-hydroxy-3-ethoxybenzaldehyde)	No
  2915.70.00	Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters	No

  Description

  Psychotropic substance 

  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 2522: Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, other than calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading 28.25.

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Building Limes 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  Quicklime shall be packed in suitably sealed metal containers or, when crushed to 1.27 cm, in bitumious-lined paper pockets, unless otherwise agreed between manufacturer and purchaser. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 5.1, p.6 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2522	Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime, other than calcium oxide and hydroxide of heading 28.25.	Yes	Building lime

  Description

  Building lime 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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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, 2205.10.91: 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, 2206.00.90: 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, 2208.40.19: Other, 2208.40.90: Tafia, 2208.50.11: Wholly distilled in zimbabwe, 2208.50.19: Other, 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

  B33: Packaging 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

  17(1) No person shall sell or display for sale any concoction of alcohol which does not conform to these regulations
  (2) An alcoholic beverage shall be sold in containers which are clearly distinct from soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverage containers 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 17 

  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
  2205.10.91	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
  2206.00.90	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
  2208.40.19	Other	No
  2208.40.90	Tafia	No
  2208.50.11	Wholly distilled in zimbabwe	No
  2208.50.19	Other	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 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

  B33: Packaging 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 

  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 7314: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel.

  The measure came into effect on 28 January 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  28 January 1977 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 70 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Steel Fencing Material 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  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

  The barbed wire shall be supplied in continuous length in the following masses, 12,5 kg, 25 kg, 34 kg etc. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 1.7.1, p. 10 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  7314	Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel.	Yes	Steel fencing

  Description

  Steel fencing 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 6807.90: Other

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Bitumen roofing felt 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  The internal diameter of each roll shall be not less than 76 mm and each roll shall be securely wrapped in a substantial grade of paper 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 5A, p. 7 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  6807.90	Other	Yes	Bitumen roofing felts

  Description

  Bitumen roofing felts 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standards specification for Steel pipes of nominal bore not exceeding 200mm 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  Pipes of the same class, type, nominal bore, method of manufacture and finish shall be packed together in bundles 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 4.1, p.10 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  7304	Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.	Yes	Steel pipes

  Description

  Steel pipes 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.

  The measure came into effect on 13 January 1978

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  13 January 1978 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 41 of 1978 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Steel Pipes: Pieces and pipes fittings of nominal bore not exceeding 150 mm, made from steel pipe 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  Pieces and pipe fittings of the same class, nominal bore and finish shall be packed together in bundles or cartons or bags 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 4.1, p.15 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  7304	Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.	Yes	Steel pipes

  Description

  steel pipes 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2710.12.13: Unleaded petrol

  The measure came into effect on 22 February 2013

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  22 February 2013 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 23 0f 2013 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Unleaded Petrol 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 

  Description of the measure

  The condition of the drums and bulk tankers into which the petrol is filled shall be such as not to be detrimental to the quality of the fuel during normal transportation and storage. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 4.1, p.8 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2710.12.13	Unleaded petrol	No

  Description

  Unleaded petrol 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 8544: Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with

  The measure came into effect on 28 May 1976

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B33: Packaging requirements 

  Date when the measure came into force

  28 May 1976 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Rhodesia Government Notice No. 2 of 1976 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Electric cables with extruded solid dielectric insulation for fixed installations (300/500 V to 1 900/ 3 300 V) 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  Cables shall be packed on drums, reels or in coils. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 5.1 p. 35 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  8544	Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with	Yes	Electric Cables

  Description

  Electric Cables 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world