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
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 3819.00.00: Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals
A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
Specifies performance requirements for DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids, requirements for brake fluid certification; and requirement for container sealing.
Reference of the measure
Article 3, p.6-7
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
3819.00.00
Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals
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
14 (1) Canned peas shall be prepared from succulent seeds of the pea plant packed in water or other suitable aqueous liquid medium.
(2) Canned peas shall be free from foreign seeds or other extraneous matter and not more than 5% of the drained mass shall consist of blemished peas.
(3) Canned peas may contain salt, sugar, or, subject to the Food and Food Standards
(5) The drained mass of canned peas shall be not less than 60 % of the net mass
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
(3) The drained mass of canned maize shall be not less than 65% of the net mass.
(4) Canned maize shall contain not more than—
(a) 30 silks of not more than 25 mm in length per 150 grms of the canned maize; and
(b) 2% by mass of husks and cob particles
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".
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, 2710.12.12: 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, 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, 2808.00.00: Nitric acid; sulphon, 2811.21.00: Carbon dioxide, 2837.11.00: Of sodium, 2837.19.00: Other, 2837.20.00: Complex cyanides and 2901.10.00: Saturated
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
7(1) The hazard warning panels required in terms of subsection (1) of section 6 the three one at the rear of the vehicle, and one on either side of the vehicle and each such panel shall be –
(a) weather resistance and indelibly marked, on one side only , in accordance with the specifications in paragraphs 1, 2, 4, and 5 of Part I and in Part II of the Fourth Schedule; and
(b) either rigid or fixed or attached so as to become rigid
(2) Each side panels shall be securely attached to the tank or to the vehicle in a substantially vertical plain either directly or by means of a suitable frame with - (a) it forward edge as close as is practicable to the front of the tanker, and if there is more than one tank on the vehicle, to the front of the foremost tank; and (b) its lower edge at least one metre from the ground
(3) the rear panel shall be securely attached-
(a) to the tank or to the vehicle is a substantially vertical plain either directly or by means of a suitable frame or , where the construction of the vehicle is such that this is not practicable, securely attached in such a manner as to be clearly visible; and attached in such a manner as to be clearly visible ; and
(b) with its lower edge at least one metre from the ground.
(4) The compartment labels required in terms of subsection (3) of section 6 shall be two in number , one on either side of the vehicle, and such labels shall be –
(a) weather resistant and indelibly marked , on one side only, in accordance with the specifications in paragraph 6,7,8 and 9 of Part I and in Part II of the Fourth Schedule; and (b) either rigid or fixed or attached so as to become rigid.
(5) Each compartment label shall be securely attached to the tank or to the vehicle in a substantially vertical plane, either directly or by means of a suitable frame as close as is practicable to a position midway between the front and the rear of the compartment or tank.
(6) Hazard warning panels and compartment labels shall be kept clean and free from obstruction. Provided that a rear panel may be mounted behind a ladder of light construction which does not prevent the information thereon from being easily read.
(7) Where a road tanker (a ) has had one or more of its compartments, or in the case of separate tanks , one or more of its tanks , emptied or cleaned or purged so as to be freed from hazardous substance including any vapour, the operator shall ensure , so as is reasonably practicable, that the hazard warning panels are either - (i) completely covered or completely removed; or (ii) partly covered or partly removed so as to leave visible, only the telephone number or other approved text as required by paragraph (d) f subsection (1) of section 6.
Reference of the measure
Art 7
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
2710.12.12
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
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
2808.00.00
Nitric acid; sulphon
No
2811.21.00
Carbon dioxide
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
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2004.90.00: Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables, 2005.99.00: Other, 0710.80.00: Other vegetables and 0710.90.00: Mixtures of vegetables
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
18 Canned mixed vegetables shall be prepared from a mixture of not less than 3 varieties of fresh or preserved vegetables each with a characteristic bright and attractive colour and—
(a) shall have a minimum drained mass of 60% of the net mass;
(b) all the vegetables shall be reasonably free from defects and insect damage;
(c) at least 3 varieties shall each constitute at least 10% but not more than 40% of the drained mass;
(d) shall contain no artificial colouring matter;
(e) shall be packed in a clear liquid consisting of water and extracts from the vegetables concerned
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 6912.00.00: Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china
A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
All units shall be well burnt and shall be acceptably free from deep or extensive cracks, damage to edges and corners, and pebbles and expansive particles of lime. When a sut surface of a unit is examined, it shall show acceptable uniform texture
Reference of the measure
Article 5.1.2, p. 3
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
6912.00.00
Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 6912.00.00: Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china
A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
All units shall be solid or hollow, shall be of nominally rectangular shape and true to the appropriate acceptable pattern, and may in the case of solid units be manufactured with or without frogs.
Reference of the measure
Article 4.1.1, p. 2
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
6912.00.00
Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china
A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
The surface of the roofing material shall be smooth or finely veined in appearance. the coating on both sides of the sheet shall be uniformly applied, shall extend to both edges of the sheet and shall be free from defects such as blisters or lumps
These regulations shall apply to peanut and peanut products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
4. (1) Peanut butter-
(a) shall have-
(i) a good flavour and aroma of typical freshly roasted peanuts , with no rancidity or other objectionable flavour or odour;
(ii) a uniform smooth or crunchy texture and a colour typical of roasted peanuts;
(b) shall be -
(i) free of foreign matter, dirt or other defects such as scorched or discoloured peanut tissue;
(ii) free from viable yeasts, moulds and bacteria likely to cause microbiological spoilage and toxicity .
(c) may contain salt, permissible sweetening agents, anti-oxidants, emulsifiers and stabilisers as permitted by the Third Schedule to the Food and Food Standards (Preservatives, Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 1972.
(2) The total content of seasonings and non-peanut material in peanut butter shall not exceed ten per centum of the weight of the finished product.
(3) The oil content of the peanut ingredients may be adjusted by the addition or subtraction of peanut oil so that the fat content of the finished product does not exceed sixty per centum.
(4) The peanut and peanut product shall not contain mycotoxins in excess of twenty parts per billion .
Reference of the measure
Art 4(1)(a), (2) and (3)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Notes
Date of implementation not stated in the document downloaded from www.ecolex.org. The date entered is arbitrary to allow NTM registration. This shall be edited when the actual date has been provided by the NTM Manger.
A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
Aggregates for concrete shall be hard, durable and clean and shall not contain deleterious materials in such form or quantity so as to adversely affect the strength at any stage or the durability of the concrete
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 and 2203.00.91: Clear beer made from sorghum, wholly produced in zimbabwe
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
4. (1) Beer, ale, stout, porter, lager and black beer shall be the products produced as a result of the alcoholic fermentation of an extract derived from barley malt to which may be added cereal grain or sugar or other acceptable carbohydrates and/or hops in such a manner as to possess the aroma, taste, and character commonly attributed to each and may contain food additives as permitted by the Food and Food Standards (Preservatives, Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 1972, and shall contain not less than three comma four per centum absolute alcohol by volume.
Reference of the measure
Art 4(1)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Notes
Date of implementation not stated in the document downloaded from www.ecolex.org. The date entered is arbitrary to allow NTM registration. This shall be edited when the actual date has been provided by the NTM Manger.
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
A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
Pieces and pipe fittings (other than backnuts) shall be made from pipe that complies with the materials requirements specified in part 1 of this standard.
Reference of the measure
Article 3, p.6
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
7307
Tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
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