10. Whisky
(1) whisky shall be potable alcoholic distillate obtained from a mash of cereal grain or cereal grain products saccharified by the diastase of malt or other enzyme and fermented by the action of yeast and aged in small wood
(2) blended whisky, shall be so described on the label, may be produced from a blend of whisky and neutral sprit.
(3) whisky and blended whisky may contain a flavouring or caramel
(4) no person shall make any claim with respect to the age of whisky other than the period during which the whisky has been stored and aged in small wood for at least three years:
Provided that any period not exceeding six months during which such whisky was held in other containers may be claimed as age.
(5) blended whisky may be described as containing whisky of a particular age ; provided that such age is assessed in the manner referred to in subsection (4)
(6) scotch whisky shall be whisky distilled in Scotland as Scotch whisky for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom
(7) Irish whiskey shall be whiskey distilled in the United Kingdom or in the Republic of Ireland as Irish whiskey for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland
(8) Canadian whiskey , Canadian rye whiskey or rye whisky shall be whisky distilled in Canada as Canadian whisky for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of Canada
(9) Any other specific whisky of whiskey whose specificity is based on its being distilled in a specific region or area of a country shall comply with the laws of that country as well as the requirements of these regulations.
Reference of the measure
Article 10(3)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Notes
Date of publication not provided in the regulations. The one filled in is for the purposes of uploading the measures. Exact date shall be captured when made available by the NTM Manager.
7. Cider
(1) Cider shall be the product of the alcoholic fermentation of apple juice , pear juice or a mixture of the juice of apple and pears with or without the addition of potable water , sugar, or concentrated apple juice and shall contain not less than 2,5 per centum and not more than 19 per centum of absolute alcohol by volume.
(2) one hundred millitres of cider , measured at a temperature of twenty degrees Celsius shall contain –
(a) not less than two grams and not more than twelve grams of total solids;
(b) not more than two grams of sugar calculated as reducing sugars ; and
(c ) not more than nought, three five per centum weight by volume of the volatile acid calculated as acetic acid.
Reference of the measure
Article 7(2) (b) and (c)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Notes
Date of publication not provided in the regulations. The one filled in is for the purposes of uploading the measures. Exact date shall be captured when made available by the NTM Manager.
8 Distilled alcoholic beverages , and alcoholic cordials , liqueurs
(1) Distilled alcoholic beverages, alcoholic cordials or liqueurs shall contain not less than thirty-seven , nought per centum by volume of absolute alcohol unless the label prominently states the actual percentage by volume of absolute alcohol contained therein.
(2) Alcoholic cordials , liqueur and aperitifs –
(a) Shall be products obtained by the mixing or distillation of grain , spirit, brandy or other distilled spirits with fruit flavours, leaves or other botanical substances or their juices, or with extracts or essences derived by infusion, percolation or maceration of such other botanical substances.
(b) May have added to them during the course of manufacture, sucrose of dextrose or both as required for the type of alcoholic cordial, liqueur or aperitif;
(c) Shall contain not less than seventeen per centum of absolute alcoholic by volume
(d) May contain natural of artificial flavouring preparations and colours as permitted by the food and standards (preservatives, additives, and prohibited substances) regulations, 1972.
Reference of the measure
Article 8(2)(b) and (d)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Notes
Date of publication not provided in the regulations. The one filled in is for the purposes of uploading the measures. Exact date shall be captured when made available by the NTM Manager.
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 have a typical pleasant taste and shall be free from odours and flavours which are not typical of mineral water;
Reference of the measure
Art 4(d)
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.
These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Minced meat shall consist of the clean, sound and wholesome minced skeletal musculature of any animal used for food, and shall contain not less than 2% of meat protein nitrogen, and shall contain no preservative, farinaceous or other foreign substances
Reference of the measure
Art 5(2)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1601.00.00
Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products
These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Boerewors—
(a) shall be composed of the clean, sound and wholesome musculature and fat of the bovine, sheep or pig, or a mixture thereof, and the total meat content shall be not less than 90%, and the meat protein nitrogen shall be not less than 2%; and
(b) may contain cereal substances, spices, harmless flavouring substances and permitted preservatives; and
(c) may contain sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrite or potassium nitrite, alone or in combination:
Provided that the final product does not contain more than 200 mgs per kg of total nitrite, calculated as sodium nitrite, and not more than 500 mgs per kg of total - nitrate, calculated as sodium nitrate
Reference of the measure
Art 5 (3) (b) and (c)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1601.00.00
Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products
These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Beef sausages and beef sausage-meat—
(a) shall be composed of clean, sound and wholesome skeletal musculature and fat, primarily of the bovine, and the total meat content shall be not less than 75%, and the meat protein nitrogen shall be not less than 1,75%; and
(b) shall not contain more than 6% of starch; and
(c) may contain permitted preservatives, spices, harmless-flavouring substances and added phosphates not exceeding 0,5%.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(4)(c)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1601.00.00
Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1602.10.00: Homogenised preparations, 1602.20.00: Of liver or any animal, 1602.31.00: Of turkeys, 1602.32.00: Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, 1602.39.00: Other, 1602.41.00: Hams and cuts thereof, 1602.42.00: Shoulders and cuts thereof, 1602.49.00: Other, including mixtures, 1602.50.00: Of bovine animals and 1602.90.00: Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Pork sausages and pork sausage-meat—
(a) shall be composed of clean, sound and wholesome skeletal musculature and fat, primarily of the pig, and the total meat content shall be not less than 75%, and the meat protein nitrogen shall be not less than 1,75%; and
(b) shall, not contain more than 6% of starch; and
(c) may contain permitted preservatives, spices, harmless flavouring substances and added phosphates not exceeding 0,5%.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(5)(c)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1602.10.00
Homogenised preparations
No
1602.20.00
Of liver or any animal
No
1602.31.00
Of turkeys
No
1602.32.00
Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus
No
1602.39.00
Other
No
1602.41.00
Hams and cuts thereof
No
1602.42.00
Shoulders and cuts thereof
No
1602.49.00
Other, including mixtures
No
1602.50.00
Of bovine animals
No
1602.90.00
Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1602.10.00: Homogenised preparations, 1602.20.00: Of liver or any animal, 1602.31.00: Of turkeys, 1602.32.00: Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, 1602.39.00: Other, 1602.41.00: Hams and cuts thereof, 1602.42.00: Shoulders and cuts thereof, 1602.49.00: Other, including mixtures, 1602.50.00: Of bovine animals and 1602.90.00: Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Mixed meat sausages and sausage-meat—
(a) shall be composed of clean, sound and wholesome skeletal musculature and fat of any animal used as food, and the total meat content shall be not less than 75%, and the meat protein nitrogen shall be not less than 1,75%; and
(b) shall not contain more than 6% of starch; and
(c) may contain permitted preservatives, spices, harmless flavouring substances and added phosphates not exceeding 0,5%.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(6)(c)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1602.10.00
Homogenised preparations
No
1602.20.00
Of liver or any animal
No
1602.31.00
Of turkeys
No
1602.32.00
Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus
No
1602.39.00
Other
No
1602.41.00
Hams and cuts thereof
No
1602.42.00
Shoulders and cuts thereof
No
1602.49.00
Other, including mixtures
No
1602.50.00
Of bovine animals
No
1602.90.00
Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1602.10.00: Homogenised preparations, 1602.20.00: Of liver or any animal, 1602.31.00: Of turkeys, 1602.32.00: Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, 1602.39.00: Other, 1602.41.00: Hams and cuts thereof, 1602.42.00: Shoulders and cuts thereof, 1602.49.00: Other, including mixtures, 1602.50.00: Of bovine animals and 1602.90.00: Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Processed meat—
(a) shall contain no foreign substances other than common salt, sugar, vinegar, spices, permitted colouring matter, saltpetre and sodium or potassium nitrite:
Provided that the final product shall contain not more than 200 mgs per kg of total nitrite, calculated as sodium nitrite, and shall contain not more than 500 mgs per kg of total nitrate, calculated as sodium nitrate;
(b) may, if packed in any container, contain fat, agar-agar and/or gelatine as a packing medium
Reference of the measure
Art 5 (7)(a)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1602.10.00
Homogenised preparations
No
1602.20.00
Of liver or any animal
No
1602.31.00
Of turkeys
No
1602.32.00
Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus
No
1602.39.00
Other
No
1602.41.00
Hams and cuts thereof
No
1602.42.00
Shoulders and cuts thereof
No
1602.49.00
Other, including mixtures
No
1602.50.00
Of bovine animals
No
1602.90.00
Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
No
Description
prcessed meat i.e meat which has been subjected to cooking, curing, drying or smoking, or any combination of such processes, and includes bacon, barn and other similar meats
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1602.10.00: Homogenised preparations, 1602.20.00: Of liver or any animal, 1602.31.00: Of turkeys, 1602.32.00: Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, 1602.39.00: Other, 1602.41.00: Hams and cuts thereof, 1602.42.00: Shoulders and cuts thereof, 1602.49.00: Other, including mixtures, 1602.50.00: Of bovine animals and 1602.90.00: Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Manufactured meat products—
(a) may contain spices and flavouring, with or without milk, eggs, agar-agar, gelatine and wholesome farinaceous or other vegetable substances, and may contain added phosphates not exceeding 0,5%, added ascorbic acid, permitted preservatives and colouring matter, saltpetre and potassium or sodium nitrite;
(b) may contain not more than 25% of edible offal;
(c) shall have a protein nitrogen content derived from meat of not less than 1,75%, and the amount of nitrite shall not exceed 200 mgs per kg, calculated as sodium nitrite, and the amount of nitrate shall not exceed 500 mgs per kg, calculated as sodium nitrate.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(8)(a)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1602.10.00
Homogenised preparations
No
1602.20.00
Of liver or any animal
No
1602.31.00
Of turkeys
No
1602.32.00
Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus
No
1602.39.00
Other
No
1602.41.00
Hams and cuts thereof
No
1602.42.00
Shoulders and cuts thereof
No
1602.49.00
Other, including mixtures
No
1602.50.00
Of bovine animals
No
1602.90.00
Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
No
Description
Manufactured meat products-
(a) cooked products of meat which have been subjected to curing, drying or smoking, or any combination of such processes, in addition to mincing, dicing or grinding; and
(b) include vienna sausages, frankfurters, polonies, saveloys, meat pastes, brawn, meat loaves or rolls and similar products containing meat; but
(c) exclude sausage rolls, meat pies, black pudding, haggis and other similar products, which may be approved by the Secretary;
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1602.10.00: Homogenised preparations, 1602.20.00: Of liver or any animal, 1602.31.00: Of turkeys, 1602.32.00: Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, 1602.39.00: Other, 1602.41.00: Hams and cuts thereof, 1602.49.00: Other, including mixtures, 1602.50.00: Of bovine animals and 1602.90.00: Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
(9A) Corned meat—
(a) shall have a total meat content of at least 80% and shall have a lean meat content of at least 60% and shall have a fat content not exceeding 25%m;
(b ) with cereal, shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (a) excepting that not more than 6% of starch may be added.".
(10) Meat extract shall contain—
(a) not less than—
(i) 75% of total solids, of which not more than 27% shall remain as ash after ignition;
(ii) 8% of meat protein nitrogen;
and
(b) not more than—
(i) 12% of sodium chloride, calculated from the total chloride present;
(ii) 0,6% of fat.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(9A)(b) and 10(b)(i)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1602.10.00
Homogenised preparations
No
1602.20.00
Of liver or any animal
No
1602.31.00
Of turkeys
No
1602.32.00
Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus
No
1602.39.00
Other
No
1602.41.00
Hams and cuts thereof
No
1602.49.00
Other, including mixtures
No
1602.50.00
Of bovine animals
No
1602.90.00
Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
No
Description
Corned meat (a solid pack of prepared and properly cured meat) and Meat extracts (product obtained by extracting fresh meat with water and concentrating the liquid portion by evaporation after the removal of fat)
These regulations shall apply to soft drinks which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
5. Soft drinks, when in ready-to-drink form—
(a) shall have a hydrogen-ion concentration (pH) value of not less than 2,5;
(b) may, in the case of cola beverages, contain caffeine up to a maximum concentration of 150 mgs per litre;
(c) may contain, if quinine has been added, not less than 50 and not more than 100 mgs per litre (both expressed as quinine sulphate);
(d) shall not contain any mineral acid other than orthophosphoric acid, which may be present in an amount not exceeding 600 mgs per litre;
(e) may contain, unless otherwise specified in these regulations, permitted preservatives, permitted colouring ingredients and harmless flavouring substances;
(f) may contain harmless edible brominated or sulphonated oils:
Provided that brominated oils shall contain not more than 33% of bromine, and the acidity of the oil expressed as hydrobromic acid shall not exceed 1,000 mgs per litre.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(e) and (f)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
2202.90.00
Other
No
Description
Ready- to- drink soft drinks (any soft drink which is in single-strength form and is ready to be drunk without being diluted or reconstituted in any way)
These regulations shall apply to sugar and allied products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
5. (1) Refined sugar shall —
(a) be white, odourless, granulated sucrose soluble in cold water; andB6
(b) havea taste of sweetness free from foreign flavour; and
(c) be free from dirt and other extraneous matter; and
(d)not contain more than—
(i) 0,08% of moisture;
(ii) 0,02% of sulphated ash;
(iii) 0,02% of reducing sugars.
These regulations shall apply to sugar and allied products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
(2) Mill white sugar shall—
(a) be almost white, dry, odourless, granulated sucrose soluble in cold water; and
(b) have a taste of sweetness, and may taste only slightly of molasses; and
(c) not contain more than—
(i) 0,1% of moisture;
(ii) 0,04% of sulphated ash;
(iii) 0,04% of reducing sugars.
These regulations shall apply to sugar and allied products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
(3) "Sun sweet" sugar shall—
(a) be of no deeper colour than light golden brown, and be readily soluble in cold water; and
(b) have a taste of sweetness, which may be suggestive of molasses; and
(c) not contain more than—
(i) 0,4% of moisture;
(ii) 0,3% of sulphated ash;
(iii) 0,3% of reducing sugars.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(3) (c)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1701.13.00
Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter
These regulations shall apply to sugar and allied products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Castor-sugar shall—
(a) be refined sugar of such fineness of grain that not more than—
(i) 3% of the quantity concerned will fail to pass through a 400 micrometre British Standard sieve; and
(ii) 20% of the quantity concerned will pass through a 100 micrometre British Standard sieve;
and
(b) not contain more than—
(i) 1% of tricalcium phosphate;
(ii) 3% of starch;
(iii) 0,1% of moisture.
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 1702.30.00: Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose and 1702.40.00: Glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dy state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar
These regulations shall apply to sugar and allied products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
(3) Liquid glucose shall—
(a) bea colourless to light straw coloured, odourless, viscous syrup; and
(b) have a taste of sweetness free from foreign flavour; and
(c) consist of a mixture of dextrose, maltose, dextrin and water; and
(d) not contain more than—
(i) 0.6% of free acid, calculated as hydrochloric acid;
(ii) 20 mgs of iron per kg
Reference of the measure
Art 5(6)(3)(d)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1702.30.00
Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose
No
1702.40.00
Glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dy state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar
These regulations shall apply to sugar and allied products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
(3) Confectionery shall be the product made from made from sugar and, additionally or alternatively, dextrose or other sweetening substances used for food, with or without permitted colouring ingredients, harmless flavouring substances, emulsifiers, thickening substances and other harmless food substances such as butter, wholesome edible fats, egg solids, milk solids, chocolate, nuts and fruits, but shall not contain any harmful ingredients.
Reference of the measure
Art5(7)(3)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1704.10.00
Chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated
No
1704.90.00
Other
No
Description
Confectionery ie product made from made from sugar and, additionally or alternatively, dextrose or other sweetening substances used for food
But exclude cakes, biscuits or any other product the principal ingredient of which is wheat or maize flour;
These regulations shall apply to baking powder which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
4 (1) Baking powder shall be a free-flowing white odourless powder and may contain any anti-caking agent referred to in the Third Schedule to the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001 and shall yield not less than 10,0% carbon dioxide.
Reference of the measure
Art 4(1)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
2102.30.00
Prepared baking powders
No
Description
Baking powder which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
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