Non-tariff Measures
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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
The measure came into effect on 01 August 1975
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 August 1975
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 82 of 1975
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Meat and Preparations of Meat) Regulations, 1975
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- 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
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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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
The measure came into effect on 01 August 1975
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 August 1975
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 82 of 1975
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Meat and Preparations of Meat) Regulations, 1975
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- 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;
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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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
The measure came into effect on 01 August 1975
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 August 1975
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 82 of 1975
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Meat and Preparations of Meat) Regulations, 1975
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- 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)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2103.90.10: Flavours used in the food and drink industry and 2103.90.90: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 852 of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to edible fats and oils which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (6) Mayonnaise, french and salad dressing and salad cream which are made by mixing edible vegetable oil with dilute acetic acid, dilute vinegar and/or a dilute solution of citric acid with or without emulsifying substances—
(a) may contain mustard, spices, sucrose, glucose and permitted colouring matter; and
(b) may, subject to the provision of the Food and Food Standards(Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001 contain saccharin or its salts;
(c) shall contain no mineral oil;
(d) shall have a maximum pH value of 4. - Reference of the measure
- Art 5 (6)(a) and (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2103.90.10 Flavours used in the food and drink industry No 2103.90.90 Other No - Description
- Mayonnaise, french and salad dressing and salad cream
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 1905.90.10: Plain bread and 1905.90.90: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 1211 of 1972
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply only to flour, bread and cereals which are sold or intended to be sold in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (2) White bread shall be composed of—
(a) dough which has been made from white flour; and
(b) yeast; and
(c) water;
and shall thereafter be fermented and baked;
Provided that white bread may also contain any of the ingredients set in the Second Schedule.
(3) Brown bread shall be composed of—
(a) dough which has been made from brown flour; and
(b) yeast; and
(c) water
and shall thereafter be fermented and baked:
Provided that brown bread may also contain caramel and any of the ingredients set out in the Second Schedule.
(4) Wheat-germ bread shall be composed of—
(a) dough which has been made from flour; and
(b) yeast; and
(c) wheat-germ; and
(d) water;
and shall thereafter be fermented and baked so that the resultant wheat-germ bread shall contain not less than 15% of wheat-germ, calculated on the dry matter of such bread:
Provided that wheat-germ bread may also contain caramel and any of the ingredients set out in the Second Schedule.
(5) Wholemeal bread shall be composed of—
(a) dough which has been made from wholemeal; and
(b) yeast; and
(c) water
and shall thereafter be fermented and baked:
Provided that wholemeal bread also contain caramel and any of the ingredients set out in the Second Schedule, with the exception of those ingredients set out in item 10 thereof.
(6) Milk-bread, which shall include skimmed-milk bread or bread of any other similar designation, shall be composed of—
(a) dough which has been made from flour; and
(b) yeast; and
(c) water; and
(d) whole-milk solids or skimmed-milk solids;
and shall thereafter be fermented and baked so that the resultant milk-bread shall contain not less than 6% of whole-milk solids or skimmed-milk solids, as the case may be, calculated on the dry matter of such bread:
Provided that milk-bread may also contain caramel and any of the ingredients set out in the Second Schedule.
(7) High-protein bread, which shall include protein-bread, shall be composed of—
(a) dough which has been made from brown flour; and
(b) yeast; and
(c) water; and
(d) a protein additive, which is approved by the Secretary, in writing;
and shall thereafter be fermented and baked so that the resultant high-protein bread shall contain not less than 22% of protein, calculated on the dry matter of such bread:
Provided that high-protein bread may also contain caramel and any of the ingredients set out in the Second Schedule.
(8) Gluten-bread shall be composed of—
(a) dough which has been made from flour; and
(b) yeast; and
(c) water; and
(d) gluten;
and shall thereafter be fermented and baked so that the resultant gluten-bread shall contain not less than 15% of gluten, calculated on the dry matter of such bread.:
Provided that gluten-bread may also contain caramel and any of the ingredients set out in the Second Schedule.
(9) Rye-bread shall be composed of—
(a) dough which has been made from rye- flour which has a composition of at least 50% of rye-flour; and
(b) yeast; and
(c) water
and shall thereafter be fermented and baked:
Provided that rye-bread bread may also contain caramel and any of the ingredients set out in the Second Schedule.
(10) Raisin-bread, currant, bread, fruit-bread or sultana-bread shall be composed of—
(a) dough which has been made from flour; and
(b) yeast; and
(c) water; and
(d) raisins, currants, dried fruit or sultanas, or a mixture of them;
and shall thereafter be fermented and baked so that the resultant bread shall contain not less than 20% of raisins, currants, dried fruit or sultanas, or a mixture of them, calculated on the dry matter of such bread:
Provided that raisin-bread, currant-bread, fruit-bread or sultana-bread may also contain caramel and any of the ingredients set out in the Second Schedule.
11) No bread shall contain any—
(a) bleaching or improving agent other than those the presence or use of which sis permitted in all flour other than wholemeal in terms of section five.
(b) preservative other than a preservative the presence or use of which is permitted in terms of the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001;
(c) emulsifier or stabiliser other than an emulsifier or stabiliser the presence or use of which is permitted in terms of the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001;
(d) antioxidant other than an antioxidant present in edible oil or edible oil products the presence or use of which is permitted in terms of the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001 - Reference of the measure
- Art 6(2) to (11)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The implementation date is not stated in the document received from the NTM Manager. The above date was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of identified and classified NTMs onto the online system. This will be edited once the actual date is made available.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1905.90.10 Plain bread No 1905.90.90 Other No - Description
- White bread, brown bread, wheat-germ bread; wholemeal bread, milk-bread, high-protein bread, gluten-bread, rye-bread, raisin-bread, currant-bread, fruit-bread and sultana-bread
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 for 2202.90.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 September 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 181 of 1977
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- 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)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2103.90.10: Flavours used in the food and drink industry and 2103.90.90: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 852 of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to edible fats and oils which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (7) Mayonnaise which is a semi-solid food in which the only emulsifying substance is a preparation made from yolk of eggs—
(a) may contain—
(i) no added farinaceous substances other than those present in mustard and spices;
(ii) suitable edible gums as stabilizers; and
(b) shall have an oil content of not less than 50%. - 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 2103.90.10 Flavours used in the food and drink industry No 2103.90.90 Other No - Description
- Mayonnaise which is a semi-solid food
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 2103.90.10: Flavours used in the food and drink industry and 2103.90.90: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 852 of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to edible fats and oils which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (8) French dressing which is a liquid food prepared without any emulsifying substance—
(a) shall contain no added farinaceous substances other than those present in mustard and spices;
(b) shall have an oil content of not less 35%. - 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 2103.90.10 Flavours used in the food and drink industry No 2103.90.90 Other No - Description
- French dressing which is a liquid food prepared without any emulsifying substance
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 0910.99.10: Neither crushed nor ground and 0910.99.20: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 845 of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply only to condiments which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5. (1) Curry-powder shall not contain—
(a) less than 75% of mixed spices, tumeric , aromatic seeds and aromatic herbs;
[amended by SI 41 of 1990 with effect from the 16th March, 1990]
(b) any foreign mineral substance or harmful ingredient.
(2) Curry-powder compound shall—
(a) be composed of curry-powder mixed with farinaceous material;
(b) contain not less than 50% of curry-powder. - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(1)(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0910.99.10 Neither crushed nor ground No 0910.99.20 Other No - Description
- Curry-powder
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 0910.11.00: Neither crushed nor ground and 0910.12.00: Crushed or ground
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 845 of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply only to condiments which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (2) Limed ginger or bleached ginger shall—
(a) be composed of whole ginger coated with carbonate of lime;
(b) not yield more than—
(i) 10% of ash; or
(ii) 4% of calcium carbonate;
but in all other respects shall conform to the standards prescribed in subsection (1) - Reference of the measure
- Art 7(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0910.11.00 Neither crushed nor ground No 0910.12.00 Crushed or ground No - Description
- Limed ginger or bleached ginger
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2206.00.10: Cider
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- 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
- Not stated in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 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.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2206.00.10 Cider No - Description
- Cider
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2208.70: Liqueurs and cordials
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- 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
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 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.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.70 Liqueurs and cordials No - Description
- Alcoholic cordials , liqueur and aperitifs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2501.00.10: In bulk, in immediate packing of 50kg or more pre-packed in immediate packings for retail sale less than 50kg, 2501.00.91: In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg and 2501.00.99: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 845 of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply only to condiments which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 11 (1) In this section—
"salt" means crystalline sodium chloride.
(2) All salt that is manufactured, packed or sold for human consumption shall—
(a) comply with the requirements as to composition and quality specified in the Schedule; and
(b) be iodated with potassium iodate; and
(c) not contain any harmful ingredients. - Reference of the measure
- Art 11(2)(c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2501.00.10 In bulk, in immediate packing of 50kg or more pre-packed in immediate packings for retail sale less than 50kg No 2501.00.91 In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg No 2501.00.99 Other No - Description
- Salt
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2208.30: Whiskies
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- 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
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 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.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.30 Whiskies No - Description
- Whisky and blended whisky
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1701.91.00: Containing added flavouring or colouring matter and 1701.99.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 13 March 1975
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 March 1975
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 838 of 1974
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- 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. - Reference of the measure
- Art 5 (d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1701.91.00 Containing added flavouring or colouring matter No 1701.99.00 Other No - Description
- Refined Sugar
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2208.40: Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- 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
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 11. Rum
(1) Rum shall be a potable alcoholic distillate obtained from sugar cane products fermented by the action of yeast or a mixture and other organisms , or a mixture of such distillates and may contain caramel and be flavoured with fruit or other botanical substances or flavourings.
(2) No person shall make any claim with respect to the age of rum other than the period during which such rum has been stored and aged in small wood for at least two years. - Reference of the measure
- Article 11(1)
- 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.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.40 Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products Yes rum - Description
- Rum
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1701.91.00: Containing added flavouring or colouring matter and 1701.99.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 13 March 1975
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 March 1975
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 838 of 1974
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- 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. - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(2) (c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1701.91.00 Containing added flavouring or colouring matter No 1701.99.00 Other No - Description
- Mill white sugar
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2208.50: Gin and Geneva
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- 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
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 12 Gin
(1) Gin shall be the product obtained by the redistillation of suitably rectified grain or molasses spirit with or over juniper berries and may contain other aromatic botanical substances, sugar or flovouring
(2) Dry gin shall be gin to which no sugar has been added - Reference of the measure
- Article 12
- 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.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.50 Gin and Geneva Yes gin - Description
- Gin
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1701.13.00: Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter and 1701.14.00: Other cane sugar
The measure came into effect on 13 March 1975
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 March 1975
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 838 of 1974
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- 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 No 1701.14.00 Other cane sugar No - Description
- Sun sweet sugar
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2208.20: Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- 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
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 13. Brandy
(1) brandy-
(a) shall be a potable alcoholic distillate obtained by the distillation of wine which is itself produced from grapes in terms of section 5;
(b) may contain caramel and may be blended with fruit or other botanical substances flavourings
(2) no person shall make any claim with respect to the age of brandy other than the period during which such brandy has been stored and aged in small wood for at least three years provided that any period not exceeding six months during which such brandy was held in other containers may be claimed as age.
(3) Cognac brandy or Cognac shall be brandy manufactured in the Cognac district of France for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of the Republic of France.
(4) Armagnac brandy or Armagnac shall be brandy manufactured in the Armagnac district of France for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of the Republic of France.
(5) imported brandy shall be a potable distillate obtained by the distillation of wine manufactured in accordance with the laws of the country of origin for domestic consumption and the label shall clearly state such country origin.
Provided that where such brandy is blended, prior to bottling with locally produced ingredients such label shall state that the brandy is product of Zimbabwe
(6) fruit brandy shall be a potable distillate obtained by the distillation of fruit wine, a mixture of fruit wines, a mixture of wine and fruit wine or a mixture of such other distillates and may contain caramel or other botanical substances or flavourings . - Reference of the measure
- 13 (1)(b) and (6)
- 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.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.20 Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc Yes brandy - Description
- Brandy and fruit brandy
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials