Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-tariff Measures

A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials

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  Applied by Zimbabwe for 1704.90.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 13 March 1975

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  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

  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. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 5 (4)(b) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  1704.90.00	Other	No

  Description

  Castor Sugar 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Description

  All countries 

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  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

  The measure came into effect on 13 March 1975

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  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) 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	No

  Description

  Liquid glucose 

  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 1704.10.00: Chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated and 1704.90.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 13 March 1975

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  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) 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; 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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

  The measure came into effect on 01 August 1981

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 August 1981 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  Not specified in the regulations 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

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

  Reference of the measure

  Art 9(1)(b) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

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

  Description

  Liquid extract of coffee 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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

  The measure came into effect on 01 August 1981

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 August 1981 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  Not specified in the regulations 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

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

  Reference of the measure

  Art 10(1)(b) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

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

  Description

  Liquid extracts of coffee and chicory 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2001.10.00: Cucumbers and gherkins, 2001.90.00: Other, 2002.10.00: Tomatoes, whole or in pieces, 2002.90.00: Other, 2003.10.00: Mushrooms of the genus agaricus, 2003.90.00: Other, 2004.10.00: Potatoes, 2004.90.00: Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables, 2005.10.00: Homogenised vegetables, 2005.20.00: Potatoes, 2005.40.00: Peas (pisum sativum), 2005.51.00: Beans, shelled, 2005.59.00: Other, 2005.60.00: Asparagus, 2005.70.00: Olives, 2005.80.00: Sweet corn (zea mays var. saccharata), 2005.91.00: Bamboo shoots, 2005.99.00: Other and 2006.00.00: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit- peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)

  The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

  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

  (2) Canned vegetables or vegetable products shall, subject to the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001, be free from added colouring or other additives. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 6(2) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2001.10.00	Cucumbers and gherkins	No
  2001.90.00	Other	No
  2002.10.00	Tomatoes, whole or in pieces	No
  2002.90.00	Other	No
  2003.10.00	Mushrooms of the genus agaricus	No
  2003.90.00	Other	No
  2004.10.00	Potatoes	No
  2004.90.00	Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables	No
  2005.10.00	Homogenised vegetables	No
  2005.20.00	Potatoes	No
  2005.40.00	Peas (pisum sativum)	No
  2005.51.00	Beans, shelled	No
  2005.59.00	Other	No
  2005.60.00	Asparagus	No
  2005.70.00	Olives	No
  2005.80.00	Sweet corn (zea mays var. saccharata)	No
  2005.91.00	Bamboo shoots	No
  2005.99.00	Other	No
  2006.00.00	Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit- peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)	No

  Description

  Canned vegetables 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2008.20.00: Pineapples, 2008.30.00: Citrus fruit, 2008.40.00: Pears, 2008.50.00: Apricots, 2008.60.00: Cherries, 2008.70.00: Peaches, including nectarines, 2008.80.00: Strawberries, 2008.91.00: Palm hearts, 2008.97.00: Mixtures and 2008.99.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 04 December 1992

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

  Date when the measure came into force

  04 December 1992 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 432 of 1992 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food and Food Standards (Canned Fruits) Regulations, 1992  

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

  These regulations shall apply to allcanned fruits which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  6 (2) Canned fruits shall, subject to the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001, be free from added colouring, gelling agents, acidity regulators or any additives other than permitted preservatives. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 6(2) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

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

  Description

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

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.50.00: Tomato juice

  The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001

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  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 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

  8 (1) No liquid shall be described as tomato juice unless it contains a substantial portion of the fine pulp extracted from clean, sound, fresh and ripe tomatoes from which stems, skins, seeds or other coarse or hard portion have been removed.
  (2) Tomato juice—
  (a) may contain salt, ascorbic acid or subject to the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001 any other ingredients; and
  (b) shall contain a soluble tomato solid content, exclusive of added salt, of not less than 5% when determined by a refractometer at 20°Brix on the international sucrose scale. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 8(2)(b) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2009.50.00	Tomato juice	No

  Description

  Tomato juice 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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

  The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  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. 182 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

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

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

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

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  5 (1) Citrus juice shall be extracted from wholesome fruit, and—
  (a) shall be clean and free from foreign matter and pieces of seed or peel;
  (b) shall be free from coagulation, separation and discoloration due to deterioration or decay;
  (c) shall have the flavour and composition of the product in question;
  (d) may contain permitted preservative:
  Provided that fresh citrus juice shall contain no preservative 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 5(1)(d) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

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

  Description

  Citrus juice i.e the clean, sound juice expressed from the citrus fruit concerned (orange, grape-fruit, nartjie, lemon or lime) 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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

  The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  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. 182 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

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

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

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

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

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

  Reference of the measure

  Art 5(2)(b) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

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

  Description

  Unsweetened citrus juice 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2103.20.00: Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces

  The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001

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  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 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

  9 (1).No product shall be described as tomato puree unless it is prepared by concentrating tomato juice or from the liquid obtained from the residue of tomatoes after the partial extraction of juices.
  (2) Tomato puree shall—
  (a) not contain stems, skins, seeds or other coarse or hard portions or tomatoes;
  (b) be strained or passed through a sieve of aperture size not greater than 850 micro-mtrs;
  (c) not contain a soluble tomato solid content, exclusive of added salt, of not less than 12% when determined by a refractometer at 20° C uncorrected for acidity and read as degrees Brix on the international sucrose scale.
  (2) Tomato puree may contain salt, sodium bicarbonate and, subject to the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001, any other ingredients. 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 9(2) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Notes

  This measure is stated in the second subsection (2) which was repeated in the document provided 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2103.20.00	Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces	No

  Description

  Tomato puree ( includes tomato pulp) 

  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 2103.20.00: Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces

  The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001

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  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 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

  10 (1) No product shall be described as tomato paste unless it is prepared by concentrating tomato juice or the liquid obtained from the residue from the partial extraction of juices from tomatoes.
  (2) Tomato paste shall not contain skins, seeds or other coarse substances and shall be strained or passed through a sieve of aperture size not greater than 850 micro-mtrs.
  (3) Tomato paste shall contain a soluble solid content, exclusive of added salt, of not less than 25% when determined by a refractometer at 20° C uncorrected for acidity and read as degrees Brix on the international sucrose scale.
  (4) Tomato paste may contain salt, sodium bicarbonate and, subject to the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001, any other ingredients 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 10(4) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2103.20.00	Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces	No

  Description

  Tomato sauce 

  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 2103.20.00: Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces

  The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001

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  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 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

  11 (1) No product shall be described as tomato sauce unless it is prepared from tomato puree, tomato paste or tomato juice.
  (2) Tomato sauce shall contain salt, sugar, vinegar, seasoning and, subject to the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001, any other ingredients 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 11 (2) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2103.20.00	Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces	No

  Description

  Tomato sauce (includes ketchup) 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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

  The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  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. 182 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

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

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

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

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

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

  Reference of the measure

  Art 5(3)(b) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

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

  Description

  Sweetened citrus juice 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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

  The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 February 2001 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Statutory Instrument 30 of 1991 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

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

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

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

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

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

  Reference of the measure

  Art 13 (5) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

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

  Description

  Canned green beans 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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

  The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  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. 182 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

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

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

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

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

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

  Reference of the measure

  Art 5(5)(b) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

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

  Description

  Citrus juice concentrate 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2005.40.00: Peas (pisum sativum)

  The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001

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  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 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

  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 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 14(3) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2005.40.00	Peas (pisum sativum)	Yes	canned peas

  Description

  Canned peas 

  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 1104.23.00: Of maize (corn), 2005.80.00: Sweet corn (zea mays var. saccharata) and 2005.99.00: Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001

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  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 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

  15 (1) Canned maize shall be prepared from clean should kernels of white or yellow sweet maize varieties; with tip caps removed, packed in a suitable liquid substrate medium which may include water.
  (2) Canned maize may contain salt, sugar, or, subject to the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001, any other ingredients.
  (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 

  Reference of the measure

  Art 15(2) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  1104.23.00	Of maize (corn)	Yes	canned maize
  2005.80.00	Sweet corn (zea mays var. saccharata)	No
  2005.99.00	Other	No

  Description

  Canned maize (corn) 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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

  The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  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. 182 of 1977 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

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

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Zimbabwe 

  The rationale of the measure

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

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

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

  Reference of the measure

  Art 5(6)(1)(c) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

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

  Description

  Squash crush or cordial 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  All countries 

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  Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 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

  A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

  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(1) 

  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