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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, 2009.29.00: 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
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) Squash base or crush base—
(a) shall conform to the requirements of subsection (1) of section five:
Provided that comminuted fruit may be added;
(b) may obtain added natural citrus flavouring, but shall not contain any flavouring substances other than those naturally present in the fruit or fruits from which it has been prepared;
(c) may contain a permitted colouring ingredient;
(d) shall bear full directions for use on the label in type no smaller than 6 point, and, when prepared according to these directions, the resultant squash or crush shall contain not less than 30% of standardized citrus juice, or 20% of lemon juice in the case of a blend of lemon and barley;
(e) shall be labelled, in type no smaller than 18 point, ".......................CRUSH BASE" or "..…….SQUASH BASE", the name of the kind of citrus present being inserted in the blank space. - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(6)(2)(b) and (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 2009.29.00 Other No 2009.31.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.39.00 Other No - Description
- Squash base or crush base i.e a citrus juice which has been concentrated to at least 50% of its original volume by the removal of water, and which requires the addition of sugar and water to obtain squash or crush.
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 2004.90.00: Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables, 2005.99.00: Other, 0710.80.00: Other vegetables and 0710.90.00: Mixtures of vegetables
The measure came into effect on 01 February 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 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
- 18 Canned mixed vegetables shall be prepared from a mixture of not less than 3 varieties of fresh or preserved vegetables each with a characteristic bright and attractive colour and—
(a) shall have a minimum drained mass of 60% of the net mass;
(b) all the vegetables shall be reasonably free from defects and insect damage;
(c) at least 3 varieties shall each constitute at least 10% but not more than 40% of the drained mass;
(d) shall contain no artificial colouring matter;
(e) shall be packed in a clear liquid consisting of water and extracts from the vegetables concerned - Reference of the measure
- Art 18 (d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2004.90.00 Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables No 2005.99.00 Other No 0710.80.00 Other vegetables No 0710.90.00 Mixtures of vegetables No - Description
- Canned mixed 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 2008.11.00: Ground nuts
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1990
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 1990
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 99 of 1990
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to peanut and peanut products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. (1) Peanut butter-
(a) shall have-
(i) a good flavour and aroma of typical freshly roasted peanuts , with no rancidity or other objectionable flavour or odour;
(ii) a uniform smooth or crunchy texture and a colour typical of roasted peanuts;
(b) shall be -
(i) free of foreign matter, dirt or other defects such as scorched or discoloured peanut tissue;
(ii) free from viable yeasts, moulds and bacteria likely to cause microbiological spoilage and toxicity .
(c) may contain salt, permissible sweetening agents, anti-oxidants, emulsifiers and stabilisers as permitted by the Third Schedule to the Food and Food Standards (Preservatives, Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 1972.
(2) The total content of seasonings and non-peanut material in peanut butter shall not exceed ten per centum of the weight of the finished product.
(3) The oil content of the peanut ingredients may be adjusted by the addition or subtraction of peanut oil so that the fat content of the finished product does not exceed sixty per centum.
(4) The peanut and peanut product shall not contain mycotoxins in excess of twenty parts per billion . - Reference of the measure
- Articles 4 (1) (c) , (2) to (4)
- Measure also domestic
- No
- Notes
- Date of implementation not stated in the document downloaded from www.ecolex.org. The date entered is arbitrary to allow NTM registration. This shall be edited when the actual date has been provided by the NTM Manger.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2008.11.00 Ground nuts No - Description
- Peanut butter
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 2203.00.11: Containing not less than 2 g (dry weight) of the water- insoluble mash or water-is derived per 100 ml, 2203.00.19: Other other and 2203.00.91: Clear beer made from sorghum, wholly produced in zimbabwe
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
- These regulations shall apply to all alcoholic beverages which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. (1) Beer, ale, stout, porter, lager and black beer shall be the products produced as a result of the alcoholic fermentation of an extract derived from barley malt to which may be added cereal grain or sugar or other acceptable carbohydrates and/or hops in such a manner as to possess the aroma, taste, and character commonly attributed to each and may contain food additives as permitted by the Food and Food Standards (Preservatives, Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 1972, and shall contain not less than three comma four per centum absolute alcohol by volume.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 4(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Date of implementation not stated in the document downloaded from www.ecolex.org. The date entered is arbitrary to allow NTM registration. This shall be edited when the actual date has been provided by the NTM Manger.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2203.00.11 Containing not less than 2 g (dry weight) of the water- insoluble mash or water-is derived per 100 ml No 2203.00.19 Other other No 2203.00.91 Clear beer made from sorghum, wholly produced in zimbabwe No - Description
- Beer, ale, stout, porter, lager and black beer
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 2204.10.11: Wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.10.19: Other, 2204.10.91: Wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.10.99: Other, 2204.21.11: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.21.12: Other wine, 2204.21.13: Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.21.19: Other, 2204.21.91: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.21.92: Other wine, 2204.21.93: Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.21.99: Other, 2204.29.11: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.29.12: Other wine, 2204.29.13: Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.29.19: Other, 2204.29.91: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.29.92: Other wine, 2204.29.93: Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.29.99: Other, 2204.30.00: Other grape must, 2205.10.11: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2205.10.19: Other, 2205.10.91: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2205.10.99: Other, 2205.90.11: Wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2205.90.19: Other, 2205.90.91: Wholly produced in zimbabwe and 2205.90.99: Other
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
- These regulations shall apply to all alcoholic beverages which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5. (1) Wine shall be the product of alcoholic fermentation of the juice of grapes, which may have added to it yeast, concentrated grape juice, sugar, dextrose, yeast food, carbon dioxide, tartaric, malic or citric acid pectinase, caramel and may be treated prior to filtration with strongly acid action exchange resin in the hydroxl form and may contain certain food additives as permitted by the Food and Food Standards (Preservatives, Additives, and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 1972 .
(2) Wine shall contain not more than nought comma one five per centum weight by volume of volatile acid calculated as acetic acid - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Date of implementation not stated in the document downloaded from www.ecolex.org. The date entered is arbitrary to allow NTM registration. This shall be edited when the actual date has been provided by the NTM Manger.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2204.10.11 Wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.10.19 Other No 2204.10.91 Wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.10.99 Other No 2204.21.11 Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.21.12 Other wine No 2204.21.13 Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.21.19 Other No 2204.21.91 Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.21.92 Other wine No 2204.21.93 Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.21.99 Other No 2204.29.11 Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.29.12 Other wine No 2204.29.13 Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.29.19 Other No 2204.29.91 Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.29.92 Other wine No 2204.29.93 Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.29.99 Other No 2204.30.00 Other grape must No 2205.10.11 Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2205.10.19 Other No 2205.10.91 Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2205.10.99 Other No 2205.90.11 Wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2205.90.19 Other No 2205.90.91 Wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2205.90.99 Other No - Description
- Wine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 1806.10.00: Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, 1806.20.00: Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kgs or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of content exceeding 2 kg, 1806.31.00: Filled, 1806.32.00: Not filled and 1806.90.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 14 September 1990
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
- 14 September 1990
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 225 of 1990
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Cocoa and Cocoa Products) Regulations, 1990.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to cocoa and cocoa products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (4) The products to which these regulations apply—
(a) may contain agents permitted in terms of the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001; - Reference of the measure
- Art 4(4)(a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1806.10.00 Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter No 1806.20.00 Other preparations in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2 kgs or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, of content exceeding 2 kg No 1806.31.00 Filled No 1806.32.00 Not filled No 1806.90.00 Other No - Description
- Cocoa products (Chocolate, unsweetened chocolate, bitter chocolate or chocolate liquor )
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 2102.30.00: Prepared baking powders
The measure came into effect on 14 September 1990
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
- 14 September 1990
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 228 of 1990
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Baking Powder) Regulations, 1990
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- 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.
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 2001.10.00: Cucumbers and gherkins and 2001.90.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 14 September 1990
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
- 14 September 1990
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 226 of 1990
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Pickles) Regulations, 1990
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all pickles which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.(1) Pickles may contain—
(a) spices or flavouring or both;
(b) sugar, invert sugar, dextrose or glucose in dry or liquid form;
(c) any food colour, preservative, or firming or thickening agent as referred to in the appropriate Schedule to the Food and Food Standards (Foods Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001;
(d) lactic acid; and
(e) vegetable oils - Reference of the measure
- Art 4(1)(c)
- 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 - Description
- Pickles i.e. the product prepared from properly prepared fruits or vegetables preserved with salt and vinegar
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 2104.10.00: Soups and broths and preparations therefor
The measure came into effect on 14 September 1990
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
- 14 September 1990
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 227 of 1990
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Canned and Powdered Soups) Regulations, 1990
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to canned and powdered soups which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4 (1) Soup, bouillon, consomme and powdered soup —
(a), shall be preserved, canned, dehydrated or cooked:A63
(b) may contain—
(i) meat, shellfish, pasta or vegetables;
(ii) salt; and
(iii) thickening/gelling agents, anti-caking agents, antioxidants, modified starches, emulsifiers, colours or other additions permitted by the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001. - Reference of the measure
- Art 4(b)(iii)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2104.10.00 Soups and broths and preparations therefor No - Description
- Canned and powdered soups which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
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 1604.11.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.11.90: Other, 1604.12.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.12.90: Other, 1604.13.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.13.90: Other, 1604.14.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.14.90: Other, 1604.15.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.15.90: Other, 1604.16.00: Anchovies, 1604.17.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.17.90: Other, 1604.19.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.19.90: Other, 1604.20.11: Of salt water potted or tinned, 1604.20.12: Of salt water, other than potted or tinned, 1604.20.19: Of fresh water, 1604.20.29: Other, 1604.20.90: Other, 1604.31.00: Caviar and 1604.32.00: Caviar substitutes
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1990
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 1990
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 104 of 1990
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all fish and fish products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4 (1) Prepared fish or prepared fish products shall be whole or comminuted food prepared from fresh or preserved fish or fish products, which may be canned, cooked or frozen and may contain—
(a) edible oil, vegetable broth or tomato puree:
Provided that the label shall clearly state that the product contains edible oil, vegetable broth or tomato puree, as may be appropriate;
(b) a gelling agent:
Provided that the label shall clearly state that the product contains a gelling agent or is printed thereon “jellied” or words to that effect;
(c) salt;
(d) in the case of canned cod livers, canned sardines and canned kipper snacks, liquid smoke flavour:
Provided that the label shall clearly state that the product contains liquid smoke flavour;
(e) in the case of canned shellfish, canned mackerel and frozen cooked prawn (shrimps), citric acid or lemon juice;
(f) in the case of canned tuna, ascorbic acid;
(g) in the case of lobster paste and fish caviar, food colour as permitted by the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001;
(h) in the case of canned salmon, tuna, lobster, crabmeat, prawn (shrimp) and cooked canned clams, calcium disodium ethylene-diaminetetra-acetate (calcium disodium EDTA) as permitted by the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI136/2001;
(2) Prepared fish or prepared fish products shall contain not more than—
(a) that amount of filler, fish binder or other ingredients that is represented by 4% reducing sugars, calculated as dextrose;
(b) 70% moisture where such prepared fish contains filler; and
(c) in the case of lobster paste, 3% filler of fish binder. - Reference of the measure
- Art 4(1) (g) , (h)and Art 4(2) (a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The implementation date is not stated in the document received from the the NTM Manager. The above date was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM onto the online system. This will be edited once the actual date is available
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.11.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.11.90 Other No 1604.12.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.12.90 Other No 1604.13.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.13.90 Other No 1604.14.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.14.90 Other No 1604.15.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.15.90 Other No 1604.16.00 Anchovies No 1604.17.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.17.90 Other No 1604.19.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.19.90 Other No 1604.20.11 Of salt water potted or tinned No 1604.20.12 Of salt water, other than potted or tinned No 1604.20.19 Of fresh water No 1604.20.29 Other No 1604.20.90 Other No 1604.31.00 Caviar No 1604.32.00 Caviar substitutes No - Description
- Prepared fish or prepared fish products
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 1604.11.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.11.90: Other, 1604.12.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.12.90: Other, 1604.13.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.13.90: Other, 1604.14.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.14.90: Other, 1604.15.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.15.90: Other, 1604.16.00: Anchovies, 1604.17.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.17.90: Other, 1604.19.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.19.90: Other, 1604.20.11: Of salt water potted or tinned, 1604.20.12: Of salt water, other than potted or tinned, 1604.20.19: Of fresh water, 1604.20.21: Potted or tinned, 1604.20.29: Other, 1604.20.90: Other, 1604.31.00: Caviar and 1604.32.00: Caviar substitutes
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1990
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 1990
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 104 of 1990
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all fish and fish 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) Fish paste shall be the paste consisting of not less than 70% of 1 or more kinds of fish that are fresh, cured or smoked and may contain filler, fish binder or monoglycerides as permitted by the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI136/2001;
- Reference of the measure
- Art 4(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The implementation date is not stated in the document received from the the NTM Manager. The above date was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM onto the online system. This will be edited once the actual date is available
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.11.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.11.90 Other No 1604.12.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.12.90 Other No 1604.13.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.13.90 Other No 1604.14.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.14.90 Other No 1604.15.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.15.90 Other No 1604.16.00 Anchovies No 1604.17.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.17.90 Other No 1604.19.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.19.90 Other No 1604.20.11 Of salt water potted or tinned No 1604.20.12 Of salt water, other than potted or tinned No 1604.20.19 Of fresh water No 1604.20.21 Potted or tinned No 1604.20.29 Other No 1604.20.90 Other No 1604.31.00 Caviar No 1604.32.00 Caviar substitutes No - Description
- Fish Paste
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 0305.10.10: Of salt water fish, 0305.10.90: Of fresh water fish, 0305.20.10: Of salt water fish, 0305.20.90: Of fresh water fish, 0305.31.10: Of salt water fish, 0305.31.90: Of fresh water fish, 0305.32.10: Of salt water fish, 0305.32.90: Of fresh water fish, 0305.39.10: Of salt water fish, 0305.39.90: Of fresh water fish, 0305.41.10: Of salt water fish, 0305.41.90: Of fresh water fish, 0305.42.00: Herrings (clupea harengus, clupea pallasii), 0305.43.10: Of salt water fish, 0305.43.90: Of fresh water fish, 0305.44.10: Of salt water fish, 0305.44.90: Of fresh water fish, 0305.49.10: Of salt water fish, 0305.49.90: Of fresh water fish, 0305.51.00: Cod (gadus morhua, gadus ogac, gadus macrocephalus), 0305.59.10: Of salt water fish, 0305.59.90: Of fresh water fish, 0305.61.00: Herrings (clupea harengus, clupea pallasii), 0305.62.00: Cod (gadus morhua, gadus ogac, gadus macrocephalus), 0305.63.00: Anchovies (engraulis spp.), 0305.64.00: Tilapias (oreochromis spp.),catfish (pangasius spp., silurus spp., clarias spp., ictalurus spp.), carp (cyprinus carpio, carassius carassius, ctenopharyngodon idellus,hypophthalmichthys spp., cirrhinus spp.,mylopharyngodon piceus) eels (anquilla spp.), 0305.69.10: Of salt water fish, 0305.69.90: Of fresh water fish, 0305.71.00: Shark fins, 0305.72.10: Of salt water fish, 0305.72.90: Of fresh water fish, 0305.79.10: Of salt water fish and 0305.79.90: Of fresh water fish
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1990
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 1990
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 104 of 1990
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all fish and fish products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6) Smoked fish may contain food colour as permitted by the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001;
- Reference of the measure
- Art 4(6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The implementation date is not stated in the document received from the the NTM Manager. The above date was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM onto the online system. This will be edited once the actual date is available
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0305.10.10 Of salt water fish No 0305.10.90 Of fresh water fish No 0305.20.10 Of salt water fish No 0305.20.90 Of fresh water fish No 0305.31.10 Of salt water fish No 0305.31.90 Of fresh water fish No 0305.32.10 Of salt water fish No 0305.32.90 Of fresh water fish No 0305.39.10 Of salt water fish No 0305.39.90 Of fresh water fish No 0305.41.10 Of salt water fish No 0305.41.90 Of fresh water fish No 0305.42.00 Herrings (clupea harengus, clupea pallasii) No 0305.43.10 Of salt water fish No 0305.43.90 Of fresh water fish No 0305.44.10 Of salt water fish No 0305.44.90 Of fresh water fish No 0305.49.10 Of salt water fish No 0305.49.90 Of fresh water fish No 0305.51.00 Cod (gadus morhua, gadus ogac, gadus macrocephalus) No 0305.59.10 Of salt water fish No 0305.59.90 Of fresh water fish No 0305.61.00 Herrings (clupea harengus, clupea pallasii) No 0305.62.00 Cod (gadus morhua, gadus ogac, gadus macrocephalus) No 0305.63.00 Anchovies (engraulis spp.) No 0305.64.00 Tilapias (oreochromis spp.),catfish (pangasius spp., silurus spp., clarias spp., ictalurus spp.), carp (cyprinus carpio, carassius carassius, ctenopharyngodon idellus,hypophthalmichthys spp., cirrhinus spp.,mylopharyngodon piceus) eels (anquilla spp.) No 0305.69.10 Of salt water fish No 0305.69.90 Of fresh water fish No 0305.71.00 Shark fins No 0305.72.10 Of salt water fish No 0305.72.90 Of fresh water fish No 0305.79.10 Of salt water fish No 0305.79.90 Of fresh water fish No - Description
- Smoked fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 02 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Labelling of prepacked foods - General standard
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Suppliment, dated 13th February 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- To protect human health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- General requirements, Mandatory labelling of prepacked foods, additional mandatory requirements, presentation of mandatory information, exemptions from mandatory labelling requirements, optional labelling
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 4-8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- prepacked foods
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing to Malawi
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 11 September 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 September 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 36:03
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Livestock and Meat Industries (Poultry Abattoir) Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 9. No person shall treat poultry for human consumption with ionising radiation or sell, distribute or import into Botswana poultry that has been so radiated without obtaining a prior import permit from the Director; and any such treated poultry shall be labelled "Irradiated Poultry".
- Reference of the measure
- Sixth Schedule; Part II, paragraph 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 14 Poultry meat Yes Poultry products that are treated with ionising radiation - Description
- Poultry products that are treated with ionising radiation
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 0102.21: -- Pure-bred breeding animals and 0102.29: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 December 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 37:01 Disease of Animals
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Prohibition of Sale of Imported Cattle to the Botswana Meat Commission for Export to the European Union Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. Importing cattle
A person importing cattle into Botswana shall within seven days of the importation, place
on the right shoulder of the imported cattle the following brand-
"N O
E U". - Reference of the measure
- Article 3
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0102.21 -- Pure-bred breeding animals No 0102.29 -- Other No - Description
- Cattle
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 5401: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
The measure came into effect on 23 July 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 July 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 92:2004 Fermented cow's milk — Yoghurt, sour milk (madila) and buttermilk Pasteurized milk — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human life by controlling the quality of the products covered by the scope of BOS 92.
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- -The standard defines microbiological requirements
-The fermented milk products shall be labelled according to the requirement
-The fermented milk products shall be packed in suitable containers as per prescribed by the standard - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 of BOS 92
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 5401 Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale. No - Description
- Yoghurts, sour milk (madila) and buttermilk derived from pasteurized cow's milk and milk products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2501.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 September 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 September 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Grade Salt Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 12. Labelling
Notwithstanding the provision of Labelling of Prepackaged Foods Regulations, the following provisions shall apply-
(a) the name of the product shall be "salt or iodated salt ";
(b) the name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer or exporter shall be specified on the label;
(c) where food grade salt is used as a carrier for one or more nutrients and sold as such for public health reasons-
(i) the name of the product shall be declared on the label, (for example, "iodated salt", "salt fortified with iron" or "salt fortified with vitamins"),
(ii) added nutrients shall be declared on the label;
(d) the net weight of the salt shall be specified in metric units on the label;
(e) the label shall indicate whether the salt is fine or coarse;
(f) the batch number of the salt shall be specified on the label;
(g) where food grade-salt is not iodated in accordance with these regulations, the term "non-iodated salt" shall appear on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Article 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2501.00.90 - Other Yes Food grade salt - Description
- Food grade salt
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 11 April 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 April 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Labelling of Prepackaged Food Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. General principles
(1) No person shall-
(a) import, distribute, sell or offer for sale prepackaged food unless it is labelled in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations;
(b) import, distribute, sell or offer for sale, any food-
(i) whose expiry date has lapsed,
(ii) whose expiry date , best before date, or sell by date has been obliterated or
forged, or
(iii) whose label has been altered, obliterated or removed;
(c) describe or present prepackaged food on any label or in a labelling manner which is false, misleading, deceptive or is likely to create an erroneous impression regarding its character in any respect; or
(d) describe or present prepackaged food on any label or in any labelling by words, pictorial or other devices which refer to or are suggestive either directly or indirectly, of any other product which such food might be confused with, or in such a manner as to lead the purchaser or consumer to suppose that the food is connected with such other product.
(2) Where a claim is made that a food is suitable or has been specially made for fulfilling a particular nutritional requirement, that claim shall comply with nutritional labelling regulations.
5. Information on label of prepackaged goods
Except to the extent otherwise provided in other regulations published under the Act, the following information shall appear on the label of prepackaged food as applicable to the food being labelled-
(a) the name of the food;
(b) the list of ingredients in it;
(c) the net contents and drained mass;
(d) the name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter or supplier;
(e) the country of origin of the food;
(f) lot identification;
(g) date marking and storage instructions;
(h) the instructions for use;
(i) quantitative labelling of ingredients in accordance with regulation 14; and
(j) where the Government has established grades for a particular food product, the grade designation.
6. Name of the food
(1) The name of prepackaged food shall be declared on the label, shall indicate the true nature of the food and shall be specific and not generic in accordance with these Regulations.
(2) Where a name has been established for a food in regulations published under the Act, that name shall be used.
(3) In the absence of a specific name for the food, a common or usual name, existing by common usage as an appropriate descriptive term which shall not be misleading or confusing to the consumer shall be used.
(4) There shall appear on the label, either in conjunction with or in close proximity to, the name of the food, such additional words or phrases as are necessary to avoid misleading or confusing the consumer in regard to the true nature and physical condition of the food including, but not limited to the type of packaging medium, style and the condition or type of treatment it has undergone, for example whether it is dried, concentrated, reconstituted or smoked.
(5) A coined, fanciful, brand name, or trade mark may be used on the label of any food provided that it accompanies one of the names provided in subregulations (1), (2) and (3).
7. List of ingredients
(1) Except for single ingredient foods, a list of ingredients shall be declared on a label
placed on any food.
(2) The list of ingredients shall be headed or preceded by an appropriate title which consists of or includes the term ingredient.
(3) All ingredients in any food shall be listed in descending order of ongoing proportion by mass at the time of manufacture of the food.
(4) Where an ingredient is itself the product of two or more ingredients, the compound ingredient shall be declared as such in the list of ingredients in the food and shall be accompanied by a list in brackets of its ingredients in descending order of proportion by mass.
(5) Water added to any food shall be declared in the list of ingredients except where the water forms part of an ingredient, such as brine, syrup or broth, used in any compound food and declared as such in the list of ingredients.
(6) Water or other volatile ingredients evaporated in the course of the manufacture of food need not be declared.
(7) In the case of dehydrated or condensed foods which are intended to be reconstituted by the addition of water only, the ingredients may be listed in order of proportion by mass in the reconstituted product when prepared in accordance with the directions on the label.
(8) A specific name shall be used for ingredients in the list of ingredients in accordance with the provisions set out in regulation 6 except that-
(a) the class names used for ingredients shown in the First Schedule, may be used for the ingredient falling within the classes therein;
(b) notwithstanding paragraph (a), pork fat, lard and beef shall always be declared by their specific names;
(c) in the case of food additives falling in the respective classes and appearing in lists of food additives permitted for use in foods generally, the following class titles shall be used together with the specific name or recognised numerical identification-
(i) acidity regulator,
(ii) acids,
(iii) anti-caking agent,
(iv) anti-foaming agent,
(v) antioxidant,
(vi) bulking agent,
(vii) colour,
(viii) colour retention agent,
(ix) emulsifier,
(x) emulsifying salt,
(xi) firming agent,
(xii) flour treatment agent,
(xiii) flavour enhancer,
(xiv) foaming agent,
(xv) gelling agent,
(xvi) glazing agent,
(xvii) humectants,
(xviii) preservative,
(xix) propellant,
(xx) raising agent,
(xxi) stabiliser,
(xxii) sweetener, and
(xxiii) thickener;
(d) the following class titles of food additives may be used for food additives following in the representative classes of food additives and appearing in lists of food additives
permitted generally for use in foods-
(i) flavours and flavourings, and
(ii) modified starches; and
(e) the expression "flavours" may be qualified by "natural", "nature identical", or "artificial".
(9) A food additive that is carried over from raw materials into food in a quantity sufficient to perform a technological function in that food when it is used, shall be included in the listed ingredients.
(10) A food additive or a processing aid that is carried over from raw materials into food in a quantity not sufficient to perform a technological function in that food when it is used is exempt from declaration in the list of ingredients.
(11) The following foods and ingredients which are known to cause hypersensitivity to certain individuals, shall always be declared-
(a) cereals containing gluten i.e. wheat, rye, barley, oats, or their hybridised strains and products;
(b) crustacea and crustacea products;
(c) eggs and egg products;
(d) fish and fish products;
(e) peanuts and peanut products, soy beans and soy bean products;
(f) milk and milk products including lactose;
(g) tree nuts and nut products; and
(h) sulphite in concentrations of 10mg/kg or more.
8. Net contents and drained mass
(1) The net contents of food shall be declared in the metric system or International System of units (hereinafter referred to as S.I. units) and in the following manner-
(a) for liquid food, by volume or mass;
(b) for solid food, by mass; and
(c) for semi-solid or viscous food, either by mass or volume.
(2) Food packed in a liquid medium shall carry a declaration in the metric system or SI units of the drained mass of the food.
(3) For the purposes of this regulation, liquid medium means water, aqueous solutions of sugar or salt, fruit or vegetable juices in canned fruit or canned vegetables only, or vinegar.
9. Name and address of manufacturer, etc.
The name and address of the manufacturer, packer distributor, importer, exporter or
supplier of any food shall be declared on the label.
10. Country of origin
(1) The country of origin of prepackaged food shall be declared on the label.
(2) Where a food undergoes processing which changes it in nature, in a country where the initial stages of its manufacture or production did not take place, the country in which such processing is performed shall be regarded as the country of origin for the purposes of labelling:
Provided that-
(a) at least 25% of the production costs of the food is represented by materials and labour performed in that country; and
(b) the last process in the production or manufacture of the food has taken place in that
country.
11. Lot identification
Each container shall be embossed or otherwise permanently marked in code or in clear print to identify the producing factory and the lot of the prepackaged food.
12. Date marking and storage instructions
(1) Where it is not otherwise provided for in other regulations published under the Act, any of the following date markings shall apply the representative classes of food additives and appearing in lists of food additives
permitted generally for use in foods-
(i) flavours and flavourings, and
(ii) modified starches; and
(e) the expression "flavours" may be qualified by "natural", "nature identical", or "artificial".
(9) A food additive that is carried over from raw materials into food in a quantity sufficient
to perform a technological function in that food when it is used, shall be included in the listed
ingredients.
(10) A food additive or a processing aid that is carried over from raw materials into food
in a quantity not sufficient to perform a technological function in that food when it is used is
exempt from declaration in the list of ingredients.
(11) The following foods and ingredients which are known to cause hypersensitivity to
certain individuals, shall always be declared-
(a) cereals containing gluten i.e. wheat, rye, barley, oats, or their hybridised strains and
products;
(b) crustacea and crustacea products;
(c) eggs and egg products;
(d) fish and fish products;
(e) peanuts and peanut products, soy beans and soy bean products;
(f) milk and milk products including lactose;
(g) tree nuts and nut products; and
(h) sulphite in concentrations of 10mg/kg or more.
13. Instructions for use
Instructions for use, including reconstitution, where applicable, shall be included on the
label to ensure correct utilization of food.
14. Quantitative labelling of ingredients
(1) Where the labelling of a food places special emphasis on the presence of one or
more valuable or characterising ingredients, the percentage of the ingredient by mass in the
final product shall be declared.
(2) Where the labelling of food places special emphasis on the low content of one or
more ingredients, the percentage of the ingredient by mass in the final product shall be
declared.
(3) A reference in the name of a food to a particular ingredient shall not of itself
constitute the placing of special emphasis.
(4) A reference in the labelling of food to an ingredient used in a small quantity and only
as a flavouring shall not of itself constitute the placing of special emphasis.
15. Bulk stock
(1) Where food is sold from bulk stock, the bulk stock container shall be labelled in
accordance with the requirements for individually labelled food, and the lettering shall be legible
and placed conspicuously on the container.
19. Presentation of information
(1) Labels on prepackaged foods shall be applied so as not to allow them to become easily separated from the container.
(2) Statements required to appear on the label by virtue of these Regulations or any other regulations shall be-
(a) conspicuous;
(b) indelible; and
(c) legible.
(3) Where the container is covered by a wrapper, the wrapper shall carry the necessary information of the label on the container which shall be readily legible through the outer wrapper.
(4) The name and net contents of the food shall appear in a prominent position on the label and shall be conspicuously printed on the label and in the same field of vision.
20. Language
(1) The information required to appear on a label shall be in English or Setswana.
(2) Where the language on the original label on prepackaged food does not include English or Setswana, a supplementary label containing the mandatory information in English or Setswana shall be used instead of relabelling the food.
(3) In the case of either re-labelling or supplementary labelling of prepackaged food, the mandatory information provided shall fully and accurately reflect that of the original label.
21. Size of lettering
(1) The name of the prepackaged food shall appear on the main panel of the label in letters not less than 4mm in height, but in the case of soft drinks in returnable bottles with embossed labels the name may be on the cap in letters not less than 1.5mm in height.
(2) Special storage conditions where applicable shall be printed in letters not less than
3mm in height.
(3) The information required to appear on a label in terms of the Act shall be in letters
not less than 1mm in height;
(4) The size of lettering prescribed in subregulation (1) shall apply to packages of which the main panel of the package exceeds an area of 12000mm2.
(5) Where the area of the main panel of the label on prepackaged food does not exceed an area indicated under column I of the Second Schedule but exceeds the next smaller area listed under the column, the information on the package may be reflected in letters with a height of not less than the proportion indicated in the corresponding line of column II of the Second Schedule, but the minimum height to which the letters may be reduced shall be 0.75mm.
(6) Words which qualify the name of any food or are an essential part of the description of the food shall be reflected in immediate proximity to the name and in prominent letters not less than one third of the size of the name of that food.
7) Prescribed listing of ingredients and proportions of ingredients in any food shall be
printed in uniform size and prominently displayed on the package but the initial letter of a word
may be larger than the rest of the letters of the word. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 4-15 and 19-21
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 19 Prepackaged food No - Description
- Prepackaged foods
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 11 April 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 April 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Labelling of Food Additives Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. General principles
(1) Food additives shall not be described or presented on any label or in a labelling
manner which is false, misleading or is likely to create an erroneous impression regarding their
character in any respect.
(2) Food additives shall not be described or presented on a label or in any labelling by
words, pictorial or other devices which refer to or are suggestive, either directly or indirectly, of
any product with which such food additives might be confused, or in such a manner as to lead
the consumer to suppose that the food additive is connected with or derived from such other
product, but the term "x flavour" may be used to describe a flavour which is not derived from,
but reproduces the flavour "x".
5. Information on label
Except to the extent otherwise provided in other regulations published under the Act, the
following shall appear on the label of prepackaged food additives as applicable to the food
additive being labelled-
(a) the name of the food additive;
(b) the list of ingredients in the food additive;
(c) the net contents;
(d) the name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter or
supplier thereof;
(e) the country of origin of the food additive;
(f) the lot identification;
(g) date marking and storage instructions; and
(h) instructions for the use thereof.
6. Name of food additive
(1) The name of each food additive present in any food shall be provided indicating the
true nature of the food additive, and shall be specific and not generic in accordance with these
Regulations.
(2) Where a name has been established for a food additive in regulations published
under the Act, that name shall be used in relation to the food additive.
(3) In the absence of a specific name for the food additive, either a common or usual
name, existing by common usage as an appropriate descriptive term which is not misleading to
the consumer, shall be used in relation to the food additive.
(4) Where two or more food additives are present, their names shall be listed in order of
the proportion by mass which each food additive bears to the total contents of the container,
with the food additive present in the greatest proportion by mass being at the top of the list.
(5) In the case of mixtures of flavouring, the name of each flavouring present in the
mixture need not be given, but the generic expression flavour or flavouring may be used together with a true indication of the nature of the flavour.
(6) Except in relation to flavour modifiers, but inclusive of herbs and spices, the generic expression flavour or flavouring may be qualified by the words natural, nature identical or artificial.
7. List of ingredients
Ingredients of food additives shall be declared in the list of ingredients in descending order of their proportion by weight to the total contents of the container, with the ingredients contained in the greatest proportion appearing at the top of the list.
8. Net contents of food additives
The net contents of food additives shall be declared in the metric system or SI units and shall be in the following manner-
(a) for liquid additives, by volume or mass;
(b) for solid food additives, other than those sold in tablet form, by mass;
(c) for semi-solid or viscous food additives, either by mass or volume; and
(d) for food additives sold in tablet form, by mass together with the number of tablets in the package.
9. Name and address of manufacturer, etc.
The name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter or supplier of the food additive shall be declared on the label.
10. Country of origin
(1) The country of origin of a food additive shall be declared on the label.
(2) Where a food additive undergoes processing in a second country which changes it in nature, the country in which the processing is performed shall be regarded as the country of origin for the purposes of labelling, provided that-
(a) at least 25% of the production costs of the food additive is represented by materials
and labour performed in that country; and
(b) the last process in the production or manufacture of the food additive is represented by materials and labour performed in that country.
11. Lot identification
Each container of food additives shall be embossed or otherwise permanently marked in code or in clear print to identify the producing factory and the lot of the food additives.
12. Date marking of food additives
The labels of prepackaged food additives shall have a best before, sell by or expiry date marked on them in accordance with regulation 12 of the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods Regulations.
13. Instructions on keeping and using
(1) The words for food use or a statement substantially similar thereto shall appear in a prominent position on the label.
(2) Adequate information shall be given about the manner in which a food additive is to be kept and is to be used in food.
14. Presentation of information
(1) Statements required to appear on the label of prepackaged food additives by virtue of these Regulations or any other regulations, shall appear so in a clear and prominent manner such that they are readily legible to the consumer.
(2) Information which is required to appear on the label of prepackaged food additives shall not be obscured by designs or by other written, printed or graphic matter and shall be on contrasting ground to that of the background.
(3) The letters in the name of the food additive shall be in a size reasonably related to the most prominent printed matter on the label.
(4) Where a container of food additives is covered with a wrapper, the wrapper shall carry the necessary information of the label on the container which shall be legible through the outer wrapper.
(5) The name and net contents of a food additive shall appear on that portion of the label normally intended to be presented to the customer at the time of sale.
15. Language
(1) The information required to appear on any label shall be in either English or Setswana.
(2) Where the language on the original label does not include English or Setswana, a supplementary label containing the mandatory information in English or Setswana shall be used instead of re-labelling.
(3) In the case of either re-labelling or a supplementary label the mandatory information provided shall fully and accurately reflect that of the original label. - Reference of the measure
- Paragraphs 4-15
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 18 Food additives No - Description
- Food Additives
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 17 June 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 June 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Marketing of Foods for Infants and Young Children Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10.(2) Every label on the container of food for infants or young children shall contain, in written simple English ans Setswana, the following information which shall appear in bold and conspacious characters in prominent position on the container-
a) instructions for the appropriate preparation in words of easily understood graphics;
b) instructions for proper sterilization of equipment and utensils;
c) a warning about the health hazards of incorrect preparation or use of the product
d) the recommended age for use of the product, which in the case of complementary foods should not be before 6 months;
e) the dangers of introducing the product prior to the recommended age;
f) the name of the product;
g) the composition and analysis of the product;
h) nutritional information of the product;
i) the batch number of the product;
j) correct storage instructions of the product;
k) the country of origin of the product;
l) the date of manufacture of the product;
m) the net weight of the product;
n) the net volume of a liquid product;
o) the name and address of the manufacturer;
p) the date of expiry, which shall be indented and stated in order of day, month and year;
q) the list of ingredients used.
3) A label on a container for food for infants and young children shall not contain-
a) pictures of infants, women, animals or toys nor any other picture or text or any symbol depicting a health advantage which idealises food for infants and young children or other designated product;
b. any information comparing breast milk to foods for infants and young children or other designated product
4) No nutrition or health claims shall be made with regard to ingredients or nutrients that are required as part of the essential composition of a food for infants or young children.
5) Only infant formula may be marketed or otherwise presented as suitable for infants younger than 6 months of age. - Reference of the measure
- Paragraph 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- (a) infant formula;
(b) formulas for special medical purposes intended for infants;
(c) follow-up formula;
(d) complementary foods;
(e) beverages for infants and young children;
(f) any product marketed or otherwise presented as suitable for feeding infants and young
children;
(g) feeding bottles;
(h) teats;
(i) pacifiers or dummies;
(j) breast pumps;
(k) cups with spouts or similar receptacles for feeding infants and young children
any other product marketed or otherwise represented as suitable for feeding infants
and young children
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
A3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements
A31: Labelling requirements
