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Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1968
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1968
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Plant Variety and Seeds Act. (As amended by Act No. 21 of 1995)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Plant Variety and Seeds Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 63. (1) Any person who sells, for sowing, any certified seed in sealed containers shall cause to be printed or stamped upon each such container or on a label or labels attached thereto, or enclosed therein in such a way as to be legible without opening the said container, in clear and legible letters and figures-
(b) in the case of imported certified seed, the words "Imported certified seed" in lieu of the words "quality declared seed" as prescribed by section thirty-seven, the date of test pursuant to section forty-four, and the number of the certificate issued in respect thereof. - Reference of the measure
- PART VII : Section 63(1)(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Certified seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2006.00.00: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallised). and 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 263.The label of frozen fruit packed in sugar, invert sugar, dextrose or glucose, in a dry form, shall carry a declaration of each sweetening ingredient added.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 263
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.00 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallised). Yes frozen fruit packed in sugar, invert sugar, dextrose or glucose, in a dry form 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes frozen fruit packed in sugar, invert sugar, dextrose or glucose, in a dry form - Description
- frozen fruit packed in sugar, invert sugar, dextrose or glucose, in a dry form
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2006.00.00: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallised). and 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 264.The label of frozen fruit containing added ascorbic acid shall carry the statement "Contains ascorbic acid to prevent discolouration
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 264
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.00 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallised). Yes canned or frozen fruit 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes canned or frozen fruit - Description
- frozen fruit
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 2006.00.00: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallised). and 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 265.The label of canned or frozen fruit shall carry a declaration of any food additives.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 265
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.00 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallised). Yes canned or frozen fruit 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes canned or frozen fruit - Description
- canned or frozen fruit
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 50.Where a statement or claim implying a special dietary use is made on any label of, or in any advertisement for, a food the label shall carry a statement of the type of diet for which that food is recommended.
54.Where a statement of claim relating to the carbohydrate, sugar or starch content is made on the label of, or in any advertisement for, a food, the label shall carry a statement, on a percentage basis, of the carbohydrate content
51.A food containing saccharin or its salt shall carry on the label a statement to the effect that it contains(naming the non-nutritive sweetener) a non-nutritive sweetener. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 50,51& 54
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 01 December 1972 - Description
- special dietary food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world and the entire world for 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 104.No person shall sell a cacao product that is processed with hydroxides or carbonates of magnesium unless-
(a)the main panel of the label carries, immediately preceding or following the name of the cacao product and without intervening written, printed, or graphic matter, one of the following phrases: "Processed with Alkali”;” Processed with (naming the alkali)"; or "Alkali Treated"; and
(b) the total weight of such processing agents used with each one hundred parts by weight of cacao nibs used in the preparation of such cacao products shall not be greater in neutralising value, calculated from the respective combining weights of such processing agents, than the
neutralising value of three parts by weight of anhydrous potassium carbonate. - Reference of the measure
- part II para 104
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1806 Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa. No - Description
- cacao product
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 122.No person shall sell a mixture or preparation of food colour for use in or upon
food, unless the label carries-
(a)the lot number of the mixture or preparation;
(b) the words "Food Colour"; and
(c)the common names of individual colours present in the mixture or preparation.Spices, Dressing and Seasoning - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 122
- 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 01 December 1972 - Description
- Food colour
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 1901.10.00: Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale, 1901.90.10: Food preparations of flour, meal, starch or malt extract of a kind used as infant food, 3924.90: Other and 4014.90.10: Baby feeding teats
The measure came into effect on 13 July 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 July 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 46 of 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Public Health (Breast-milk Substitutes and Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 1998
- 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
- LABELLING OF DESIGNATED PRODUCTS
Labels of designated products to be approved
12. (1) No person shall market any designated product unless the label thereof has been approved by the Committee in terms of section 13.
(2) Subsection (1) shall not apply in relation to any designated product which was manufactured and covered, enclosed or packed in its container before the date of commencement of these regulations.
(3) In any prosecution for an offence in terms of subsection (1), the burden of proving that the designated product concerned was manufactured and covered, enclosed or packed in its container before the date of commencement of these regulations shall lie upon the person charged.
Screening of labels by Committee
13. (1) Any person who wishes the Committee to approve any label may apply in writing for such approval to the Committee at the offices of the Nutrition' Unit of the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, and shall submit with his application a specimen of the label concerned.
(2) Within thirty days after receiving an application in terms of subsection (1), the Committee shall examine the label concerned and may choose to:
(a) approve it, either absolutely or subject to conditions; or (b) refuse to approve it;
and shall notify the .applicant in writing of its decision and, where it has refused to approve a label, of its reasons.
(3) The Committee shall not, in terms of subsection (2), approve the label of a designated product unless-
(a) it is as simple and as clear as possible in Shona, English and Ndebele; and
(b) the Committee is satisfied that it provides sufficient information about the appropriate use of the product and that it does not-discourage breast-feeding; and
(c) the Committee is satisfied that the label adequately specifies-
(i) the ingredients used; and
(ii) the composition and nutrient content or analysis of the product; and
(iii) the storage conditions required for the product; and
(iv) the batch number; and
(v) the date before which the product should be consumed under specified storage conditions and presented in manner stipulated in accordance with the Foods and Foods Standard Act [Chapter 15:04]; and
(vi) that the designated product is supplementary to breast-milk; and
(vii) the appropriate age of introduction; and
(viii) prominently and in bold, conspicuous, non-serif characters of not less than ten-point size, in black against a white background, that "Breast-milk is the best food for your baby. It protects against diarrhoea and other illnesses."; and
(ix) the manufacturer's name and physical address; and
(d) in the case of a designated product which does not meet all the requirements for infant formula but which can be modified to do so, the Committee is satisfied-
(i) that the label carries a clear and adequate warning that the unmodified product should not be the sole source of nourishment for a baby; and
(ii) where the label carries instructions for modifying the product into infant formula or ether breast- milk substitute, the label, complies with the requirements specified for labels of infant formula or other breast-milk substitutes; and
(e) in the case of a cereal marketed as a complementary food, the label carries an exhortation to continue breast- feeding a child upto two years and beyond; and
(f) the Committee is satisfied that-
(i) the label, or the portion thereof that bears the matter specified in subparagraph (ii) will be printed on the container or will not be easily separable therefrom; and
(ii) the following matter is clearly printed in black against a white background on the label and in an understandable form-
A.the words "Important Notice" in bold characters of not less than ten-point size in black against a white background; and
B.a statement on the superiority of breast- feeding; and
C. a statement that the designated product should be used only after seeking the advice of a health worker as to the need for and proper use of the product; and
D.instructions for its proper preparations; and
E. a warning concerning the health and other hazards of improper preparations;
and
(iii) the label does not bear pictures of infants; and (iv) the terms "humanized", "maternalized" and similar terms are not used; and
(v) having regard to the designated product concerned, the label bears, as may be appropriate, a prominent notice in bold, conspicuous, non-serif characters of not less than eight-point size black against a white background stating "To avoid illness of your baby, follow the preparation instructions carefully. Do not use more or less quantities than indicated. Cup feeding is safer than bottle feeding. If you use a feeding bottle, your baby may reject the breast." and
(vi) in the case of infant formula, the label indicates the number of containers necessary to feed a baby during the first six months of life exclusively on the infant; and
(g) in the case of feeding articles and pacifiers, the label bears a notice in bold conspicuous characters of not less than eight-point size in black against a white background stating, as may be appropriate that "The use of a feeding bottle/feeding cup/pacifier interferes with breastfeeding."
Appeals against decisions of Committee
14. (1) Any person who is aggrieved by a refusal of the Committee or by any conditions imposed by the Committee in terms of section 11 may appeal in writing to the Minister within thirty days of being notified by the Committee of its decision.
(2) On any appeal being made to him in terms of subsection (1), the Minister, after making such inquiry into the matter as he deems necessary, may-
(a) uphold the decision appealed against; or
(b) set aside the decision' appealed against in whole or in part and make such decision in its place as he thinks appropriate;
and any such decision of the Minister shall, for the purposes of these regulations, be deemed to be the decision of the Committee .
(3) The decision of the Minister in terms of subsection (2) shall be made within ninety days of the date of the appeal.
Requirements for labels of sweetened condensed milk, and dried skimmed milk, evaporated milk, whole cows milk or low fat milk
15. (1) No person shall market any sweetened condensed milk, dried skimmed milk, evaporated milk, whole cows milk or low fat milk the label of which contains purported instructions on how to modify the milk concerned for use as-
(a) an infant food; or
(b) as an ingredient of infant formula.
(2) The label of every container of –
(a) any sweetened, condensed , dried, skimmed, evaporated or low fat, milk shall bear a notice, as specified in the Schedule, in eighteen –point bold upper case non-serif characters in black against a white background and inside borders stating “Unfit for babies” as well as the same statement in vernacular (read annex on Labels);
(b) any whole cow’s milk shall bear a notice, as specified in the Schedule, in eighteen –point bold upper case non-serif characters in black against a white background and inside borders stating “Unfit for babies unless modified in accordance with the advice of a health practitioner or a nutritionist”.
(3) This section shall be additional to, and not in substitution for the requirements of any other enactment relating to the labeling of food and dairy produce. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 12 -15
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1901.10.00 Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale No 1901.90.10 Food preparations of flour, meal, starch or malt extract of a kind used as infant food No 3924.90 Other Yes feeding bottles 4014.90.10 Baby feeding teats No - Description
- (i) infant formula; (starter or stage 1 or from 0-6 months or from birth) or
(ii) follow-up formula (stage 2 or 6 – 12 months or 6 months onwards ), beverage, milk and other food for consumption by babies and young children whether industrially formulated or otherwise; or
(iii) any other product marketed or otherwise represented as being suitable .for feeding babies and young children; or
(iv) feeding article; or
(v) articles generally known as pacifiers; or
(vi) other product which the Minister may, from time to time, declare to be a designated product.
as well as
sweetened condensed milk, and dried skimmed milk, evaporated milk, whole cows milk or low fat milk
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 2308.00.00: Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included, 2309.10.00: Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale, 2309.90.10: Of a type used primarily for the feeding of dogs, cats, cage birds or aquarial fish, 2309.90.20: Vitamins, additives or substances specially prepared for use in the manufacture of stockfeeds, excluding pure substances of chapter 29. and 2309.90.90: Other
The measure came into effect on 14 November 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 November 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 162 of 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Farm Feeds Regulations, 2014
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not stated in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 9.(1) For the purposes of section 8 of the Act and subject to the provisions of this section ,the container in which the farm feed is sold shall be durable and legibly marked or labelled in English or an of the vernacular languages with-
(a) the brand name under which the farm feed is registered ; and
(b) the particulars specified in the Second Schedule , the numeric values of which shall be the same as the relevant information contained in the application for registration; and if desired the name and address of the person in whose name such feed is registered may be similarly given.
(2) In the case of protein concentrate feeds, the label shall bear a statement of the proportions in which it is recommended that the concentrates shall be fed with the grain meal.
(3) In the case of poultry mashes, the label shall state whether the feed is intended for feeding with or without scratch grain.
(4) Where a farm feed contains urea, biuret ,antibiotic , drugs or hormones the label shall if required by the registering officer in terms of section 4(4) of the Act, as a condition of registration bear-
(a) a statement giving instructions for use, and
(b) an appropriate warning
(5) Where a label or inscription upon a container claims a content of any constituent ,other than those set out in the Second Schedule , the content shall be registered and in the case of –
(a) inorganic constituents, the elemental content shall be stated except for salt where the maximum percentage, expressed as NaC1 shall be stated; and (b) added vitamins, antibiotics, drugs, and hormones, the content of the of the active constituent shall be stated; an shall be used at the levels accepted by the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe and the Registration number of the shall be quoted on the application for registration.
(6) Any commercial bags should bear a registration number of the feed under consideration.
(7) Best before dates should bear a registration number of the feed under consideration. - Reference of the measure
- Art 9 (2), (3) and (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2308.00.00 Vegetable materials and vegetable waste, vegetable residues and by-products, whether or not in the form of pellets, of a kind used in animal feeding, not elsewhere specified or included No 2309.10.00 Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale No 2309.90.10 Of a type used primarily for the feeding of dogs, cats, cage birds or aquarial fish No 2309.90.20 Vitamins, additives or substances specially prepared for use in the manufacture of stockfeeds, excluding pure substances of chapter 29. No 2309.90.90 Other No - Description
- Farm feeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2208.30: Whiskies
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food And Food Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10. Whisky
(1) whisky shall be potable alcoholic distillate obtained from a mash of cereal grain or cereal grain products saccharified by the diastase of malt or other enzyme and fermented by the action of yeast and aged in small wood
(2) blended whisky, shall be so described on the label, may be produced from a blend of whisky and neutral sprit.
(3) whisky and blended whisky may contain a flavouring or caramel
(4) no person shall make any claim with respect to the age of whisky other than the period during which the whisky has been stored and aged in small wood for at least three years:
Provided that any period not exceeding six months during which such whisky was held in other containers may be claimed as age.
(5) blended whisky may be described as containing whisky of a particular age ; provided that such age is assessed in the manner referred to in subsection (4)
(6) scotch whisky shall be whisky distilled in Scotland as Scotch whisky for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom
(7) Irish whiskey shall be whiskey distilled in the United Kingdom or in the Republic of Ireland as Irish whiskey for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland
(8) Canadian whiskey , Canadian rye whiskey or rye whisky shall be whisky distilled in Canada as Canadian whisky for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of Canada
(9) Any other specific whisky of whiskey whose specificity is based on its being distilled in a specific region or area of a country shall comply with the laws of that country as well as the requirements of these regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Article 10 (2), (4) and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Date of publication not provided in the regulations. The one filled in is for the purposes of uploading the measures. Exact date shall be captured when made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.30 Whiskies No - Description
- Whisky and blended whisky
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2208.20: Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 13. Brandy
(1) brandy-
(a) shall be a potable alcoholic distillate obtained by the distillation of wine which is itself produced from grapes in terms of section 5;
(b) may contain caramel and may be blended with fruit or other botanical substances flavourings
(2) no person shall make any claim with respect to the age of brandy other than the period during which such brandy has been stored and aged in small wood for at least three years provided that any period not exceeding six months during which such brandy was held in other containers may be claimed as age.
(3) Cognac brandy or Cognac shall be brandy manufactured in the Cognac district of France for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of the Republic of France.
(4) Armagnac brandy or Armagnac shall be brandy manufactured in the Armagnac district of France for domestic consumption in accordance with the laws of the Republic of France.
(5) imported brandy shall be a potable distillate obtained by the distillation of wine manufactured in accordance with the laws of the country of origin for domestic consumption and the label shall clearly state such country origin.
Provided that where such brandy is blended, prior to bottling with locally produced ingredients such label shall state that the brandy is product of Zimbabwe
(6) fruit brandy shall be a potable distillate obtained by the distillation of fruit wine, a mixture of fruit wines, a mixture of wine and fruit wine or a mixture of such other distillates and may contain caramel or other botanical substances or flavourings. - Reference of the measure
- Article 13(5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Date of publication not provided in the regulations. The one filled in is for the purposes of uploading the measures. Exact date shall be captured when made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.20 Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc Yes brandy - Description
- Brandy
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 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, 1604.16.00: Anchovies, 1604.17.10: Potted or tinned, 1604.17.90: 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
- A31: Labelling requirements
- 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; - Reference of the measure
- Art 4 (1)
- 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 1604.16.00 Anchovies No 1604.17.10 Potted or tinned No 1604.17.90 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
- 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
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 7001: Cullet and other waste and scrap of glass; glass in the mass.
The measure came into effect on 28 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 160: 2011 2nd ed. Toughened safety glass for vehicles – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 1. Optical and physical requirements of the glass are defined
2. Marking each toughed safety glass product shall be distinctly marked
3. Sampling and compliance with specification required - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 of BOS 160
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7001 Cullet and other waste and scrap of glass; glass in the mass. No - Description
- Toughened safety glass for vehicles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- KS 1454:1997: Kenya Standard specification for shoe cream
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies Quality , performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for shoe cream.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 1454:1997
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Shoe cream
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- KS 2201: 2009 Kenya Standard Specification for Breathing Oxygen for airborn application
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies characteristics, Quality , impurity limits, performance, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the
- Reference of the measure
- KS 2201:2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Breathing Oxygen for Airborn application
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard Specification for Breathing Oxygen
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies Quality , performance, identity, contaminants, marking and packaging requirements. It also specifies sampling and test methods for the product.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 2202-1:2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Breathing Oxygen
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 Containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Canned fish, canned fish products, and canned marine molluscs-specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human life and safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements
- Reference of the measure
- MS 118 clause 10.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Canned fish, canned fish products and canned marine molluscs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Malawi on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 August 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Supplement, dated 26th August, 2016 containing Regulations, Rules, etc
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MS 230:1990 Tomato-spacification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human health and safety
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements
- Reference of the measure
- MS 230 clause 8.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Tomato
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 25 August 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 August 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government notice NO 113 Published on 25/08/2006 (Importation and Exportation of Food)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics, (Importation and Exportation Food) Regulations, 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 7. -(1) No imported food shall be removed out of the customs area before it is inspected or examined as the case may be and certified as fit for human consumption in writing by the inspector.
(2) Before its arrival or soon after, the food importer or captain of the vessel or his agents shall give the inspector a copy of food cargo manifest stating the kind and amount of food packaging unit used and the name of country of origin.
(3) Any importer of food shall ensure that the imported food is labelled in Kiswahili or English or both
(4) Any other language may be used in labelling of food provided that language is used together with Kiswahili or English or both.
(5) Each imported food consignment shall be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a competent authority in the country of origin acceptable to the authority showing-
(a) That the food is fit for human consumption at the time of exportation; and
(b) that it meets the standards prescribed for it by the food control authority of the country of origin stating such standards.
Taking of samples
8-(1) any inspector who has procured or taken a sample of imported food shall as soon as he receives the results of the analysis inform the customs officer of his decision regarding the facts of the imported food and both the inspector and customs officer, where necessary work in co-operation to effect the decision, that is to release or order for re-exportation of the food to the country of origin or dispose off as the case may be as soon as reasonably possible.
(2) Cost of re-exportation or disposal of food found unfit for human consumption or inspection at port of entry shall be borne by the importer of that food.
Certification of food exports
9-(1) When deemed necessary or upon request from an exporter of food or importing country, the authority shall issue a health certificate to accompany food exports.
(2) The authority shall issue health certificate if it is satisfied that-
(a) The food has been registered and manufactured under licence issued by it or the food consignment has been inspected and found in compliance with specifications prescribed by it;
( b) the food does not contravene any provisions of the Tanzania food drugs and cosmetics act,2013 or registered made there under.
(3) The authority may withdraw, cancel or suspend any heath certificate issued by it if it is discovered that false information was given in obtaining the health certificate.
10. A person who seeks or obtain services rendered under these regulations shall be charged fees as provided for under the fees and charges regulations made under this Act. - Reference of the measure
- Section 7 (3) & (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 25 August 2006 - Description
- food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 25 August 2006 - Description
- all countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 1901.10.00: - Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale
The measure came into effect on 01 July 1994
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A32: Marking requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 1994
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The gazette of the united Republic of Tanzania No 26 Vol 75, dated 1st July 1994. Printed by the Government printer, Dar-salaam by order Government
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The food (control of quality) marketing of Breast –Milk substitutes and designated products regulations, 1994.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 17-(1) Labeling and marking of infant formula and supplementary foods shall be in accordance with Tanzania standard 187 and Tanzania standard 180 respectively.
(2) Labels and marks on any infant formula shall include the following information in kiswhili, English and any other language where the product is marketed-
(a) Name of the products that is infact formula and trade name or brand name;
(b) Name and address of the manufacturer or licensed packer;
(c) Batch or code number;
(d) Net content by mass/volume;
(e) List of ingredients with the average content of each nutrient indicated in descending order of proportion;
(f) Protein source and the proportion of saturated and unsaturated farry acids;
(g) The average content of each nutrient;
(h) Directions for storing the unopened container and special directions after the container has been opened.
(i) An indication., with a print letter not less than 5 mm that infant formula is not intended to replace breast feeding but is a complement where breast feeding is insufficient;
(j) The words “ IMPORTANT NOTICE” or their equivalent, directing on how to prepare and use the formula for consumption and shall include:
(i) A statement of the superiority breast feeding;
(ii) A statement that the product shall be used only on the advice of a doctor or health worker;
(iii) Instruction and a warning against the health hazard of inappropriate proportion;
(iv) A statement that infants shall be fed only with cup and or spoon;
(v) Advisory note that infants over 6 months of age should require supplementary foods in addition to the formula.
(vi) Date of manufacturer and expirely to be printed in a tamper proof on the container;
(vii) Country of origin
(3) The label shall not show any photography, drawings or other graphic representations other than for illustrating methods of preparation and in no case shall depict a feeding bottle - Reference of the measure
- Part IV para 17
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1901.10.00 - Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale No - Description
- Infant formula
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 1994 - Description
- All countries
A31: Labelling requirements
A32: Marking requirements
