Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
13 March 1975 
Publication where the measure is specified
Rhodesia Government Notice No. 838 of 1974 
Country/Region applying the measure
Zimbabwe 
The rationale of the measure
These regulations shall apply to sugar and allied products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
(3) "Sun sweet" sugar shall—
(a) be of no deeper colour than light golden brown, and be readily soluble in cold water; and
(b) have a taste of sweetness, which may be suggestive of molasses; and
(c) not contain more than—
(i) 0,4% of moisture;
(ii) 0,3% of sulphated ash;
(iii) 0,3% of reducing sugars. 
Reference of the measure
Art 5 (3)(a) and (b) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1701.13.00 Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter No    
1701.14.00 Other cane sugar No    
Description
Sun Sweet sugar 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
All countries