Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
01 January 2000 
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Notice 173 of 1999 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Food Regulations 1999 
Country/Region applying the measure
Zimbabwe 
The rationale of the measure
No specific objective stated 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
151. Tea bag
The content of a tea bag shall conform to the standards prescribed for tea in regulations 142
142 Tea -
(b) shall not yield more than 7% of total ash of which at least one half shall be soluble in boiling water;
(c) yield not less than 30% of water soluble extract;
(d) not contain spurious, decayed or mouldy leaves or stalks; 
Reference of the measure
Article 151 together with Sub-articles 142(b),(c) & (d) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0902.10.00 Green tea (not fermented) in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg No    
0902.20.00 Other green tea (not fermented) No    
0902.30.00 Black tea (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg No    
0902.40.00 Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea No    
Description
Tea bag 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world