Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
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: 7. (1) Golden syrup shall—
(a) be a clear, amber colour, viscous solution obtained as a by-product of sugar refining by the partial inversion of refinery syrups; and
(b) be free from dirt and other extraneous matter, but may contain a proportion of molasses; and
(c) not contain—
(i) more than 3% of sulphated ash;
(ii) more than 50 mg of iron per kg
(iii) less than 83% of total solids;
(iv) less than 77% of total sugars, expressed as invert sugar;
(v) more than 55% of reducing sugars, expressed as invert sugar.
Reference of the measure: Art 5(7)(a) and (b)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
1702.90.00	Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50% by weight of fructose	No

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