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
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)(1)(c) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

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    
Description
Golden syrup 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
All countries