Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 1974 

Publication where the measure is specified

Rhodesia Government Notice No. 852 of 1973 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

The rationale of the measure

These regulations shall apply to edible fats and oils which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

5 (1) Dripping shall —
(a) be composed of fat rendered from the meat of cattle, sheep or goats which have been determined by an inspector to be in good health at the time of slaughter and fit for human consumption;
(b) be free from objectionable odour or taste and be of an off-white to pale yellow colour;
(c) contain no foreign substance except common salt;
(d) have a free fatty acid content of not more than 1,5% expressed as oleic acid. 

Reference of the measure

Art 5 (1)(d) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Dripping 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries