Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 
Date when the measure came into force
05 April 2003 
Publication where the measure is specified
Statutory Instrument 263 of 2002 
Country/Region applying the measure
Zimbabwe 
The rationale of the measure
These regulations shall apply to all mineral water or drinking water bottled, packaged, imported or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
Natural mineral water and bottled drinking water shall not contain parasitic, pathogenic or any types of microorganisms and in particular Salmonella, faecal streptococci, coliforms and faecal coliforms  
Reference of the measure
Art 4(b) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2201.10.11 In closed bottles or other containers, ready for drinking No    
2201.10.19 Other No    
2201.10.90 Other No    
Description
All mineral water or drinking water bottled, packaged, imported or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
All countries