Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 
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
(3) "Compound lard" or "lard compound" shall—
(a) be composed of a mixture of lard with dripping or other animal fat, with or without cotton-seed, stearin or other vegetable fat;
(b) contain not less than 25% of lard;
(c) be free from objectionable odour or taste;
(d) contain no other substance except common salt;
(e) have a free fatty acid content of not more than 1,5%, expressed as oleic acid;
(f) bear a label on every package, in type no smaller than 18 point, indicating the approximate proportion of each ingredient. 
Reference of the measure
Art 5(3)(c) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1501.10.00 Lard No    
1503.00.00 Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared No    
Description
Compound lard 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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