Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B31: Labelling 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)(f) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Compound lard 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries