Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B6: Product identity requirement 
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) Edible oils, salad oils or cooking oils commonly recognized as wholesome food-stuffs
(a) shall be free from rancidity, decomposition and offensive odour or taste;
(b) shall not contain any mineral oil;
(c) may contain permitted antioxidants;
(d) shall, if more than 1 oil is contained in a package, be labelled "BLENDED VEGETABLE OIL" in type no smaller than 30 point;
(e) shall be of the standard of purity or quality laid down in the current edition of the British Pharmacopoeia or British Pharmaceutical Codex:
Provided that, if no such standard is laid down, the maximum free fatty acid content shall be 1%, expressed as oleic acid. 
Reference of the measure
Art 5 (5)(a), (b) and (e) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1507.10.00 Crude oil, whether or not degummed No    
1507.90.10 Cooking oil No    
1507.90.90 Other No    
1508.10.00 Crude oil No    
1508.90.10 Cooking oil No    
1508.90.90 Other No    
1509.10.00 Virgin No    
1509.90.10 Cooking oil No    
1509.90.90 Other No    
1510.00.10 Cooking oil No    
1510.00.90 Other No    
1511.10.00 Crude oil No    
1511.90.10 Cooking oil No    
1511.90.90 Other No    
1512.11.00 Crude oil No    
1512.19.10 Cooking oil No    
1512.19.90 Other No    
1512.21.00 Crude oil, whether or not gossypol has been removed No    
1512.29.10 Cooking oil No    
1512.29.90 Other No    
Description
Edible oils 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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