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

(6) Mayonnaise, french and salad dressing and salad cream which are made by mixing edible vegetable oil with dilute acetic acid, dilute vinegar and/or a dilute solution of citric acid with or without emulsifying substances—
(a) may contain mustard, spices, sucrose, glucose and permitted colouring matter; and
(b) may, subject to the provision of the Food and Food Standards(Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001 contain saccharin or its salts;
(c) shall contain no mineral oil;
(d) shall have a maximum pH value of 4. 

Reference of the measure

Art 5 (6)(a) and (b) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Mayonnaise, french and salad dressing and salad cream 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries