Non-Tariff Barriers

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. 845 of 1973 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

The rationale of the measure

These regulations shall apply only to condiments which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

6 (1) Chilli-powder, or cayenne pepper, shall—
(a) be composed of the ground dried ripe fruit of Capsicum baccatum L. or Capsicum frutescens L. or other small fruits of Capsicum;
(b) not contain more than—
(i) 1,5% of starch; or
(ii) 28% of crude fibre; or
(iii) 8% of total ash; or
(iv) 1,25% of ash which is not soluble in hydrochloric acid;
(c) not contain less than 15% of non-volatile ether extract.
(2) Chilli-powder compound shall—
(a) be composed of chilli-powder mixed with farinaceous material;
(b) contain not less than 50% of chilli-powder. 

Reference of the measure

Art 6 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Chilli-powder 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries