Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s. 

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

8 Mustard shall—
(a) be composed of the ground seed of Sinapis alba, Brassica juncea or Brassica nigra;
(b) not yield more than 8% of total ash;
(c) not contain—
(i) more than 2,5% of added starch; or
(ii) any foreign substance. 

Reference of the measure

Art 8(c)(ii) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Mustard 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries