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

9 (1) Black pepper shall—
(a) be composed of the dried immature berry of Piper Nigrum L.;
(b) not yield more than 7% of total ash;
(c) not contain
(i) less than 6,5% of non-volatile ether extract; or
(ii) any foreign substance.
(2) White pepper shall—
(a) be composed of the dried mature berry of Piper nigrum L. from which the outer coating has been removed;
(b) not yield more than 2,5% of total ash;
(c) not contain
(i) less than 6,5% of non-volatile ether extract; or
(ii) any foreign substance.
(3) Ground mixed pepper shall—
(a) be composed of ground white and black pepper;
(b) not contain
(i) less than 50% of ground white pepper; or
(ii) any foreign substance.
(4) "Compound pepper" or "pepper compound" shall—
(a) be composed of a mixture of pepper with harmless vegetable substances;
(b) contain not less than 50% of pepper. 

Reference of the measure

Art 9(1)(c)(ii); 9(2)(c)(ii) and 9(3)(b)(ii) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Black pepper, white pepper and ground mixed pepper 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries