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 August 1981 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

The rationale of the measure

Not specified in the regulations 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

9 (1) No coffee product shall be described as a coffee extract or coffee essence unless—
(a) it is in liquid form ; and
(b) it has been prepared only from coffee with or without sugar and permitted preservatives; and
(c) it contains more than 0,5% of Caffeine.
(2) The appropriate description for a coffee product which complies with the provisions of subsection (1) shall be “coffee extract” or “coffee essence ". 

Reference of the measure

Art 9(1)(b) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Liquid extract of coffee 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries