Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A33: Packaging requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
04 December 1992 
Publication where the measure is specified
Statutory Instrument 432 of 1992 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Food and Food Standards (Canned Fruits) Regulations, 1992  
Country/Region applying the measure
Zimbabwe 
The rationale of the measure
These regulations shall apply to all canned fruits which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
5.(2) Cans required, in terms of subsection (3), to be lacquered inside shall be so lacquered with suitable lacquer.
(3) Cans shall be lacquered inside if the food product is capable of reacting with the can in the absence of a protective lacquer.
((4) All containers shall be hermetically sealed or, as may be appropriate, firmly and accurately closed.
(5) All containers shall be so filled as to allow for proper processing and, in any case, fruits, together with any liquid medium shall occupy not less than 90% of the total of the container.
(6) No more liquid than is necessary for processing shall be added to canned fruits. 
Reference of the measure
Art 5(2) to (6) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2008.20.00 Pineapples No    
2008.30.00 Citrus fruit No    
2008.40.00 Pears No    
2008.50.00 Apricots No    
2008.60.00 Cherries No    
2008.70.00 Peaches, including nectarines No    
2008.80.00 Strawberries No    
2008.91.00 Palm hearts No    
2008.97.00 Mixtures No    
2008.99.00 Other No    
Description
Canned fruits ie the product prepared from clean, sound fruits or a mixture of such fruits of proper ripeness, with or, without the addition of sugar, salt, vinegar and other ingredients, other than food additives, with such quantities of potable water as may be necessary, and packed in hermetically sealed or firmly and accurately closed containers and heat-processed to ensure preservation. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries