Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 

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

6 (1) Fruits for canning shall be suitably prepared from clean, sound, fresh or preserved fruits which are free from insect infestation or contamination from unacceptable levels of pesticide residues as laid down by the joint Food and Agricultural. Organization and the World Health Organization Codex Alimentarius Commission.
(3) Canned fruits or fruit products shall be free from grit or other extraneous contamination, and shall he pasteurized or heat-treated to an extent necessary to avoid spoilage and to render them free from viable micro-organisms injurious to health. 

Reference of the measure

Art 6(1) and (3) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned fruits i.e 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.

Description

All countries