Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

18 September 1977 

Publication where the measure is specified

Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

The rationale of the measure

These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

5 (1) Citrus juice shall be extracted from wholesome fruit, and—
(a) shall be clean and free from foreign matter and pieces of seed or peel;
(b) shall be free from coagulation, separation and discoloration due to deterioration or decay;
(c) shall have the flavour and composition of the product in question;
(d) may contain permitted preservative:
Provided that fresh citrus juice shall contain no preservative 

Reference of the measure

Art 5(1)(a) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Citrus juice i.e the clean, sound juice expressed from the citrus fruit concerned (orange, grape-fruit, nartjie, lemon or lime) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries