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

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

(2) Unsweetened citrus juice—
(a) shall conform to the requirements of subsection (1);
(b) shall contain no additives other than natural citrus flavouring and permitted preservatives;
(c) shall comply with the standards specified in this paragraph— (a table stating the type of natural juice and the minimum percentage of soluble citrus solids);
(d) shall be labelled "..............JUICE" in type no smaller than 10 point, the name of the citrus present, and, in the case of a blended juice, the word "BLENDED" and the names of the kinds of citrus present being inserted in the blank space 

Reference of the measure

Art 5(2)(b) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Unsweetened citrus juice 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries