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

(5) Citrus juice concentrate-
(a) shall comply with the requirements of subsection (1);
(b) shall contain no synthetic colouring ingredient
(c) shall be labelled "CONCENTRATED …………JUICE", the name of the kind of citrus present being inserted in the blank space in type no smaller than 10 point;
(d) be labelled "SWEETENED" if it contains added sucrose, and shall bear full directions for use on the label in type no smaller than 6 point, and when prepared according to these directions, the product shall conform to the standards laid down for unsweetened citrus juice in subsection (2), or for sweetened citrus juice in subsection (3), as the case may be 

Reference of the measure

Art 5(5)(b) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Citrus juice concentrate 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries