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) Squash base or crush base—
(a) shall conform to the requirements of subsection (1) of section five:
Provided that comminuted fruit may be added;
(b) may obtain added natural citrus flavouring, but shall not contain any flavouring substances other than those naturally present in the fruit or fruits from which it has been prepared;
(c) may contain a permitted colouring ingredient;
(d) shall bear full directions for use on the label in type no smaller than 6 point, and, when prepared according to these directions, the resultant squash or crush shall contain not less than 30% of standardized citrus juice, or 20% of lemon juice in the case of a blend of lemon and barley;
(e) shall be labelled, in type no smaller than 18 point, ".......................CRUSH BASE" or "..…….SQUASH BASE", the name of the kind of citrus present being inserted in the blank space. 
Reference of the measure
Art 5(6)(2)(b) and (c) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2009.11.00 Frozen No    
2009.12.00 Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding No    
2009.19.00 Other No    
2009.29.00 Other No    
2009.31.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No    
2009.39.00 Other No    
Description
Squash base or crush base i.e a citrus juice which has been concentrated to at least 50% of its original volume by the removal of water, and which requires the addition of sugar and water to obtain squash or crush. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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