Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

18 April 1976 

Publication where the measure is specified

Rhodesia Government Notice No. 974 of 1975 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Food and Food Standards (Vinegar) Regulations, 1975 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

The rationale of the measure

These regulations shall apply to vinegar which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

6 (1) No vinegar , including imitation vinegar, shall contain—
(a) less than 4% (mass/volume) of acetic acid;
(b) any acid, other than acetic acid, or any ingredient which may be unwholesome or injurious for human consumption or use. 

Reference of the measure

Art 6(1)(a) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Vinegar , including imitation of vinegar 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries