Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
14 September 1990 
Publication where the measure is specified
Statutory Instrument 226 of 1990 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Food and Food Standards (Pickles) Regulations, 1990  
Country/Region applying the measure
Zimbabwe 
The rationale of the measure
These regulations shall apply to all pickles which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
4.(1) Pickles may contain—
(a) spices or flavouring or both;
(b) sugar, invert sugar, dextrose or glucose in dry or liquid form;
(c) any food colour, preservative, or firming or thickening agent as referred to in the appropriate Schedule to the Food and Food Standards (Foods Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001;
(d) lactic acid; and
(e) vegetable oils 
Reference of the measure
Art 4(1)(a), (b), (d) and (e) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2001.10.00 Cucumbers and gherkins No    
2001.90.00 Other No    
Description
Pickles i.e. the product prepared from properly prepared fruits or vegetables preserved with salt and vinegar; 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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