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

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)(c) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Pickles i.e. the product prepared from properly prepared fruits or vegetables preserved with salt and vinegar 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries