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

01 January 1990 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instrument 104 of 1990 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

The rationale of the measure

These regulations shall apply to all fish and fish products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

(8) Fish and fish products shall not contain any of the following substances—
(a) preservatives and food colours other than those permitted by the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136/2001;
(b) sorbic acid or its salts other than in—
(i) dried fish that has been smoked or salted;
(ii) cold processed, smoked and salted fish paste;
(c) benzoic acid or its salts other than in marinated or similar cold processed, packaged fish and fish products. 

Reference of the measure

Art 4(8) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

The implementation date is not stated in the document received from the the NTM Manager. The above date was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM onto the online system. This will be edited once the actual date is available 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fish and fish products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries