Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

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

9) Canned fish shall be the product prepared from processed fish packed in oil or suitable sauce in a hermetically sealed container and so processed with heat as to—
(a) prevent spoilage; and
(b) destroy all pathogenic organisms; and
(c) soften the bones. 

Reference of the measure

Art 4(9) 

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

Canned fish 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries