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
17 July 1975 
Publication where the measure is specified
Rhodesia Government Notice No. 42 of 1975 
Country/Region applying the measure
Zimbabwe 
The rationale of the measure
These regulations shall apply to preserves, other than jam and marmalade prepared for consumption by diabetic persons and labelled accordingly, table-jelly and honey which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
5 (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2)—
(a) jam shall be the product obtained by boiling clean, sound fruit to a pulpy or semi-solid consistency and shall contain not less than 45 parts by mass of the named fruit to 100 parts by mass of the finished product ;
[amended by SI 40/1990 with effect from the 16th March,1990]
(b) marmalade shall be the product obtained by boiling one or more, types of clean, sound citrus fruit or parts of citrus fruit;
(c) fruit-jelly shall be the product obtained by boiling the strained juice of, or the strained water extract from, clean, sound fruit to a suitable consistency and shall be reasonably clear or transparent and be free of seeds and pulp, containing not less than 45 parts by mass of the named fruit juice to 100 parts by mass of the finished product;
with refined or mill white sugar, as defined in section 5 of the Food and Food Standards (Sugar and Allied Products) RGN 838/1974, and may, in the case of jam and marmalade, contain added water. 
Reference of the measure
Art 5(1) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2007.10.00 Homogenised preparations No    
2007.91.00 Citrus fruit No    
2007.99.00 Other No    
Description
Fruit-jelly 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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