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

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

(2) Jam, marmalade or fruit-jelly—
(a) shall not contain added mineral acid, gelatin, starch or other foreign substance or any substance not derived from the fruit named on the label referred to in sub-section (1) of section four or any other label borne by the package concerned;
(b) may contain added—
(i) citric, tartaric or lactic acid or citrates, tartrates or lactates of the quality specified in the British Pharmacopoeia;
(ii) permitted colouring ingredients or permitted preservatives;
(iii) dextrose, glucose syrup, invert sugar, honey, spices or synthetic flavouring substances;
(iv) in the case of fruit deficient in pectin, pectin or pectinous material derived from plant sources:
Provided that added pectin, calculated as calcium pectate, shall not exceed—
(i) 0,3% in jam and marmalade; and
(ii) 0,6% in fruit-jelly 

Reference of the measure

Art 5(2) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Jam, marmalade and fruit-jelly 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries