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.

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
Jam, marmalade and fruit-jelly 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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