Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B6: Product identity requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

01 February 2001 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instrument 30 of 1991 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Food and Food Standards (Canned Vegetables) Regulations, 1991. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

The rationale of the measure

These regulations shall apply to all canned vegetables which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

11 (1) No product shall be described as tomato sauce unless it is prepared from tomato puree, tomato paste or tomato juice.
(2) Tomato sauce shall contain salt, sugar, vinegar, seasoning and, subject to the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001, any other ingredients 

Reference of the measure

Art 11(1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Tomato sauce (includes ketchup) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries