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

18 September 1977 

Publication where the measure is specified

Rhodesia Government Notice No. 181 of 1977 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

The rationale of the measure

These regulations shall apply to soft drinks which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

5. Soft drinks, when in ready-to-drink form—
(a) shall have a hydrogen-ion concentration (pH) value of not less than 2,5;
(b) may, in the case of cola beverages, contain caffeine up to a maximum concentration of 150 mgs per litre;
(c) may contain, if quinine has been added, not less than 50 and not more than 100 mgs per litre (both expressed as quinine sulphate);
(d) shall not contain any mineral acid other than orthophosphoric acid, which may be present in an amount not exceeding 600 mgs per litre;
(e) may contain, unless otherwise specified in these regulations, permitted preservatives, permitted colouring ingredients and harmless flavouring substances;
(f) may contain harmless edible brominated or sulphonated oils:
Provided that brominated oils shall contain not more than 33% of bromine, and the acidity of the oil expressed as hydrobromic acid shall not exceed 1,000 mgs per litre. 

Reference of the measure

Art 5(e) and (f) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Ready- to- drink soft drinks (any soft drink which is in single-strength form and is ready to be drunk without being diluted or reconstituted in any way) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries