Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A33: Packaging requirements 
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
14 (1) Canned peas shall be prepared from succulent seeds of the pea plant packed in water or other suitable aqueous liquid medium.
(2) Canned peas shall be free from foreign seeds or other extraneous matter and not more than 5% of the drained mass shall consist of blemished peas.
(3) Canned peas may contain salt, sugar, or, subject to the Food and Food Standards 
Reference of the measure
Art 14 (1) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2005.40.00 Peas (pisum sativum) No    
Description
Canned peas 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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