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

15 (1) Canned maize shall be prepared from clean should kernels of white or yellow sweet maize varieties; with tip caps removed, packed in a suitable liquid substrate medium which may include water. 

Reference of the measure

Art 15(1) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned maize (corn) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries