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
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.
(2) Canned maize may contain salt, sugar, or, subject to the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001, any other ingredients.
(3) The drained mass of canned maize shall be not less than 65% of the net mass.
(4) Canned maize shall contain not more than—
(a) 30 silks of not more than 25 mm in length per 150 grms of the canned maize; and
(b) 2% by mass of husks and cob particles 
Reference of the measure
Art 15(1) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1104.23.00 Of maize (corn) Yes canned maize    
2005.80.00 Sweet corn (zea mays var. saccharata) No    
2005.99.00 Other No    
Description
Canned maize (corn) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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