Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 1990 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instrument 99 of 1990 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

The rationale of the measure

These regulations shall apply to peanut and peanut products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

4. (1) Peanut butter-
(a) shall have-
(i) a good flavour and aroma of typical freshly roasted peanuts , with no rancidity or other objectionable flavour or odour;
(ii) a uniform smooth or crunchy texture and a colour typical of roasted peanuts;
(b) shall be -
(i) free of foreign matter, dirt or other defects such as scorched or discoloured peanut tissue;
(ii) free from viable yeasts, moulds and bacteria likely to cause microbiological spoilage and toxicity .
(c) may contain salt, permissible sweetening agents, anti-oxidants, emulsifiers and stabilisers as permitted by the Third Schedule to the Food and Food Standards (Preservatives, Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 1972.
(2) The total content of seasonings and non-peanut material in peanut butter shall not exceed ten per centum of the weight of the finished product.
(3) The oil content of the peanut ingredients may be adjusted by the addition or subtraction of peanut oil so that the fat content of the finished product does not exceed sixty per centum.
(4) The peanut and peanut product shall not contain mycotoxins in excess of twenty parts per billion . 

Reference of the measure

Art 4(1)(b)(ii) and (4) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

Date of implementation not stated in the document downloaded from www.ecolex.org. The date entered is arbitrary to allow NTM registration. This shall be edited when the actual date has been provided by the NTM Manger. 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Peanut butter 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries