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
01 January 2001 
Publication where the measure is specified
Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Food And Food Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2001 
Country/Region applying the measure
Zimbabwe 
The rationale of the measure
These regulations shall apply to all alcoholic beverages 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) Beer, ale, stout, porter, lager and black beer shall be the products produced as a result of the alcoholic fermentation of an extract derived from barley malt to which may be added cereal grain or sugar or other acceptable carbohydrates and/or hops in such a manner as to possess the aroma, taste, and character commonly attributed to each and may contain food additives as permitted by the Food and Food Standards (Preservatives, Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 1972, and shall contain not less than three comma four per centum absolute alcohol by volume. 
Reference of the measure
Art 4(1) 
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.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2203.00.11 Containing not less than 2 g (dry weight) of the water- insoluble mash or water-is derived per 100 ml No    
2203.00.19 Other other No    
2203.00.91 Clear beer made from sorghum, wholly produced in zimbabwe No    
Description
Beer, ale, stout, porter, lager and black beer 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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