Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 
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
Not specified in the regulations 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
8 Distilled alcoholic beverages , and alcoholic cordials , liqueurs
(1) Distilled alcoholic beverages, alcoholic cordials or liqueurs shall contain not less than thirty-seven , nought per centum by volume of absolute alcohol unless the label prominently states the actual percentage by volume of absolute alcohol contained therein.
(2) Alcoholic cordials , liqueur and aperitifs –
(a) Shall be products obtained by the mixing or distillation of grain , spirit, brandy or other distilled spirits with fruit flavours, leaves or other botanical substances or their juices, or with extracts or essences derived by infusion, percolation or maceration of such other botanical substances.
(b) May have added to them during the course of manufacture, sucrose of dextrose or both as required for the type of alcoholic cordial, liqueur or aperitif;
(c) Shall contain not less than seventeen per centum of absolute alcoholic by volume
(d) May contain natural of artificial flavouring preparations and colours as permitted by the food and standards (preservatives, additives, and prohibited substances) regulations, 1972. 
Reference of the measure
Article 8(1) and 2(c) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 
Notes
Date of publication not provided in the regulations. The one filled in is for the purposes of uploading the measures. Exact date shall be captured when made available by the NTM Manager. 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2208 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages. No    
Description
Distilled alcoholic beverages , and alcoholic cordials , liqueurs 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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