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
Not specified in the regulations 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
11. Rum
(1) Rum shall be a potable alcoholic distillate obtained from sugar cane products fermented by the action of yeast or a mixture and other organisms , or a mixture of such distillates and may contain caramel and be flavoured with fruit or other botanical substances or flavourings.
(2) No person shall make any claim with respect to the age of rum other than the period during which such rum has been stored and aged in small wood for at least two years. 
Reference of the measure
Article 11(1) 
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
2208.40 Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products Yes rum    
Description
Rum 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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