Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

13 March 1975 

Publication where the measure is specified

Rhodesia Government Notice No. 838 of 1974 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

The rationale of the measure

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

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

(2) Mill white sugar shall—
(a) be almost white, dry, odourless, granulated sucrose soluble in cold water; and
(b) have a taste of sweetness, and may taste only slightly of molasses; and
(c) not contain more than—
(i) 0,1% of moisture;
(ii) 0,04% of sulphated ash;
(iii) 0,04% of reducing sugars 

Reference of the measure

Art 5(1)(a) and (b) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Mill white sugar 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries