Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 0904.11.00: Neither crushed nor ground, 0904.12.10: Pepper seed, 0904.12.90: Other, 0907.10.00: Neither crushed nor ground, 0907.20.00: Crushed or ground, 0906.11.00: Cinnamon (cinnaomum zeylanicum blume), 0907.10.00: Neither crushed nor ground, 0907.20.00: Crushed or ground, 0910.11.00: Neither crushed nor ground, 0910.99.10: Neither crushed nor ground, 0910.99.20: Other and 0709.60.10: Chillies
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 845 of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply only to condiments which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4 (1) Subject to the provisions of this section every package containing any condiment shall bear a label stating the following particulars—
(a) the name and, where appropriate, the trade name of the condiment contained therein; and
(b) the name and business address of the manufacturer, producer, importer or retailer on whose behalf such condiment was packaged; and
(c) a packing-number or the date on which the condiment was packaged, or a code-number which signifies such date; and
(d) in the case of a condiment which is composed of 2 or more different ingredients, the names of the ingredients, set out in descending order in relation to their percentage of the total content, and, when required by the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, SI 136 of 2001, the name and nature of any preservative, colouring or other foreign substance.
(2) The manufacturer or producer of any condiment who uses a code-number to signify the date of packaging shall, upon request from an inspector, divulge the date which such code-number signifies.
(3) Subject to the provisions of subsection (7), and of subsections (5) and (6) of section eleven, any particular which, in terms of these regulations, is required to be printed on a label shall be printed in type no smaller than 6 point, and in such colour or colours as to afford a distinct contrast with the background:
Provided that, where the size of the package would render compliance with the provisions of this subsection impossible, the Secretary may authorize such particular to be printed in smaller type.
(4) Words which qualify the name or trade name of the article, or are an essential part of the description thereof, shall be printed on the label in letters of the same size and prominence as the name of the article.
(5) The ingredients or proportions of any article shall be set out on the label in type of a uniform size and prominence throughout.
(6) No label on any condiment shall contain the words "vitaminized", "vitamin-fortified" or "enriched", or any other words which may be construed as indicating that such fortifying ingredients have been added to or produced in such condiment, without the written approval of the Secretary.
(7) Where a retailer sells a condiment from a bulk supply kept by him—
(a) such bulk supply shall bear a label containing the particulars specified in subsection (1) in type no smaller than 18 point; and
(b) the label specified in paragraph (a) shall be displayed in a prominent position so as to be easily read by a purchaser of such condiment; and
(c) such condiment shall be measured, weighed or counted in the presence of the purchaser. - Reference of the measure
- Art 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0904.11.00 Neither crushed nor ground No 0904.12.10 Pepper seed No 0904.12.90 Other No 0907.10.00 Neither crushed nor ground No 0907.20.00 Crushed or ground No 0906.11.00 Cinnamon (cinnaomum zeylanicum blume) No 0907.10.00 Neither crushed nor ground No 0907.20.00 Crushed or ground No 0910.11.00 Neither crushed nor ground No 0910.99.10 Neither crushed nor ground No 0910.99.20 Other No 0709.60.10 Chillies No - Description
- Any condiment ( i.e. curry-powder, chilli-powder, ginger, mustard, pepper, cloves and all other spices and herbs and materials compounded thereof, and salt and sauces and chutneys)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2501.00.10: In bulk, in immediate packing of 50kg or more pre-packed in immediate packings for retail sale less than 50kg, 2501.00.91: In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg and 2501.00.99: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 845 of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply only to condiments which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 11 (3) Every package of salt intended for human consumption shall bear a label which, in addition to complying with the requirements of the *Food and Food Standards (Food Labelling) Regulations, SI 265/2002—
(a) bears the words "iodated" or "iodised", followed by words describing the type of salt, the words being printed in type no smaller than 8 point; and
(b) in the case of a package whose mass is 50 kgs or more, specifies the date of iodation and the level of iodine at the time of packaging. - Reference of the measure
- Art 11(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2501.00.10 In bulk, in immediate packing of 50kg or more pre-packed in immediate packings for retail sale less than 50kg No 2501.00.91 In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg No 2501.00.99 Other No - Description
- Salt
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 0901.11.00: Not decaffeinated, 0901.12.00: Decaffeinated, 0901.21.00: Not decaffeinated, 0901.22.00: Decaffeinated and 0901.90.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1980
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1980
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981
- 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
- 3 (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (3), except in the list of ingredients, the word "coffee" shall not appear on the package of any product intended to be used for the preparation of a potable drink unless the product is a coffee product or an instant coffee product.
(2) No pictorial device suggestive of coffee-beans shall appear on the package of any product intended to be used for the preparation of a potable drink unless the product is a coffee product or instant coffee product and-
(a) in the case of ground coffee, it contains not less than 50% of coffee by mass;
(b) in the case of an instant coffee product, the proportion of coffee used in its preparation is not less than 50% of the total mass of the ingredients used, including any glucose solids so used.
(3) The package of, a product which is not a coffee product or an instant coffee product, but which contains the word “coffee” shall, in addition, bear the description "artificial coffee", “substitute coffee", "coffee-flavoured", "coffee substitute" or "imitation coffee", as may be appropriate.
Packaging
4 (1) Any package containing any coffee product, instant coffee product or any product referred to in subsection (3) of section three shall bear—
(a) the appropriate description of the coffee product, instant coffee product or product referred to in subsection (3) of section three;
(b) the address of the manufacturer name and business, producer, importer or seller by, or on whose behalf, such article was packaged;
(c) in the case of a product which is composed of 2 or more different ingredients, the name of the ingredients set out in descending order in relation to their percentage of the total produce:
Provided that, in the case of an instant coffee product—
(a) the names of the ingredients used to prepare the product shall appear in descending order in relation to their percentage of the total ingredients used;
(b) glucose solids, if used, shall be regarded as 1 ingredient.
(2) Unless otherwise provided for in these regulations, all information required by these regulations to appear on a package shall be clearly and prominently displayed, and printed from type no smaller than 6-point, and in such colour or colours as to afford a distinct contrast with the background :
Provided that—
(i) where the size or nature of the package concerned would render compliance with the provisions of this subsection impracticable, the Secretary may authorize , in writing, that such particulars may be printed in smaller type, or be omitted;
(ii) in the case of a product referred to in subsection (3) of section three, the words “artificial coffee” “substitute coffee”, “ coffee flavoured”, “coffee substitute” or “imitation coffee” shall be printed from type no smaller than 18-point or half the size of the type used for the brand name on the package, whichever is the lesser.
(3) Words which qualify the description of the contents of the package concerned, or are an essential part of the description thereof, shall be printed on the package of letters no smaller and in no lesser prominence than those of the description of such contents.
(4) The package of every preparation referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (2) of section seven and paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of subsection (2) of section eight shall be printed from type no smaller than 10 –point, with a statement of the % of coffee used in its preparation, in the following form-
"MADE FROM NOT LESS THAN (state the % percentage) OF COFFEE"; the percentage of coffee used being calculated in relation to all of the ingredients used, including, in the case of instant products, any glucose solids used.
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, the Secretary may, by notice in writing, exempt, for a specified period of time, any manufacturer or seller from compliance with the provisions of this section. - Reference of the measure
- Art 3 and 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0901.11.00 Not decaffeinated No 0901.12.00 Decaffeinated No 0901.21.00 Not decaffeinated No 0901.22.00 Decaffeinated No 0901.90.00 Other No - Description
- Coffee products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 0901.11.00: Not decaffeinated, 0901.12.00: Decaffeinated, 0901.21.00: Not decaffeinated, 0901.22.00: Decaffeinated and 0901.90.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 August 1981
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 August 1981
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981
- 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
- 5 (1) No coffee product shall be described on its package as coffee-beans unless it consists solely of the decorticated berries of 1 or more species of coffee, whether roasted or not.
(2) The appropriate description for a coffee product which complies with the provisions of subsection (1) shall be "coffee-beans ". - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0901.11.00 Not decaffeinated No 0901.12.00 Decaffeinated No 0901.21.00 Not decaffeinated No 0901.22.00 Decaffeinated No 0901.90.00 Other No - Description
- Coffee-beans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 0901.11.00: Not decaffeinated, 0901.12.00: Decaffeinated, 0901.21.00: Not decaffeinated, 0901.22.00: Decaffeinated and 0901.90.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 August 1981
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 August 1981
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981
- 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
- 6 (1) No coffee product shall be described on its package as ground coffee unless it—
(a) is in ground form; and
(b) consists solely of coffee :
Provided that decaffeinated coffee shall contain not more than 0,1% of caffeine.
(2) The appropriate description for a coffee product which complies with the provisions of subsection (1) shall be "ground coffee" or "decaffeinated ground coffee", as may be the case. - Reference of the measure
- Art 6(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0901.11.00 Not decaffeinated No 0901.12.00 Decaffeinated No 0901.21.00 Not decaffeinated No 0901.22.00 Decaffeinated No 0901.90.00 Other No - Description
- Ground coffee
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 0901.11.00: Not decaffeinated, 0901.12.00: Decaffeinated, 0901.21.00: Not decaffeinated and 0901.90.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 August 1981
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 August 1981
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981
- 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
- 7 (1) No coffee product shall be described on its package as ground coffee and chicory or ground chicory and coffee unless it—
(a) is in ground form; and
(b) contains only ground coffee and chicory .
(2). The appropriate description for a coffee product which complies with the provisions of subsection (1)—
(a) where the proportion of coffee is not less than the proportion of chicory, shall be "ground coffee and chicory":
Provided that the words "French coffee" may be used in addition to the description "ground coffee and chicory";
(b) where the proportion of coffee is less than the proper proportion of chicory and is more than 20% of the combined mass of the coffee and chicory, shall be "ground chicory and coffee". - Reference of the measure
- Art 7(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0901.11.00 Not decaffeinated No 0901.12.00 Decaffeinated No 0901.21.00 Not decaffeinated No 0901.90.00 Other No - Description
- Ground coffee and chicory
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2101.11.00: Extracts, essences and concentrates, 2101.12.00: Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee, 2101.20.00: Extracts, essences and concentrates, of tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mate and 2101.30.00: Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof
The measure came into effect on 01 August 1981
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 August 1981
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981
- 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 (1) No coffee product shall be described on its package as an instant coffee product unless it—
(a) is in the form of soluble solids; and
(b) contains coffee with or without chicory and glucose solids, and no other ingredients,
(2) The appropriate description for an instant coffee product which has been prepared from—
(a) coffee only, shall be "instant coffee";
(b) coffee and chicory only—
(i) where the proportion of coffee used in its preparation is not less than the proportion of chicory so used, shall be , shall be "instant coffee and chicory”;
Provided, that the words “instant French coffee” may be used in addition to the description "instant coffee and chicory”;b31
(ii) where the proportion of coffee used in its preparation is less than the proportion of chicory so used and is not less than 20% of the combined mass of the coffee and chicory so used, shall be "instant chicory and coffee”;
(c) coffee and glucose solids only, where the proportion of coffee used in its preparation exceeds that of the glucose solids so used, shall be “instant coffee mixture”;
(d) coffee, chicory and glucose solids only—
(i) where the proportion of coffee used in its preparation is not, less than proportion of chicory, so used and the proportion of glucose solids used in its preparation does not exceed the combined mass of the coffee and chicory so used, shall be “instant coffee and chicory mixture";
(ii) where the proportion of coffee used in its preparation is less than the proportion of chicory so used and is not less than 20% of the aggregate of the coffee and chicory so used and the proportion of glucose solids used in its preparation does not exceed the combined mass of the coffee and chicory so used, shall, be "instant coffee and chicory mixture ”. - Reference of the measure
- Art 8 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2101.11.00 Extracts, essences and concentrates No 2101.12.00 Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee No 2101.20.00 Extracts, essences and concentrates, of tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mate No 2101.30.00 Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof No - Description
- Instant coffee such as coffee and chicory only; coffee and glucose solids only and; coffee, chicory and glucose solids only
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2101.30.00: Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof
The measure came into effect on 01 August 1981
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 August 1981
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981
- 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
- 9 (1) No coffee product shall be described as a coffee extract or coffee essence unless—
(a) it is in liquid form ; and
(b) it has been prepared only from coffee with or without sugar and permitted preservatives; and
(c) it contains more than 0,5% of Caffeine.
(2) The appropriate description for a coffee product which complies with the provisions of subsection (1) shall be “coffee extract” or “coffee essence ". - Reference of the measure
- Art 9(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2101.30.00 Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof No - Description
- Liquid extract of coffee
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2101.30.00: Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof
The measure came into effect on 01 August 1981
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 August 1981
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981
- 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
- 10 (1) No coffee product shall be described as a coffee and chicory extract or a coffee and chicory essence unless it—
(a) is in liquid form; and
(b) has been prepared only from coffee and chicory with or without sugar and permitted preservatives; and
(c) contains more than 0,25% of caffeine.
(2) The appropriate description for a coffee product which complies with the provisions of subsection (1) shall be “coffee and chicory extract (or essence)". - Reference of the measure
- Art 10(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2101.30.00 Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof No - Description
- Liquid extracts f coffee and chicory
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2101.30.00: Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof
The measure came into effect on 01 August 1981
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 August 1981
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 50 of 1981
- 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 Notwithstanding the provisions of these regulations, the Secretary may, subject to such further packaging requirement as he deems appropriate, authorize, by notice in writing, the use of cereal, whether in whole or in part, as a substitute for chicory:
Provided that—
(i) where the cereal content substituted exceeds that of the chicory content, the word “cereal” shall replace the word “chicory” in any packing requirement in terms of these regulations;
(ii) the word “cereal” shall appear in the list of ingredients of the product concerned in terms of these regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Art 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2101.30.00 Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof No - Description
- Substitute of cereal for chicory
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 1902.11.00: Containing eggs, 1902.19.00: Other, 1902.20.00: Stuffed pasta, whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared, 1902.30.00: Other pasta and 1902.40.00: Couscous
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1981
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1981
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 149 of 1991
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Pasta Products) Regulations, 1991
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all pasta products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6 In addition to the requirements of the Food and Food Standards (Food Labelling) Regulations, 1990, each pasta product shall bear a label stating details outlined in the Schedule (pasta product, shape and size)
- Reference of the measure
- Art 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1902.11.00 Containing eggs No 1902.19.00 Other No 1902.20.00 Stuffed pasta, whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared No 1902.30.00 Other pasta No 1902.40.00 Couscous No - Description
- Pasta products i.e. the class of food prepared by drying formed units of dough prepared from flour and water with or without one or more of the optional ingredients referred to in section 5
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2008.20.00: Pineapples, 2008.30.00: Citrus fruit, 2008.40.00: Pears, 2008.50.00: Apricots, 2008.60.00: Cherries, 2008.70.00: Peaches, including nectarines, 2008.80.00: Strawberries, 2008.91.00: Palm hearts, 2008.97.00: Mixtures and 2008.99.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 04 December 1992
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 December 1992
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 432 of 1992
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Canned Fruits) Regulations, 1992
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all canned fruits which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4 Every container of canned fruits shall, in accordance with the *Food and Food Standards (Food Labelling) Regulations, SI 265/2002, bear a label stating the name of the fruit and the style in which it is packed, for example, halves, chunks, slices or whole in close proximity to the name of the fruit
- Reference of the measure
- Art 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2008.20.00 Pineapples No 2008.30.00 Citrus fruit No 2008.40.00 Pears No 2008.50.00 Apricots No 2008.60.00 Cherries No 2008.70.00 Peaches, including nectarines No 2008.80.00 Strawberries No 2008.91.00 Palm hearts No 2008.97.00 Mixtures No 2008.99.00 Other No - Description
- Canned fruits i.e. product prepared from clean, sound fruits or a mixture of such fruits of proper ripeness, with or, without the addition of sugar, salt, vinegar and other ingredients, other than food additives, with such quantities of potable water as may be necessary, and packed in hermetically sealed or firmly and accurately closed containers and heat-processed to ensure preservation
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 September 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4 (1) Subject to the provisions of this section , every package containing a citrus juice or citrus drink shall bear a label stating—
(a) the name of the contents of such package as may be required by sections five, six and seven;
(b) the name and business address of the manufacturer or seller by or on whose behalf the contents were packaged:
provided that this requirement shall not apply to carbonated citrus juice or citrus drink if the trade mark is clearly visible;
(c) where applicable, the nature of any preservative present, as may be required by the Preservatives Regulations;
(d) the packaging-number or the date on which the contents were packaged, or a code-number or mark which signifies such date:
provided that the requirements set out in this paragraph shall not apply to a package containing a carbonated citrus drink.
(2) A manufacturer of citrus juice or citrus drink who uses a code-number or mark to signify the date of packaging shall, upon request by an inspector, divulge the date signified by the code-number or mark.
(3) Unless otherwise provided for in these regulations, all the information required by these regulations to appear on a label shall be clearly and prominently displayed, and printed in type no smaller than 6 point, and in such colour or colours as to afford a distinct contrast with the background:
Provided that, where the size of the package concerned would render compliance with the provisions of this subsection impossible, the Secretary may authorize such particular to be printed in smaller type, or to be omitted.
(4) Words which qualify the name or trade name of the contents of the package concerned, or are an essential part of the description thereof, shall be printed on the label referred to in subsection (1) in letters of the same size and prominence as of the name or trade name of such contents.
(5) No person shall, without the approval, in writing, of the Secretary, use on any label the word "vitaminized", "vitamin-fortified", "vitamin-enriched" or "enriched", or any other word capable of being construed as indicating that fortifying ingredients have been added to or are present in the contents of the package bearing such label.
(6) Any citrus juice or citrus drink, whether concentrated or not shall, if it contains added sugar, be labelled "SWEETENED" in type no smaller than 10 point.
(7) The word "fresh" shall not appear on the label of any package containing any citrus juice or citrus drink, squash or crush, but it may be applied to juice sold within 2 hours of extraction.
(8) The word "real", "pure" or "natural", or any other word expressing a similar meaning, shall not appear on the label of any package containing a citrus juice or citrus drink, squash or crush which contains any synthetic flavouring substance or any added colouring ingredient.
(9) The word "juice" may be used to describe a product only if that product complies with the requirements of section five.
(10) No pictorial device suggestive of any citrus fruit, citrus juice, a citrus-tree or part thereof shall appear on a package containing a citrus juice or citrus drink, squash or crush unless the product contains not less than 50% of standardized citrus juice when in ready-to-drink form:
Provided that the provisions of this subsection. shall not, in so far as they relate to a pictorial device apply to the use of a trade mark registered in terms of the Trade Marks Act [Chapter 26:04], by a person who is the proprietor or registered user of such trade mark registered before the date of publication of these regulations.
(11) No wording, expression, design or illustration which constitutes a misrepresentation, or which can, directly or by implication, create a misleading impression of the contents or its properties, shall appear on a label or on the container or in any advertisement of any citrus juice, citrus juice powder, citrus juice concentrate, citrus squash, base or citrus drink.
(12) Where a seller sells citrus juice or citrus drink from a bulk stock kept by him—
(a) the bulk stock shall bear a label containing the particulars specified in subsection (1), and such other particulars as may be required by section five, six or seven, in type no smaller than 18 point; and
(b) the label referred to in paragraph (a) shall be displayed in a prominent position to as to be easily read by a purchaser of the citrus juice or citrus drink concerned; and
(c) the citrus juice or citrus drink shall be dispensed in the presence of the purchaser.
(13) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, the Secretary may, by notice in writing, exempt, for a specified period of time, any manufacturer or seller of citrus juice or citrus drink from compliance with the provisions of this section. - Reference of the measure
- Art 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009.11.00 Frozen No 2009.12.00 Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding No 2009.19.00 Other No 2009.21.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.29.00 Other No 2009.31.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.39.00 Other No - Description
- Every package containing a citrus juice or citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 September 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (2) Unsweetened citrus juice—
(a) shall conform to the requirements of subsection (1);
(b) shall contain no additives other than natural citrus flavouring and permitted preservatives;
(c) shall comply with the standards specified in this paragraph— (a table stating the type of natural juice and the minimum percentage of soluble citrus solids);
(d) shall be labelled "..............JUICE" in type no smaller than 10 point, the name of the citrus present, and, in the case of a blended juice, the word "BLENDED" and the names of the kinds of citrus present being inserted in the blank space - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(2)(d)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009.11.00 Frozen No 2009.12.00 Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding No 2009.19.00 Other No 2009.21.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.29.00 Other No 2009.31.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.39.00 Other No - Description
- Unsweetened citrus juice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 September 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (3) Sweetened citrus juice—
(a) shall conform to the requirements of subsection (1):
Provided that sucrose shall be added;
(b) shall contain no synthetic colouring ingredient;
(c) shall comply with the following specifications (outlined in a table showing the type of juice present, minimum percentage of standardized citrus juice and maximum percentage of sucrose content;
(d) shall be labelled "SWEETENED………….JUICE" in type no smaller than 10 point, the name of the citrus present, and in the case of a blended juice, the word "BLENDED" and the, names of the kinds of citrus present being inserted in the blank space. - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(3)(d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009.11.00 Frozen No 2009.12.00 Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding No 2009.19.00 Other No 2009.21.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.29.00 Other No 2009.31.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.39.00 Other No - Description
- Sweetened citrus juice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 September 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (4) Citrus juice powder, citrus juice crystals and citrus juice tablets shall—
(a) be sweetened or unsweetened citrus juice which has been concentrated to solid form;
(b) be labelled “………….JUICE POWDER" …….JUICE CRYSTALS" or “……….JUICE TABLETS", the name of the kind of citrus present being inserted in the blank space;
(c) be labelled "SWEETENED" if it contains added sucrose, and shall bear full directions for use on the label in type no smaller than 6 point, and when prepared according to these directions, the product shall conform to the standards laid down for unsweetened citrus juice in subsection (2) or for sweetened citrus juice in subsection (3), as the case may be. - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(4)(b) and (c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009.11.00 Frozen No 2009.12.00 Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding No 2009.19.00 Other No 2009.21.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.29.00 Other No 2009.31.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.39.00 Other No - Description
- Citrus juice powder
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 September 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (5) Citrus juice concentrate-
(a) shall comply with the requirements of subsection (1);
(b) shall contain no synthetic colouring ingredient
(c) shall be labelled "CONCENTRATED …………JUICE", the name of the kind of citrus present being inserted in the blank space in type no smaller than 10 point;
(d) be labelled "SWEETENED" if it contains added sucrose, and shall bear full directions for use on the label in type no smaller than 6 point, and when prepared according to these directions, the product shall conform to the standards laid down for unsweetened citrus juice in subsection (2), or for sweetened citrus juice in subsection (3), as the case may be - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(5) (c) and (d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009.11.00 Frozen No 2009.12.00 Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding No 2009.19.00 Other No 2009.21.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.29.00 Other No 2009.31.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.39.00 Other No - Description
- Citrus juice concentrate
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 September 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6 (1) Squash crush or cordial—
(a) shall conform to the requirements of subsection (1) of section five:
Provided that comminuted fruit and sucrose may be added;
(b) shall not contain any flavouring substance other than that naturally present in the fruit or fruits from which it has been prepared;
(c) may contain a permitted colouring ingredient;
(d) shall contain not less than 30% of standardized citrus juice:
Provided that, in the case of a blend of lemon and barley, a minimum of 20% of lemon juice shall be present;
(e) shall be labelled " …… CRUSH (or SQUASH)" in type no smaller than 18 point, the name of the kind of citrus present being inserted in the blank space - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(6)(1)(e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009.11.00 Frozen No 2009.12.00 Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding No 2009.19.00 Other No 2009.21.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.29.00 Other No 2009.31.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.39.00 Other No - Description
- Squash crush or cordial
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 September 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (2) Squash base or crush base—
(a) shall conform to the requirements of subsection (1) of section five:
Provided that comminuted fruit may be added;
(b) may obtain added natural citrus flavouring, but shall not contain any flavouring substances other than those naturally present in the fruit or fruits from which it has been prepared;
(c) may contain a permitted colouring ingredient;
(d) shall bear full directions for use on the label in type no smaller than 6 point, and, when prepared according to these directions, the resultant squash or crush shall contain not less than 30% of standardized citrus juice, or 20% of lemon juice in the case of a blend of lemon and barley;
(e) shall be labelled, in type no smaller than 18 point, ".......................CRUSH BASE" or "..…….SQUASH BASE", the name of the kind of citrus present being inserted in the blank space. - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(6)(2)(d) and (e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009.11.00 Frozen No 2009.12.00 Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding No 2009.19.00 Other No 2009.21.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.31.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.39.00 Other No - Description
- Squash base or crush base i.e a citrus juice which has been concentrated to at least 50% of its original volume by the removal of water, and which requires the addition of sugar and water to obtain squash or crush
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 18 September 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 September 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 182 of 1977
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Citrus Juice and Citrus Drink) Regulations, 1977
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7 (1) Any ready-to-drink citrus drink which does not comply with the requirements of subsection (2) or (3) of section five shall—
(a) be labelled “…………. DRINK" in type no smaller than 18 point, the name of the kind of citrus present, and, in the case .of a blended drink, the word. "BLENDED", and the names of the kinds of citrus present being inserted in the blank space:
provided that, in the case of carbonated drinks, the type-size specified shall not apply.
(b) if it contains 6% or less of standardized citrus juice, or if it contains any synthetic flavouring, be labelled, in letters no smaller than 18 point, "IMITATION (or ARTIFICIAL or SYNTHETIC).…….. DRINK" or "…...FLAVOURED DRINK", the name of the citrus present, or, in the case of a blended drink, the word "BLENDED" and the names of the kinds of citrus present, being; inserted in the blank space:
Provided that, in the case of carbonated drinks, the type-size specified shall not apply, but the words "IMITATION", "ARTIFICIAL",SYNTHETIC' or "FLAVOURED", as the case may be, shall be legibly displayed.
(2) Any product which does not comply with the requirements laid, down in section five or six, and which is intended to be diluted to form a citrus drink, shall—
(a) be labelled with the dilution ratio to obtain the ready-to-drink product;
(b) if the ready-to-drink product contains more than 6% of standardized citrus juice, include on the label, the word "DRINK" in type no smaller than 18 point;
(c) if the ready-to-drink product contains 6% or less of standardized citrus juice, or if it contains any synthetic flavouring, include on the label in letters no smaller than 18 point, the words "IMITATION (or ARTIFICIAL or SYNTHETIC)……………DRINK", or "…………….FLAVOURED DRINK", the name of the citrus present, or, in the case of a blended drink, the word "BLENDED" and the names of the kinds present, being inserted in the blank space. - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009.11.00 Frozen No 2009.12.00 Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding No 2009.19.00 Other No 2009.31.00 Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg No 2009.39.00 Other No - Description
- Any ready-to-drink citrus drink i.e citrus juice or citrus drink which is in single-strength form and that concentrates or powders have been diluted or reconstituted according to the instructions on the container
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B31: Labelling requirements



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