Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.10: - Apricots
The measure came into effect on 06 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.34910 , 6 January 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Apricots Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (2) Imported apricots shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1), provided that the apricots
(c) do not contain a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain according to Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947)
(d) do not contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
Physical hazards
(4) No consignment of apricots classified as "Class 1", "Class 2" or "Lowest Class" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 2;
Biological and chemical hazards
(5) No consignment of apricots classified as "Class 1" or "Class 2" or "Lowest Class" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceeds the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2 (2) (c) - (d) , 4(4)(a) and 4(5)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.10 - Apricots No - Description
- Apricots
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 South Africa on the entire world for 1001: Wheat and meslin.
The measure came into effect on 29 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39627, 29 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Bread Wheat Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4 (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulations (2) and (3), a consignment of wheat shall
(a) be free from any toxin, chemical or any other substance that renders it unsuitable for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed and may not exceed the permissible deviations regarding aflatoxin in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972;
(b) not contain more poisonous seeds or ergot sclerotia than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972;
(c) be free from organisms of phytosanitary importance as determined in terms of the Agricultural Pest Act 36 of 1983; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4(1)(a) to (c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001 Wheat and meslin. Yes Bread wheat - Description
- Bread wheat
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 South Africa on the entire world for 1205: Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken.
The measure came into effect on 05 June 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 June 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 32282 , 5 June 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canola Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. (1 ) A consignment of canola shall -
(b) be free from any substance that renders it unsuitable for human or animal consumption or for processing into or utilisation as food or feed;
(c) contain not more poisonous seeds or ergot sclerotia than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(d) shall be free from glass, metal, coal or dung;
(e) with the exception of Class Other canola, be free from insects and snails - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4 (1) (b) to (e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1205 Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken. Yes Canola - Description
- Canola
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 South Africa on the entire world for 0805: Citrus fruit, fresh or dried.
The measure came into effect on 30 November 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 November 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 35910, 30 November 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Citrus Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell citrus fruit in the Republic of South Africa, other than imported citrus fruit referred to in sub regulation (3)
(g) if the citrus fruit contains a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain according to Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947)
(3). Imported citrus fruit may be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1), provided that the citrus fruits
(c) does not contain a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain according to Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947);
4(3) No consignment of citrus fruit classified as "Class 1" or "Class 2" or "Lowest Class" shall contain --
(a) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being; and
(b) Arthropoda infestation including the organisms which according to paragraph (a) do not form part of plant injurious organisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the citrus fruit or three free live Arthropoda per pallet load or part thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maximum of one Arthropoda per container. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1) (g) , 2(3); and 4(3) (a)-(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0805 Citrus fruit, fresh or dried. No - Description
- Citrus fruit i.e grapefruit, kumquats, lemons, limes, oranges and Seville oranges, pummelos (Shaddocks) as
well as soft citrus (easy peelers)
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 South Africa on the entire world for 0302.89: -- Other and 0305.49.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 22 March 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 March 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 474 of 22 March 1974
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification for Smoked snoek
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing. or treatment of the cooked product, smoked snoek (Thyrsites atun).
- Description of the measure
- 3.1.1.10 Insecticides, rodenticides and cleaning chemicals shall not be used while preparation or manufacturing operations are in progress. Working surfaces shall be kept free from insecticidal and rodenticidal residues. Insecticides, rodenticides and cleaning chemicals shall at no time come into contact with wrappers, containers, raw materials or the product.
5.2.6 The product shall show no evidence of parasitic or insect infestation.
5.3 Microbiological Requirements.
When tested in accordance with the method referred to in column 3 of Table 1, the product shall comply with
the requirements given in column 2 . - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.1.1.10 , 5.2.6 and 5.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0302.89 -- Other Yes Snoek 0305.49.90 --- Other Yes smoked snoek - Description
- Snoek intended for smoking or in the course of preparation for smoking or in the course of being smoked or after having been smoked, as indicated by the context.
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 South Africa on the entire world for 0307.81: -- Live, fresh or chilled
The measure came into effect on 15 August 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.35436, 15 June 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Introduction Of The Compulsory Specification For Live Aquacultured Abalone (VC 9001)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This Compulsory Specification applies to the harvesting, preparation, packing, conveyance and quality of live aquacultured abalone.
1.2 Wild harvested live abalone is excluded from the scope of this Compulsory Specification. - Description of the measure
- The live aquacultured abalone harvested, packed or shipped for the purpose of placing on the market for human consumption, shall not contain any chemicals, microbiological contaminants, and marine biotoxins at levels that could be detrimental to the health of the consumer as per requirements of the SAMSM&CP.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0307.81 -- Live, fresh or chilled Yes Live aquacultured abalone - Description
- Live aquacultured abalone
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 South Africa on the entire world for 0306.11: -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) and 0306.12: -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.)
The measure came into effect on 04 September 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 September 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 978 (Government Gazette 25171) Of 4 July 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Frozen Rock Lobster And Frozen Lobster Products Derived Therefrom
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers requirements for the handling, preparation, processing, packaging, freezing, storage and quality of frozen lobster tails, frozen whole lobster (cooked or raw) or any other frozen lobster product derived from lobsters of the families Palinuridae and Scyllaridae, and of the family Nephropidae (genera Homarus, Nephrops and Metanephrops, or any other species of lobster), intended for human consumption. It also covers requirements for factories and employees involved in the production.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.6.1 2 The use of pesticides
Pesticides shall not be used in work areas while preparation, processing and packaging are in progress, and precautions shall be taken to ensure that equipment and work surfaces are kept free from pesticide residues. Pesticides and cleaning chemicals shall at no time be allowed to come into contact with wrapping material, containers,raw materials or the product.The room in which pesticides are stored shall be kept locked and the materials contained in it shall be handled only by employees trained in their use.
4.1.1 Condition of ingredients and the product
4.1.1.1 General
All ingredients used shall fall within the scope of, and shall comply with the requirements of, the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 1972), and its Regulations. All ingredients used in the preparation of the product shall be clean, sound, of good quality and in every way fit for human consumption. In addition, the product shall not contain any substance in amounts that might present a hazard to human health.
4.11 Microbiological requirements
When tested in accordance with the methods given in 10.6 to 10.14, the product shall comply with the requirements given in column 2 or column 3 of table 1, as relevant.
4.12 Antibiotics
Antibiotics shall not be used in the preparation of the product - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.6.1 2, 4.1.1.1, 4.11 and 4.12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306.11 -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) No Frozen rock lobster 0306.12 -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.) No - Description
- Frozen rock lobster and frozen lobster products derived therefrom
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument no. 102 of 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 723: Peanut Butter - Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes requirements and test methods for stabilised or unestablished peanut butter of two textures:
a) Smooth type; and
b) "Crunchy" type.
Covers quality requirements, hygiene, packaging, labelling, sampling and testing, contaminant, chemical, physical and microbiological requirements - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Stabilised or unestablished peanut butter of two textures:
a) Smooth type; and
b) "Crunchy" type.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 233: 2005 Specification for crude edible vegetable oil
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for crude edible vegetable oils obtained from groundnuts, cotton seeds, sunflower seeds and soya beans.
Covers, quality and requirements, hygiene, contaminant, packaging, sampling and testing - Reference of the measure
- Pages 2-5 of ZS 233
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Crude edible vegetable oils
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 22 April 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 April 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 43 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 017: 2011 Poultry feeds - Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes specifications for sampling and testing methods for broiler starter feeds and finishing concentrate, poultry grower's feed and concentrate intensive layer's feed and concentrate as well as methods of sampling and testing.
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, testing and inspection, microbial, drugs, personal hygiene, contaminants, sanitation and pest control - Reference of the measure
- Page 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 2 Agricultural products No - Description
- Poultry feeds
Prescribes specifications for sampling and testing methods for broiler starter feeds and finishing concentrate, poultry grower's feed and concentrate intensive layer's feed and concentrate as well as methods of sampling and testing.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 43 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 018: Pig feeds – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes specifications, methods of analysis, sampling and testing creep feeds and concentrate, finishing feeds and concentrate for pigs.
Also covers quality requirements, inspection, labelling, hygiene and contaminants - Reference of the measure
- Page 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Prescribes specifications for the following pig feeds:-
Creep feed
Weaner feed
Grower feed
Finisher feed
Dry sow and boar feed
Lactating sow feed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 43 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 019 Ruminant Feeds - Specifications
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes specifications for the following ruminant feed categories:-
Milk Replacers / Sheep and Goat / Cattle / Dairy / Game
It also covers quality requirements, labelling, inspection, testing, hygiene, microbiological elements and contaminants - Reference of the measure
- Page 21
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Prescribes specifications for the following ruminant feed categories:-
Milk Replacers / Sheep and Goat / Cattle / Dairy / Game
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 19 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument no. 102 of 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 189: Maize meal (Mealie meal)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- ZS 189: Maize meal (Mealie meal)
Prescribes the requirements for three types of Maize Meal, namely; Maize Breakfast Meal, Maize Roller Meal and Whole Maize Meal for direct human consumption.
Also covers quality requirements, packaging, testing and inspection, hygiene, microbial and contaminants, - Reference of the measure
- Page 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Maize meal (Mealie meal)
Prescribes the requirements for three types of Maize Meal, namely; Maize Breakfast Meal, Maize Roller Meal and Whole Maize Meal for direct human consumption.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 202: 1990 Specification for canned pineapples
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Covers the manufacture, product, processing and treatment of fresh canned pineapple. It also includes
quality requirements, hygiene, contaminant, packaging, labelling, sampling and testing - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Fresh canned pineapple
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENT NO. 78 OF 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 193:Specification for margarine
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for margarine. It does not apply to any product which contains less than 80 fat (mm) and which is not labelled in any manner implying, either direct or indirectly, that the product is margarine.
Covers quality requirements, sampling and testing, packing and marking including food additives - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Margarine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 037: Part 2 (First revision) Jams (Fruit preserves), jellies and marmalades. Part 2: Specification for citrus marmalades
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Applies to the product prepared from citrus fruit, commonly referred to as marmalades, and covers general and specific provisions
Covers methods of sampling and analysis, labelling, hygiene, contaminants, food additives, essential composition and quality requirements - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Citrus marmalades
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- ZS 037: Part 1 Jams (fruit preserves), jellies and marmalades. Part 1: Specification for jams (fruit preserve) and jellies
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Applies to a class of fruits commonly known as jams and jellies which may be prepared from single fruits or from two or more fruits.
Covers methods of sampling and analysis, labelling , hygiene, contaminants, food additives, essential composition and quality requirements - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Jams and jellies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world and the entire world for 1101.00.00: Wheat or meslin flour., 1102: Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin., 1105.10.00: - Flour, meal and powder and 1106: Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 07.13, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 07.14 or of the products of Chapter 8.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 285.Enriched flour shall be the flour to which has been added thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid and iron in a harmless carrier and in such amounts that one kilogram of enriched flour shall contain not less than 4.5 milligrams and not more than 5.5 milligrams of thiamine, not less than 2.7 milligrams and not more than 3.3 milligrams of riboflavin, not less than 35.5 milligrams and not more than 44.4 milligrams of nicotinic acid or niacin amide, not less than 28.9 milligrams and not more than 36.7 milligrams of iron, and may contain calcium carbonate in an amount that will provide in one kilogram of enriched flour not less than 1,111 milligrams and not more than 1,444 milligrams of calcium.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 285
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1101.00.00 Wheat or meslin flour. Yes Enriched flour 1102 Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin. Yes Enriched flour 1105.10.00 - Flour, meal and powder Yes Enriched flour 1106 Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 07.13, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 07.14 or of the products of Chapter 8. Yes Enriched flour - Description
- Enriched flour
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 1101: Wheat or meslin flour., 1102: Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin., 1105.10.00: - Flour, meal and powder and 1106: Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 07.13, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 07.14 or of the products of Chapter 8.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 284.Flour shall be the food prepared by the grinding of cleaned milling grades of wheat, and bolting through cloth having openings not larger than those of woven nylon or wire cloth having an aperture of 180 microns, and free from bran coat and germ to such an extent that it does not exceed 1.20 per centum of ash, calculated on a moisture-free basis. It shall have not more than 15.0 per centum of moisture, and may contain malted wheat flour, malted barley flour in an amount not exceeding 1.0 per centum of the weight of the flour, and food additives the use and limits of which shall conform to those specified in regulations 325 to 334.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 284
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1101 Wheat or meslin flour. No 1102 Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin. No 1105.10.00 - Flour, meal and powder Yes flour 1106 Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 07.13, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 07.14 or of the products of Chapter 8. Yes flour - Description
- Flour
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world and the entire world for 1101: Wheat or meslin flour., 1102: Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin., 1105.10.00: - Flour, meal and powder and 1106: Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 07.13, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 07.14 or of the products of Chapter 8.
The measure came into effect on 01 December 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Law of Zambia; Republic of Zambia
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- The rationale of the measure
- to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 284.Flour shall be the food prepared by the grinding of cleaned milling grades of wheat, and bolting through cloth having openings not larger than those of woven nylon or wire cloth having an aperture of 180 microns, and free from bran coat and germ to such an extent that it does not exceed 1.20 per centum of ash, calculated on a moisture-free basis. It shall have not more than 15.0 per centum of moisture, and may contain malted wheat flour, malted barley flour in an amount not exceeding 1.0 per centum of the weight of the flour, and food additives the use and limits of which shall conform to those specified in regulations 325 to 334
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 284
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1101 Wheat or meslin flour. No 1102 Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin. No 1105.10.00 - Flour, meal and powder Yes flour 1106 Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 07.13, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 07.14 or of the products of Chapter 8. Yes flour - Description
- Flour
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 Inclusion Entire world 01 December 1972 - Description
- All countries
A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances



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