These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Pork sausages and pork sausage-meat—
(a) shall be composed of clean, sound and wholesome skeletal musculature and fat, primarily of the pig, and the total meat content shall be not less than 75%, and the meat protein nitrogen shall be not less than 1,75%; and
(b) shall, not contain more than 6% of starch; and
(c) may contain permitted preservatives, spices, harmless flavouring substances and added phosphates not exceeding 0,5%.
Reference of the measure
Art 5 (5) (a) and (b)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1601.00.00
Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1602.10.00: Homogenised preparations, 1602.20.00: Of liver or any animal, 1602.31.00: Of turkeys, 1602.32.00: Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, 1602.39.00: Other, 1602.41.00: Hams and cuts thereof, 1602.42.00: Shoulders and cuts thereof, 1602.49.00: Other, including mixtures, 1602.50.00: Of bovine animals and 1602.90.00: Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Mixed meat sausages and sausage-meat—
(a) shall be composed of clean, sound and wholesome skeletal musculature and fat of any animal used as food, and the total meat content shall be not less than 75%, and the meat protein nitrogen shall be not less than 1,75%; and
(b) shall not contain more than 6% of starch; and
(c) may contain permitted preservatives, spices, harmless flavouring substances and added phosphates not exceeding 0,5%.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(6)(a) and (b)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1602.10.00
Homogenised preparations
No
1602.20.00
Of liver or any animal
No
1602.31.00
Of turkeys
No
1602.32.00
Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus
No
1602.39.00
Other
No
1602.41.00
Hams and cuts thereof
No
1602.42.00
Shoulders and cuts thereof
No
1602.49.00
Other, including mixtures
No
1602.50.00
Of bovine animals
No
1602.90.00
Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1602.10.00: Homogenised preparations, 1602.20.00: Of liver or any animal, 1602.31.00: Of turkeys, 1602.32.00: Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, 1602.39.00: Other, 1602.41.00: Hams and cuts thereof, 1602.42.00: Shoulders and cuts thereof, 1602.49.00: Other, including mixtures, 1602.50.00: Of bovine animals and 1602.90.00: Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Processed meat—
(a) shall contain no foreign substances other than common salt, sugar, vinegar, spices, permitted colouring matter, saltpetre and sodium or potassium nitrite:
Provided that the final product shall contain not more than 200 mgs per kg of total nitrite, calculated as sodium nitrite, and shall contain not more than 500 mgs per kg of total nitrate, calculated as sodium nitrate;
(b) may, if packed in any container, contain fat, agar-agar and/or gelatine as a packing medium.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(7) (a) and (b)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1602.10.00
Homogenised preparations
No
1602.20.00
Of liver or any animal
No
1602.31.00
Of turkeys
No
1602.32.00
Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus
No
1602.39.00
Other
No
1602.41.00
Hams and cuts thereof
No
1602.42.00
Shoulders and cuts thereof
No
1602.49.00
Other, including mixtures
No
1602.50.00
Of bovine animals
No
1602.90.00
Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
No
Description
Processed meat - i.e meat which has been subjected to cooking, curing, drying or smoking, or any combination of such processes, and includes bacon, barn and other similar meats
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1602.10.00: Homogenised preparations, 1602.20.00: Of liver or any animal, 1602.31.00: Of turkeys, 1602.32.00: Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, 1602.39.00: Other, 1602.41.00: Hams and cuts thereof, 1602.42.00: Shoulders and cuts thereof, 1602.49.00: Other, including mixtures, 1602.50.00: Of bovine animals and 1602.90.00: Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Manufactured meat products—
(a) may contain spices and flavouring, with or without milk, eggs, agar-agar, gelatine and wholesome farinaceous or other vegetable substances, and may contain added phosphates not exceeding 0,5%, added ascorbic acid, permitted preservatives and colouring matter, saltpetre and potassium or sodium nitrite;
(b) may contain not more than 25% of edible offal;
(c) shall have a protein nitrogen content derived from meat of not less than 1,75%, and the amount of nitrite shall not exceed 200 mgs per kg, calculated as sodium nitrite, and the amount of nitrate shall not exceed 500 mgs per kg, calculated as sodium nitrate.
Reference of the measure
Art 5 (8)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1602.10.00
Homogenised preparations
No
1602.20.00
Of liver or any animal
No
1602.31.00
Of turkeys
No
1602.32.00
Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus
No
1602.39.00
Other
No
1602.41.00
Hams and cuts thereof
No
1602.42.00
Shoulders and cuts thereof
No
1602.49.00
Other, including mixtures
No
1602.50.00
Of bovine animals
No
1602.90.00
Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
No
Description
Manufactured meat products-
(a) coooked products of meat which have been subjected to curing, drying or smoking, or any combination of such processes, in addition to mincing, dicing or grinding; and
(b) includes vienna sausages, frankfurters, polonies, saveloys, meat pastes, brawn, meat loaves or rolls and similar products containing meat; but
(c) excludes sausage rolls, meat pies, black pudding, haggis and other similar products, which may be approved by the Secretary;
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1602.10.00: Homogenised preparations, 1602.20.00: Of liver or any animal, 1602.31.00: Of turkeys, 1602.32.00: Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, 1602.39.00: Other, 1602.41.00: Hams and cuts thereof, 1602.42.00: Shoulders and cuts thereof, 1602.49.00: Other, including mixtures, 1602.50.00: Of bovine animals and 1602.90.00: Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Corned beef—
(a) shall have a total meat content of at least 130%, and shall have a fat content not exceeding 20%;
(b) with cereal, shall contain not more than 6% of starch and not more than 20% of fat, and shall have a total meat content of at least 100% and a lean meat content of at least 85%.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(9)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1602.10.00
Homogenised preparations
No
1602.20.00
Of liver or any animal
No
1602.31.00
Of turkeys
No
1602.32.00
Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus
No
1602.39.00
Other
No
1602.41.00
Hams and cuts thereof
No
1602.42.00
Shoulders and cuts thereof
No
1602.49.00
Other, including mixtures
No
1602.50.00
Of bovine animals
No
1602.90.00
Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
No
Description
Corned beef ie solid pack of prepared and properly cured beef
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1602.10.00: Homogenised preparations, 1602.20.00: Of liver or any animal, 1602.31.00: Of turkeys, 1602.32.00: Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, 1602.39.00: Other, 1602.41.00: Hams and cuts thereof, 1602.42.00: Shoulders and cuts thereof, 1602.49.00: Other, including mixtures, 1602.50.00: Of bovine animals and 1602.90.00: Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
These regulations shall apply only to meat and preparations of meat which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
) Corned meat—
(a) shall have a total meat content of at least 80% and shall have a lean meat content of at least 60% and shall have a fat content not exceeding 25%m;
(b ) with cereal, shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (a) excepting that not more than 6% of starch may be added.".
(10) Meat extract shall contain—
(a) not less than—
(i) 75% of total solids, of which not more than 27% shall remain as ash after ignition;
(ii) 8% of meat protein nitrogen;
and
(b) not more than—
(i) 12% of sodium chloride, calculated from the total chloride present;
(ii) 0,6% of fat.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(9A) and (10)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1602.10.00
Homogenised preparations
No
1602.20.00
Of liver or any animal
No
1602.31.00
Of turkeys
No
1602.32.00
Of fowls of the species gallus domesticus
No
1602.39.00
Other
No
1602.41.00
Hams and cuts thereof
No
1602.42.00
Shoulders and cuts thereof
No
1602.49.00
Other, including mixtures
No
1602.50.00
Of bovine animals
No
1602.90.00
Other, including preparations of blood of any animal
No
Description
Corn meat (solid pack of prepared and properly cured meat), and Meat extracts (product obtained by extracting fresh meat with water and concentrating the liquid portion by evaporation after the removal of fat)
These regulations shall apply to soft drinks which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
5. Soft drinks, when in ready-to-drink form—
(a) shall have a hydrogen-ion concentration (pH) value of not less than 2,5;
(b) may, in the case of cola beverages, contain caffeine up to a maximum concentration of 150 mgs per litre;
(c) may contain, if quinine has been added, not less than 50 and not more than 100 mgs per litre (both expressed as quinine sulphate);
(d) shall not contain any mineral acid other than orthophosphoric acid, which may be present in an amount not exceeding 600 mgs per litre;
(e) may contain, unless otherwise specified in these regulations, permitted preservatives, permitted colouring ingredients and harmless flavouring substances;
(f) may contain harmless edible brominated or sulphonated oils:
Provided that brominated oils shall contain not more than 33% of bromine, and the acidity of the oil expressed as hydrobromic acid shall not exceed 1,000 mgs per litre.
Reference of the measure
Art 5
Measure also domestic
No
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
2202.90.00
Other
No
Description
Ready-to drink soft drinks (any soft drink which is in single-strength form and is ready to be drunk without being diluted or reconstituted in any way)
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1701.12.00: Beet sugar, 1701.13.00: Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, 1701.14.00: Other cane sugar, 1701.91.00: Containing added flavouring or colouring matter, 1701.99.00: Other, 1702.11.10: Lactose, 1702.11.90: Other, 1702.19.00: Other, 1702.20.00: Maple sugar and maple syrup, 1702.30.00: Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, 1702.40.00: Glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dy state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar, 1702.50.00: Chemically pure fructose, 1702.60.00: Other fructose and fructose syrup, containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar, 1702.90.00: Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50% by weight of fructose, 1703.10.00: Cane molasses, 1703.90.00: Other, 1704.10.00: Chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated and 1704.90.00: Other
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
5. (1) Refined sugar shall —
(a) be white, odourless, granulated sucrose soluble in cold water; andB6
(b) havea taste of sweetness free from foreign flavour; and
(c) be free from dirt and other extraneous matter; and
(d)not contain more than—
(i) 0,08% of moisture;
(ii) 0,02% of sulphated ash;
(iii) 0,02% of reducing sugars.
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
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
(3) "Sun sweet" sugar shall—
(a) be of no deeper colour than light golden brown, and be readily soluble in cold water; and
(b) have a taste of sweetness, which may be suggestive of molasses; and
(c) not contain more than—
(i) 0,4% of moisture;
(ii) 0,3% of sulphated ash;
(iii) 0,3% of reducing sugars.
Reference of the measure
Art 5 (3)(a) and (b)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1701.13.00
Cane sugar specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter
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
Castor-sugar shall—
(a) be refined sugar of such fineness of grain that not more than—
(i) 3% of the quantity concerned will fail to pass through a 400 micrometre British Standard sieve; and
(ii) 20% of the quantity concerned will pass through a 100 micrometre British Standard sieve;
and
(b) not contain more than—
(i) 1% of tricalcium phosphate;
(ii) 3% of starch;
(iii) 0,1% of moisture.
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
(5) Icing-sugar shall—
(a) be a powdered sugar prepared from refined sugar, with or without permitted colouring ingredients, and shall be of such fineness that not—
(i) more than 2% of the quantity concerned will fail to pass through a 150 micrometre British Standard sieve; and
(ii) less than 65% of the quantity concerned will pass through a 75 micrometre British Standard sieve; and
(b) not contain more than—
(i) 1% of tricalcium phosphate;
(ii) 3% of starch;
(iii) 0,1% of moisture
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1702.30.00: Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose and 1702.40.00: Glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dy state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar
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
(1) Anhydrous dextrose shall comply with the requirements of the current edition of the British Pharmacopoeia.
(2) Dextrose monohydrate shall comply with the requirements of the current edition of the British Pharmacopoeia
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
1702.30.00
Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose
No
1702.40.00
Glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dy state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1702.30.00: Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose and 1702.40.00: Glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dy state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar
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
(3) Liquid glucose shall—
(a) bea colourless to light straw coloured, odourless, viscous syrup; and
(b) have a taste of sweetness free from foreign flavour; and
(c) consist of a mixture of dextrose, maltose, dextrin and water; and
(d) not contain more than—
(i) 0.6% of free acid, calculated as hydrochloric acid;
(ii) 20 mgs of iron per kg
Reference of the measure
Art 5(6)(3)(a) to (c)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1702.30.00
Glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose
No
1702.40.00
Glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dy state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar
Applied by Zimbabwe for 1702.90.00: Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50% by weight of fructose
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
7. (1) Golden syrup shall—
(a) be a clear, amber colour, viscous solution obtained as a by-product of sugar refining by the partial inversion of refinery syrups; and
(b) be free from dirt and other extraneous matter, but may contain a proportion of molasses; and
(c) not contain—
(i) more than 3% of sulphated ash;
(ii) more than 50 mg of iron per kg
(iii) less than 83% of total solids;
(iv) less than 77% of total sugars, expressed as invert sugar;
(v) more than 55% of reducing sugars, expressed as invert sugar
Reference of the measure
Art 5 (7)(1)(c)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1702.90.00
Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50% by weight of fructose
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)Treacle shall—
(a) be obtained as a by-product of sugar refining by the partial inversion of refinery syrups and the subsequent addition of molasses; andB6
(b) be free from dirt and other extraneous matter; and
(c) not contain—
(i) more than 6% of sulphated ash;
(ii) more than 100 mg of iron per kg
(iii) more than 60% of molasses;
(iv) less than 83% of total solids.
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
(3) Confectionary shall be the product made from made from sugar and, additionally or alternatively, dextrose or other sweetening substances used for food, with or without permitted colouring ingredients, harmless flavouring substances, emulsifiers, thickening substances and other harmless food substances such as butter, wholesome edible fats, egg solids, milk solids, chocolate, nuts and fruits, but shall not contain any harmful ingredients.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(7)(3)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1704.10.00
Chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated
No
1704.90.00
Other
No
Description
Confectionery i.e the products made from made from sugar and, additionally or alternatively, dextrose or other sweetening substances used for food
BUT excludes but does not include cakes, biscuits or any other product the principal ingredient of which is wheat or maize flour
These regulations shall apply to edible fats and oils which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
5 (1) Dripping shall —
(a) be composed of fat rendered from the meat of cattle, sheep or goats which have been determined by an inspector to be in good health at the time of slaughter and fit for human consumption;
[amended by SI 101 of 1990 with effect from the 1st June 1990]
(b) be free from objectionable odour or taste and be of an off-white to pale yellow colour;
[amended by SI 101 of 1990 with effect from the 1st June 1990]
(c) contain no foreign substance except common salt;
(d) have a free fatty acid content of not more than 1,5% expressed as oleic acid.
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 1501.10.00: Lard and 1503.00.00: Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared
These regulations shall apply to edible fats and oils which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Lard shall—
(a) be composed of fat rendered from the meat of pigs which have been determined by an inspector to be in good health at the time of slaughter and fit for human consumption;
(b) be free from objectionable odour or taste and shall be white when solid;
(c) contain no foreign substance except common salt;
(d) have a free fatty acid content of not more than 1,5%, expressed as oleic acid.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(2)(b)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1501.10.00
Lard
No
1503.00.00
Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared