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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 1601.00.00: Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products
The measure came into effect on 17 July 1975
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 July 1975
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 42 of 1975
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to preserves, other than jam and marmalade prepared for consumption by diabetic persons and labelled accordingly, table-jelly and honey which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4) Mincemeat shall be the product obtained by mixing together fruit, dried currants, sultanas, raisins, mixed peel, sugar, suet, acetic acid and harmless flavouring substances
- Reference of the measure
- Art 5(4)
- 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 No - Description
- Mincemeat
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 2007.10.00: Homogenised preparations, 2007.91.00: Citrus fruit and 2007.99.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 17 July 1975
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 July 1975
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 42 of 1975
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to preserves, other than jam and marmalade prepared for consumption by diabetic persons and labelled accordingly, table-jelly and honey which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5) Fruit-curd shall be a smooth, thick, stable emulsion of—
(a) edible oil or fat, sugar, whole egg or egg-yolk; and
(b) fruit, fruit-pulp, fruit-purée or fruit-juice;
with or without added citric acid, water, edible starch or flour, essential oils and other minor ingredients - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2007.10.00 Homogenised preparations No 2007.91.00 Citrus fruit No 2007.99.00 Other No - Description
- Fruit-curd
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 1101.00.10: In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more, 1101.00.90: Pre-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale, 1102.20.10: In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more p re-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale, 1102.20.91: In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg, 1102.20.99: Other, 1102.90.10: In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more p re-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale, 1102.90.91: In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg, 1102.90.99: Other, 1905.10.00: Crispbread, 1905.90.10: Plain bread, 1905.90.90: Other, 1101.00.10: In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more, 1101.00.90: Pre-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale, 1102.20.10: In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more p re-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale, 1102.20.91: In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg, 1102.20.99: Other, 1102.90.10: In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more p re-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale, 1102.90.91: In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg, 1102.90.99: Other, 1905.10.00: Crispbread, 1905.90.10: Plain bread and 1905.90.90: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 1211 of 1972
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply only to flour, bread and cereals which are sold or intended to be sold in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- No person shall sell, import for sale or manufacture for sale any slimming-food as—
(a) starch-reduced or some such similar designation unless such slimming-food contains less than 50% of carbohydrate, calculated on the dry matter of such slimming-food;
(b) having specific mass-reducing properties;
(c) a slimming-aid without a clear indication that such slimming-food cannot aid slimming unless it forms part of a diet in which the total intake, measured in joules, is controlled - Reference of the measure
- Art 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The implementation date is not stated in the document received from the NTM Manager. The above date was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of identified and classified NTMs onto the online system. This will be edited once the actual date is made available.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1101.00.10 In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more No 1101.00.90 Pre-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale No 1102.20.10 In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more p re-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale No 1102.20.91 In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg No 1102.20.99 Other No 1102.90.10 In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more p re-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale No 1102.90.91 In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg No 1102.90.99 Other No 1905.10.00 Crispbread No 1905.90.10 Plain bread No 1905.90.90 Other No 1101.00.10 In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more No 1101.00.90 Pre-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale No 1102.20.10 In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more p re-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale No 1102.20.91 In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg No 1102.20.99 Other No 1102.90.10 In bulk, in packings of 50kg or more p re-packed in immediate packings of less than 50kg for retail sale No 1102.90.91 In immediate packing of a content less than 5kg No 1102.90.99 Other No 1905.10.00 Crispbread No 1905.90.10 Plain bread No 1905.90.90 Other No - Description
- Slimming-foods
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 2005.51.00: Beans, shelled and 2005.59.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 February 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 30 of 1991
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Canned Vegetables) Regulations, 1991.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all canned vegetables which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 13 (1) Canned green beans shall be prepared from succulent pods of fresh green bean or wax bean plants and shall be packed in water or other suitable aqueous liquid medium.
(2) There shall be not more than 10% of the drained mass of a can of insect or pathologically blemished units.
(3) Green beans may be packed whole or transversely cut or longitudinally sliced:
Provided that—
(i) whole beans shall consist of whole pods not less than 75 mm in length after the removal of both ends;
(ii) transversely cut beans shall be not less than 15 mm and more than 50 mm in length after the removal of both ends;
(iii) longitudinally sliced beans shall be sliced after the removal of both ends.
(4) the name on the label shall include the style "whole", or "transversely cut" or "longitudinally sliced".
(5) Canned green beans may contain salt, vinegar, lemon juice or, subject to the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001, any other ingredients.
(6) The drained mass of whole canned beans shall be not less than 50% of the net mass.
(7) The drained mass of cut or sliced beans shall be not less than 53% of the net mass. - Reference of the measure
- Art 13 (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2005.51.00 Beans, shelled Yes canned 2005.59.00 Other Yes canned - Description
- Canned green beans
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 2005.40.00: Peas (pisum sativum)
The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 February 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 30 of 1991
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Canned Vegetables) Regulations, 1991.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all canned vegetables which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 14 (1) Canned peas shall be prepared from succulent seeds of the pea plant packed in water or other suitable aqueous liquid medium.
(2) Canned peas shall be free from foreign seeds or other extraneous matter and not more than 5% of the drained mass shall consist of blemished peas.
(3) Canned peas may contain salt, sugar, or, subject to the Food and Food Standards - Reference of the measure
- Art 14(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2005.40.00 Peas (pisum sativum) Yes canned peas - Description
- Canned peas
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 1104.23.00: Of maize (corn), 2005.80.00: Sweet corn (zea mays var. saccharata) and 2005.99.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 February 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 30 of 1991
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Canned Vegetables) Regulations, 1991.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all canned vegetables which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 15 (1) Canned maize shall be prepared from clean should kernels of white or yellow sweet maize varieties; with tip caps removed, packed in a suitable liquid substrate medium which may include water.
(2) Canned maize may contain salt, sugar, or, subject to the *Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001, any other ingredients.
(3) The drained mass of canned maize shall be not less than 65% of the net mass.
(4) Canned maize shall contain not more than—
(a) 30 silks of not more than 25 mm in length per 150 grms of the canned maize; and
(b) 2% by mass of husks and cob particles - Reference of the measure
- Art 15(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1104.23.00 Of maize (corn) Yes canned maize 2005.80.00 Sweet corn (zea mays var. saccharata) No 2005.99.00 Other No - Description
- Canned maize (corn)
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 2003.10.00: Mushrooms of the genus agaricus and 2003.90.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 February 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 30 of 1991
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Canned Vegetables) Regulations, 1991.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all canned vegetables which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 17 (1) Canned mushrooms shall be prepared from the caps and stems of succulent edible mushrooms of the agaricus (psalliota) species,packed in a suitable aqueous liquid medium or any other suitable medium, salt and, subject to the Food and Food Standards (Food Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 2001, any other ingredients.
(2) Canned mushrooms shall have a drained mass of not less than 50 % of the net mass.
(3) Canned mushrooms may be packed—
(a) whole with attached stems, cut to a length not exceeding the diameter of the cap, measured from the bottom of the veil;
(b) as buttons being whole mushrooms with attached stems not exceeding 5 mm in length, measured from the bottom of the veil;
(c) sliced, consisting of buttons or whole mushrooms, cut parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stem and 2 to 8 mm in thickness;
(d) as pieces and stems consisting of pieces of caps and stems of irregular shapes and sizes;
(e) as creamed mushrooms consisting of sliced pieces and stems of mushrooms packed in a thick sauce which may contain flour or other farinaceous material,
(3) The name on the label shall include the style "whole", "button”, "sliced" "pieces and stems" or "creamed". - Reference of the measure
- Art 17(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2003.10.00 Mushrooms of the genus agaricus No 2003.90.00 Other No - Description
- Canned mushroom
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 2004.90.00: Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables, 2005.99.00: Other, 0710.80.00: Other vegetables and 0710.90.00: Mixtures of vegetables
The measure came into effect on 01 February 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 February 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 30 of 1991
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Food Standards (Canned Vegetables) Regulations, 1991.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all canned vegetables which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 18 Canned mixed vegetables shall be prepared from a mixture of not less than 3 varieties of fresh or preserved vegetables each with a characteristic bright and attractive colour and—
(a) shall have a minimum drained mass of 60% of the net mass;
(b) all the vegetables shall be reasonably free from defects and insect damage;
(c) at least 3 varieties shall each constitute at least 10% but not more than 40% of the drained mass;
(d) shall contain no artificial colouring matter;
(e) shall be packed in a clear liquid consisting of water and extracts from the vegetables concerned - Reference of the measure
- Art 18 (d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2004.90.00 Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables No 2005.99.00 Other No 0710.80.00 Other vegetables No 0710.90.00 Mixtures of vegetables No - Description
- Canned mixed vegetables
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 2008.11.00: Ground nuts
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1990
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1990
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 99 of 1990
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to peanut and peanut products which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. (1) Peanut butter-
(a) shall have-
(i) a good flavour and aroma of typical freshly roasted peanuts , with no rancidity or other objectionable flavour or odour;
(ii) a uniform smooth or crunchy texture and a colour typical of roasted peanuts;
(b) shall be -
(i) free of foreign matter, dirt or other defects such as scorched or discoloured peanut tissue;
(ii) free from viable yeasts, moulds and bacteria likely to cause microbiological spoilage and toxicity .
(c) may contain salt, permissible sweetening agents, anti-oxidants, emulsifiers and stabilisers as permitted by the Third Schedule to the Food and Food Standards (Preservatives, Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 1972.
(2) The total content of seasonings and non-peanut material in peanut butter shall not exceed ten per centum of the weight of the finished product.
(3) The oil content of the peanut ingredients may be adjusted by the addition or subtraction of peanut oil so that the fat content of the finished product does not exceed sixty per centum.
(4) The peanut and peanut product shall not contain mycotoxins in excess of twenty parts per billion . - Reference of the measure
- Articles 4 (1) (c) , (2) to (4)
- Measure also domestic
- No
- Notes
- Date of implementation not stated in the document downloaded from www.ecolex.org. The date entered is arbitrary to allow NTM registration. This shall be edited when the actual date has been provided by the NTM Manger.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2008.11.00 Ground nuts No - Description
- Peanut butter
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 2203.00.11: Containing not less than 2 g (dry weight) of the water- insoluble mash or water-is derived per 100 ml, 2203.00.19: Other other and 2203.00.91: Clear beer made from sorghum, wholly produced in zimbabwe
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food And Food Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all alcoholic beverages which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. (1) Beer, ale, stout, porter, lager and black beer shall be the products produced as a result of the alcoholic fermentation of an extract derived from barley malt to which may be added cereal grain or sugar or other acceptable carbohydrates and/or hops in such a manner as to possess the aroma, taste, and character commonly attributed to each and may contain food additives as permitted by the Food and Food Standards (Preservatives, Additives and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 1972, and shall contain not less than three comma four per centum absolute alcohol by volume.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 4(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Date of implementation not stated in the document downloaded from www.ecolex.org. The date entered is arbitrary to allow NTM registration. This shall be edited when the actual date has been provided by the NTM Manger.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2203.00.11 Containing not less than 2 g (dry weight) of the water- insoluble mash or water-is derived per 100 ml No 2203.00.19 Other other No 2203.00.91 Clear beer made from sorghum, wholly produced in zimbabwe No - Description
- Beer, ale, stout, porter, lager and black beer
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 for 2204.10.11: Wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.10.19: Other, 2204.10.91: Wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.10.99: Other, 2204.21.11: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.21.12: Other wine, 2204.21.13: Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.21.19: Other, 2204.21.91: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.21.92: Other wine, 2204.21.93: Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.21.99: Other, 2204.29.11: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.29.12: Other wine, 2204.29.13: Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.29.19: Other, 2204.29.91: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.29.92: Other wine, 2204.29.93: Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2204.29.99: Other, 2204.30.00: Other grape must, 2205.10.11: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2205.10.19: Other, 2205.10.91: Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2205.10.99: Other, 2205.90.11: Wholly produced in zimbabwe, 2205.90.19: Other, 2205.90.91: Wholly produced in zimbabwe and 2205.90.99: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 25 of 2001
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food And Food Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to all alcoholic beverages 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) Wine shall be the product of alcoholic fermentation of the juice of grapes, which may have added to it yeast, concentrated grape juice, sugar, dextrose, yeast food, carbon dioxide, tartaric, malic or citric acid pectinase, caramel and may be treated prior to filtration with strongly acid action exchange resin in the hydroxl form and may contain certain food additives as permitted by the Food and Food Standards (Preservatives, Additives, and Prohibited Substances) Regulations, 1972 .
(2) Wine shall contain not more than nought comma one five per centum weight by volume of volatile acid calculated as acetic acid - Reference of the measure
- Art 5(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Date of implementation not stated in the document downloaded from www.ecolex.org. The date entered is arbitrary to allow NTM registration. This shall be edited when the actual date has been provided by the NTM Manger.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2204.10.11 Wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.10.19 Other No 2204.10.91 Wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.10.99 Other No 2204.21.11 Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.21.12 Other wine No 2204.21.13 Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.21.19 Other No 2204.21.91 Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.21.92 Other wine No 2204.21.93 Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.21.99 Other No 2204.29.11 Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.29.12 Other wine No 2204.29.13 Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.29.19 Other No 2204.29.91 Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.29.92 Other wine No 2204.29.93 Grape must wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2204.29.99 Other No 2204.30.00 Other grape must No 2205.10.11 Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2205.10.19 Other No 2205.10.91 Wine wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2205.10.99 Other No 2205.90.11 Wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2205.90.19 Other No 2205.90.91 Wholly produced in zimbabwe No 2205.90.99 Other No - Description
- Wine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 1502.90.00: Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Rhodesia Government Notice No. 852 of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- 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;
(b) be free from objectionable odour or taste and be of an off-white to pale yellow colour;
(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 (1)(d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1502.90.00 Other No - Description
- Dripping
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 02 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Labelling of prepacked foods - General standard
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Malawi Gazette Suppliment, dated 13th February 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- To protect human health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- General requirements, Mandatory labelling of prepacked foods, additional mandatory requirements, presentation of mandatory information, exemptions from mandatory labelling requirements, optional labelling
- Reference of the measure
- Clauses 4-8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- na
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- prepacked foods
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries importing to Malawi
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2501.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 September 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 September 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Grade Salt Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 12. Labelling
Notwithstanding the provision of Labelling of Prepackaged Foods Regulations, the following provisions shall apply-
(a) the name of the product shall be "salt or iodated salt ";
(b) the name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer or exporter shall be specified on the label;
(c) where food grade salt is used as a carrier for one or more nutrients and sold as such for public health reasons-
(i) the name of the product shall be declared on the label, (for example, "iodated salt", "salt fortified with iron" or "salt fortified with vitamins"),
(ii) added nutrients shall be declared on the label;
(d) the net weight of the salt shall be specified in metric units on the label;
(e) the label shall indicate whether the salt is fine or coarse;
(f) the batch number of the salt shall be specified on the label;
(g) where food grade-salt is not iodated in accordance with these regulations, the term "non-iodated salt" shall appear on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Article 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2501.00.90 - Other Yes Food grade salt - Description
- Food grade salt
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 4201: Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material.
The measure came into effect on 26 May 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 May 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 201: 2006 Cereals and pulses – Certain pulses – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- This Standard specifies Quality factors, maximum residue limits, labelling and packaging
for the whole, shelled or split pulses defined below which are intended for human consumption. The following pulses are covered by this standard: beans of the Phaseolus spp; lentils; peas; chickpeas; field beans; cowpeas; jugo bean; mung bean; groundnut/ peanut; soybean. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 of the standard
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4201 Saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material. No - Description
- Beans of the Phaseolus spp; lentils; peas; chickpeas; field beans; cowpeas; jugo bean; mung bean; groundnut/ peanut; soybean.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 5401: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
The measure came into effect on 23 July 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 July 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Standards (Import Inspection) Regulations, 2008 (SIIR)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BOS 92:2004 Fermented cow's milk — Yoghurt, sour milk (madila) and buttermilk Pasteurized milk — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human life by controlling the quality of the products covered by the scope of BOS 92.
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- -The standard defines microbiological requirements
-The fermented milk products shall be labelled according to the requirement
-The fermented milk products shall be packed in suitable containers as per prescribed by the standard - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 of BOS 92
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 5401 Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale. No - Description
- Yoghurts, sour milk (madila) and buttermilk derived from pasteurized cow's milk and milk products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 11 September 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 September 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 36:03
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Livestock and Meat Industries (Poultry Abattoir) Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 9. No person shall treat poultry for human consumption with ionising radiation or sell, distribute or import into Botswana poultry that has been so radiated without obtaining a prior import permit from the Director; and any such treated poultry shall be labelled "Irradiated Poultry".
- Reference of the measure
- Sixth Schedule; Part II, paragraph 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 14 Poultry meat Yes Poultry products that are treated with ionising radiation - Description
- Poultry products that are treated with ionising radiation
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 0102.21: -- Pure-bred breeding animals and 0102.29: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 December 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 37:01 Disease of Animals
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Prohibition of Sale of Imported Cattle to the Botswana Meat Commission for Export to the European Union Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. Importing cattle
A person importing cattle into Botswana shall within seven days of the importation, place
on the right shoulder of the imported cattle the following brand-
"N O
E U". - Reference of the measure
- Article 3
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0102.21 -- Pure-bred breeding animals No 0102.29 -- Other No - Description
- Cattle
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
The measure came into effect on 28 March 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 50:1
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Customs and Excise Duty Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 42. Importation of cigarettes
Subject to the proviso to section 60(2) of the Act, no importer shall import any cigarettes into Botswana unless they are properly packed in an unbroken and unopened container which contains 10, 20 or 30 cigarettes and bears a stamp impression as determined by the Director. - Reference of the measure
- Article 42
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2402 Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes. Yes Cigarettes - Description
- Cigarettes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 11 April 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 April 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Labelling of Prepackaged Food Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. General principles
(1) No person shall-
(a) import, distribute, sell or offer for sale prepackaged food unless it is labelled in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations;
(b) import, distribute, sell or offer for sale, any food-
(i) whose expiry date has lapsed,
(ii) whose expiry date , best before date, or sell by date has been obliterated or
forged, or
(iii) whose label has been altered, obliterated or removed;
(c) describe or present prepackaged food on any label or in a labelling manner which is false, misleading, deceptive or is likely to create an erroneous impression regarding its character in any respect; or
(d) describe or present prepackaged food on any label or in any labelling by words, pictorial or other devices which refer to or are suggestive either directly or indirectly, of any other product which such food might be confused with, or in such a manner as to lead the purchaser or consumer to suppose that the food is connected with such other product.
(2) Where a claim is made that a food is suitable or has been specially made for fulfilling a particular nutritional requirement, that claim shall comply with nutritional labelling regulations.
5. Information on label of prepackaged goods
Except to the extent otherwise provided in other regulations published under the Act, the following information shall appear on the label of prepackaged food as applicable to the food being labelled-
(a) the name of the food;
(b) the list of ingredients in it;
(c) the net contents and drained mass;
(d) the name and address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, importer, exporter or supplier;
(e) the country of origin of the food;
(f) lot identification;
(g) date marking and storage instructions;
(h) the instructions for use;
(i) quantitative labelling of ingredients in accordance with regulation 14; and
(j) where the Government has established grades for a particular food product, the grade designation.
6. Name of the food
(1) The name of prepackaged food shall be declared on the label, shall indicate the true nature of the food and shall be specific and not generic in accordance with these Regulations.
(2) Where a name has been established for a food in regulations published under the Act, that name shall be used.
(3) In the absence of a specific name for the food, a common or usual name, existing by common usage as an appropriate descriptive term which shall not be misleading or confusing to the consumer shall be used.
(4) There shall appear on the label, either in conjunction with or in close proximity to, the name of the food, such additional words or phrases as are necessary to avoid misleading or confusing the consumer in regard to the true nature and physical condition of the food including, but not limited to the type of packaging medium, style and the condition or type of treatment it has undergone, for example whether it is dried, concentrated, reconstituted or smoked.
(5) A coined, fanciful, brand name, or trade mark may be used on the label of any food provided that it accompanies one of the names provided in subregulations (1), (2) and (3).
7. List of ingredients
(1) Except for single ingredient foods, a list of ingredients shall be declared on a label
placed on any food.
(2) The list of ingredients shall be headed or preceded by an appropriate title which consists of or includes the term ingredient.
(3) All ingredients in any food shall be listed in descending order of ongoing proportion by mass at the time of manufacture of the food.
(4) Where an ingredient is itself the product of two or more ingredients, the compound ingredient shall be declared as such in the list of ingredients in the food and shall be accompanied by a list in brackets of its ingredients in descending order of proportion by mass.
(5) Water added to any food shall be declared in the list of ingredients except where the water forms part of an ingredient, such as brine, syrup or broth, used in any compound food and declared as such in the list of ingredients.
(6) Water or other volatile ingredients evaporated in the course of the manufacture of food need not be declared.
(7) In the case of dehydrated or condensed foods which are intended to be reconstituted by the addition of water only, the ingredients may be listed in order of proportion by mass in the reconstituted product when prepared in accordance with the directions on the label.
(8) A specific name shall be used for ingredients in the list of ingredients in accordance with the provisions set out in regulation 6 except that-
(a) the class names used for ingredients shown in the First Schedule, may be used for the ingredient falling within the classes therein;
(b) notwithstanding paragraph (a), pork fat, lard and beef shall always be declared by their specific names;
(c) in the case of food additives falling in the respective classes and appearing in lists of food additives permitted for use in foods generally, the following class titles shall be used together with the specific name or recognised numerical identification-
(i) acidity regulator,
(ii) acids,
(iii) anti-caking agent,
(iv) anti-foaming agent,
(v) antioxidant,
(vi) bulking agent,
(vii) colour,
(viii) colour retention agent,
(ix) emulsifier,
(x) emulsifying salt,
(xi) firming agent,
(xii) flour treatment agent,
(xiii) flavour enhancer,
(xiv) foaming agent,
(xv) gelling agent,
(xvi) glazing agent,
(xvii) humectants,
(xviii) preservative,
(xix) propellant,
(xx) raising agent,
(xxi) stabiliser,
(xxii) sweetener, and
(xxiii) thickener;
(d) the following class titles of food additives may be used for food additives following in the representative classes of food additives and appearing in lists of food additives
permitted generally for use in foods-
(i) flavours and flavourings, and
(ii) modified starches; and
(e) the expression "flavours" may be qualified by "natural", "nature identical", or "artificial".
(9) A food additive that is carried over from raw materials into food in a quantity sufficient to perform a technological function in that food when it is used, shall be included in the listed ingredients.
(10) A food additive or a processing aid that is carried over from raw materials into food in a quantity not sufficient to perform a technological function in that food when it is used is exempt from declaration in the list of ingredients.
(11) The following foods and ingredients which are known to cause hypersensitivity to certain individuals, shall always be declared-
(a) cereals containing gluten i.e. wheat, rye, barley, oats, or their hybridised strains and products;
(b) crustacea and crustacea products;
(c) eggs and egg products;
(d) fish and fish products;
(e) peanuts and peanut products, soy beans and soy bean products;
(f) milk and milk products including lactose;
(g) tree nuts and nut products; and
(h) sulphite in concentrations of 10mg/kg or more.
8. Net contents and drained mass
(1) The net contents of food shall be declared in the metric system or International System of units (hereinafter referred to as S.I. units) and in the following manner-
(a) for liquid food, by volume or mass;
(b) for solid food, by mass; and
(c) for semi-solid or viscous food, either by mass or volume.
(2) Food packed in a liquid medium shall carry a declaration in the metric system or SI units of the drained mass of the food.
(3) For the purposes of this regulation, liquid medium means water, aqueous solutions of sugar or salt, fruit or vegetable juices in canned fruit or canned vegetables only, or vinegar.
9. Name and address of manufacturer, etc.
The name and address of the manufacturer, packer distributor, importer, exporter or
supplier of any food shall be declared on the label.
10. Country of origin
(1) The country of origin of prepackaged food shall be declared on the label.
(2) Where a food undergoes processing which changes it in nature, in a country where the initial stages of its manufacture or production did not take place, the country in which such processing is performed shall be regarded as the country of origin for the purposes of labelling:
Provided that-
(a) at least 25% of the production costs of the food is represented by materials and labour performed in that country; and
(b) the last process in the production or manufacture of the food has taken place in that
country.
11. Lot identification
Each container shall be embossed or otherwise permanently marked in code or in clear print to identify the producing factory and the lot of the prepackaged food.
12. Date marking and storage instructions
(1) Where it is not otherwise provided for in other regulations published under the Act, any of the following date markings shall apply the representative classes of food additives and appearing in lists of food additives
permitted generally for use in foods-
(i) flavours and flavourings, and
(ii) modified starches; and
(e) the expression "flavours" may be qualified by "natural", "nature identical", or "artificial".
(9) A food additive that is carried over from raw materials into food in a quantity sufficient
to perform a technological function in that food when it is used, shall be included in the listed
ingredients.
(10) A food additive or a processing aid that is carried over from raw materials into food
in a quantity not sufficient to perform a technological function in that food when it is used is
exempt from declaration in the list of ingredients.
(11) The following foods and ingredients which are known to cause hypersensitivity to
certain individuals, shall always be declared-
(a) cereals containing gluten i.e. wheat, rye, barley, oats, or their hybridised strains and
products;
(b) crustacea and crustacea products;
(c) eggs and egg products;
(d) fish and fish products;
(e) peanuts and peanut products, soy beans and soy bean products;
(f) milk and milk products including lactose;
(g) tree nuts and nut products; and
(h) sulphite in concentrations of 10mg/kg or more.
13. Instructions for use
Instructions for use, including reconstitution, where applicable, shall be included on the
label to ensure correct utilization of food.
14. Quantitative labelling of ingredients
(1) Where the labelling of a food places special emphasis on the presence of one or
more valuable or characterising ingredients, the percentage of the ingredient by mass in the
final product shall be declared.
(2) Where the labelling of food places special emphasis on the low content of one or
more ingredients, the percentage of the ingredient by mass in the final product shall be
declared.
(3) A reference in the name of a food to a particular ingredient shall not of itself
constitute the placing of special emphasis.
(4) A reference in the labelling of food to an ingredient used in a small quantity and only
as a flavouring shall not of itself constitute the placing of special emphasis.
15. Bulk stock
(1) Where food is sold from bulk stock, the bulk stock container shall be labelled in
accordance with the requirements for individually labelled food, and the lettering shall be legible
and placed conspicuously on the container.
19. Presentation of information
(1) Labels on prepackaged foods shall be applied so as not to allow them to become easily separated from the container.
(2) Statements required to appear on the label by virtue of these Regulations or any other regulations shall be-
(a) conspicuous;
(b) indelible; and
(c) legible.
(3) Where the container is covered by a wrapper, the wrapper shall carry the necessary information of the label on the container which shall be readily legible through the outer wrapper.
(4) The name and net contents of the food shall appear in a prominent position on the label and shall be conspicuously printed on the label and in the same field of vision.
20. Language
(1) The information required to appear on a label shall be in English or Setswana.
(2) Where the language on the original label on prepackaged food does not include English or Setswana, a supplementary label containing the mandatory information in English or Setswana shall be used instead of relabelling the food.
(3) In the case of either re-labelling or supplementary labelling of prepackaged food, the mandatory information provided shall fully and accurately reflect that of the original label.
21. Size of lettering
(1) The name of the prepackaged food shall appear on the main panel of the label in letters not less than 4mm in height, but in the case of soft drinks in returnable bottles with embossed labels the name may be on the cap in letters not less than 1.5mm in height.
(2) Special storage conditions where applicable shall be printed in letters not less than
3mm in height.
(3) The information required to appear on a label in terms of the Act shall be in letters
not less than 1mm in height;
(4) The size of lettering prescribed in subregulation (1) shall apply to packages of which the main panel of the package exceeds an area of 12000mm2.
(5) Where the area of the main panel of the label on prepackaged food does not exceed an area indicated under column I of the Second Schedule but exceeds the next smaller area listed under the column, the information on the package may be reflected in letters with a height of not less than the proportion indicated in the corresponding line of column II of the Second Schedule, but the minimum height to which the letters may be reduced shall be 0.75mm.
(6) Words which qualify the name of any food or are an essential part of the description of the food shall be reflected in immediate proximity to the name and in prominent letters not less than one third of the size of the name of that food.
7) Prescribed listing of ingredients and proportions of ingredients in any food shall be
printed in uniform size and prominently displayed on the package but the initial letter of a word
may be larger than the rest of the letters of the word. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 4-15 and 19-21
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 19 Prepackaged food No - Description
- Prepackaged foods
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
A3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements
A31: Labelling requirements
