These regulations shall apply to all mineral water or drinking water bottled, packaged, imported or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Natural mineral water and bottled drinking water shall—
(a) be prepared in accordance with Recommended International Code of Hygienic Practice for the Collecting Processing and Marketing of Natural Minerals Water:- Codex Alimentarius Commission/Recommended Code of Practice 33;
Reference of the measure
Art 4(a)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
2201.10.11
In closed bottles or other containers, ready for drinking
No
2201.10.19
Other
No
2201.10.90
Other
No
Description
All mineral water or drinking water bottled, packaged, imported or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
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
(2) Minced meat shall consist of the clean, sound and wholesome minced skeletal musculature of any animal used for food, and shall contain not less than 2% of meat protein nitrogen, and shall contain no preservative, farinaceous or other foreign substances.
Reference of the measure
Art 5 (2)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
1601.00.00
Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products
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
Boerewors—
(a) shall be composed of the clean, sound and wholesome musculature and fat of the bovine, sheep or pig, or a mixture thereof, and the total meat content shall be not less than 90%, and the meat protein nitrogen shall be not less than 2%; and
(b) may contain cereal substances, spices, harmless flavouring substances and permitted preservatives; and
(c) may contain sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrite or potassium nitrite, alone or in combination:
Provided that the final product does not contain more than 200 mgs per kg of total nitrite, calculated as sodium nitrite, and not more than 500 mgs per kg of total - nitrate, calculated as sodium nitrate
Reference of the measure
Art 5 (2) (a)
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
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
Beef sausages and beef sausage-meat—
(a) shall be composed of clean, sound and wholesome skeletal musculature and fat, primarily of the bovine, 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(4)(a)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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.
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)(a) and (b)
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
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 and 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.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(7)(2)(b)
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
No
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 baking powder which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
(2) Baking powder shall be packed in clean and sound containers and shall be securely sealed to maintain the quality of the product under normal storage conditions.
Reference of the measure
Art 4(2)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
2102.30.00
Prepared baking powders
No
Description
Baking powder which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
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
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
Art 4(1)(b)(i)
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.
These regulations shall apply only to condiments which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
(3) Ground ginger shall—
(a) be prepared from either ginger or limed ginger;
(b) conform to the standards prescribed in subsection (2);
(c) be free from any foreign substance.
These regulations shall apply only to condiments which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
8 Mustard shall—
(a) be composed of the ground seed of Sinapis alba, Brassica juncea or Brassica nigra;
(b) not yield more than 8% of total ash;
(c) not contain—
(i) more than 2,5% of added starch; or
(ii) any foreign substance.
These regulations shall apply only to condiments which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
9 (1) Black pepper shall—
(a) be composed of the dried immature berry of Piper Nigrum L.;
(b) not yield more than 7% of total ash;
(c) not contain
(i) less than 6,5% of non-volatile ether extract; or
(ii) any foreign substance.
(2) White pepper shall—
(a) be composed of the dried mature berry of Piper nigrum L. from which the outer coating has been removed;
(b) not yield more than 2,5% of total ash;
(c) not contain
(i) less than 6,5% of non-volatile ether extract; or
(ii) any foreign substance.
(3) Ground mixed pepper shall—
(a) be composed of ground white and black pepper;
(b) not contain
(i) less than 50% of ground white pepper; or
(ii) any foreign substance.
(4) "Compound pepper" or "pepper compound" shall—
(a) be composed of a mixture of pepper with harmless vegetable substances;
(b) contain not less than 50% of pepper.
Reference of the measure
Art 9(1)(c)(ii); 9(2)(c)(ii) and 9(3)(b)(ii)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
0904.11.00
Neither crushed nor ground
No
0904.12.10
Pepper seed
No
0904.12.90
Other
No
Description
Black pepper, white pepper and ground mixed pepper
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 0906.11.00: Cinnamon (cinnaomum zeylanicum blume), 0906.19.00: Other, 0906.20.00: Crushed or ground, 0907.10.00: Neither crushed nor ground and 0907.20.00: Crushed or ground
These regulations shall apply only to condiments which are sold or intended for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
10 (1) Cloves shall—
(a)be composed of the dried flower-buds of Eugenia caryophyllus, whether whole or ground;
(b) not contain—
(i) more than 5% of clove-stems;
(ii) any exhausted or partially exhausted cloves;
(iii) any foreign substance.
(iv) more than 8% total ash.
[subpara (iv)amended by SI 41 of 1990 with effect from the 16th March, 1990]
(2) Cinnamon shall—
(a) be composed of the dried inner bark of Cinnamonum zeylanic
(b) contain no—
(i) Cassia, either in the, form of the dried bark or the immature fruit Cinnamonum cassia;
(ii) foreign substance;
(c) contain not more than 5% total ash.
(3) Mixed spice shall—
(a) be composed of a mixture of 2 or more sound aromatic spices in a natural condition, without any reduction or exhaustion of their natural oils, ground and mixed;
(b) not contain any foreign substance.
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2008.20.00: Pineapples, 2008.30.00: Citrus fruit, 2008.40.00: Pears, 2008.50.00: Apricots, 2008.60.00: Cherries, 2008.70.00: Peaches, including nectarines, 2008.80.00: Strawberries, 2008.91.00: Palm hearts, 2008.97.00: Mixtures and 2008.99.00: Other
These regulations shall apply to all canned fruits which are sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
5.(1) The surface of all containers in which fruits are packed shall be clean and free from rust or any other defects.
Reference of the measure
Art 5(1)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
2008.20.00
Pineapples
No
2008.30.00
Citrus fruit
No
2008.40.00
Pears
No
2008.50.00
Apricots
No
2008.60.00
Cherries
No
2008.70.00
Peaches, including nectarines
No
2008.80.00
Strawberries
No
2008.91.00
Palm hearts
No
2008.97.00
Mixtures
No
2008.99.00
Other
No
Description
Canned fruits ie the product prepared from clean, sound fruits or a mixture of such fruits of proper ripeness, with or, without the addition of sugar, salt, vinegar and other ingredients, other than food additives, with such quantities of potable water as may be necessary, and packed in hermetically sealed or firmly and accurately closed containers and heat-processed to ensure preservation.
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other
These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
5 (1) Citrus juice shall be extracted from wholesome fruit, and—
(a) shall be clean and free from foreign matter and pieces of seed or peel;
(b) shall be free from coagulation, separation and discoloration due to deterioration or decay;
(c) shall have the flavour and composition of the product in question;
(d) may contain permitted preservative:
Provided that fresh citrus juice shall contain no preservative
Reference of the measure
Art 5(1)(a)
Measure also domestic
Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code
Product
Partial coverage
Partial coverage indication
Date in
Date out
2009.11.00
Frozen
No
2009.12.00
Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding
No
2009.19.00
Other
No
2009.21.00
Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg
No
2009.29.00
Other
No
2009.31.00
Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg
No
2009.39.00
Other
No
Description
Citrus juice i.e the clean, sound juice expressed from the citrus fruit concerned (orange, grape-fruit, nartjie, lemon or lime)
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other
These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
(2) Unsweetened citrus juice—
(a) shall conform to the requirements of subsection (1);
(b) shall contain no additives other than natural citrus flavouring and permitted preservatives;
(c) shall comply with the standards specified in this paragraph— (a table stating the type of natural juice and the minimum percentage of soluble citrus solids);
(d) shall be labelled "..............JUICE" in type no smaller than 10 point, the name of the citrus present, and, in the case of a blended juice, the word "BLENDED" and the names of the kinds of citrus present being inserted in the blank space
Applied by Zimbabwe on the entire world for 2009.11.00: Frozen, 2009.12.00: Not frozen, of a brix value not exceeding, 2009.19.00: Other, 2009.21.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg, 2009.29.00: Other, 2009.31.00: Of a brix value not exceeding 20 kg and 2009.39.00: Other
These regulations shall apply to citrus juice and citrus drink which is sold or manufactured for sale in Zimbabwe,.but shall not apply to citrus juice and citrus drink intended for use by diabetics
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
(3) Sweetened citrus juice—
(a) shall conform to the requirements of subsection (1):
Provided that sucrose shall be added;
(b) shall contain no synthetic colouring ingredient;
(c) shall comply with the following specifications (outlined in a table showing the type of juice present, minimum percentage of standardized citrus juice and maximum percentage of sucrose content;
(d) shall be labelled "SWEETENED………….JUICE" in type no smaller than 10 point, the name of the citrus present, and in the case of a blended juice, the word "BLENDED" and the, names of the kinds of citrus present being inserted in the blank space.
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