Compulsory Standards (Potable Spirits) (Declaration) Order, 2020
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- Zambia
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- SI 18 of 2020
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- 28 Feb 2020
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- en
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This section gives the short title the Order may be cited by. The standard set out in the First Schedule is declared to be compulsory. This provision says the standard sets safety requirements and methods for sampling and testing ethanol from fermentation intended for direct human consumption. This section defines key terms and says the applicant must be an existing legal entity within the Republic of Zambia. Potable spirits must meet alcohol-content, tolerance, and specific-gravity thresholds.
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This Order may be cited as the Compulsory Standards
AI-assisted research summary: This section gives the short title the Order may be cited by.
1. This Order may be cited as the Compulsory Standards Title (Potable Spirits) (Declaration) Order, 2020. - 2 Verify source ↗
The compulsory standard set out in the First Schedule is
AI-assisted research summary: The standard set out in the First Schedule is declared to be compulsory.
2. The compulsory standard set out in the First Schedule is declared as a compulsory standard. Declaration of compulsory standard Copies of this Statutory Instrument can be obtained from the Government Printer, P.O. Box 30136, 10101, Lusaka, Price K4.00 each 88 Statutory Instruments 28th February, 2020 SCHEDULE (Regulation 2) Zambian Compulsory Standard ZS 808 SPECITICATION FOR PORTABLE SPIRITS
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Scope
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the standard sets safety requirements and methods for sampling and testing ethanol from fermentation intended for direct human consumption.
1. Scope This Zambian Compulsory Standard prescribes the safety requirements, in the methods of sampling and testing for ethanol from fermentation intended for direct human consumption. - 2 Verify source ↗
Terminology
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines key terms and says the applicant must be an existing legal entity within the Republic of Zambia.
2. Terminology In this Standard unless the context otherwise requires— “applicant” means the manufacturer or importer seeking approval of potable alcohol. The applicant shall be an existing legal entity within the Republic of Zambia; “approval” means attestation by the ZCSA that a particular brand type of potable spirit satisfies the requirements of this compulsory specification; “conformity of production” means proof that potable spirit offered for sale has been manufactured under conditions conforming to applicable factory requirements as prescribed by ZCSA and will continue to comply with the requirements of this compulsory standard; “declaration report” means a report that is issued by an accredited conformity assessment body, indicating the equivalence of products or standards; “ethyl alcohol (ethanol)” means ethyl alcohol, also called Ethanol, pure alcohol, grain alcohol, or drinking alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colourless liquid produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates with a molecular formula of C2H5OH; “potable spirit” means an alcoholic drink which is suitable for direct human consumption; usually being a mixture of neutral or fine spirit, water and other adjuncts as provided in clause 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4.; “Proof of conformity” means documented evidence of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory standard; and “ZCSA” means the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency as established by the Compulsory Standards Act, 2017 (Act No. 3 of 2017). - 3 Verify source ↗
2 Ethyl alcohol content
AI-assisted research summary: Potable spirits must meet alcohol-content, tolerance, and specific-gravity thresholds.
3.2 Ethyl alcohol content The ethyl alcohol content in potable spirits shall be between 34 percent and 55 percent by volume, at 20 °C when determined according to AOAC Method 957.03. The tolerance limit (relative standard deviation) for ethyl alcohol content shall be ± 0.5 percent of the declared strength. The specific gravity shall range from 0.9549 to 0.9592 - 3 Verify source ↗
3 Permitted food additives
AI-assisted research summary: Spirits may contain food additives prescribed in ZSCXS 192.
3.3 Permitted food additives Spirits may contain food additives which are prescribed in ZSCXS 192. - 3 Verify source ↗
4 Taste and aroma
AI-assisted research summary: Spirits must have the characteristic taste and aroma of the product, and potable spirits may be flavoured with fruit or other botanical substances if the additions are not injurious to health.
3.4 Taste and aroma The spirit shall possess the characteristic taste and aroma associated with the product. Potable spirits may also be flavoured with fruit or other botanical substances that are intended to impart the characteristic taste and aroma associated with the product. Such additions shall not be injurious to health. - 3 Verify source ↗
5 Hygienic conditions
AI-assisted research summary: Spirits must be manufactured in hygienic premises, and related handling equipment must be kept hygienically clean.
3.5 Hygienic conditions Spirits shall be manufactured in premises built and maintained under hygienic conditions. The handling equipment like tanks, bottling machines and packing equipment shall be hygienically clean. In all cases ZS 034 shall apply. 28th February, 2020 Statutory Instruments 89 - 3 Verify source ↗
6 Chemical requirements
AI-assisted research summary: Potable spirits must meet the chemical requirements listed in the referenced tables when tested.
3.6 Chemical requirements When tested the chemical characteristics of potable spirits shall conform to the requirements specified in Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3. TABLE 1 MAXIMUM LIMITS FOR ORGANIC IMPURITIES IN POTABLE SPIRITS Characteristic Total acidity, percent m/v (as tartaric and acetic acid) Volatile acidity, percent m/v(as acetic acid) Esters mg/L, (as ethyl acetate), Aldehydes, mg/L Furfural, mg/L Methanol, ppm Fusel oil, mg/L Isopropanol and tertiary butyl alcohol Requirements - 0 Verify source ↗
041
AI-assisted research summary: This provision shows test methods and a table of maximum limits for certain metal contaminants.
0.041 Methods AOAC 945.08 AOAC 945.08 AOAC 972.07 AOAC 972.08 AOAC 960.16 AOAC 958.04 AOAC 959.05 AOAC 935.16 AOAC 920.48 Ash, percent m/m, Characteristic Copper as Cu, mg/L Lead as Pb, mg/L Iron as Fe, mg/L Cadmium, mg/L TABLE 2 MAXIMUM LIMITS FOR METAL CONTAMINANTS Requirement - 1
AI-assisted research summary: The provision lists organoleptic requirements for potable spirits, including clearness, colour, odour, and taste.
1.0 Method AOAC 967.08 ZSISO 6633 AOAC 970.12/ 970.13 ZSISO 6561 TABLE 3 ORGANOLEPTIC REQUIREMENTS FOR POTABLE SPIRITS Property Clearness Colour Odour Taste - 4 Verify source ↗
1 Sampling
AI-assisted research summary: Representative samples of the material must be drawn using the method and conformity criteria prescribed in BS 5309 parts 1 and 3.
4.1 Sampling Requirements Clear, free of suspension and sediments Characteristic or the type of spirits Characteristic odour Characteristic taste The method of drawing representative samples of the material and criteria for conformity shall be as prescribed in BS 5309 parts 1 and 3. - 4 Verify source ↗
2 Analysis
AI-assisted research summary: Analysis must be carried out using the appropriate methods listed in Tables 1, 2 and 3. Unless otherwise specified, analytical grade reagents must be used.
4.2 Analysis All analysis shall be carried out by the appropriate methods referred to in Tables 1, 2 and 3. NOTE: Quality of reagents unless otherwise specified analytical grade reagents shall be used - 5 Verify source ↗
1 Packaging
AI-assisted research summary: Potable spirit must be bottled in clean glass bottles or new food-grade containers, sealed to prevent leakage or contamination, and filled to the indicated net volume within a 1% tolerance.
5.1 Packaging Potable spirit shall be filled into clean glass bottles or new food grade containers made from materials which do not affect the product safety and quality. Each bottle or container shall be adequately sealed to prevent leakage, contamination or adulteration of the content. The net volume of the spirit content in the bottle or container shall be the volume indicated, subject to a tolerance of ± 1 percent on individual bottle, measured at room temperature. - 5 Verify source ↗
2 Marking and labelling
AI-assisted research summary: Packaged spirits must be clearly and permanently labelled in English with specified product details.
5.2 Marking and labelling Packaged spirits shall be indelibly and legibly marked in English with the following information: (a) Brand name and / or trade mark, if any (b) Common name of the product e.g. whisky (c) The net volume in ml 90 Statutory Instruments 28th February, 2020 (d) The ethyl alcohol content, in percent, volume by volume (e) The name and address of the manufacturer (f) Batch number (in code or in clear) (g) Country of origin (h) Date of manufacture - 6 Verify source ↗
The applicant shall ensure that each type of potable spirit has been approved by the
AI-assisted research summary: The applicant must ensure each type of potable spirit is approved by the ZCSA before it is offered for sale.
6. The applicant shall ensure that each type of potable spirit has been approved by the ZCSA before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of Annex A. - 7 Verify source ↗
The applicant shall inform the ZCSA of any change in content or materials affecting any
AI-assisted research summary: The applicant must tell the ZCSA about any change in content or materials that affects a mandatory requirement, and the ZCSA may require a new application for approval after such a change.
7. The applicant shall inform the ZCSA of any change in content or materials affecting any mandatory requirement in terms of this compulsory specification. In the event of such change/s the ZCSA may, at its discretion, demand that the applicant submit a new application for approval. - 8 Verify source ↗
The applicant shall, on request, provide the ZCSA, within five (5) working days, with
AI-assisted research summary: The applicant must give ZCSA satisfactory proof of approval for any potable spirit covered by the standard, if asked.
8. The applicant shall, on request, provide the ZCSA, within five (5) working days, with satisfactory proof of approval in respect of any type of potable spirit included in the scope of this compulsory standard. - 9 Verify source ↗
The applicant shall, on request, provide the ZCSA, within five (5) working days, with
AI-assisted research summary: On request, the applicant must provide the ZCSA with satisfactory proof of conformity of production within five working days.
9. The applicant shall, on request, provide the ZCSA, within five (5) working days, with satisfactory proof of conformity of production. - 10 Verify source ↗
Failure to provide such proof shall constitute reasonable grounds for suspicion of
AI-assisted research summary: If proof is not provided, that can be treated as reasonable grounds to suspect noncompliance with the compulsory standard.
10. Failure to provide such proof shall constitute reasonable grounds for suspicion of noncompliance with the requirements of this compulsory standard - 11 Verify source ↗
EQUIVALENCE OF STANDARDS
AI-assisted research summary: Other standards are only accepted if they are shown to be technically equivalent by a declaration report from an accredited conformity assessment body.
11. EQUIVALENCE OF STANDARDS Standards issued by different standardization bodies such as National standards bodies, regional standards bodies, International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), and European Norm (EN), shall only be accepted if it is proven, in the form of a declaration report from an accredited conformity assessment body, to be technically equivalent to this compulsory Zambian standard. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining such a declaration report. Proof of conformity with such a standard shall be accepted as conformity with this compulsory Zambian standard LUSAKA 19th February, 2020 C. B. YALUMA, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry
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