Food and Food Standards - Fortified Maize Meal — Specifications.

The provided document outlines the specifications for fortified maize meal in Zimbabwe, detailing requirements for production, packaging, labelling, and fortification. It emphasizes quality assurance and control principles for manufacturers, importers, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with established standards. The document includes guidelines for nutrient composition, permissible levels of contaminants such as heavy metals and pesticides, and microbiological limits to maintain food safety and hygiene. It specifies methods for sampling and testing micronutrient levels and outlines labelling requirements that highlight nutritional benefits and health claims. Additionally, it addresses packaging materials and practices to preserve the product's quality and safety throughout its shelf life. The objective is to establish consistent standards for fortified maize products to enhance nutritional value while maintaining food safety and regulatory compliance.