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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 917:2012, Dressed poultry — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for for dressed poultry. It applies to poultry including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, guinea fowl or any other domesticated birds.
- Reference of the measure
- US 917:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Dressed poultry including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, guinea fowl or any other domesticated birds.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 739:2012, Sausages — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for sausages intended for use as food or as an ingredient in other foods.
- Reference of the measure
- US 739:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- sausages
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 4:2013, Infant formula – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, Additives, contaminants,packaging, labelling and methods of sampling and test for infant formula in liquid or powdered form intended for use, where necessary, as a substitute for human milk in meeting the normal nutritional requirements of infants. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US CODEX STAN 72:1981, Standards for infant formula).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 4:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- infant formula in liquid or powdered form
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1504:2013, Fresh Creole onions — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, for Creole onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium cepa L. to be supplied to the consumer in the natural state. This standard does not specify requirements for Creole onions for industrial processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1504:2013,
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Creole onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium cepa L.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1503:2013, Fresh common green onions — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, for fresh common green onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium fistulosum, Allium ascalonicum, Allium chinense and other non-bulbing onion cultivars to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard does not specify requirements for green onions for industrial processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1503:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- fresh common green onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium fistulosum, Allium ascalonicum, Allium chinense and other non-bulbing onion cultivars
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1502:2013, Fresh Bermuda onions — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, for onions of varieties (cultivars) of Bermuda-Granex-Grano grown from Allium cepa L. to be supplied to the consumer in the natural state. This standard does not specify requirements for Bermuda onions for industrial processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1502:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- onions of varieties (cultivars) of Bermuda-Granex-Grano grown from Allium cepa L.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 14 March 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 March 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 8 to The Uganda Gazette No. 15 Volume CI dated 14th March, 2008.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Fish (Quality Assurance) Rules, 2008(Under section 35 of the Fish Act, Cap 197).
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 11.Requirements for exportation and importation.
(1)A person shall not export, process for export or attempt to export any fish or fish product unless that fish or fish product is processed in an establishment in accordance with these rules.
(2) A person shall not import, export or attempt to import, export process, store for sale—
(a)any poisonous fish including species of the families tetradonidae,molidae, diodontidae, canthigasteridae and gempildae;
(b)fish or fishery products containing
(i)biotoxins, toxins, antibiotics and contaminants;
(ii) foods additives not permitted or in amounts exceeding permissible levels;
(iii) the quality is such that it is unfit for human consumption
(iv)fish or fishery products contaminated with radioactive material;
(v)or otherwise fails to meet the requirements of these rules.
(c)permissible standards for these contaminants are set out in the in the eighth schedule.
(3)A person shall not load a vessel, vehicle, aircraft or railway wagon for export or unload fish or fishery products from such conveyance, unless the consignment has been duly inspected by a fisheries inspector, or other official authorised by the Commissioner.
(4)A person shall not export out of Uganda, fish or fish products that do not comply with the labelling requirements of Uganda National Standard, (Standard Specification for Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods), including the Establishment Approval Number and the traceability code.
(5)The management of a fish processing establishment shall not import into Uganda any fish or fish product without prior authority of the Commissioner.
(6)Fish and fishery products being imported into Uganda shall be assessed by the competent authority or those authorities as delegated by the Commissioner, at the point of entry into Uganda.
(7)Where the management of an establishment imports any fish or fish product under sub-rule (5), the transportation, processing, packaging or other manner of handling of that fish or fish product shall be in accordance with these rules and with any conditions as may be prescribed by the Commissioner.
12.Inspection of fish for export.
(1)The management of an establishment shall, before dispatch of a batch or consignment of fish or fish products for export, declare its intention to export fish or fish products to a fish inspector at least twenty four hours in advance, in case of chilled or fresh products, and at least seven days in advance, in case of frozen products.
(2)A batch or consignment of fish or fish products to be exported shall be made available for inspection at the establishment or point of exit - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 11 ( 1 & 2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No 14 March 2008 - Description
- fish and fish product
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 March 2008 - Description
- All countries
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 782:2012, Composite flour – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the maximum levels of contaminants for composite flour intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 782:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- composite flour
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 February 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette, Vol. CX No. 7
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US CODEX STAN 275-1973 (Revision in 2010), Standard for Cream Cheese
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the quality, additives, contaminants, and labelling of cream cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing. In some countries, the term “cream cheese” is used to designate cheeses, such as high fat ripened hard cheese. This standard does not apply to such cheeses.
- Reference of the measure
- US CODEX STAN 275
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cream cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 February 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette, Vol. CX No. 7
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US CODEX STAN 273-1968 (Revision in 2010), Standard for Cottage Cheese
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the quality, additives, contaminants, and labelling of cottage cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US CODEX STAN 273
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cottage cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 February 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette, Vol. CX No. 7
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US CODEX STAN 273-1968 (Revision in 2010), Standard for Cottage Cheese
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the quality, additives, contaminants, and labelling of cottage cheese intended for direct consumption or for further processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US CODEX STAN 273
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cottage cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 February 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette, Vol. CX No. 7
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US CODEX STAN 251-2006, Blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powdered form
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the quality, additives, contaminants, and labelling of a blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powder form
- Reference of the measure
- US CODEX STAN 251
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- blend of skimmed milk and vegetable fat in powder form
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 781:2012, Biscuits — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for biscuits.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 781:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- biscuits
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 953:2013, Amaranth flour — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling for flour prepared from dried amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus, A. cruentus) intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 953:2013,
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- flour prepared from dried amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus, A. cruentus)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. and 0406: Cheese and curd.
The measure came into effect on 21 November 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 November 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS RELATING TO MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS Published under Government Notice No. R. 1555 of 21 November 1997 As corrected by: Government Notice No. R.1278 of 29 October 1999 Government Notice No. R. 488 of 8 June 2001 As amended by: Government Noti
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), Regulations relating to Milk and Dairy Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Restrictions
2. No person shall use or sell raw milk intended for further processing which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the m ax i m u m res i d u e levels stipulated in the Regulations governing Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues that my be present in Foodstuffs (Government Notice No. R. 1809 of 3 July 1992, as amended) (here in after referred to as t h e Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicines and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations) or which virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substances which for any reason whatsoever may render the milk unfit for human consumption;
(b) gives a positive result when subjected to the clot-on-boiling test described in paragraph 6 of Annex A
(c) gives a standard plate count of more than 200 000 colony forming units per 1,0ml when subjected to the standard plate count test described in paragraph 7 of Annex A or the dry rehydrated film method for standard colony count described in paragraph 10 of Annex A;
(d) (i) on application of the test described in paragraph 4(4) of Annex A, exceeds the most probable number (MPN) of 10,0 coliform bacteria per 1,0 ml milk or, if the test for coliforms described in paragraph 5 or 11 of Annex A is used, the number of colony forming units exceeds 20 per milliliter of milk; or
(ii) on application of the modified Eijkmann test, the VRB MUG agar method, or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 2, 5 and 11, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 0,01ml or raw milk. When the Eijkmann test is used, or any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of raw milk if the methods described in paragraph 5 or 11 of Annex A are used;
(e) when subjected to the Standard Methods for Counting Somatic Cells in Bovine Milk*, is found to contain an average of 500 000 or more somatic cells per 1,0ml of bovine milk or an average of 750 000 or more cells per 1,0ml goat’s or sheep’s milk after three successive readings at intervals of at least seven days during the test period, of which shows any other signs of abnormal secretary activity of the mammary gland(s); * The Standard Method for Counting Somatic Cells in Bovine Milk is set forth in International Dairy Federation (IDF) Bulletin No. 114 of 1979.
(f) fails the ethanol stability test described in paragraph 9 of Annex A; and
(g) is not packed in a closed container.
(1) No person shall sell for consumption raw milk, raw cream, raw skimmed milk, raw reconstituted (prepared) milk or raw reconstituted (prepared) skimmed milk which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render the product unfit for human consumption;
(b) gives a standard plate count of more than 50 000 colony forming units (CFUs) per 1,0ml of the product when subjected to the standard plate count test described in paragraph 7 of Annex A or the dry rehydrated film method for standard colony count described in paragraph 10 of Annex A.
(c) gives a positive result when subjected to the clot-on-boiling test desribed in paragraph 6 of Annex A;
(d) fails the ethanol stability test described in paragraph 9 of Annex A;
(e) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test, the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 2, 5 and 11, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of cream;
(f) (i) on subjection to the Standard Routine Method for the Counting of Coliform Bacteria in Raw Milk of the International Dairy Federation’s International IDF 73:1985, or any revised version thereof, or on application of the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraph 5 of Annex A or on using the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraph 11 of Annex A, is found to contain more than 20 coliform bacteria in 1,0ml of fluid; or
(ii) on subjection to the coliform bacteria test described in paragraph 4(4) of Annex A, exceeds the most probable number (MPN) of 10,0 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of semi-solid product;
(g) in the case of raw milk, on subjection to the Standard Method for Counting Somatic Cells in Bovine Milk, is found to contain an average of 500 000 or more somatic cells per 1,0ml of bovine milk or an average of 750 000 or more cells per 1,0ml of goat’s or sheep’s milk after three successive readings at intervals of at least seven days during the test period, or which shows any other signs of abnormal secretory activity of the mammary gland(s); (h) is not packed in a closed cntainer;
(i) does not bear clearly on the label the words: “Unpasteurised” / “Ongepasteuriserd” or “Raw milk” / “Rou melk”; (j) when the milk is sold in the consumer’s own container, is tapped from a container which does not bear a label clearly indicating the words: “Unpasteurised” / “Ongepasteuriseerd” or “Raw milk” / “Rou melk”;
(k) (i) is not derived from a herd enrolled in the Bovine Tuberculosis Scheme and the Bovine Brucellosis Scheme which have been established in terms of the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984); or
(ii) is not derived from a herd which annually tests negative for tuberculosis and brucellosis.
5. No person shall sell for consumption raw milk that has become sour which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render the raw milk unfit for human consumption;
(b) on application of the modified Eijkmann test or the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraphs 2 and 5 respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of the product;
(c) on subjection to the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 5 and 11 of Annex A, respectively, contains more than 50 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of the product;
(d) is not packed in a closed container; and
(e) does not bear clearly on the label the words: “Un pasteurised sour milk” / “onge pasteuriseerde sour melk” or “Raw sour milk” / “Rou suur melk”;
(f) when the milk is sold in the consumer’s own container, is tapped from a container which does not bear a label clearly indicating the words: “Unpasteurised sour milk” / “Onge pasteuriseerde suur melk” or “Raw sour milk” / “Rou suur melk”.
6. No person shall sell -
(a) pasteurised milk, pasteurised reconstituted (prepared) milk, pasteurized skimmed milk, pasteurized reconstituted (prepared) skimmed milk or pasteurized cream which -
(i) contains the following:
(aa) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test (for example the Kundrat test) is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(bb)(i) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render the product unfit for human consumption;
(ii) has been shown by the Aschaffenburg and Mullen phosphate test described in paragraph 3 of Annex A or any other test, provided its accuracy equals that of the aforementioned test, to yield the equivalent of 10 micrograms or more of p- nitrophenol per 1,0ml;
(iii) (aa) on execution of the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method is found to contain more than 10,0 coliform bacteria in 1,0ml or exceeds the most probable number (MPN) of 10,0 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of milk or 1,0g of semi-solid product; or (bb) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test, the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 2, 5 and 11, espectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of milk or 1,0g of semi-solid product;
(iv) gives a standard plate count of more than 50 000 colony forming units (CFUs) per 1,0ml of fluid or per 1,0g of semi-solid product when subjected to the tests described in paragraph 7 or 10 of Annex A;
(v) is not packed in a hermetically sealed container when sold to the ultimate consumer: Provided that in cases where the consumer supplies his or her own empty container to be filled from a bulk tank or container, the filled container need to be hermetically sealed;
(b) sterilised cream, sterilised milk, sterilised reconstituted (prepared) milk or UHT cream or UHT milk which -
(i) contains the following:
(aa) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(bb) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substances which for any reason whatsoever may render any such product unfit for human consumption;
(ii) (aa) shows an increase in titratable acidity greater than 0,02, expressed as grams of lactic acid per 100ml of milk, on application of the test described in paragraph 8 of Annex A after incubation at 30oC +/- 1oC for 14 days; (bb) shows any signs of coagulation or blown containers after incubation;
(iii) is not packed in a hermetically sealed container when sold to the ultimate consumer.
7. Subject to the provisions of the Act, no person shall sell any dairy product or composite product which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render any such product unfit for human consumption;
(b) in the case of milk powder or skimmed milk powder, contains more than 50 000 colony forming units per gram on application of the standard plate count test described in paragraph 7 of Annex A;
(c) with the exception of ripened cheese -
(i) on execution of the test described in paragraph 4 of Annex A or the test described in International Standard IDF 73A:1985, contains more than 50 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of solid or semi-solid product; (ii) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test or the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraphs 2 and 5, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of solid or semi-solid product;
(d) in the case of ripened cheese -
(i) on execution of the test described in paragraph 4 of Annex A or the test described in International Standard IDF 73A: 1985 contains more than 1 000 coliform bacteria per 1,0g of the product;
(ii) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test or the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraphs 2 and 5, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli per 1,0 ml of fluid or 1,0g of solid or semi-solid product;
(e) is not packed in a hermetically sealed package or in a closed package.
8. No person shall sell any dairy product or composite dairy product which contains any food additive not permitted by regulation. - Reference of the measure
- Section 2,4,5,6&7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No 0406 Cheese and curd. Yes Cheese - Description
- Milk and cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 21 November 1997 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 06 November 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 November 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT 54 OF 1972)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS RELATING TO MAXIMUM LEVELS FOR MELAMINE IN FOODSTUFFS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 1. In these regulations "the Act" shall mean the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 1972) and any expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act shall bear such meaning.
2. For the purposes of section 2 (1) (b) (i) of the Act, in so far as it is applied and applicable to foodstuffs, the
following foodstuffs are hereby deemed to be contaminated, impure, or adulterated:
(a) All foodstuffs which contain more than 2.5 milligrams per kilogram melamine;
(b) All infant formulas, foodstuffs intended for children under 36 months of age and foodstuffs for special dietary uses, which contain more than 1 milligram per kilogram melamine.
3. For official purposes of analysis of foodstuffs for the presence
of melamine, the only method to be used will be: Liquid Chromatography Coupled Mass Spectroscopy (LCMSMS).
4. The limit of quantitation, irrespective of the method of analysis used, shall not be more than 0.25 mg/kg - Reference of the measure
- Section 1-4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Foodstuffs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 06 November 2009 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1001.1: - Durum wheat :
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Durum Wheat Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of wheat in the Republic of South Africa --
(f) if such wheat contains a substance that renders it unfit for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed.
4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulations (2) and (3) a consignment of wheat shall --
(a) be free from any toxin, chemical or any other substance that renders it unsuitable for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed and may not exceed the permissible deviations regarding aflatoxin in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972;
(b) not contain more poisonous seeds or ergot sclerotia than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972; - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2. (1) and 4(1)(a)-(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001.1 - Durum wheat : No - Description
- Durum wheat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1202: Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
The measure came into effect on 07 October 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 October 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 28084, 7 October 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Groundnuts Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. (1) No person shall sell groundnuts in the Republic of South Africa-
(d) if such groundnuts contain a substance that renders it unfit for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed.
7. (1) All grades of groundnuts should -
(d) contain no chemical residues that exceed the prescribed maximum residue limit;
(e) be free from seeds of Ricinus communis and not contain more noxious seeds, other than Ricinus communis, than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972); - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3(1)(d) and 7(1)(d) and (e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1202 Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken. No - Description
- Ground nuts
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1602: Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 791 (Government Gazette 26531) of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing and Treatment of Canned Meat Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification specifies requirements for the manufacture, production, processing and treatment of canned meat products intended for human consumption.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.5.10 The use of pesticides or poisonous or other harmful materials (see 4.2.1 8.1)
Only pesticides that have been officially approved for use in food establishments shall be used. Pesticides shall not be used in work areas while preparation, processing and packaging are in progress. Adequate precautionary measures shall be taken to prevent contamination of the product, product contact surfaces, equipment and utensils during and after application of pest control treatments. Precautions shall be taken to ensure that equipment, product contact surfaces and other work surfaces are free from pesticide residues before being used again. Containers with pesticides, bait or open bait shall not be present in an area or room where the exposed product or ingredients are present or handled. Pesticides shall not, at any time, be allowed to come into contact with containers intended for packing the product or ingredients, or raw materials, or the product, or product contact surfaces. Pesticides or poisonous or other harmful materials shall only be dispensed, handled or applied by
authorized and properly trained personnel or by persons under strict supervision of such authorized and
trained persons.
Insect electrocuters shall be fitted with catch trays of adequate size and shall not be located over areas where the unprotected product is handled, or over product contact surfaces or in such a position where there is a risk of product contamination - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.5.10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood. Yes Canned meats products - Description
- Canned meats products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1003: Barley.
The measure came into effect on 21 June 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 June 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36587, 21 June 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Malting Barley Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of barley in the Republic of South Africa -
(f) if such barley contains a substance that renders it unfit for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed.
4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub regulations (2) and (3), all consignments of barley must --
(a) be free from any toxin, chemical or other substances that renders it unsuitable for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed and may not exceed the permissible deviations regarding aflatoxin in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(g) may not exceed the maximum residue levels prescribed for agricultural remedies that are allowed for the control of pests and diseases on barley in terms of Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972); - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(f), 4(1)(a) and (g)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1003 Barley. Yes Malting barley - Description
- Malting barley
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
