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Applied by South Africa for 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2001
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 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, NO 54 OF 1972 REGULATIONS GOVERNING CERTAIN SOLVENTS 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 means the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, No 54 of 1972, and any expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act shall bear such a meaning and, unless inconsistent with the context- Beverage means any powder or liquid intended for sale as a drink for human consumption, and shall include natural mineral water and bottled water.
2. For the purpose of section 2(1) (b) (i) of the act, in so far as it is applied to and is applicable to foodstuffs, the following foodstuffs are hereby deemed to be contaminated or impure:
(a)Any beverage containing more than 10 mg per kilogram or benzine in the ready to drink form.
(b)Any liquor product exceeding the specified maximum level of methanol as stipulated for different liquor products under the Liquor Products Act No 60 of 1989 - Reference of the measure
- Section 1 $ 2a
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar Yes Beverages - Description
- Beverages
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2009: Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
The measure came into effect on 14 November 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 November 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STAATSKOERANT, 14 NOVEMBER 2008 No. 31584 19 Government Notice No. R. 692 of 16 May 1997, as amended by Government Notice No. R. 427 of 5 May 2000, Government Notice No. R. 490 of 8 June 2001, Government Notice No. R. 1588 of 20 December 2002 and Governme
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO. 54 OF 1972)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Substitution of regulation 14 of the Regulations
4(1) The following regulation is hereby substituted for regulation 14:
"14. I\Jo person shall sell for consumption fruit juice which -
a) gives a total viable colony count of more than 10 000 colony forming units per 1,0 ml of the product;
b) gives a coliform organism count of more than 100 colony forming units per 1,0 ml of the product;
c) gives a yeast and mould count of 1 000 colony forming units per 1,0 ml of the product;
d) contains any detectable levels of coli in 1,0 ml of the product; and
e) contains any detectable Salmonella spp. in 25 ml of the product".
(2) the renumbering of the existing regulation 14 as regulation 15. - Reference of the measure
- Reference No. R. 1207
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009 Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No - Description
- fruit juice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 November 2008 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa for 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers and 08: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons
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
- 5.9 Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables, whether fresh, frozen, canned or dehydrated, shall be suitably prepared from fresh fruit and vegetables that are free from insect infestation and contamination and that comply with the requirements for pesticidal residues under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. Canned fruit and canned vegetables shall comply with the relevant requirements for specification grade prescribed by the regulations under the said Agricultural Product Specifications Act. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers Yes vegetables for canned meat products 08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons Yes Fruit for canned meat products - Description
- Fruit and vegetables for canned meat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.40: - Plums and sloes, 1001: Wheat and meslin., 1003: Barley., 1212.93: -- Sugar cane, 0704.10: - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli, 0704.20.00: - Brussels sprouts, 0704.90: - Other, 0806: Grapes, fresh or dried., 1004: Oats., 0804.50: - Guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, 0708.20: - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.), 1007: Grain sorghum., 1207.21: -- Seed, 1202: Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken., 0701: Potatoes, fresh or chilled., 0802.6: - Macadamia nuts :, 0710.40: - Sweet corn, 1005: Maize (corn)., 0703.10: - Onions and shallots, 0708.10: - Peas (Pisum sativum) and 0702: Tomatoes, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 22 July 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
- 22 July 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette ,22 July 2005 No 27788
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO. 54 OF 1972),REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MAXIMUM LIMITS FOR PESTICIDE RESIDUES THAT MAY BE PRESENT IN FOODSTUFFS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 3.The Annex to the Regulations is hereby amended by the insertion of the following particulars in the correct alphabetical order:
I II Ill
Chem-ical Substance Foodstuff MRL (mg/kg)
Abamectin .... ...... ... .... Plums... ............................ 0.01
Acetamiprid ............ ... Barley, wheat, oats .............. 0.05
: Canola .............. .... ...... ...... 0.02
Alpha-cypermethrin (alpha- Macadamia nuts. -, Sugar cane... 0.05
cypermethrin, sum of isomers)
Azoxystrobin. ...... ............. Broccoli, cauliflower...... ...... 0.20
Brussels sprouts .................. 0.05
Cabbage........................... 0.01
Mangoes ........................... 0.10
Tomatoes ... ............... ........ 0.50
Benthiavalicarb-isopropyl Potatoes ........................... 0.011
(sum of benthiavalicarb- isopropyl and its stereo isomer KIF-2305-L
Beta-cyfluthrin Macadamia nuts.................. 0.02
Bifenthrin........................ Mealies (green) 0.05 1
Boscalid (boscalid). .......... Grapes...... ................... ...... 5.00
Carbendazim . ..... . ........... Oats.................. .............. . 0.10
Chlorpyrifos ... . ................ Mangoes ............................ 0.01
Cyhalothrin ................... . Beans (green), beans (dry),
sorghum, wheat. .................... 0.20
Cotton seed, cruciferae,
groundnuts, potatoes, 0.05
tomatoes ..
Macadamia nuts, mealies 0.01
(green), onions, peas....... ........
Dichlorophen............ Tomatoes ............................ 0.50
Diflubenzuron .......... Potatoes............................ 0.01
Dimethomorph ... ....... I Potatoes ......... ................ ... 0.01
1 Limit of Detection I
Chemical Substance II
Foodstuff Ill
MRL (ma/ka)
chloride.......................... Mangoes............................ 5.00
Diquat. ......................... Potatoes ............................ 0.05
Emamectin (sum of the metabolites emamectin B1aMF and FA; emamectin B1a and 81b benzoate and emamectin delta 8,9-Z isomer)......................... Tomatoes ............................ 0.01
Epoxiconazole................. Mealies (green) ................... 0.01
Ethoprophos ............... ... Potatoes ............................ 0.01
Fipronil......................... Broccoli. ...................... ...... 0.05
Cabbage, cauliflower ............. 0.01
Fluroxypyr..................... Fat, meat, milk.................... 0.10
Kidney .............................. 0.50
Flusilazole...................... Mealies (green)................... 0.01
Flutriafol........................ Soy Beans........................... 0.10
Folpet........................... Tomatoes ............................ 0.50
Furfural ........................ Carrots, potatoes...................
Lettuce. •••••••••................... 1.00
Onions 5.00
Sugar cane............................ 5.00
Glyphosate Maize 2.00
Guazatine ............. ........ Tomatoes ......................... ... 2.50
lndoxacarb ..................... Beans, peaches, peas 0.20
(whole)... 1.00
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts ....... 0.05
Cauliflower........................ 0.01
Potatoes............................ - Reference of the measure
- Reference No. R. 722
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.40 - Plums and sloes Yes plums 1001 Wheat and meslin. Yes wheat 1003 Barley. No 1212.93 -- Sugar cane No 0704.10 - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli Yes cauliflower 0704.20.00 - Brussels sprouts No 0704.90 - Other Yes cabbage 0806 Grapes, fresh or dried. No 1004 Oats. No 0804.50 - Guavas, mangoes and mangosteens Yes mangoes 0708.20 - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) No 1007 Grain sorghum. No 1207.21 -- Seed No 1202 Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken. No 0701 Potatoes, fresh or chilled. No 0802.6 - Macadamia nuts : No 0710.40 - Sweet corn No 1005 Maize (corn). No 0703.10 - Onions and shallots Yes onions 0708.10 - Peas (Pisum sativum) No 0702 Tomatoes, fresh or chilled. No - Description
- Plums
Barley, wheat,
Sugar cane
cauliflower
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Grapes
Oats
Mangoes
Beans
sorghum, wheat
Cotton seed, cruciferae,
groundnuts, potatoes,
Macadamia nuts, mealie
onions, peas. Tomatoes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 22 July 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 0709.51: -- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus
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
- 5.10 Mushrooms
Fresh, frozen, canned, or dehydrated mushrooms, free from insect infestation and contamination and that comply with the requirements for pesticidal residues under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act may be used. They shall be suitably prepared. Canned mushrooms shall comply with the relevant requirements for specification grade prescribed by the regulations under the said Agricultural Product Specifications Act. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.51 -- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus Yes Mushrooms used in canned meat products - Description
- Mushrooms used in canned meat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.30: - Peaches, including nectarines
The measure came into effect on 04 November 2011
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
- 04 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 34720, 4 November 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Peaches And Nectarines 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) Imported peaches and nectarines shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1 ),
provided that the peaches and nectarines --
(c) do not contain a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain according to Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1941 (Act No. 36 of 1947); and
(d) do nof contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1912 (Act No. 54 of 1972}. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(2)(c) and (d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.30 - Peaches, including nectarines No - Description
- Peaches and nectarines
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 0307.81: -- Live, fresh or chilled
The measure came into effect on 15 August 2012
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
- 15 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.35436, 15 June 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Introduction Of The Compulsory Specification For Live Aquacultured Abalone (VC 9001)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This Compulsory Specification applies to the harvesting, preparation, packing, conveyance and quality of live aquacultured abalone.
1.2 Wild harvested live abalone is excluded from the scope of this Compulsory Specification. - Description of the measure
- The live aquacultured abalone harvested, packed or shipped for the purpose of placing on the market for human consumption, shall not contain any chemicals, microbiological contaminants, and marine biotoxins at levels that could be detrimental to the health of the consumer as per requirements of the SAMSM&CP.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0307.81 -- Live, fresh or chilled Yes Live aquacultured abalone - Description
- Live aquacultured abalone
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 0808.10: - Apples
The measure came into effect on 29 May 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
- 29 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 32254, 29 May 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Apples 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 apples in the Republic of South Africa other than imported apples referred to in subregulation (3)
(h) if the apples contains a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain according to Act 36 of 1947; and
(i) if the apples contains biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
2 (3) (c) do not contain a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain according to Act 36 of 1947 - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2 (1) (h) and (i)
Regulation 2(3) (c) - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0808.10 - Apples No - Description
- Apples
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 0809.40: - Plums and sloes and 0813.20: - Prunes
The measure came into effect on 04 November 2011
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
- 04 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 34720, 4 November 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Plums And Prunes 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 persons shall sell plums and prunes in the Republic of South Africa--
(e) if such plums and prunes contain a substance/substances that render them unfit for human or animal consumption or for processing into or utilization thereof as food or feed; and
(f) if the plums and prunes contains a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain according to Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947).
(2) Imported plums and prunes shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1 ),
provided that the plums and prunes --
(c) do not contain a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain according to Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947);
4(4) No consignment of plums and prunes classified as "Class 1", "Class 2" or "Lowest Class" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 1 - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(e)-(f) , 2(2)(c) and 4(4)(a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.40 - Plums and sloes Yes Plums 0813.20 - Prunes No - Description
- Plums and prunes
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 0302.89: -- Other and 0305.49.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 22 March 1974
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 March 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 474 of 22 March 1974
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification for Smoked snoek
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing. or treatment of the cooked product, smoked snoek (Thyrsites atun).
- Description of the measure
- 3.1.1.10 Insecticides, rodenticides and cleaning chemicals shall not be used while preparation or manufacturing operations are in progress. Working surfaces shall be kept free from insecticidal and rodenticidal residues. Insecticides, rodenticides and cleaning chemicals shall at no time come into contact with wrappers, containers, raw materials or the product.
5.2.6 The product shall show no evidence of parasitic or insect infestation.
5.3 Microbiological Requirements.
When tested in accordance with the method referred to in column 3 of Table 1, the product shall comply with
the requirements given in column 2 . - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.1.1.10 , 5.2.6 and 5.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0302.89 -- Other Yes Snoek 0305.49.90 --- Other Yes smoked snoek - Description
- Snoek intended for smoking or in the course of preparation for smoking or in the course of being smoked or after having been smoked, as indicated by the context.
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 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
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. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5.4 Crustaceans
5.4.1 General
Raw material used for canning shall be of a quality suitable for human consumption and shall be collected from clean waters not polluted by industrial or sewage discharges or other sources of pollution. Crustaceans shall not contain chemical, microbiological or biological contamination that may be hazardous to health. Transport of crustaceans to the factory shall be under conditions that will protect the product from the elements and from environmental contamination. Crustaceans shall be kept alive until immediately prior to processing or canning. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.4.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Crustaceans - Description
- Crustaceans
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 0809.10: - Apricots
The measure came into effect on 06 January 2012
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 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.34910 , 6 January 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Apricots 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) Imported apricots shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1), provided that the apricots
(c) do not contain a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain according to Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947)
(d) do not contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
Physical hazards
(4) No consignment of apricots classified as "Class 1", "Class 2" or "Lowest Class" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 2;
Biological and chemical hazards
(5) No consignment of apricots classified as "Class 1" or "Class 2" or "Lowest Class" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceeds the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2 (2) (c) - (d) , 4(4)(a) and 4(5)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.10 - Apricots No - Description
- Apricots
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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
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. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5.5 Minced, diced or sliced fish products
Proper procedures are to be instituted to prevent contamination of product with metal and other foreign material from mincers, slicers, dicers or other cutting machinery. Raw material used for the product must be fresh and of a quality suitable for human consumption - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Minced, diced or sliced fish products - Description
- Minced, diced or sliced fish 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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
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. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6.1.4 Objectionable extraneous matter
The product shall be free from any objectionable extraneous material such as, but not limited to insects, sand, dirt, soiling, hair, metal soiling or other foreign matter that indicates non-compliance with good manufacturing and sanitation practices. The product shall be free from sulphide stains and presence of "struvite crystals". - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.1.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. No 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. No - Description
- Fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination of these
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 1007: Grain sorghum.
The measure came into effect on 08 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
- 08 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39580, 8 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Sorghum 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 sorghum in the Republic of South Africa --
(f) if such sorghum contains a substance that renders it unfit for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed.
6. (1) All grades of sorghum shall --
(d) be free from any substance that renders it unsuitable for human consumption or animal consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1)(f) and 6(1)(d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1007 Grain sorghum. No - Description
- Sorghum
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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
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 Soft 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. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1)(f)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001 Wheat and meslin. Yes Soft wheat - Description
- Soft 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 1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
The measure came into effect on 20 June 2014
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
- 20 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37741, 20 June 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Soya Beans 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 soya beans in the Republic of South Africa --
(f) if such soya beans contain a substance that renders it unfit for human or animal consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1)(f)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1201 Soya beans, whether or not broken. No - Description
- Soya beans
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 1206.00: Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken.
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 Sunflower Seed 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 sunflower seed in the Republic of South Africa--
(f) if such sunflower seed contains a substance that renders it unfit for human or animal consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1)(f)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1206.00 Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken. No - Description
- Sunflower seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
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. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.1.1.1.3 Products packed in sauce
The fish product shall be covered or partially covered with sauce upon opening of the can and the product shall comply with the description of the product. The presence of natural fish oils in the sauce is acceptable but there shall not be excessive separation of water from the sauce. Fish units shall be of uniform size and there shall not be excessive disintegration of flesh and bellies indicative of poor quality raw material or of bad manufacturing practice. In case of skin-on portions, fish skins shall be reasonably intact and not show signs of microbiological, biochemical or physical deterioratio - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.1.1.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Canned fish - Description
- Canned fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0306.11: -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) and 0306.12: -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.)
The measure came into effect on 04 September 2003
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
- 04 September 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 978 (Government Gazette 25171) Of 4 July 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Frozen Rock Lobster And Frozen Lobster Products Derived Therefrom
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers requirements for the handling, preparation, processing, packaging, freezing, storage and quality of frozen lobster tails, frozen whole lobster (cooked or raw) or any other frozen lobster product derived from lobsters of the families Palinuridae and Scyllaridae, and of the family Nephropidae (genera Homarus, Nephrops and Metanephrops, or any other species of lobster), intended for human consumption. It also covers requirements for factories and employees involved in the production.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.6.1 2 The use of pesticides
Pesticides shall not be used in work areas while preparation, processing and packaging are in progress, and precautions shall be taken to ensure that equipment and work surfaces are kept free from pesticide residues. Pesticides and cleaning chemicals shall at no time be allowed to come into contact with wrapping material, containers,raw materials or the product.The room in which pesticides are stored shall be kept locked and the materials contained in it shall be handled only by employees trained in their use.
4.1.1 Condition of ingredients and the product
4.1.1.1 General
All ingredients used shall fall within the scope of, and shall comply with the requirements of, the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 1972), and its Regulations. All ingredients used in the preparation of the product shall be clean, sound, of good quality and in every way fit for human consumption. In addition, the product shall not contain any substance in amounts that might present a hazard to human health.
4.11 Microbiological requirements
When tested in accordance with the methods given in 10.6 to 10.14, the product shall comply with the requirements given in column 2 or column 3 of table 1, as relevant.
4.12 Antibiotics
Antibiotics shall not be used in the preparation of the product - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.6.1 2, 4.1.1.1, 4.11 and 4.12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306.11 -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) No Frozen rock lobster 0306.12 -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.) No - Description
- Frozen rock lobster and frozen lobster products derived therefrom
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
