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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8418.61.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 3.2.29 Ice-making plant and ice storage and transportation
Suitable and adequate facilities shall be provided for the production, storage and transportation of ice.
All surfaces of ice-making equipment that come into contact with ice shall be of suitable nonabsorbent corrosion resistant material that shall not peel or flake. The ice-making plant shall be of such a design and construction to protect the ice against contamination and undue exposure to heat and to facilitate cleaning and the drainage of melted water. Ice shall be effectively protected against contamination and heat when transferred or transported. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.2.29
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8418.61.90 --- Other Yes Ice making equipment - Description
- Ice making equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- Notes
- Full details of this NTM will be entered when the Agricultural Products Specifications Act, 1990 (Act 11 9 of 1990) (as amended from time to time), is made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.51 -- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus Yes 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 8708.29: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.5 Requirements for doors, entrances and exits
The doors, entrances and exits of any category N2 or N3 motor vehicle shall comply with the requirements
of the relevant regulations of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996). - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8708.29 -- Other Yes Doors, entrances and exits - Description
- Doors, entrances and exits
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 9401.20: - Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles and 9401.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.6 Requirements for seats and seat anchorages
A vehicle shall be fitted with seats and seat anchorages that comply with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1429: 1987, Motor vehicle safety specification for strength of seats and of their anchorages, as published by Government Notice no. 1878 of 4 September 1987. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9401.20 - Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles No 9401.90.90 -- Other Yes seat anchorages - Description
- Seats and seat anchorages
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 3.2.30.3.3 Water refrigeration lines shall be equipped with coarse screen filters and there may be no possibility that the refrigerated water may be cross-contaminated in the heat exchanging equipment.
3.2.30.3.4 The inside surfaces of the holds, tanks or containers shall be smooth, impermeable, corrosion and flake resistant and easy to clean and disinfect. They shall not transmit to fish products, substances harmful to human health.
3.2.30.3.5 Refrigeration tanks or holds shall be designed and equipped to
a) render satisfactory insulation,
b) enable adequate sea water filling and drainage,
c) enable effective circulation of sea water in tanks while incorporating coarse screen filters to allow
a constant and unobstructed flow of refrigerated water,
d) enable the fish-water mix to reach a temperature of 3 °C or lower within 6 h after loading and 0 °C within 16 h of loading,
e) enable the temperature at the warmest spot in the tank to be recorded, and
f) prevent drainage water on deck from running into the tank.
3.2.30.3.6 If the catch comes into contact with the deck, the deck surfaces shall be smooth, easy to clean and disinfect and permit free and complete drainage of water. Deck surfaces constructed of wood, shall be made of hardwoods. The reception area for the fish on deck shall be arranged into pounds and pens of adequate size that are easy to clean.
3.2.30.3.9 Where any fish is handled by crew, at least one wash hand facility shall be erected in the fish handling area. Taps shall not be operated by hands or elbows and liquid wash hand soap shall be provided same as for freezer vessels as detailed in the said compulsory specification for frozen fish and frozen fish products.
3.2.30.3.11 Chutes, pipes, conveyors and movable parts shall be water-impermeable, easy to clean and disinfect and shall be designed in such a way so as to not be a source of dirt and contamination.
3.2.30.3.12 Toilet facilities or the crew quarters may not open directly into the processing area/fish handling area unless doors are fitted with self-closing devices (where applicable).
3.2.30.4 Operation and sanitation
3.2.30.4.1 An adequate number of flushing toilets shall be provided.
3.2.30.4.2 Crews quarters, cloakrooms, dining rooms and galley shall be suitably isolated from the processing/fish handling area where applicable. Facilities shall be kept clean and tidy and the floors and other surfaces are to be cleaned regularly.
3.3.1.4 Construction
All plant equipment, implements and utensils or surfaces that come into contact with the product shall be smooth and of a suitable corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent material that does not transmit toxic substances, odour, taste, staining or cause colour changes and soiling of the product and shall be inert to the product, detergents and disinfectants under normal operating conditions. The equipment, implements and utensils may have an acceptable plastics-coated surface capable of withstanding repeated cleaning and disinfection or shall preferably be made of stainless steel suitable for use with food. Dissimilar metal material shall not be used where electrolytic corrosion
can occur. Wooden equipment or utensils are unacceptable.
Copper, lead and their alloys (other than solder), and other metals or materials detrimental to health, shall not be used in the construction of equipment that comes into contact with the raw materials or with the unprotected product at any stage of its processing. The use of solder in equipment shall be minimized.
3.3.2 Equipment for the packing medium
Pipes, valves, joints, pumps, homogenizers, cyclones or any equipment coming into contact with the packing medium shall be of an hygienic design with no dead-ends, sharp bends or uneven joints. Pipelines shall be easily dismantled for cleaning. Branches occurring in pipelines shall be fitted with suitable stopcocks in such position to avoid dead ends and the development of stagnant packing medium. Any bend occurring in the pipeline, shall allow for dismantling at both sides of it. Mixing equipment, stirrers mesh screens and storage tanks shall be of stainless steel. Storage tanks shall be provided with suitable covers. Water used in the mixing tanks shall only be supplied by means of a permanently fixed water pipe. Water hoses shall not be used to supply water as an ingredient in the product.
3.3.3 Tables
Wooden tables shall be not used in preparation, processing and packaging areas. Tables shall be of a design and construction that will not allow the development of unhygienic conditions and microbial build-up. Frames shall be made of suitable smooth, corrosion-resistant metal or steel with no openings in the construction. The tops of preparation and packaging tables shall be of a suitable water-impermeable, smooth, seamless, corrosion-resistant metal (preferably stainless steel or other material with similar surface characteristics). The tops shall either be removable for cleaning, or so secured to their frames as to allow cleaning and disinfection. Tables shall, as far as possible, allow rapid and effective draining and shall be easy to clean and be free from cracks, crevices or openings in the framework. Where metal tops are folded at the edges, the fold shall be effectively soldered, welded or sealed with an acceptable mastic sealant in such a way as to prevent organic matter and dirt from entering the folded section. All joints shall be watertight.
3.3.4 Cutting boards
If cutting boards are used they shall be easily removable cutting boards or blocks of hygienic construction, made of acceptable light-coloured solid and smooth material (other than wood or other absorbent or porous material) and suitable for use with food. The shape and size shall be such as to facilitate cleaning and disinfecting.
3.3.5 Utensils and implements
Knives, shovels, brooms and other utensils or implements shall not have handles of wood or other absorbent or porous material. Utensils used for the topping-up of cans shall be made of stainless metal or of rigid plastics and of hygienic design.
3.3.6 Heat processing equipment
Retorts shall have an adequate supply of heating medium such as steam and where applicable, water or air. The capacity of heat processing equipment shall be sufficient to avoid any delays in processing. Steam shall be made from potable water and shall be free from condensate and air.
Steam, water and compressed air used in the operation of retorts shall not contain any substances that may be hazardous to health or that may contaminate the product. All heat-processing equipment, temperature control devices and other process measuring devices shall be maintained in good order. All temperature measuring bulbs or probes shall be installed in such a way and in such a location so as to accurately measure the actual temperature within the retort. A constant flow of the heating medium shall pass the sensitive part of the probe or bulb of the temperature indicating or recording device. A bleeder of a diameter of at least 3 mm is to be provided at or near such probes or bulbs.
Retorts shall comply with the requirements laid down for the efficient operation of the particular retort type.
In the case of steam retorts the following is required:
All heat-processing equipment shall be maintained in good order and shall be fitted with temperature control mechanisms and thermometers that shall be calibrated regularly (at least annually) and the calibration certificates shall be available to the authority administering this specification. Steam retorts shall be equipped with the following fittings:
a) a controller, either manually or automatically operated, to maintain the processing temperature accurately;
b) at least one indicating mercury-in-glass thermometer;
c) a recording thermometer and time-temperature charts;
d) a pressure gauge;
e) a vent or vents with taps have to be placed at appropriate distances from each other on horizontal retorts or in the top of the retort in case of vertical retorts. The sizes of vents, venting lines connecting individual vent openings and vent manifolds shall be acceptable to ensure efficient venting and there may be no obstructions in the venting system;
f) a bleeder in each thermometer pocket;
g) at least one bleeder in the top of vertical retorts and on horizontal retorts bleeders are to be placed within 300 mm from each side and not more than 2,5 m from one another. Each of these bleeders shall have a diameter of at least 6 mm;
h) where an automatic controller is used, a steam by-pass around the controller to make a rapid
rise to the processing temperature possible;
i) an effective pressure safety valve;
j) at least one indicating mercury-in-glass (MIG) thermometer, easily readable to 0,5 "C. The
divisions shall not exceed 10 "C for each 20 mm of graduated scale. The temperature range
shall adequately encompass scheduled retort temperatures to be used. Bulbs of MIG
thermometers shall be installed within the retort shell or in external wells attached to the retort
body. Thermometers with separable wells or sleeves for the bulb shall not be used.
Thermometers shall not be installed in the lid or door of a retort. Thermometers with a divided
mercury column shall be replaced immediately for repair;
k) a recording thermometer device (thermograph) producing a time vs temperature chart (thermogram)
to provide a permanent record of thermal processing, installed in such a way that their
proper operation is not affected by steam or vibration.
The time and temperature charts shall have a temperature scale of not less than 1,0 mm/°C and a time scale of not less than 20 mm/h over a range of 5 °C of the processing temperature. The recording accuracy shall be equal to or better than 0,5 °C at the sterilizing temperature. The temperature recorded shall never be higher than and not more than 0,5 °C lower than the MIG thermometer value at sterilizing temperature. Means of preventing unauthorized changes or adjustment shall be provided.
The heat processes of not more than one retort shall be recorded on a particular time temperature chart. Where multi-point plotting chart-type devices are used, temperature recordings shall be printed at intervals not exceeding 30 s. Records of the retort process shall be kept and shall be available for control reference for at least the expected shelf life of the products;
I) a pressure gauge, with the diameter of the dial at least 100 mm, connected to the retort by means of a gauge siphon or gooseneck;
m) water retorts:
whether still, agitating, or rotating retorts, the bulbs, or probes of indicating temperature devices and controllers shall be located in such a position that they are beneath the surface of the water and so that steam does not strike them directly or that there is no opportunity for steam impingement on the control bulb or probe. The indicating temperature device bulb or probe shall extend directly into the water without a separate well or sleeve.
There shall be a means of determining the water level in the retort during operation;
n) process timing devices:
a large, easily read fixed wall clock in at least one minute divisions or an accurate timing device shall be used for recording the retort process and to monitor the time and temperature controlling device. The wall clock shall, in the case of a power failure, be independent of the main electricity supply. The wall clock shall be located in such a position that it can be readily observed by the retort operator while controlling the retort process. A wristwatch or pocket watch shall be not used for retort timing. A clock not indicating seconds shall be not used unless the specified operating process including the venting and sterilization schedules have an added one minute or greater safety factor over the schedule process.
The wall clock and the timing controlling devices used to measure the retort process shall ensure that the specified venting time and the sterilization schedule time has been achieved;
o) any supplies of compressed air andlor water shall allow for adequate shutting-off to prevent any leakage into the retort in order to prevent adverse effects on the retort process;
p) retort identification:
each retort shall be conspicuously identified with a number; and
q) retort basket identification:
retort baskets containing unprocessed products shall be so identified as to obviate confusion between such retort baskets and those containing processed products.
3.3.7 Measuring instrumentation, devices and equipment
The calibration of measuring instrumentation devices and equipment shall ultimately be traceable to national standards. Pressure and temperature gauges shall be calibrated at least annually by an accredited body or institution and the calibration certificates shall be available to the authority administering this specification.
A system of in-house monitoring and verification of accuracy against known accurate standards of the measuring instruments shall be employed on a routine basis or at any time their accuracy is questioned between calibrations. In case of temperature measuring devices the routine verification of accuracy shall only be done against a calibrated and certified MIG thermometer.
3.3.8 Containers, bins and trays
All containers that contain foodstuffs, other than those containing the finished product and sealed cans in retort baskets, shall at all times be kept on shelves or dunnage stands of corrosion-resistant water-impermeable material at a minimum height of 250 mm above the floor level. Containers shall be of hygienic design and light-coloured or have a bright metal finish.
Containers used for offal products and waste shall be leakproof and constructed of suitable impermeable material that is easy to clean and shall be identifiable. The same type of containers used for the product shall not be used for collecting offal and waste. Containers and bins for offal and waste shall be appropriately identified. Waste bins shall be fitted with lids.
3.3.9 Conveyors, elevators, runways and flumes
Conveyors, elevators, runways and flumes for transferring the product shall be so designed as to allow effective cleaning and, when necessary, disinfection and to prevent damage to the product such as by sharp corners, projections, long drops, crushing or contamination of the product. Electrical motors and transmissions driving the conveyors shall be not installed above the open product or in such a position that the product is exposed to soiling. Conveyor systems and runways to transport empty containers shall be designed and constructed to prevent contamination and damaging of the containers.
3.3.10 Compressed air and gases
Compressed air and gases used in direct or indirect contact with food or with food contact surfaces shall not contain substances that could be hazardous to health or that could contaminate the food. Compressed air lines used to blow out empty containers/cans shall be fitted with effective oil traps or filters just before the point where cans are blown out. The compressed air supply at the point of cleaning on a conveyor line for empty containers shall be fitted with a mechanism to activate the outlet of compressed air into the container when passing that point. The point where empty containers are blown out with compressed air shall not be located in or over
an area where the open product can be contaminated.
3.3.1 1 Seamers or sealing equipment
Seamers or sealing equipment shall be clearly and indelibly numbered where a processing plant is equipped with more than one seamer or sealing equipment.
Seamers or sealing equipment shall be identified indelibly by means of a coding device. Seamers or sealing equipment shall be equipped with an effective, automatically operated device for counting the number of containers processed.
3.4.1 General
The water used shall comply with the requirements for potable water as defined. Subject to the provisions of 3.4.2, every cannery shall have an adequate supply of clean potable water under adequate pressure and capable of coping with peak demand. The water supply shall be free from suspended matter and substances that are deleterious to the product or injurious to health.
In addition, all water coming in contact with the product, product contact surfaces or being in the processing areas at the factory shall have been so treated, by flocculation, filtration, chlorination or other acceptable process, as to ensure compliance with the requirements in 3.4.2 to 3.4.4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.2.30.3.4 to 3.2.30.3.6 and 3.2.30.3.9
Regulations 3.2.30.3.10 to 3.2.30.4.2
Regulations 3.3.1.4 , 3.3.2 and 3.3.3- 3.3.11
Regulation 3.4.1 to 3.4.2 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products 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 8544: Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.7 Requirements for electrical connectors
Electrical connectors that are fitted for the purpose of tawing a vehicle, shall comply with
a) in the case of 12 V systems:
1) SABS 1327:1981, Electrical connectors for towing and towed vehicles (7-pole connectors), or 2) SABS ISO 11446:1987, Passenger cars and light commercial vehicles with 12 V systems- 13-pole connectors between towing vehicles and trailers - Dimensions and contact allocation;
b) in the case of 24 V systems
1) SASS 1327: 1981, Electrical connectors for towing and towed vehicles (7 -pole connectors) or
2)- SASS ISO 12098:1994, Commercial vehicles with 24 V systems - 15-pole connectors between towing vehicles and trailers - Dimensions and contact allocation. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8544 Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with Yes Electrical connectors - Description
- Electrical connectors
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 2103.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 5.13 Gravy thickeners
Only edible vegetable flours, gelatine, edible gums, modified starches, and agar-agar, the last three in concentrations in the gravy of not more than 1 % by mass, may be used as thickeners in the preparation
of gravy. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2103.90.90 -- Other Yes Gravy thickeners used in canned products - Description
- Gravy thickeners used in canned 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 8708.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.8 Requirements for rear underrun protection devices
All N2 vehicles of gross vehicle mass equal to or exceeding 8 t and all N3 vehicles shall be fitted with a rear underrun protection device that complies with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1055: 1983, Motor vehicle safety standard specification for rear underrun protection devices, as published by Government Notice no. 785 of 14 October 1983. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8708.99.90 --- Other Yes Rear underrun protection devices - Description
- Rear underrun protection devices
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 2501.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 5.14 Curing salts
Curing salts shall be of a quality intended for use in food - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.14
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2501.00.90 - Other Yes used in canned meat products - Description
- Curing salt used in canned meat 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 0809.30: - Peaches, including nectarines
The measure came into effect on 04 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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. (1) No persons shall sell peaches and nectarines in the Republic of South Africa -
(a) unless such peaches and nectarines are sold according to the classes set out in regulation 3;
(b) unless such peaches and nectarines comply with the standards for the class concerned as set out in regulation 4;
Classes of peaches and nectarines
3. There are three classes of peaches and nectarines, namely Class 1, Class 2 and Lowest Class.
Standards for classes
4. (1) A consignment of peaches and nectarines shall be classified as Class 1 if it --
(a) is of good quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar and/or commercial type;
(c) complies with the quality standards for Class 1 set out in Table 1;
(d) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Class 1 as set out in Table 2;
(e) is of a cultivar specified in Table 3; and
(f) complies with the ripeness standards for peaches and nectarines as set out in Table 3.
A consignment of peaches and nectarines shall be classified as Class 2 if it -
(a) complies with the quality standards for Class 2 set out in Table 1;
(b) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Class 2 as set
out in Table 2;
(c) is of a cultivar specified in Table 3; and
(d) complies with the ripeness standards for peaches and nectarines as set out in Table
3.
(3) A consignment of peaches and nectarines shall be classified as Lowest Class if it--
(a) complies with the quality standards for Lowest Class as set out in Table 1;
(b) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Lowest Class
as set out in Table 2; and
(c) is of a cultivar specified in Table 3.
Physical hazards
(4) No consignment of peaches and nectarines 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; and
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of
the tolerance as set out in Table 2.
Biological and chemical hazards
(5) No consignment of peaches and nectarines classified as "Class 1", "Class 2" or "Lowest
Class" shall 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).
(6) The classes mentioned in subregulations (1), (2) and (3) shall comply with the following
specifications: - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(a)-(b), 3 and 4
- 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 8407.3: - Reciprocating piston engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87 : and 8408.20: - Engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.2 Suppression of atmospheric pollution
4.2.1 The exhaust emission from the engine of a vehicle shall be such as to comply with the current applicable regulations promulgated under the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 (Act 45 of 1965).
4.2.2 The gaseous and particulate emissions from the vehicle shall comply with the requirements of at least one of the following:
4.2.2.1 SANS 20049:2004 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of compression-ignition(C.I.)
and natural gas (NG) engines as well as positive-ignition(P.I.) engines fuelled with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and vehicles equipped with C.I. and NG engines fuelled with LPG, with regard to the emissions of pollutants by the engine to the level of ECE R49.02S, or Reproduced by Sabinet Online in terms of Government Printer’s Copyright Authority No. 10505 dated 02 February 1998
4.2.2.2 United States Regulations.
Engines which operate on diesel, liquefied petroleum gas, the technical requirements of USA Code of Federal Regulations, Part 86- Control of air pollution from new and in-use motor vehicles and new and used motor vehicle engines certification and test procedures-Subpart A 40 CFR 86.098-11 Emissions standards for 1998 and later year diesel heavy-duty engines and vehicles; and Subpart N 40 CFR 86.1300 series-Emissions Regulations for new Otto-cycle and diesel heavy-duty engines; gaseous and particulate exhaust test procedures, are deemed to be equivalent to the technical requirements of this standard.
Engines which operate on petrol, and which comply with the technical requirements of the USA Code of Federal Regulations, Part 86-Control of air pollution from new and in-use motor vehicles and new and in-use motor vehicle engines certification and test procedures - Subpart A 40 CFR 86.096-10 Emissions standard for 1996 and the later model year Otto-cycle heavy-duty engines and vehicles; and Subpart N 40 CFR 86.1300 series - Emissions Regulations for new Otto-cycle and diesel heavy-duty engines; gaseous and particulate exhaust test procedures, will be accepted as complying with this standard., or
4.2.2.3 Japanese Standards
The Japanese Exhaust Emission Standards for "light-duty vehicles' and the 1998 Japanese Exhaust Emissions Standards for 'medium-duty vehicles', as detailed in the 'Safety Regulations for Road Vehicles', Japanese Ministry of Transport Ordinance No.67 of 28 July 1951, Article 31, as amended by Ordinance No.4 of 19 January 1996. The Japanese Exhaust Emission Standards for 'Heavy-duty vehicles', as detailed in the 'Safety Regulations for Road Vehicles', Japanese Ministry of Transport Ordinance No. 67 of 28 July 1951, Article 31, as amended by Ordinance No. 22 of 31 March 1997.
Note; For vehicles certified to Japanese requirements, the following definitions apply; Light-duty vehicles: vehicles with a GVW over 2.5t and not more than 3.51. Medium-duty vehicles: vehicles with a GVW over 3.5t and not more than 121. Heavy-duty vehicles: vehicles with a GVW over 12t .or
4.2.2.4 Australian Design Rules.
Australian DeSign Rule ADR 80100, Emission Control for Heavy Vehicles, or
4.2.2.5 SANS 20083 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicle with regard to the emissions of pollutants according to engine fuel requirements to the level of ECE R83.04. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8407.3 - Reciprocating piston engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87 : No 8408.20 - Engines of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87 No - Description
- Vehicle engines
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
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 4.1 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) (as amended from time to time) and any regulation promulgated there-under. The limits set for the use of ingredients by the regulations in the said Food, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act shall be adhered to. All ingredients used in the preparation of the product shall be clean, sound, of good quality, shall show no signs of decomposition or shall not be contaminated or excessively infested with parasites or be infested with insects, and shall be in every way fit for human consumption. In addition the product shall not contain any substance in amounts that may present a hazard to human health.
4.3.1 Packing oils and vegetable fats
Edible vegetable oils that shall not affect the product adversely and refined fish oil may be used in the canning of fish. The oils shall be bland, clear refined, deodorized, edible and free from rancidity, off-odour, and off-flavour. They shall be clear at a temperature of 15,5 °C and bland and, where applicable, shall comply with the requirements of the British Pharmacopoeia or the British Pharmaceutical Codex, or be in conformity with the recommended international standards adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Olive oils shall be in conformity with the Recommended International Standard for Olive Oil, Virgin and Refined and for Refined Olive Residue Oil (Ref. CACIRS 33-1970). The use of mineral oils is not permitted.
Edible vegetable fats for use in the preparation of the product shall be bland and free from offodours,
off-flavours and rancidity. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 4.1 and 4.3.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products No - Description
- Ingredients used in the production of fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination
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 0709.20: - Asparagus
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables 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
- ASPARAGUS
2. The regulations for asparagus of the varieties grown form Asparagus officinalis L. are as follows:
Quality standards
(1) Subject to regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class asparagus as set out in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations set out in subregulation 11, each asparagus shall ;
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from visible foreign matter, including soil;
(d) be free from damage caused by unsuitable washing of the asparagus: Provided that asparagus may be washed but not soaked.
(e) be free from Athropoda infestation;
(f) be free from insect damage or damage caused by other organisms;
(g) be free from blemishes;
(h) be free from injuries;
(i) be free from bruises;
be free from abnormal external moisture: Provided that asparagus if washed orcooled by water the asparagus shall be properly dried;
(k) be free from cold damage;
(I) be free from foreign odours;
(m) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the asparagus detrimentally;
(n) be fresh and firm;
(o) have a sound and attractive appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar;
(p) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling;
(q) be cut off clean and square at the base of the shoot: Provided that to improve the presentation in the case of asparagus packed in bundles, the shoots packed on the outside of the bundle may be slightly bevelled to the extent that the bevelling does not exceed 1 cm; and
(r) not be hollow, scraped, peeled or broken.
(2) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 asparagus are divided into the following three groups according to colour:
(a) white asparagus;
(b) violet asparagus if the tip of the asparagus is of a pink to violet colour whilst the rest of the shoot is white;
(c) violet/green asparagus if part of the asparagus is of violet and green colour, and
(d) green asparagus if the tip and all or the largest part of the shoot is a greenish colour.
Classifications
(3) (a) Class 1 asparagus ;
(i) shall be of good quality, well formed, compact and practically straight thus not deviated by more than 10 mm from a straight line;
(ii) shall be closed at the tips;
(iii) shall not show any woodiness: Provided that in the case of asparagus other than white asparagus woodiness on the lower part of the shoot which can be removed through normal scrapping/pealing by the consumer, is permissible;
(iv) may, in the case of white asparagus, show a faint pink colour on the tip and shoot;
(v) shall in the case of green asparagus, be of a greenish colour for at least 80% of the length of the shoot;
(vi) may show no discolouration due to oxidation or age;
(vii) may have slight traces of rust which can be removed through normal scraping by the consumer; and
(viii) may show one or more cracks which in length, individually or collectively, not exceed 25 mm and not be deeper than 3 mm;
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 asparagus;
(i) shall be well formed, compact and practically straight;
(ii) shall be closed at the tips;
(iii) shall be practically free from woodiness;
(iv) may in the case of white asparagus show a faint pink or green colour on the tip;
(v) shall in the case of green asparagus be of a greenish colour for at least 60% of the length of the shoot;
(vi) may in the case of violet asparagus have a slight green tint at the tip;
(vii) may show slight discolouration due to oxidation or age: Provided that it is restricted to two lengths of 50 mm each;
(viii) may have slight traces of rust which can be removed through normal scraping by the consumer; and
(ix) may show one or more cracks which in length, individually or collectively, not exceed 25 mm and not be deeper than 3 mm.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class asparagus - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(11) (a) Class 1 asparagus may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with not more than 10% by number: Provided that ;
(i) the deviating asparagus shall at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) the following individual limits are not exceeded:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Athropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 asparagus may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that the following individual limits are not exceeded:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively
Athropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1
(c) In the case of Lowest Class - decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1)-(3) and (11) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.20 - Asparagus No - Description
- Asparagus
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 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned Fruit 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
- 22. The quality requirements for canned apples are as follows:
Styles and standards for styles
(1) (a) Canned apples shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Apple segments
(ii) Apple slices
(b) (i) Apple segments shall consist of peeled and cored apples sliced longitudinally from the calyx to the stem into segments
(ii) Apple slices shall consist of peeled and cored apples sliced longitudinally from the calyx to the stem into slices
Quality standards
(2) (a) There shall be four grades of canned apples, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade
(b) The quality standards for canned apples are as follows: (see Table on page 25 of the Regulations )
Permissible deviations (by number per container)
(3) The maximum permissible deviations for canned apples are as follows (see Table on page 25 of the Regulations ) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 22
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned apples 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Canned apples - Description
- Canned 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 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned Fruit 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
- Quality Standards
23 (1)(a) There shall be four grades of canned solid pack (pie apples), namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Manufacturers Grade and Substandard Grade .
The quality standards of canned solid pack apples (pie apples) are as follows (see Table on page 26 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviation
(2) The permissible deviations for canned solid pack apples (pie apple) are as follows: (see Table on page 28 of the Regulations). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 23
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned solid pack apples 2008.99 -- Other No Canned solid pack apples - Description
- Canned solid pack 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 1108.1: - Starches :
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 5.17 Starchy (farinaceous) materials
Subject to the requirements of the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, fillers used shall be cereal, rusk, biscuit meal, potato flour, or other edible starchy (farinaceous) material, including edible gums and modified starches. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.17
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1108.1 - Starches : Yes Starchy (farinaceous) materials used in canned meat products - Description
- Starchy (farinaceous) materials used in canned meat 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 0808.10: - Apples
The measure came into effect on 29 May 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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) -
(a) unless the apples are sold according to the classes referred to in regulation 3;
(b) unless the apples comply with the Standards for apples regarding quality referred to in regulation 4;
(d) provision concerning presentation as set out in regulation 10;
Classes for apples
3. There are two classes of apples, namely Class 1 and Class 2.
Standards for apples
4. (1 ) Apples shall-(a) be fit for human consumption; and
(b) contain no chemical residues that exceed the prescribed maximum residue levels;
(2) Apples shall comply with the specifications set out in Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Provisions concerning presentation
10. (1 ) Uniformity
The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only apples of the same origin, variety, quality and size (if sized) and the same degree of ripeness. The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents except for mixed sizes and varieties. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2 (1)(a) to (c), 3 , 4 (1) and (2), and 10 (1)
- 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 2103.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned Fruit 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
- 24. The quality requirements for canned apple sauce are as follows:
Definitions
(1) Where used with regard to canned apple sauce –
(a) “colour” means the colour of the typical variety or varieties of apples used other than ‘flavoured” or “artificially coloured”
(b) “Consistency” means the flow characteristics of the product and the degree of separation of liquid ; and
(c) “flavour” means-
(i) The degree of excellence of the natural aroma and flavour of the apple ingredients
(ii) The apparent relationship of the acidity to sweetness
(iii) The freedom of undesirable flavours ; and
(iv) With respect to flavoured types , the flavour balance of the apple ingredient in relation to the added falvour - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 24
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2103.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned apple sauce - Description
- Canned apple sauce
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 0402.10: - In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1.5 % and 0402.2: - In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 % :
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 5.19 Milk powder
Milk powder shall be pure, fresh and sweet and when tested in accordance with 11.19, no sample shall have a total bacterial colony count in excess of 50 000 organisms per gram. When tested in accordance with 11.20, no sample shall contain E. coli in 1g. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.19
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0402.10 - In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1.5 % Yes Milk powder used in canned meat products 0402.2 - In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 % : Yes Milk powder used in canned meat products - Description
- Milk powder used in canned meat 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 0709.30: - Aubergines (egg-plants)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables 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
- AUBERGINES (EGGPLANT)
3. The regulations for aubergines (eggplant) of the varieties (cultivars) of Solanum melongena L. are as follows:
Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class aubergines and the permissible deviations in subregulation 11, aubergines shall ;
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(e) be free from insect damage or damage caused by other organisms;
(f) be free from blemishes or cracks: Provided that a blemish with an area of up to 30 mm2 is permissible for Class 1 and a blemish with an area of up to 40 mm2 is permissible for Class 2 and a blemish that cover an area of not more than 5% of the total fruit area is permissible in the case of Class 1 and Class 2 miniature aubergines;
(g) be free from injuries;
(h) be free from bruises;
(i) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(j) be free from foreign odours;
(k) be free from cold damage;
(I) be free from sun-scorch: Provided that sun-scorch is permissible in the case of Class 2 if the area does not exceed 40mm2 and a blemish that cover an area of not more than 5% of the total fruit area is permissible in the case of Class 1 and Class 2 miniature aubergines;
(m) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the aubergines detrimentally;
(n) be fresh and firm;
(o) be sufficiently developed, without the flesh being fibrous or woody and without overdevelopment of the seeds: Provided that miniature aubergines shall show little seed development;
(p) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(q) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(2) The calyx and penduncle of the aubergines shall be present: Provided that the calyx and penduncle may be slightly damaged.
Classifications
(3) Aubergines are divided into two groups according to their shape:
(a) Globus or pear shaped aubergines; or
(b) Elongated aubergines.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(11) (a) Class 1 aubergines may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating aubergines ; 0 at least comply with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 aubergines may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3, with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating aubergines do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 12% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Limit set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class: decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3(1)-(3) and (11) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.30 - Aubergines (egg-plants) No - Description
- Aubergines (eggplant)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
