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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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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 --
(a) unless the soya beans are sold according to the classes set out in regulation 3;
(b) unless the soya beans comply with the standards for the class concerned set out in regulation 4;
(c) unless the soya beans, where applicable, comply with the grades of soya beans and the standards for grades set out in regulation 5 and 6 respectively.
Classes of soya beans
3. There are two classes of soya beans, namely Class SB and Class Other soya beans.
Standards for classes of soya beans
4. (1) A consignment of soya beans shall --
(a) be free from a musty, sour, khaki bush or other undesired odour;
(b) be free from any substance that renders it unsuitable for human or animal consumption or for processing into or utilisation as food or feed;
(c) contain not more poisonous seeds than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(d) shall be free from stones, glass, metal, coal or dung;
(e) with the exception of Class Other soya beans, be free from insects;
(f) with the exception of Class Other soya beans, have a moisture content of not more than 13 percent; and
(g) shall not exceed the maximum percentage of permissible deviation as determined in the Table in the Annexure for the grade.
(2) A consignment of soya beans is classified as Class SB if it --
(a) consists of any cultivar of soya beans; and
(b) complies with the standards for the grade of Class SB soya beans as set out in regulation 5.
(3) A consignment of soya beans is classified as Class Other soya beans if it does not comply with the standards for Class SB.
Grades for soya beans
5. (1) Soya beans of Class SB shall be graded as Grade SB1; and
(2) No grades are determined for Class Other soya beans.
Standards for grades of soya beans
6. A consignment of soya beans shall be graded as--
Grade SB1 soya beans if the nature of the deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 2 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1)(a)-(c) and 3-6
- 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
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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
- 49. The quality requirements for canned youngberry pulp are as follows:
Quality standards
(1) (a) There shall be three grades for canned youngberry pulp, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned youngberry pulp are as follows:(see Table on page 134 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 49
- 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 youngberry pulp 2008.99 -- Other Yes Canned youngberry pulp - Description
- Canned youngberry pulp
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. 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
- 7.12 Poultry
7.12.1 Preparation
7.12.1.1 Poultry shall be prepared from chicken, duck, goose, turkey or game birds and, subject to 7.13.3, shall be packed as one of the following:
a) flesh only;
b) pressed meat;
c) dissected poultry; or
d) whole poultry.
7.12.1.2 Poultry packed as flesh only shall be free from bones.
7.12.1.3 Poultry packed as pressed meat, shall have a flavour characteristic of poultry, shall not have a soggy texture, and shall be sliceable at a product temperature of 20 "C or lower. After removal from the container, the product shall have essentially the same shape as that of the container. No surface cavities or discolouration shall be present. Colour variation shall not be present in the product.
7.12.1.4 All packs shall be free from arteries and tough tendon tissues, except that, in the case of whole poultry, the two main arteries that lead to the shoulders may be present and also those tendon tissues that, because of the nature of the pack, cannot be removed. Only birds that are free from deformities shall be packed as whole poultry. Edible offal may be included, provided that the product is so labelled as to disclose its true nature.
7.12.2 Trimming
The product shall be cleanly trimmed and shall be free from bruised and discoloured portions of flesh.
7.12.3 Packing
The product shall be packed in one of the following media:
a) a jellied medium that may, to assist in the formation of a firm jelly, contain added gelatine or
agar-agar, the latter not exceeding 1 % by mass; the jellied medium shall be a gel at a product
temperature of 20 °C or lower;
b) a suitable sauce or meat juice medium;
c) poultry fat;
d) lard, that shall only be used for whole poultry; or
e) with sauces or dressings, and with or without vegetables (or fruit) or cereal or both.
7.12.4 Drained mass and percentage of flesh
7.12.4.1 Packs without cereal and vegetables (or fruit)
Unless the product is packed in a prepared sauce medium or in exuded chicken broth, the drained
mass, determined in accordance with 10.5 and expressed as a percentage of the d.n.m. shall be as
follows:
a) flesh only packs: at least 70 %;
b) dissected poultry: at least 65 %;
c) whole poultry packs: at least 55 %; and
d) canned liver and canned heart packs: at least 70 %.
Where the product is packed in a prepared sauce medium or in chicken broth, the drained mass shall
be at least 50 % of the d.n.m.
7.12.4.2 Packs with vegetables (or fruit) or cereal or both
The drained mass, determined in accordance with 10.5, shall be at least 55 % of the d.n.m. The mass of flesh in a pack that is bone-free shall be at least 25 % of the d.n.m. In a pack that contains dissected poultry the mass of flesh plus bone shall be at least 30 % of the d.n.m. and the ratio of bone to flesh shall not exceed 1:4. No free bone shall be present.
Different types of product may be labelled "Chicken Supreme" conditional on the descriptive title for each product accompanying the title. The product may consist of chicken meat in a rich prepared sauce, in which case it shall comply with the relevant requirement of table 2, or it may consist of chicken meat in a rich sauce with vegetables (or fruit), in which case the washed mass of the meat ingredient shall constitute at least 45 %, and the total drained mass at least 60 % of the d.n.m.
7.12.4.3 Pressed meat packs
In a pressed meat pack, the actual lean meat content determined in accordance with 11.3, shall be at least 80 %.
7.12.4.4 Dissected poultry packs
In a dissected pack the constituent parts present in the pack shall be in the same proportions as in whole poultry. Constituent parts may be packed separately, provided that the product is so labelled as to disclose its true nature. The ratio of bone to flesh shall not exceed 1:4. No free bone shall be present.
The drained mass shall comply with the requirements for a dissected pack given in table 2, as relevant.
7.12.5 Freedom from defects
Feathers, including pinfeathers, shall not be present in the product. In the case of poultry packed on the bone, splinters or grit of bone or sharp bones shall not be present.
7.12.6 Texture
The meat or edible offal and, where present, the vegetables and/or fruit shall have a firm but tender texture. Chicken pie filling shall contain an acceptable proportion of visible muscle meat without bone, and shall have an acceptably viscous consistency. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 14 Poultry meat No - Description
- Poultry
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: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac and 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
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
- 50. The quality requirements for unspecified canned fruit are as follows:
Quality Standards
(1) (a) There shall be four grades of unspecified canned fruit, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for unspecified canned fruit are as follows:(see Table on page 135) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 50
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes canned fruit 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes canned fruit - Description
- Unspecified canned fruit
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
- 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
- 6.4 Canned crustaceans
6.4.1 Preparation
The product shall be prepared as in 5.4.2.
6.4.2 Packing medium
The colour of the packing medium shall be characteristic of good quality raw material and free from excessive protein curd or discolouration indicative of chemical breakdown or staining.
6.4.3 Compliance with the product description and sensory requirements
The product shall be free from uncharacteristic discolouration such as blue and black stains. In flesh packs the pigment of the flesh shall be bright and natural white to off-white. The flesh shall be firm, yet tender and shall not be disintegrated, soft, mushy or soggy. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.4.2 and 6.4.3
- 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 Canned crustaceans and vegetables and/or fruits and/or cereals and/or edible garnish - Description
- Canned 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 0709.99: -- Other
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class courgettes in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, each courgette 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;
(g) be free from cavities;
(h) be free from cracks;
(i) be free from injuries;
(j) be free from overdeveloped seeds;
(k) be free from bruises;
(I) be free from splits;
(m) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(n) be free from foreign odours;
(o) be free from cold damage;
(p) be free from sun-scorch;
(q) be free from any other factors that detrimentally affect or may affect the quality of the courgettes;
(r) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(s) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(t) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(2) The stalk of the courgette shall not be longer than 20 mm.
Classifications
(3) (a) Class 1 courgettes shall ;
(i) be well-formed;
(ii) be practically straight;
(iii) have a maximum arc height of not more than 10 mm per 100 mm of the length of the courgette;
(iv) if present, have slight colour defects; and
(v) if present, have slight, healed cracks on the skin.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 courgettes shall ;
(i) be well-formed;
(ii) be reasonably straight;
(iii) have a maximum arc height of not more than 25 mm per 100 mm of the length of the courgette;
(iv) have slight colour defects;
(v) if present, have slight sun-scorch; and
(vi) if present, have healed cracks on the skin.
(c) In the case of Lowet Class courgettes - unspecified. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 15 (1)-(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other Yes Courgettes (baby marrows) - Description
- Courgettes(baby marrows)
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: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac and 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
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
- 51. The quality requirements for unspecified canned fruit pulp are as follows:
Quality Standards
(1) (a) There shall be four grades of unspecified canned fruit pulp, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for unspecified canned fruit pulp are as follows:(see Table on page 136) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 51
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes canned fruit pulp 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes canned fruit pulp - Description
- Unspecified canned fruit pulp
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 18 May 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment.
The measure came into effect on 10 December 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 December 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 1415 (Government Gazette 25527) Of 10 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification ForThe Control Of Gaming Devices And Related Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This standard covers the constructional and operational requirements for gaming devices and related apparatus, including other general equipment to be used in premises licensed for the purpose of conducting gambling activities as specified by Licensing Authorities.
This specification is also applicable to wagering record keeping systems used by Bookmakers - Description of the measure
- 3.1.1 Gaming devices and the operation thereof shall be sufficiently controlled that it is possible to ensure that gaming, gambling and bookmaking is: fair, safe, secure, reliable, audible
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.1.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9504 Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment. No - Description
- Gaming devises and operation thereof as well as wagering record keeping systems used by Bookmakers
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 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. and 2106.90: - 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
- 52. The quality requirements for canned fruit juice and fruit juice concentrate are as follows:
Quality Standards
(1) (a)There shall be three grades of canned fruit juice and fruit juice concentrate, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned fruit juice and fruit juice concentrate are as follows: (see Table on page 136 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 52
- 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. Yes canned 2106.90 - Other Yes fruit juice concentrate - Description
- Canned fruit juice and fruit juice concentrate
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 18 May 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1601.00: Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products.
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
- 7.13 Sausages
7.1 3.1 Preparation
Sausages shall be prepared from minced meat, with or without permitted edible offal. Seasoning and
flavouring substances, water, fat, starchy (farinaceous) material, phosphates (see 6.8), milk powder
(see 5.19), eggs and other acceptable ingredients may be added. Sausages shall be filled into casings with or without subsequent treatment or shall be otherwise formed into shape.
7.13.2 Natural binder
Natural binder (see 5.23, 12.1.2.5 and 12.1.2.6) shall not be more than 8 % by mass of the total sample contents. The nature of the natural binder used shall be in accordance with the nature of the product: binder derived from pork shall not be used in a pure beef product nor shall binder derived from beef be used in a pure pork product.
7.1 3.3 Permitted edible offal
The product may contain only the following edible offal: heart, liver, kidney and tongue.
7.3.4 Composition requirements
7.13.4.1 Sausages in brine, agar-agar or other aqueous medium, whether gelled or not
Sausages shall comply with the following requirements:
a) the composition, determined by chemical analysis, of the canned sausages after they have been
drained on a sieve of nominal aperture size 2 mm and after any adhering packing medium has been
removed, shall, subject to (b) below, comply with the appropriate requirements given in table 3; and
b) if the actual total meat content of the sausage, determined by chemical analysis, is less than the
specified minimum of 65 % but the product of the actual total meat content percentage and the
drained mass as a percentage of the d.n.m. (see 7.13.5.1) divided by 100 gives a value of at least 49,the product shall be regarded as acceptable in relation to meat content.
7.13.4.2 Sausages in fat and sausages without packing medium
The composition of the canned sausages (determined by chemical analysis) after any fat used as
packing medium has been removed by gentle scraping, shall comply with the appropriate requirements as given in table 4.
At the point of packing into the container, boerewors shall have an actual total meat content of not less than 90 % by mass and an actual lean meat content of not less than 60 % by mass as determined by chemical analysis.
7.13.4.4 Content of permitted edible offal
In the case of sausages other than boerewors, not more than 5 % of the d.n.m. shall be heart, liver,
kidney, or tongue used either singly or in combination, which might have been included in the product, provided that the presence of such permitted edible offal is declared in the ingredients panel on the label in plain type of not less than 1,5 mm face measurement. Boerewors shall not contain liver, kidney, heart or tongue.
7.13.5 Mass of sausage in pack)
7.13.5.1 Except as allowed in terms of 7.13.5.2, the mass of sausage in a container when determined in accordance with 10.5, shall be at least 75 % of the d.n.m., except that in the case of frankfurters,
viennas and cocktail viennas packed in natural casings, and provided that the container was packed to practical capacity with sausages, the drained mass shall be at least 60 % of the d.n.m. In the latter case, where the normal drained mass of 75 % cannot be achieved, the actual mass of sausages in the container shall be declared on the label, in addition to the net mass of the contents, in plain type of the same size and prominence as that used for the net mass.
In the case of boerewors packed in rich gravy, the mass of sausage packed shall be at least 70 % of the d.n.m.
7.13.5.2 If the actual drained mass of sausages packed as in 7.13.5.1, is less than the specified
minimum of 75 % and the product of the actual drained mass as a percentage of the d.n.m. and the
percentage of actual total meat content (determined in accordance with 1 I .3 and 11.4), divided by
100 gives a value of at least 49, the product shall be regarded as acceptable in relation to drained mass, provided that the product complies with 7.1 3.13.
7.13.6 Curing salts
The product may contain curing salts (see 6.7)
7.13.7 Blood plasma
Except in the case of blood sausages, no blood plasma may be added to the product.
7.13.8 Packing medium
Sausages other than viennas and frankfurters may be packed in fat characteristic of the meat used, in brine, or in a medium of agar-agar content not exceeding 2 % by mass. Viennas may be packed in brine of salt content 2 % to 6 %, or in a medium of gelatine content not exceeding 5 % by mass, or agar-agar content not exceeding 2 % by mass. Frankfurters shall be packed only in brine of salt content 2 % to 6 %. In the case of viennas and similar products, the packing medium shall not be uncharacteristically dark. When sausages are packed in a brine or clear packing medium, the packing medium shall not be turbid or cloudy, and shall be free of sediment.
7.13.9 Casings
Hog, sheep and synthetic casings that are of acceptable quality, sound and in a hygienic condition shall be used. Non-edible synthetic casings shall be removed from the sausage, without significant marking of the sausage, before it is canned.
7.13.10 Appearance and uniformity of size, shape and colour
The units in any one container shall be acceptably uniform in colour, size and shape and the shape of the units shall not be distorted or twisted. Any splitting and end-bursting shall not be such as to detract from the appearance of the product. Skinless units shall be completely separate one from the other. Cross-filling of units shall not be present. Cross-cut units shall be cleanly cut at right angles to the longitudinal axis. The units shall be free from impression marks, e.g. marks caused by the expansion rings of the side walls of a container.
7.13.11 Texture
Frankfurters, viennas and cocktail viennas shall have an evenly fine smooth and firm filled texture. The units shall be free from grittiness, coarse particles of natural binder, gristle and sinews, cavities or air pockets. The product shall not be soggy.
Sausages other than frankfurters, viennas and cocktail viennas, such as beef sausages, pork sausages and mixed meat sausages shall have a firm filled texture. It may be coarse, with pieces of meat characteristic of the product. The product shall be free from grittiness and internal and surface cavities. The product shall not be soggy.
7.13.12 Fill of container
The container shall be filled as full as is practicable with sausages.
7.13.13 Freedom from defects
The sausage units shall be free from staining, discolouration, serious rupturing of casings that detract from the normal appearance of the product, ragged ends, burst, damaged and broken units, and pieces of non-edible casings. The product shall be free from exuded fat or other material that detracts from its appearance. The sausage units shall not adhere to each other or to the inside surfaces of the container The sausage units shall not be excessively salty.
The product shall be free from sour flavours and off-flavours. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1601.00 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. Yes Sausage - Description
- Sausage
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- 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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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--
(a) unless the sunflower seed are sold according to the classes set out in regulation 3;
(b) unless the sunflower seed comply with the standards for the classes concerned set out in regulation 4;
(c) unless the sunflower seed, where applicable, comply with the grades of sunflower seed and the standards for grades set out in regulation 5 and 6 respectively;
Classes of sunflower seed
3. Sunflower seed shall be classified as--
(a) Class FH;
(b) Class FS; and
(c) Class Other Sunflower Seed.
Standards for classes of sunflower seed
4. (1) A consignment of sunflower seed shall --
(a) be free from a musty, sour, khaki bush or other undesired odour;
(b) be free from any substance that renders it unsuitable for human or animal consumption or for processing into or utilisation as food or feed;
(c) not contain more poisonous seeds than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs,
Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972;
(d) shall be free from stones, glass, metal, coal or dung;
(e) with the exception of Class Other Sunflower seed, be free from insects;
(f) with the exception of Class Other Sunflower seed, have a moisture content of not more than 10 percent; and
(g) be free from animal filth.
(2) A consignment of sunflower seed shall be classified as --
(a) Class FH if it--
(i) consist of at least 80 percent (m/m) sunflower seed of a cultivar with a high oil content; and
(ii) complies with the standard for Grade 1 set out in regulation 6.
(b) Class FS if it--
(i) consist of at least 80 percent (m/m) sunflower seed of a cultivar with a low oil content; and
(ii) complies with the standards for Grade 1 set out in regulation 6.
(c) Class Other Sunflower Seed if it does not comply with the requirements for Class FH or Class FS.
Grades for sunflower seed
5. (1) There is only one grade for the Classes FH and FS Sunflower Seed, namely Grade 1.
(2) No grades are determined for Class Other Sunflower seed.
Standards for grades of sunflower seed
6. A consignment of Grade 1 sunflower seed shall be graded as Grade 1 if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 2 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2 (1)(a)-(c), 3-6
- 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 on the entire world for 1601.00: Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products.
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
- 7.14 Vienna pieces and vienna offcuts
Vienna pieces and vienna offcuts shall be prepared from portions of vienna sausages that comply with the applicable requirements of 7.14.5. If held overnight or longer before packing, pieces and offcuts shall be kept under refrigeration.
7.14.2 Vienna pieces
The units shall be portions of vienna sausages that have been cleanly cut at right angles to their longitudinal axes, and their length shall be not less than 20 mm and not more than 25 mm. They shall not be stained, discoloured, ragged or broken, and in any one container the units shall, as far as is practicable, be of uniform length. The product shall be labelled "Vienna pieces" and both words shall appear in print of the same size and prominence.
7.14.3 Vienna pieces, irregulairn size
The units shall be portions of vienna sausages that have been cleanly cut at right angles to their longitudinal axes. They shall not be stained, discoloured, ragged or broken, and in any one container the units may vary in length from 20 mm to 40 mm. There shall be not more than one flattened or malformed end per A1 or No. 1 M can. In the cases of larger sizes of container, the count of such ends shall be proportionate to the volume capacity of the container relative to the A1 can. The product shall be labelled "Vienna pieces, irregular in size" and all the words shall appear in print of the same size and prominence.
7.14.4 Vienna offcuts, irregular in size and shape
The units shall be offcut portions of vienna sausages and may have flattened or malformed end portions, but shall not be stained or discoloured, and ragged ends shall not be present. The units may vary in length from 10 mm to 40 mm and may vary in shape.
The product shall be labelled "Vienna offcuts, irregular in size and shape" and all the words shall appear in print of the same size and prominence.
All other requirements given in 7.13 that are applicable and relevant to vienna sausages shall apply to the packs described in 7.14.2, 7.14.3 and 7.14.4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.14
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1601.00 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. Yes Vienna pieces and vienna offcuts - Description
- Vienna pieces and vienna offcuts
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 0707.00: Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled.
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
- Quality standards
16(1) Subject to the regulation for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class cucumbers in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, cucumbers 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;
(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;
(m) be free of bitter taste;
(n) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the cucumbers detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and firm and show no sign of withering;
(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.
Classification
(2) (a) Class 1 cucumbers shall be ;
(i) well developed: Provided that the seed must be soft;
(ii) well shaped and practically straight with the maximum height of the arc not more than 10 mm per 100 mm of the length of the cucumber; and
(iii) free of defects, including malformations and particularly those caused by seed formation.
(b) Class 2 cucumbers shall be ;
(i) reasonably developed: Provided that the seed must be soft;
(ii) virtually straight with the maximum height of the arc not more than 10 mm per 100 mm of the length of the cucumber; and
(iii) free of deformation caused by seed formation.
(c) Class 3 cucumbers ;
(i) shall be reasonably straight with the maximum height of the arc not more than 20 mm per 100 mm of the length of the cucumber; and
(ii) may have slight discolouration limited to one-third of the surface area of the cucumber.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(5) (a) Class 1 cucumbers may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10%
by mass: Provided that the deviating cucumbers ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 cucumbers may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating cucumbers ; do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
Bitter taste: 2%
(c) In the case of Lowest Class - decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 16 (1), (2) and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0707.00 Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled. Yes Cucumbers - Description
- Cucumbers
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 25 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Serial No. 791 Of 25 July 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Consolidation Of The Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of 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 --
(a) unless the wheat is sold according to the classes set out in regulation 3;
[Amended by Government Notice No. R. 1210 of 29 August 2003]
(b) unless the wheat complies with the standards for the classes set out in regulation 4;
[Amended by Government Notice No. R. 1210 of 29 August 2003]
(c) unless the wheat, where applicable, complies with the grades of wheat and the standards for grades set out in regulations 5 and 6 respectively.
Classes of wheat
3. The classes of wheat are --
(a) Class Bread Wheat;
(b) Class Biscuit Wheat;
(c) Class Durum Wheat; and
(d) Class Other Wheat.
[Amended by Government Notice No. R. 1210 of 29 August 2003]
Standards for classes
[Amended by Government Notice No. R. 1210 of 29 August 2003]
4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulations (2), (3), (4) and (5), all consignments of wheat must --
(a) be free from any toxin, chemical or other substances that renders it unsuitable for commercial purposes: Provided that not more than 10 microgram per kilogram aflatoxin, of which not more than 5 microgram per kilogram will be aflatoxin B1, is permissible;
(b) contain not more noxious seeds or ergot sclerotia than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(c) be free from organisms of phytosanitary importance as determined in terms of the Agricultural Pest Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983);
(d) be free from mould infected, sour and rancid other grain, foreign matter and any other matter;
(e) be free from any odour, taste or colour not typical of undamaged and sound wheat;
(f) with the exception of Class Other Wheat, be free from insects;
(g) with the exception of Class Other Wheat, be free from stinking smut infection; and
(h) with the exception of Class Other Wheat, have a moisture content not exceeding 13 per cent.
[Amended by Government Notice No. R. 876 of 14 September 2001]
(2) A consignment of wheat shall be classified as Class Bread Wheat if --
(a) it consists of at least 95 per cent (m/m) of one or more of the bread wheat cultivars specified in the cultivar list; and
(b) it complies with the standards for Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4 or Utility Grade set out in regulation 6.
[Amended by Government Notice No. R. 1210 of 29 August 2003]
(3) A consignment of wheat shall be classified as Class Biscuit Wheat if --
(a) it consists of at least 95 per cent (m/m) of one or more of the biscuit wheat cultivars specified in the cultivar list; and
(b) it complies with the standards for Grade 1 or Grade 2 set out in regulation 6.
(4) A consignment of wheat shall be classified as Class Durum Wheat if --
(a) it consists of at least 95 per cent (m/m) of one or more of the durum wheat cultivars specified in the cultivar list; and
(b) it complies with the standards for Super Grade, Grade 1 or Grade 2 set out in regulation 6.
(5) A consignment of wheat shall be classified as Class Other Wheat if it does not comply with the standards for Class Bread Wheat, Class Biscuit Wheat or Class Durum Wheat.
Grades of wheat
5. (1) The grades for the different classes of wheat shall be as follows:
(a) Class Bread Wheat --
(i) Grade 1;
(ii) Grade 2;
(iii) Grade 3;
(iv) Grade 4; and
(v) Utility Grade.
[Amended by Government Notice No. R. 1210 of 29 August 2003]
(b) Class Biscuit Wheat --
(i) Grade 1; and
(ii) Grade 2.
(c) Class Durum Wheat --
(i) Super Grade;
(ii) Grade 1; and
(iii) Grade 2.
(2) No grades are determined for Class Other Wheat.
Standards for grades of wheat
6. (1) Subject to the provisions of subregulations (2), (3) and (4), a consignment of wheat shall be graded as --
(a) Super Grade, in the case of durum wheat, if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 2 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned;
(b) Grade 1 if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the An-nexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 3 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned;
(c) Grade 2 if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the An-nexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 4 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned;
(d) Grade 3 if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 5 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned;
(e) Grade 4 if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 6 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned; and
(f) Utility Grade if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 7 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned.
[Amended by Government Notice No. R. 1210 of 29 August 2003]
(2) (a) The minimum hectoliter masses for the different grades, in the case of Class Bread Wheat, are as follows:
(i) Grade 1 - 77 kg;
(ii) Grade 2 - 76 kg;
(iii) Grade 3 - 74 kg;
(iv) Grade 4 - 72 kg; and
(v) Utility Grade - 70 kg.
[Amended by Government Notice No. R. 1210 of 29 August 2003]
(b) The minimum hectolitre masses for different grades in the case of Class Durum Wheat and Class Biscuit Wheat are as follows:
(i) Super Grade - 79 kg;
(ii) Grade 1 - 76 kg; and
(iii) Grade 2 - 74 kg.
[Amended by Government Notice No. R. 1210 of 29 August 2003]
(3) (a) Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 shall, in the case of Class Bread Wheat and Super Grade, Grade 1 and Grade 2, in the case of Class Durum Wheat, have a minimum falling number value of not less than 250 seconds;
(b) Grade 4 shall, in the case of Class Bread Wheat, have a minimum falling number value of not less than 200 seconds.
(c) Utility Grade shall, in the case of Class Bread Wheat, have a minimum falling number value of not less than 150 seconds.
(d) Notwithstanding the provision of paragraph (a), wheat shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of the paragraph concerned if it deviates with not more than 30 seconds lower than the minimum prescribed for Super Grade, in the case of durum wheat, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3, as the case may be.
[Amended by Government Notice No. R. 1210 of 29 August 2003]
(4) Class Durum Wheat shall --
(a) in the case of Super Grade, contain --
(i) a minimum of 14 per cent (on a 12 per cent moisture basis) protein; and
(ii) a minimum of 90 per cent amber glossy and flinty kernels;
(b) in the case of Grade 1, contain --
(i) a minimum of 13 per cent (on a 12 per cent moisture basis) protein; and
(ii) a minimum of 80 per cent amber glossy and flinty kernels; and
(c) in the case of Grade 2, contain --
(i) a minimum of 12 per cent (on a 12 per cent moisture basis) protein; and
(ii) a minimum of 70 per cent amber glossy and flinty kernels.
(5) The minimum protein content (on a 12 per cent moisture basis) for the different grades, in the case of Class Bread Wheat, shall be as follows:
(a) Grade 1 - 12 per cent;
(b) Grade 2 - 11 per cent;
(c) Grade 3 - 10 per cent;
(d) Grade 4 - 9 per cent; and
(e) Utility Grade - 8 per cent.
[Amended by Government Notice No. R. 1210 of 29 August 2003] - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(a)-(c) and 3-6
- 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 wheat - Description
- Wheat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604.13: -- Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats
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
- 7.1.2.2 Packing and packing medium
Units shall be neatly finger layed so that there are not excessive void spaces between fish units and fish units and the container. Over filling causing bulging of can lids or mechanical damage to the fish, shall be avoided. Where the product is packed in an oil packing medium such as vegetable oil, the packing medium shall be reasonably free from excessive cooked out protein curds and turbidity indicating poor raw material quality or poor cleaning of fish. Where products are depicted as sardines in a particular oil, the exuded liquid in the oil shall not exceed 30 % of the packing medium.
7.1.2.3 Drained mass
When sardines are packed in an oil or a thin watery medium, the drained mass shall not be less than 75 % of the d.n.m. when determined in accordance with 11.3. When sardines are packed in a thick sauce, the average drained mass of the containers shall be not less than 70 % of the d.n.m with no individual drained mass less than 65 %. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.2.2 and 7.1.2.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.13 -- Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats Yes Canned sardines - Description
- Canned sardines in oil or sauce, with oil added and including cured sild sardines, cured brisling, cured pilchards and similar types of fish canned sardine style and packed horizontally in flat cans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.99: -- Other
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
- Quality standards
17 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class endives in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6, endives 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;
(g) be free from cracks;
(h) be free from injuries;
(i) be free from bruises;
be free from abnormal external moisture;
(k) not be running to seed;
(I) be free from foreign odours;
(m) be free from cold damage;
(n) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the endives detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(p) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar;
(q) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(2) The stalk of the endives shall be neatly cut off close to the base of the outer leaves.
Classifications
(3) (a) In the case of endives classified as Class 1, the endives shall -
(i) have a yellow centre;
(ii) be of a good quality; and
(iii) be well formed.
(b) In the case of endives classified as Class 2 and Class 3, the endives ;
(i) shall have a white to yellow centre;
(ii) shall be of a fairly good quality;
(iii) shall be reasonably well formed; and
(iv) may be slightly discoloured.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class endives - unspecified. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 17(1)-(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other Yes Endives - Description
- Endives
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 0206.21: -- Tongues
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
- 7.46 Tongue slices
7.16.1.1 Tongue slices shall consist of slices of the adequately cured tongue of food animals and the product shall be so labelled as to indicate the true nature and origin of the tongue.
7.16.1.2 The slices shall be obtained from tongue prepared in accordance with 7.16.1.1. The slices in any production lot shall be acceptably uniform in thickness and have a maximum thickness of 10 mm. Slices shall not be ragged or damaged.
7.1 6.2 Packing medium
The product may be packed in accordance with 17.6.1 .I or with sauce, gravy or dressing. If packed in brine, slices shall be fairly uniform in size.
7.q 6.3 Appearance and texture
The product shall be uniformly cured and discolouration that detracts from the appearance of the product shall not be present. The product shall not be tough or soggy.
7.1 6.4 Flavour and odour
The product shall have a characteristic, pleasant fresh flavour and odour and shall have no foreign flavours, foreign odours, off-flavours or off-odours.
7.16.5 Mass of tongue In pack
When determined in accordance with 10.5, the drained mass of the tongue in a container shall, in the case of tongue slices packed in accordance with 7.16.2, be at least 70 % of the d.n.m, and in the case of tongue slices packed in sauce, gravy or dressing, at least 50 % of the d.n.m.
7.16.6 Salt
In the preparation of the product, salt may be added to give a concentration of total chlorides, determined in accordance with 11.6, expressed as sodium chloride, of not more than 3 % by mass. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.16
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0206.21 -- Tongues Yes Tongue slices - Description
- Tongue slices
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 0806: Grapes, fresh or dried.
The measure came into effect on 27 May 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 May 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 40014, 27 May 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Table Grapes 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 table grapes in the Republic of South Africa other than imported table grapes referred to in subregulation (3) –
(a) unless such table grapes are sold according to the classes referred to in regulation 3;
(b) unless such table grapes comply with the standards for the class concerned as set out
in regulation 4;
Classes of table grapes
3. There are three classes of table grapes, namely Class 1, Class 2 and Lowest Class.
Standards for classes
4. (1) Table grapes shall comply with the specifications set out in Table 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
(2) No consignment of table grapes “Class 1”, “Class 2” and “Lowest Class” shall contain:
(a) Arthropoda infestation including the organisms which according to paragraph (a) do not form part of plant injurious organisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the table grapes or three free live Arthropoda per pallet load or part thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maximum of one Arthropoda per container. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(a)-(b), 3 and 4(1)-(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0806 Grapes, fresh or dried. Yes Table grapes - Description
- Table grapes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604.15: -- Mackerel, 1604.19.20: --- Horse-mackerel (TRACHURUS TRACHURUS), in airtight metal containers, not frozen, 1604.20.40: -- Other sardines (pilchards) (SARDINOPS SPP.), mackerel and horsemackerel (TRACHURUS TRACHURUS), in airtight metal containers and 1604.20.90: -- 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
- 7.1.3.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5 the drained mass shall be as follows:
- when fish units are cut in cutlets or middle cuts, the drained mass shall be not less than 70 %,
- in the case of fish fillets packed in shallow flat cans, the drained mass shall be not less than 60 %
of the d.n.m. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.3.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.15 -- Mackerel Yes Canned 1604.19.20 --- Horse-mackerel (TRACHURUS TRACHURUS), in airtight metal containers, not frozen Yes Canned 1604.20.40 -- Other sardines (pilchards) (SARDINOPS SPP.), mackerel and horsemackerel (TRACHURUS TRACHURUS), in airtight metal containers Yes Canned horse mackerel 1604.20.90 -- Other Yes canned snoek and similar types - Description
- Canned maasbanker (jack mackerel or horse mackerel), mackerel, canned snoek and similar types
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1604.14: -- Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.)
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
- 7.1.4 Canned tuna, albacore and bonito
7.1.4.1 Preparation and presentation
The product shall be produced from pre-cooked tuna flesh from the species listed under 10.3.2.10. Tuna shall be presented as tuna meat preparation forms (unless it is described differently on the label) as per the following:
a) Solid:
Fish is cut into transverse segments that are placed in the can with their transverse cut ends parallel to the ends of the can. The proportion of free flakes or chunks shall not exceed 18 % of the drained mass of the container when determined in accordance with 11.5. The structure of the solid tuna meat shall be well defined and shall turn out of the can in a basically single portion.
b) Chunks:
A mixture of pieces of fish most of that have dimensions of not less than 12 mm in each direction and in that the original muscle structure is retained. The presence of pieces of flesh of that the dimensions are less than 12 mm shall not exceed 30 % of the drained mass when determined in accordance with 11.5.
c) Flakes:
A mixture of particles and pieces of flesh that have dimensions less than 12 mm in each direction but in which the muscular structure of the flesh is retained. The proportion of pieces of flesh of which the dimensions are less than 12 mm shall exceed 30 % of the drained mass of the container as determined in accordance with 11.5.
d) Grated or shredded:
A mixture of particles of fish that have been reduced to a reasonable uniform size in that particles are discrete and do not comprise a paste.
e) Tuna with vegetables andlor fruit andlor cereals:
The tuna component shall be in the form of flakes or shredded and the colour shall be light as required in 7.1.4.2.
f) Other presentations:
Any other presentation shall be permitted provided that it is sufficiently distinctive from the forms of presentation or preparation laid down in 7.1.4.1, meets all other requirements of this specification and is adequately described on the label to avoid confusing or misleading the consumer.
7.1.4.2 Colour of white or light meat tuna
For the purpose of labelling, canned tuna shall fall within one of the following colour designations:
a) White tuna or white meat tuna:
Canned tuna of the species Thunnus alalunaa (albacore) that has a diffuse luminous reflectance of not less than 33,7 % of that of magnesium oxide when that reflectance is measured by the method in SANS 5137 (SABS SM 137), Daylight 45; 0" luminous directional reflectance of surface coatings and pigments. This is approximately equivalent to 6.3 Munsell units when examined in accordance with 1 1.12; and
b) Light tuna or light meat tuna:
Canned tuna that has a diffuse luminous reflectance of not less than 22,6 % of that of magnesium oxide when that reflectance is measured by the said method. This is approximately equivalent to 5,3 Munsell units when examined in accordance with 11.12.
The colour in each pack shall conform to its description and shall be reasonably uniform. There shall be no dark meat and the product shall be practically free from discoloured muscle due to bruising, blood, parasitical infestation or lipid oxidation. The flesh of different species of tuna shall not be packed together. Discolouration due to lipid oxidation, sugar caramelisation or persistent flushed pink, orange or green colours in the flesh shall not exceed 5 % of the drained contents. Metal soiling or staining shall be absent.
7.1.4.3 Dark meat tuna or dark tuna
Canned tuna that does not meet the colour requirements of light meat tuna or that is packed by using dark meats, may be described as dark meat tuna or dark tuna.
NOTE Colour of tuna is usually determined subjectively by trained and experienced inspectors. The test methods in 7.1.4.2 need only be employed in cases of dispute.
7.1.4.5 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5 the drained mass shall be as follows:
- the average drained mass of containers examined shall be not less than 70 % of the d.n.m. with no individual drained mass less than 65 % of the d.n.m.;
- where canned tuna is packed in a thick sauce the drained mass shall be not less than 60 % of the d.n.m.;
- where tuna is packed in a thick sauce with garnish, the drained mass shall be not less than 55 % of the d.n.m.; and
- where tuna is packed with vegetables and/or fruit and/or edible garnish and/or cereals, the total drained mass shall be not less than 55 % of the d.n.m. and the drained mass of the tuna content shall be not less than 25 % of the d.n.m.
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7.1.4.6 Absence of certain particular defects
The product shall comply with the description on the label. The product shall be free from bones, fins, viscera, large blood vessels longer than 10 mm and shall be practically free from blood clots greater than 6 mm in diameter - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 7.1.4.1 and 7.1.4.2
Regulation 7.1.4.5 and 7.1.4.6 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.14 -- Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.) Yes Canned tuna, albacore and bonito - Description
- Canned tuna, albacore and bonito
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
