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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 781:2012, Biscuits — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for biscuits.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 781:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- biscuits
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 953:2013, Amaranth flour — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling for flour prepared from dried amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus, A. cruentus) intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 953:2013,
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- flour prepared from dried amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus, A. cruentus)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 21 November 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 November 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS RELATING TO MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS Published under Government Notice No. R. 1555 of 21 November 1997 As corrected by: Government Notice No. R.1278 of 29 October 1999 Government Notice No. R. 488 of 8 June 2001 As amended by: Government Noti
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), Regulations relating to Milk and Dairy Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 8. No person shall sell any dairy product or composite dairy product which contains any food
additive not permitted by regulation - Reference of the measure
- Section 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 11 Dairy products No - Description
- dairy product
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 21 November 1997 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
The measure came into effect on 16 August 1996
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 August 1996
- Publication where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO 54 OF 1972) REGULATIONS RELATING TO EDIBLE FATS AND OILS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 2. Special provisions
(1) These regulations shall apply to edible fats and oils and mixtures thereof which are intended for final consumption, including catering purposes or which are used as medium of cooking or as ingredients in the manufacture of foodstuffs.
(2) Edible fats and oils shall be free from mineral oils. - Reference of the measure
- Section 2(1&2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 15 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes Yes Edible fats and oils - Description
- edible fats and oils
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 08 August 1996 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0402.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products 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
- Standards for sweetened condensed milk
8. (1) Sweetened condensed milk shall --
(a) be manufactured by partial removal of water from milk with the addition of sugar, or by any other process which leads to a product of the same composition and characteristics; and
(b) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) Sodium chloride may be added during the manufacturing process. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 8(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0402.99 -- Other Yes Sweetened condensed milk - Description
- Sweetened condensed milk
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 0403.10: - Yogurt
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products 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
- Standards for yoghurt and drinking yoghurt
10. (1) Yoghurt and drinking yoghurt shall --
(a) be manufactured mainly from heat treated milk and/or reconstituted or recombined milk that has been inoculated with a yoghurt culture to produce a microbiological flora under controlled conditions;
(b) contain at least 107 colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) of viable yoghurt culture micro-organism per gram of a product;
(c) not be subjected to heat treatment after fermentation; and
(d) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) If a specific micro-organism is used in conjunction with the sale of any type of (drinking) yoghurt and where the content claim is made in the labelling that refers to the presence of such specific micro-organism that has been added to supplement the yoghurt culture, it shall contain at least 107 colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) of that specified micro-organism.
(3) The standards specified in Table 6 shall be applicable to yoghurt and drinking yoghurt --
(a) without added sugar; and
(b) with or without food additives, which have only been sweetened with a permitted non-nutritive sweetener. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0403.10 - Yogurt No - Description
- Yoghurt
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 2934.99: -- Other, 2942.00: Other organic compounds., 2924.29.90: --- Other, 2929.90.10: -- Calcium cyclamate; sodium cyclamate, 2925.11: -- Saccharin and its salts, 2929.90.90: -- Other, 2905.49: -- Other, 2934.99: -- Other, 2940.00: Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than products of heading 29.37, 29.38 or 29.39., 2905.43: -- Mannitol, 2924.29.90: --- Other, 2905.44: -- D-glucitol (sorbitol), 2938.90: - Other and 3504.00: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed.
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 35672, 10 September 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations relating to the use of sweeteners in foodstuffs
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5. No foodstuff containing a sweetener as an ingredient shall exceed the maximum level, taking accompanying notes into consideration, as specified in the General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, in such a foodstuff.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2934.99 -- Other Yes Acesulfame potassium 2942.00 Other organic compounds. Yes Alitame 2924.29.90 --- Other Yes Aspartame, Aspartame-acesufame salt 2929.90.10 -- Calcium cyclamate; sodium cyclamate Yes Calcium and sodium cyclamate 2925.11 -- Saccharin and its salts Yes Calcium and potassium saccharin 2929.90.90 -- Other Yes Cyclamic acid 2905.49 -- Other Yes Erythrotol, Xylitol 2934.99 -- Other Yes Isomalt 2940.00 Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than products of heading 29.37, 29.38 or 29.39. Yes Lactitol, maltitol, sucralose 2905.43 -- Mannitol No 2924.29.90 --- Other Yes Neotame 2905.44 -- D-glucitol (sorbitol) No 2938.90 - Other Yes Steviol glycosides 3504.00 Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed. Yes Thaumatin - Description
- 1. Acesulfame potassium
2. Alitame
3. Aspartame
4. Aspartame-acesulfame salt
5. Calcium cyclamate
6. Calcium saccharin
7. Cyclamic acid
8. Erythritol
9. Isomalt (Hydrogenated isomaltulose)
10. Lactitol
11. Maltitol
12. Maltitol syrup
13. Mannitol
14. Neotame
15. Polyglycitol syrup
16. Potassium saccharin
17. Saccharin
18. Sodium cyclamate
19. Sodium saccharin
20. Sorbitol
21. Sorbitol syrup
22. Steviol glycosides
23. Sucralose (Trichlorogalactosucrose)
24. Thaumatin
25. Xylitol
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 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 5.4 Fat
Fat shall be pure, edible and free from obvious rancidity. Anti-oxidants may be used in accordance with the provisions of the said Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 15 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes Yes Fat used in canned meat products - Description
- Fat 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 2922.42: -- Glutamic acid and its salts
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 5.7 Sodium gluamate
Sodium glutamate used in the product shall be specially prepared for use in foods. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2922.42 -- Glutamic acid and its salts Yes Sodium glutamate used in canned meat products - Description
- Sodium glutamate 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 1702.90: - Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50 % by weight of fructose
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 5.11 Caramel
Caramel used shall be suitably prepared for use in foodstuffs. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1702.90 - Other, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing in the dry state 50 % by weight of fructose Yes Caramel used in canned meat products - Description
- Caramel 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 2106.90.35: -- Sweetening substances (excluding sweetening substances with a basis of saccharine)
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 5.12 Sweetening ingredients
All sweetening ingredients used shall comply with the requirements prescribed by the regulations under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2106.90.35 -- Sweetening substances (excluding sweetening substances with a basis of saccharine) No - Description
- Sweetening ingredients
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 2835.2: - Phosphates :
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 5.15 Phosphates
Phosphates shall be suitable for use in meat products. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.15
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2835.2 - Phosphates : Yes used in canned meat products - Description
- Phosphates 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 2918.14: -- Citric acid, 3907.70: - Poly(lactic acid) and 2936.27: -- Vitamin C and its derivatives
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 5.16 Citric, lactic, and ascorbic acids
Citric, lactic, and ascorbic acids shall be of British Pharmacopoeia quality. Sodium ascorbate shall be of a grade intended for use in foods. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.16
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2918.14 -- Citric acid Yes used in canned meat products 3907.70 - Poly(lactic acid) Yes used in canned meat products 2936.27 -- Vitamin C and its derivatives Yes used in canned meat products - Description
- Citric, lactic, and ascorbic acids 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 and the entire world for 2106.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 5.21 Colourants
Any colourant used (see 6.6) shall be one of those permitted by the regulation under the said Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.21
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2106.90.90 -- Other Yes Colourants used in canned meat products - Description
- Colourants used in canned meat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2106.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 5.22 Garnish
Garnish, if used, shall consist of pimento, cured olives or other suitably prepared, sound, edible vegetable material. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.22
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2106.90.90 -- Other Yes Garnish used in canned meat products - Description
- Garnish 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 2106.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 5.24 Stabilizers
Stabilizers shall comply with the said Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.24
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2106.90.90 -- Other Yes Stabilizers used in canned meat products - Description
- Stabilizers 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 for 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 4.3.1 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.
4.3.2 Preservatives
Preservatives shall, when allowed, be specially prepared for use in foodstuffs. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 4.3.1 Paragraph 1 and 4.3.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 15 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes Yes Edible vegetable oils and preservatives used in the production of fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination - Description
- Edible vegetable oils and preservatives used in the production of fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1602: Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 6.7 Curing salts
Where the presence of curing salts is permitted the limits specified by the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics
and Disinfectants Act shall be complied with.
6.8 Phosphates
The presence of phosphates, where permitted, shall be in accordance with the requirements prescribed
by the regulations under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
6.9 Smoke preparations
Smoke preparations suitable for human consumption may be used (see 12.1 .I .2.3).
All anti-oxidants used shall be as prescribed by the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
6.11 Preservation
With the exception of products of which the label states that the product is to be kept under refrigeration
(see 12.l(e)) and semi-preserved products (see below), all canned meat products shall have been commercially sterilized by heat treatment.
Canned meat products covered by this specification and packed as semi-preserved meats shall have been preserved by salting, brining, pickling or smoking, or any combination of these, and may in addition have been pasteurized (partially heat processed). The presence of preservatives shall be subject to the regulations under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. The products shall not contain inorganic acids. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 6.7 to 6.9
Regulation 6.11 paragraph 2 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood. Yes Canned meat products - Description
- 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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 4.3.4 Starchy (farinaceous) materials
Subject to the provisions of the said Foodstuffs, Cosmetic 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. Starchy materials used as thickeners in the preparation of sauce shall be cereal or other wholesome edible starchy flour and shall be free from insect infestation, pesticides or other contaminants.
4.3.10 Sweetening ingredients
Only the type and quantity of sweetening ingredients permitted under regulations promulgated under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act may be used. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.3.4 and 4.3.10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Canned fish 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans - Description
- Canned fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1602.50.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.5.7 Gelatine, agar-agar and carboxymethyl cellulose
In the preparation of the product, gelatine, agar-agar or carboxymethyl cellulose may be added, and in the case of the last two, not more than 1,0% by mass and 0,5 % by mass respectively may be added to the product.
7.5.8 Phosphates
When tested in accordance with 11.15, no phosphates shall have been added to the product - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 7.5.7 and 7.5.8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1602.50.90 -- Other Yes Corned beef - Description
- Corned beef
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
