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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 739:2012, Sausages — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for sausages intended for use as food or as an ingredient in other foods.
- Reference of the measure
- US 739:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- sausages
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 797:2013, Vitamin and mineral food supplements – Requirements
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, contaminants, packaging and labelling for vitamin and mineral food supplements intended for use in supplementing the daily diet with vitamins and/or minerals. This standard covers vitamin and mineral food supplements in concentrated forms of those nutrients singly or in combinations, marketed in forms such as capsules, tablets, powders, paste and solutions. This standard does not cover vitamin and mineral products intended for special dietary uses or medical/therapeutic purposes.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 797:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- vitamin and mineral food supplements
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 798:2013, Lipid food supplements – Requirements
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements for lipid food supplements used for complementing the normal diet with essential fatty acids. This standard covers lipid food supplements primarily providing essential fatty acids and presented in forms such as capsules, paste or liquid. The product may be taken directly or added to another food with the primary objective of increasing the energy content of the food and provide essential fatty acids. This standard does not cover lipid food supplements intended for special dietary uses or medical/therapeutic purposes.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 798:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- lipid food supplements
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 72:2013, Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, additives, contaminants, packaging, labelling and methods of sampling and test for processed cereal-based foods intended for feeding infants as a complementary food generally from the age of six months onwards, taking into account infants’ individual nutritional requirements, and for feeding young children as part of a progressively diversified diet. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US CODEX STAN 74:1981, Standard for processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 72:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- processed cereal-based foods intended for feeding infants
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 January 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVII No. 5 of JANUARY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 4:2013, Infant formula – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements, Additives, contaminants,packaging, labelling and methods of sampling and test for infant formula in liquid or powdered form intended for use, where necessary, as a substitute for human milk in meeting the normal nutritional requirements of infants. (This Uganda Standard cancels and replaces US CODEX STAN 72:1981, Standards for infant formula).
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 4:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- infant formula in liquid or powdered form
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1504:2013, Fresh Creole onions — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, for Creole onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium cepa L. to be supplied to the consumer in the natural state. This standard does not specify requirements for Creole onions for industrial processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1504:2013,
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Creole onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium cepa L.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1503:2013, Fresh common green onions — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, for fresh common green onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium fistulosum, Allium ascalonicum, Allium chinense and other non-bulbing onion cultivars to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard does not specify requirements for green onions for industrial processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1503:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- fresh common green onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium fistulosum, Allium ascalonicum, Allium chinense and other non-bulbing onion cultivars
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1502:2013, Fresh Bermuda onions — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, for onions of varieties (cultivars) of Bermuda-Granex-Grano grown from Allium cepa L. to be supplied to the consumer in the natural state. This standard does not specify requirements for Bermuda onions for industrial processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1502:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- onions of varieties (cultivars) of Bermuda-Granex-Grano grown from Allium cepa L.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- 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 1030:2013, Quantity of product in prepackages (2nd Edition)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the legal metrology requirements for prepackaged products (also called prepackaged commodities or prepackaged goods) labelled in predetermined constant nominal quantities of weight, volume, linear measure, area, or count; and sampling plans and procedures for use by legal metrology officials in verifying the quantity of product in prepackages.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1030:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pre-packaged products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 782:2012, Composite flour – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the packaging for composite flour intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 782:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- composite flour
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- 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 979:2013, Breakfast cereals — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for breakfast cereals intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 979:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- breakfast cereals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- 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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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- 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
- A33: Packaging requirements
- 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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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- 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 780:2012, Fresh cassava leaves — 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 Fresh cassava leaves of Manihot esculenta Crantz, for preparation before human consumption
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 780:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fresh cassava leaves of Manihot esculenta Crantz
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by South Africa 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
- A33: Packaging 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
- 9 Requirements to control the integrity of cans and other types of containers
9.1 General requirements
Containers, including lids or caps shall meet the following requirements:
a) be capable of maintaining the preservation of their contents in a sound wholesome condition;
b) be made of a suitable material and constructed so that they can be easily closed and sealed;
c) be sufficiently durable to withstand mechanical and thermal stresses during the canning processes and to resist physical damage and maintain their normal appearance during normal distribution and storage;
NOTE Collapsible tubes if unsuitable for heat sterilization, should be used only for products such as fish pastes or fish roe with a high salt content where heat sterilization is not obligatory.
d) protect the contents from contamination by micro-organisms or any other substance;
e) be suitable for the type of pro,duct and the conditions of storage and transportation;
f) their inner surfaces shall be adequately coated with a suitable material and shall not react with the contents in any way that would adversely affect the product or the containers;
g) the internal surface coating such as lacquer shall be uniformly applied and shall not become loose or peel off the surface of the can or lid during processing and normal storage conditions;
h) the outer surfaces shall be resistant to corrosion under normal storage and retail conditions;
i) the compound sealing material on lids or caps shall be suitable for the purpose and for the type of product used;
j) lids shall be tamper-proof, a tamper detector shall be provided in cases where lids or caps can be removed by hand, such as with screw-on caps on jars; and
k) the containers shall be such that the contents can be easily emptied out.
9.2 Condition of containers and closures
Containers or lids with signs of poor or doubtful container integrity shall not be used. The inner surfaces of all containers and closures shall, at the time of use, be clean and in the case of cans, free from corrosion, pinholes, evidence of de-tinning, de-lacquering, damages, serious solder splashing or excess application of solder. When lacquered cans or lids or both are used, the lacquer shall be free from drops or splashes of lacquer, significant scratches and other imperfections, and it shall have no detrimental effect on the product such as foreign flavours, foreign odours and discolouration. The seams and seals, where applicable, shall be normal in appearance with a strong leakproof structure and quality. The sealing compound on closures shall be evenly applied around
the entire contour with a normal appearance and adhesion.
Can bodies and lids with scoring lines for easy opening purposes of the final product by the consumer, shall be subjected to appropriate examinations for integrity. There shall be no signs of corrosion in the scoring lines. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9
- 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, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.93: -- Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(3) (a) The minimum mass per pumpkin is ;
(i) in the case of Class 1 pumpkins 1000 g; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 pumpkins 800 g.
(b) The maximum difference between the lightest and heaviest pumpkin in the same packing shall -
(i) in the case of Class 1 pumpkins not exceed 300g; and
(iii) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 pumpkins not exceed 400 g.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class pumpkin - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 pumpkins may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulation 4, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 31(3) and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.93 -- Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.) Yes Pumpkins - Description
- Pumpkins
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 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. and 0406: Cheese and curd.
The measure came into effect on 21 November 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 November 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS RELATING TO MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS Published under Government Notice No. R. 1555 of 21 November 1997 As corrected by: Government Notice No. R.1278 of 29 October 1999 Government Notice No. R. 488 of 8 June 2001 As amended by: Government Noti
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), Regulations relating to Milk and Dairy Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Restrictions
2. No person shall use or sell raw milk intended for further processing which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the m ax i m u m res i d u e levels stipulated in the Regulations governing Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues that my be present in Foodstuffs (Government Notice No. R. 1809 of 3 July 1992, as amended) (here in after referred to as t h e Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicines and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations) or which virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substances which for any reason whatsoever may render the milk unfit for human consumption;
(b) gives a positive result when subjected to the clot-on-boiling test described in paragraph 6 of Annex A
(c) gives a standard plate count of more than 200 000 colony forming units per 1,0ml when subjected to the standard plate count test described in paragraph 7 of Annex A or the dry rehydrated film method for standard colony count described in paragraph 10 of Annex A;
(d) (i) on application of the test described in paragraph 4(4) of Annex A, exceeds the most probable number (MPN) of 10,0 coliform bacteria per 1,0 ml milk or, if the test for coliforms described in paragraph 5 or 11 of Annex A is used, the number of colony forming units exceeds 20 per milliliter of milk; or
(ii) on application of the modified Eijkmann test, the VRB MUG agar method, or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 2, 5 and 11, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 0,01ml or raw milk. When the Eijkmann test is used, or any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of raw milk if the methods described in paragraph 5 or 11 of Annex A are used;
(e) when subjected to the Standard Methods for Counting Somatic Cells in Bovine Milk*, is found to contain an average of 500 000 or more somatic cells per 1,0ml of bovine milk or an average of 750 000 or more cells per 1,0ml goat’s or sheep’s milk after three successive readings at intervals of at least seven days during the test period, of which shows any other signs of abnormal secretary activity of the mammary gland(s); * The Standard Method for Counting Somatic Cells in Bovine Milk is set forth in International Dairy Federation (IDF) Bulletin No. 114 of 1979.
(f) fails the ethanol stability test described in paragraph 9 of Annex A; and
(g) is not packed in a closed container.
(1) No person shall sell for consumption raw milk, raw cream, raw skimmed milk, raw reconstituted (prepared) milk or raw reconstituted (prepared) skimmed milk which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render the product unfit for human consumption;
(b) gives a standard plate count of more than 50 000 colony forming units (CFUs) per 1,0ml of the product when subjected to the standard plate count test described in paragraph 7 of Annex A or the dry rehydrated film method for standard colony count described in paragraph 10 of Annex A.
(c) gives a positive result when subjected to the clot-on-boiling test desribed in paragraph 6 of Annex A;
(d) fails the ethanol stability test described in paragraph 9 of Annex A;
(e) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test, the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 2, 5 and 11, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of cream;
(f) (i) on subjection to the Standard Routine Method for the Counting of Coliform Bacteria in Raw Milk of the International Dairy Federation’s International IDF 73:1985, or any revised version thereof, or on application of the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraph 5 of Annex A or on using the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraph 11 of Annex A, is found to contain more than 20 coliform bacteria in 1,0ml of fluid; or
(ii) on subjection to the coliform bacteria test described in paragraph 4(4) of Annex A, exceeds the most probable number (MPN) of 10,0 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of semi-solid product;
(g) in the case of raw milk, on subjection to the Standard Method for Counting Somatic Cells in Bovine Milk, is found to contain an average of 500 000 or more somatic cells per 1,0ml of bovine milk or an average of 750 000 or more cells per 1,0ml of goat’s or sheep’s milk after three successive readings at intervals of at least seven days during the test period, or which shows any other signs of abnormal secretory activity of the mammary gland(s); (h) is not packed in a closed cntainer;
(i) does not bear clearly on the label the words: “Unpasteurised” / “Ongepasteuriserd” or “Raw milk” / “Rou melk”; (j) when the milk is sold in the consumer’s own container, is tapped from a container which does not bear a label clearly indicating the words: “Unpasteurised” / “Ongepasteuriseerd” or “Raw milk” / “Rou melk”;
(k) (i) is not derived from a herd enrolled in the Bovine Tuberculosis Scheme and the Bovine Brucellosis Scheme which have been established in terms of the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984); or
(ii) is not derived from a herd which annually tests negative for tuberculosis and brucellosis.
5. No person shall sell for consumption raw milk that has become sour which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render the raw milk unfit for human consumption;
(b) on application of the modified Eijkmann test or the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraphs 2 and 5 respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of the product;
(c) on subjection to the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 5 and 11 of Annex A, respectively, contains more than 50 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of the product;
(d) is not packed in a closed container; and
(e) does not bear clearly on the label the words: “Un pasteurised sour milk” / “onge pasteuriseerde sour melk” or “Raw sour milk” / “Rou suur melk”;
(f) when the milk is sold in the consumer’s own container, is tapped from a container which does not bear a label clearly indicating the words: “Unpasteurised sour milk” / “Onge pasteuriseerde suur melk” or “Raw sour milk” / “Rou suur melk”.
6. No person shall sell -
(a) pasteurised milk, pasteurised reconstituted (prepared) milk, pasteurized skimmed milk, pasteurized reconstituted (prepared) skimmed milk or pasteurized cream which -
(i) contains the following:
(aa) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test (for example the Kundrat test) is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(bb)(i) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render the product unfit for human consumption;
(ii) has been shown by the Aschaffenburg and Mullen phosphate test described in paragraph 3 of Annex A or any other test, provided its accuracy equals that of the aforementioned test, to yield the equivalent of 10 micrograms or more of p- nitrophenol per 1,0ml;
(iii) (aa) on execution of the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method is found to contain more than 10,0 coliform bacteria in 1,0ml or exceeds the most probable number (MPN) of 10,0 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of milk or 1,0g of semi-solid product; or (bb) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test, the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 2, 5 and 11, espectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of milk or 1,0g of semi-solid product;
(iv) gives a standard plate count of more than 50 000 colony forming units (CFUs) per 1,0ml of fluid or per 1,0g of semi-solid product when subjected to the tests described in paragraph 7 or 10 of Annex A;
(v) is not packed in a hermetically sealed container when sold to the ultimate consumer: Provided that in cases where the consumer supplies his or her own empty container to be filled from a bulk tank or container, the filled container need to be hermetically sealed;
(b) sterilised cream, sterilised milk, sterilised reconstituted (prepared) milk or UHT cream or UHT milk which -
(i) contains the following:
(aa) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(bb) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substances which for any reason whatsoever may render any such product unfit for human consumption;
(ii) (aa) shows an increase in titratable acidity greater than 0,02, expressed as grams of lactic acid per 100ml of milk, on application of the test described in paragraph 8 of Annex A after incubation at 30oC +/- 1oC for 14 days; (bb) shows any signs of coagulation or blown containers after incubation;
(iii) is not packed in a hermetically sealed container when sold to the ultimate consumer.
7. Subject to the provisions of the Act, no person shall sell any dairy product or composite product which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render any such product unfit for human consumption;
(b) in the case of milk powder or skimmed milk powder, contains more than 50 000 colony forming units per gram on application of the standard plate count test described in paragraph 7 of Annex A;
(c) with the exception of ripened cheese -
(i) on execution of the test described in paragraph 4 of Annex A or the test described in International Standard IDF 73A:1985, contains more than 50 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of solid or semi-solid product; (ii) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test or the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraphs 2 and 5, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of solid or semi-solid product;
(d) in the case of ripened cheese -
(i) on execution of the test described in paragraph 4 of Annex A or the test described in International Standard IDF 73A: 1985 contains more than 1 000 coliform bacteria per 1,0g of the product;
(ii) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test or the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraphs 2 and 5, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli per 1,0 ml of fluid or 1,0g of solid or semi-solid product;
(e) is not packed in a hermetically sealed package or in a closed package.
8. No person shall sell any dairy product or composite dairy product which contains any food additive not permitted by regulation. - Reference of the measure
- Section 2(g,h),5(d) & section 7(e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No 0406 Cheese and curd. Yes Cheese - Description
- Milk & cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 21 November 1997 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0706.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(4) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 radishes shall be packed;
(a) without foliage; or
(b) with foliage.
(5) (a) Radishes shall be packed and sorted according to diameter.
(b) The minimum diameter in the case of Class 1 radishes is 15 mm.
(c) The maximum difference in diameter between the smallest and largest Class 1 radish in the same packing shall exceed 10 mm.
(d) No sizing prescribed for Class 2 and Class 3.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 radishes may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulation 4, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by diameter: Provided that the diameter of the smallest radish shall not be smaller than 10 mm. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 32 (4) , (5) and (7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.90 - Other Yes Radishes - Description
- Radishes
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 0702: Tomatoes, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 03 October 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 October 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38033, 3 October 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Grading, Packing And Marking Of Tomatoes 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 in the Republic of South Africa tomatoes, other than imported tomatoes referred to in subregulation (2), --
(iii) unless the tomatoes are packed in a container and in the manner prescribed in regulations 7,8 and 9.
Requirements for containers
7. (1) Containers in which tomatoes are packed shall--
(a) be intact, clean, suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of tomatoes;
(b) not impart a taste or odour to the tomatoes;
(c) be free from any foreign matter other than the tomatoes packed therein and the packing material in which tomatoes are customarily packed;
(d) in' the case of containers that are re-used, the container should --
(i) be of such material that the container can be cleaned and disinfected prior to re-use;
(ii) be thoroughly clean before tomatoes are packed therein; and
(iii) be free from all marks and labels removed or be covered by new labels.
(2) A carrier container shall be strong enough not to bulge out or dent in during normal handling and transporting practices.
Packing requirements
8. Each container of tomatoes shall -
(a) be packed with tomatoes to the full capacity thereof; and
(b) in the case of classified tomatoes, contain tomatoes of the same class and size group and as far as practical possible of the same colour.
Stacking of containers on pallets
9. If containers containing tomatoes are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable and not transmit to tomatoes any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health;
(b) the pallet for imported consignments of tomatoes shall comply with the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15);
(c) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation and any visible signs of fungal growth;
(d) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(e) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(f) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2 (1) (iii), 7-9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0702 Tomatoes, fresh or chilled. No - Description
- Tomatoes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A33: Packaging requirements
