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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1006: Rice.
The measure came into effect on 08 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39580, 8 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Sorghum Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of sorghum in the Republic of South Africa --
(d) unless the sorghum is packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 7;
Packing requirements
7. Sorghum of different classes and grades shall be packed in different containers. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(d) and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1006 Rice. No - Description
- Sorghum
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 0704.10: - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli
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) The minimum diameter for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower is 110 mm: Provided that there shall be no minimum diameter prescribed for miniature cauliflower.
(4) The maximum diameter in the case of miniature cauliflower is 70 mm.
(5) The maximum difference in diameter of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 between the largest and smallest cauliflower in the same packing shall not exceed 40 mm: Provided that miniature cauliflower must be reasonably uniform in size.
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower may be packed ;
(a) with leaves;
(b) without leaves; or
(c) trimmed.
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower packed with leaves, shall be covered with sound green leaves and the stalk shall be cut off below the leaves: Provided that the leaves do not amount to more than 25% of the mass of the cauliflower.
(8) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower packed without leaves, shall have no non-edible parts: Provided that five small leaves close to the cauliflower head are allowed.
(9) (a) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower packed in a trimmed form shall be covered with a sufficient number of leaves, up to approximately 30 mm from the cauliflower base and the stalk shall be cut off below the leaves.
(b) In the case of Lowest Class cauliflower - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(11) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulations 3 to 9, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that no cauliflower may be smaller than 100 mm except for miniature cauliflower. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11(3)- (9) and (11)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.10 - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli Yes Cauliflower - Description
- Cauliflower
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa for 0203.12: -- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, 0210.11: -- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, 1602.41: -- Hams and cuts thereof, 1602.42: -- Shoulders and cuts thereof, 0201: Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled., 0202: Meat of bovine animals, frozen. and 1602.50: - Of bovine animals
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. 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. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.8.1 Ham
Ham shall be prepared from the ham (gammon) of a pig and shall be adequately cured and canned, and either pasteurized or commercially sterilized by heat treatment. This product shall have a meat-to-fat ratio, determined in accordance with 10.6, of at least 9:l. The fat on the outside of the ham shall be fairly evenly distributed. In the case of hams labelled as defatted ham, all surface fat shall, as far as practicable, be trimmed off. The actual lean meat content, determined in accordance with 11.3, shall be at least 80 % by mass.
7.8.2 Cured shoulder of pork
Cured shoulder of pork shall be prepared from the shoulder of a pig and shall be adequately cured and canned, and either pasteurized or commercially sterilized by heat treatment. This product shall have a meat-to-fat ratio, determined in accordance with 10.6, of at least 7:l. The fat on the outside of the product shall be fairly evenly distributed. The description of this product shall not include the word "Ham", and in the description all the words used in the title shall appear in plain type of the same size and prominence. The actual lean meat content, determined in accordance with 11.3, shall be at least 80 %.
7.8.3 Cured solid pressed beef
Cured solid pressed beef shall be prepared from skeletal musculature beef and shall be adequately cured and canned, and either pasteurized or commercially sterilized by heat treatment. It shall be free from excessive exuded fat and moisture. After all gelatinous material or other jelled materials have been removed from the surface of the contents, the product shall have an actual lean meat content of at least 80 % by mass, determined in accordance with 11.3
7.8.10 Trimming and packing
The product shall be adequately trimmed and shall be free from bone. Whether the product is manufactured from one or more pieces, it shall be compact and permit slicing without breaking into pieces. Where the product is in the form of compressed pieces, and its appearance and sliceability suffer in consequence, this fact shall be conspicuously declared in the main panel of the label in compliance with the regulations under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
Gammon may be packed with rind but only if the rind is intact and sliceable. Shoulder shall not be packed with rind. Gelatine or agar-agar may be used to solidify the juices provided that in the case of agar-agar, the content does not exceed 2 %. The juices in the container shall be a gel at a product temperature of 20 °C or lower. Shoulders shall be neatly tied.
7.8.14 Fill of container
The container shall be filled as full as is practicable. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 7.8.1, 7.8.2 , 7.8.3, 7.8.10 and 7.8.14
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0203.12 -- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in Yes Ham, cured shoulder of pork 0210.11 -- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in Yes Ham, cured shoulder of pork 1602.41 -- Hams and cuts thereof Yes Hams 1602.42 -- Shoulders and cuts thereof No cured shoulder of pork 0201 Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled. Yes cured solid pressed beef 0202 Meat of bovine animals, frozen. Yes cured solid pressed beef 1602.50 - Of bovine animals Yes cured solid pressed beef - Description
- Ham, cured shoulder of pork, and cured solid pressed beef
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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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
- 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
- 6.1.5 Container integrity
The final product shall be free from container integrity defects that may compromise the hermetic seal. Additional requirements are stipulated in section 9.
6.1 -6 Net headspace and fill of containers
The containers shall be filled to practical capacity without being overfilled. The drained mass requirements are subject to the cans being filled to practical capacity. When examined in accordance with 11.4.2 and 11.4.3, the net headspace in cylindrical containers shall be not more than 13 mm, on condition that the product shall occupy at least 90 % of the total volume capacity of the container.
Sufficient headspace shall be allowed for expansion of the contents during the heat process and to ensure that the ends of the container or closure of jars are not convex when cooled after the retort process. Shallow containers with large flexible lids (see definition 2.54) need little or no measurable headspace on condition that the lid or lids do not remain convex.
6.1.7 Negative air pressure inside containers
The negative air pressure inside the container shall be adequate to prevent the bulging or flipping of containers at ambient temperature or lower atmospheric pressure in regions of higher altitude.
6.1.9 Requirements for the packing medium
The product may be packed in its own juice, potable water, brine, vegetable broth, a sauce, a gravy, fish oil, vegetable oil, or with vegetable oil added, in agar, or other suitable medium. The product may be packed dry. The packing medium shall be reasonably free from exuded proteins and fish matter indicating decomposed fish or presence of viscera or of excessive fish blood in the raw material. Parchment paper or similar lining material may be used to prevent surface discolouration or adhesion of the product to the container. Vegetables may be used in the preparation of the sauce or gravy. When tested in accordance with 13.2 the sauce or gravy without the solid ingredients shall contain not more than 6 % starch. Where the product is claimed to be in a broth, or a thick or rich sauce or gravy, the character of the packing medium shall, after equilibrium has been reached, be in accordance with the claim made. A product packed in a natural broth shall not be labelled in a sauce or gravy.
Where oil is declared as the sole packing medium, the presence of other liquid shall be not in excess of 30 % when determined in accordance with 11.6. When the packing medium contains more than 30 % exuded liquid it shall be labelled "X (name of product) with oil added. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 6.1.5 to 6.1.7 and 6.1.9
- 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. No 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. No - Description
- Fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination of these
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0910.99: -- 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) (a) Celery shall be packed and sorted as small, medium and large according to mass.
(b) The minimum and maximum mass groups for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 celery are ;
(i) small 150 to 500 g
(ii) medium 501 g to 800 g; and
(iii) large 801 g and more.
(c) The maximum difference in mass between the lightest and heaviest Class 2 and Class 3 celery in the same packing shall, in the case of;
(i) small, not exceed 100 g;
(ii) medium, not exceed 150 g; and
(iii) large, not exceed 200 g; and
(d) The minimum mass in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 celery is 150 g.
(e) In the case of Lowest Class celery - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 celery may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements as set out in subregulation 4, with not more than 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by mass. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12(4) and (6) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0910.99 -- Other Yes Celery - Description
- Celery
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 1006: Rice.
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38159, 7 November 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Rice 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 rice in the Republic of South Africa --
(c) unless the rice concerned is packed in containers and in the manner prescribed in regulations 6 and 7;
Requirements for containers
6. (1) Rice shall be packaged in containers which will safeguard the hygienic, nutritional and organoleptic qualities of the food.
(2) The containers, including packaging material, shall be made of substances which are safe and suitable for their intended use. They should not impart any toxic substance or undesirable odour or flavour to the product.
(3) When the product is packaged in bags, they must be clean, sturdy and strongly sewn or sealed.
Packing requirements
7. Rice of different classes shall be packed in different containers, or stored separately. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1)(c), 6 and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1006 Rice. No - Description
- Rice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- 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
- 6.2.1 General
Only fish of one species shall be packed under the same batch code and sub code where applicable. Units of fish in any one container shall be reasonably uniform in size, appearance and form. Where it is necessary to adjust the fill of the container, a small cutlet or smaller unit of fish may be present. The manner of packing or the cut packed shall be in accordance with the product description on the label. In packs other than plain packs, the fish shall be pre-cooked and exuded liquids drained before the addition of the packing medium. Canned fish shall be practically free from units of mushy and brittle texture indicating poor quality raw material or fish softened by excessive
parasitical infestation.
7.1.1.1.3 Products packed in sauce
The fish product shall be covered or partially covered with sauce upon opening of the can and the product shall comply with the description of the product. The presence of natural fish oils in the sauce is acceptable but there shall not be excessive separation of water from the sauce. Fish units shall be of uniform size and there shall not be excessive disintegration of flesh and bellies indicative of poor quality raw material or of bad manufacturing practice. In case of skin-on portions, fish skins shall be reasonably intact and not show signs of microbiological, biochemical or physical deterioration - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 6.2.1 and 7.1.1.1.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Canned fish - Description
- Canned fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1001: Wheat and meslin.
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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 Soft Wheat Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of wheat in the Republic of South Africa --
(d) unless the wheat is packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 7;
Packing requirements
7. Wheat of different grades shall be packed in different containers, or stored separately. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1)(d) and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001 Wheat and meslin. No - Description
- Soft wheat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1605.5: - Molluscs :
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
- 6.3.3 Compliance with product description and sensory requirements
The product shall comply with the size description where declared or shall be otherwise uniform in colour, appearance and size. Where male and female units of some molluscs differ in colour (e.g. black mussels) they may be packed as such but colours must be characteristic of the freshly cooked product. The texture shall be characteristic of the species and firm, succulent, but not difficult to chew and swallow. Meats shall not be disintegrated, mealy, chalky, mushy or doughy. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.3.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605.5 - Molluscs : Yes Canned marine molluscs (including cephalopods) - Description
- Canned marine molluscs (including cephalopods)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.10: - Apricots
The measure came into effect on 06 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.34910 , 6 January 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Apricots Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6. (1) Only apricots of the same quality, cultivar, ripeness and size shall be packed together in the same container.
(2) Class 1 apricots in the same container must be uniform in colour.
(3) Apricots shall be sized.
(4) Class 1 apricots shall be packed to a suitable pattern or diagonally in one to three layers.
(5) If apricots are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are new, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing material
7. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall be clean, dry, odourless, not transmit to the apricots any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the apricots. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 6 and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.10 - Apricots No - Description
- Apricots
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0704.90: - 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
14 (5) (a) The minimum mass for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 chinese cabbage is 350g.
(b) The mass of the heaviest chinese cabbage shall ;
(i) in the case Class 1 chinese cabbage not be more than one and a half times the mass of the lightest head in the same packing; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 chinese cabbage not be more than twice the mass of the lightest head in the same packing. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 14 (5) (a) and (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.90 - Other Yes Chinese cabbage - Description
- Chinese cabbage
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
The measure came into effect on 20 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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 --
(d) unless the soya beans are packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 7.
Packing requirements
7. Soya beans of different classes and grades shall be packed in different containers or stored separately. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(d) and 7
- 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
-
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. 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
- 7.12.1 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. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.12.1, 7.12.3 and 7.12.4
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 15 (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 ;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil;
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 courgettes may deviate from the packing and sorting
requirements, set out in subregulation 4, by not more than 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number or by mass. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 15(1)(c) and (6)
- 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 0709.99: -- 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) (a) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 courgettes shall be packed according to length or mass.
(b) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 courgettes shall be packed according to the following lengths (measured between the junction of the stalk and the end of the courgette):
(i) 70 mm to 140 mm,
(ii) more than 140 mm to 210 mm,
(iii) more than 210 mm to 300 mm.
(c) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 courgettes shall be packed according to the following masses:
(i) 101 g and more,
(ii) 71 g to 100 g,
(iii) 50 g to 70 g, - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 15(4) of Part II
- 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 1206.00: Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken.
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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--
(d) unless the sunflower seed are packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 7.
Packing requirements
7. Sunflower seed of different classes and grades shall be packed in different containers or stored separately. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(d) and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1206.00 Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken. No - Description
- Sunflower seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 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
- A33: Packaging 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
- 7.14.5 General
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 7.14.5
- 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.
- 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
- 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 for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 cucumbers ;
(I) grown under protection is 250 g; or
(ii) grown in the open is 180 g.
(b) the minimum length for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cucumbers grown under protection is ;
(I) 250 mm in the case of cucumbers with a mass of between 250 g and 500 g; and
(ii) 300 mm in the case of cucumbers with a mass of 500 g and more;
(c) The maximum difference in mass between the lightest and heaviest Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cucumber in the same packing shall not exceed ;
(i) 100 g if the lightest cucumber weigh between 180 g and 400 g; and
(ii) 150 g if the lightest cucumber weigh more than 400 g.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class cucumber - unspecified.
(4) The maximum length for miniature cucumbers is 60 mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cucumbers may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulation 4, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that the deviating cucumbers do not deviate by more than 10% from the specified size and weight limits. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 16 (3) , (4) and(6)
- 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 0206.21: -- Tongues
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. 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
- 7.15.2 Packing medium
Tongue may be packed in brine or in a medium prepared from bone stock, with or without the addition of gelatine or agar-agar or both, or in a medium prepared from gelatine or agar-agar or both, or in any other acceptable medium. The agar-agar content of the packing medium shall not exceed 2 % by mass.
The packing medium shall be characteristic in appearance. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.15.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0206.21 -- Tongues No - Description
- Tongue
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 1604.13: -- Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats
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
- 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. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.2.2
- 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.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A33: Packaging requirements
