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Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1968
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1968
- Publication where the measure is specified
- (Consolidated) Control and Diseases of Animals Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Diseases of Animals (Destruction of Packing Litter) Rules
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- "Destruction of packing litter
All hay, straw and other litter used in the packing of goods imported either directly or indirectly
from Europe into Malawi must be destroyed by burning immediately after the goods are unpacked." - Reference of the measure
- Paragraph 2
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No - Description
- All products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- entire world
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 June 1987
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Imported Food
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Imported Food
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- The rationale of the measure
- Consumer health's protection
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Article 14: The food shall be healthy and conform with the standards of identity of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission and, if otherwise, at the discretion of the Contact Point, or with the identity and quality standards of other international or regional institutions, of recognized ability, or other countries or those that may be indicated.
Article 15: The foods referred to in the present Regulation shall, without prejudice to compliance to other requirements that may be established by the Contact Point, comply with the following requirements:
(a) Not present parasites, insect parts, fungi, fermentation evidence, yeast, animal or plant debris and other foreign substances that indicate the use of ingredients in inappropriate conditions and/or improper handling or manufacture of technology employment;
(b) Not present pathogens and/or toxic substances produced by micro-organisms in amounts which may make them harmful to human health;
(c) Not present micro-organisms in development under normal storage conditions.
Article 16: The levels of inorganic contaminants, microbiological micro-toxins should conform with the maximum permitted limits by national law or as may be set out by the Contact Point, respecting the limits and quality standards of the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission or other recognized institutions, at the discretion of the Contact Point. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 14, 15 and 16
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
WHO: World Health Organization
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 December 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- General Regulation for the Sanitary Control of Food Products of Aquatic Origin
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- General Regulation for the Sanitary Control of Food Products of Aquatic Origin
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- ARTICLE 39 (Health import requirements)
1. Foodstuffs of aquatic origin and rations used for aquatic animals intended for human consumption to be imported shall comply with the hygienic requirements of this Regulation and other applicable legal provisions.
2. Importers of food of aquatic origin and of feed used for aquatic animals intended for human consumption shall be responsible for the purchase of products lawfully produced in the country of origin and the production of which takes place in accordance with the hygienic requirements of this Regulation and other related provisions.
3. The Competent Authority shall establish, in legal instruments, the rules for the implementation of official controls on imports of food of aquatic origin and of feeding-stuffs used for aquatic animals intended for human consumption, including those relating to the import process. - Reference of the measure
- Article 39
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food products of aquatic origin
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 728: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 728: 2015 Black tea – Blended – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling, testing, hygienic, packaging, marking and labelling for blended tea of Camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze obtained by blending different grades of black tea from different areas and different factories. Spices may also be added.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Black tea – Blended
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 446: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 446: 2015 Smoked fish — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements, methods of sampling, testing, hygiene, food additives, packaging, marking and labelling for smoke flavoured fish, smoked fish and smoke dried fish intended for human consumption or for further processing. The standard covers all fish species.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Smoked fish.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 25 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 560:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 560:2010 Palm stearin – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes the requirements and method of sampling and testing, hygiene, packaging, marking and labelling for crude palm stearin, neutralized bleached palm stearin; and refined bleached and deodorized (including neu¬tralized, bleached and deodorized) palm stearin, obtained from a one stage fractionation process through any of the following three processes:
a) Dry fractionation through crystallization of the oil by controlled cooling and subse¬quent filtration.
b) Detergent fractionation through crystallization of the oil by controlled cooling and separation of the fractions after addition of surface active agent. After fractionation, the surface active agent is removed by washing.
c) Solvent fractionation through controlled crystallization of the oil in a solvent, followed by separation of the fractions. After fractionation, the solvent is removed from each fraction. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Palm stearin
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 14 March 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 March 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 8 to The Uganda Gazette No. 15 Volume CI dated 14th March, 2008.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Fish (Quality Assurance) Rules, 2008(Under section 35 of the Fish Act, Cap 197).
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 16.Licensing of vessels used in fisheries.
(2)Approval for the licence shall be dependant on the vessel meeting the required hygienic criteria, as set out in the third and sixth schedules and the appropriate checklists in the manual of Standard Operating Procedure.
(3)Verification of continued compliance which these criteria shall be conducted by fish inspectors on monthly basis or whenever deemed necessary.
(4)The competent authority shall receive monthly summary reports from the fish inspectors, and shall verify that standards are maintained on a quarterly basis.
(5)Where standards are not maintained the vessel licence may be revoked until such time that it can be demonstrated that the vessel is compliant. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 16 (3-4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No 14 March 2008 - Description
- Fish and Fish Products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 March 2008 - 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
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- 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
- 9.3 Transport and storage of empty containers
Containers and lids or closures from manufacturers shall be delivered covered by wrapping material or in covers and shall be transported and stored under protection against risk of contamination, damaging and the weather. The storage area shall be kept clean and shall be insect-, bird- and rodent-proof. Containers and lids or closures shall be stored in a dry store, protected against wind, rain or vapour from the sea and away from steam, humidity, condensation or sudden temperature variations. The storage area shall be used solely for the storage of empty containers and lids.
The stacking of pallets with empty cans shall be such that the cans shall be not damaged. Empty cans or pallets with empty cans shall be not stepped on.
9.7 Container washing prior to retorting
9.7.1 Water used in a detergent solution for container washing purposes or in water sprays for washing shall be clean potable water in compliance with 3.4.1.
9.7.2 All dirt, grease and organic material shall be removed from the outside surfaces of the containers.
9.7.3 The detergent solution shall be regularly replaced to ensure its effectiveness and to prevent
accumulation of contaminates.
9.7.4 The temperature of the washing water or detergent solution shall be such to ensure that the product temperature remains in compliance with the initial temperature specified in the sterilization
schedule.
10.1.5 Packages - outer containers
Packages in which containers are packed shall be clean, neat and undamaged. Outer containers such as boxes or cases shall be suitable for the purpose of use, be of correct size to avoid damaging of containers by squeezing or loose movement of the containers inside the outer container. Containers shall not be packed in outer containers in positions prone to cause damaging such as packing containers on their sides.
Outer containers shall be strong enough to protect the finished product during normal handling and transport. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 9.3, 9.7 and 10.1.5
- 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.
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 0706.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Quality standards
32(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 and Lowest Class radishes in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6, radishes shall ;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 32(1)
- 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
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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
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- 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
- 33(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and the Lowest Class rhubarb in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, each rhubarb shall ;
(c) be clean and free from visible foreign matter, including soil; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 33(1)(c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other No - Description
- Rhubarb
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 0714.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- 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
- 34(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 and Lowest Class scorzonera and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6, scorzonera shall ;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 34(1)(c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0714.90.90 -- Other Yes Scorzonera - Description
- Scorzonera
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 0709.70: - Spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- 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
- 35(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 spinach in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, each spinach shall ;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 35(1)(c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.70 - Spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach) No - Description
- Spinach
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 0710.40: - Sweet corn
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- 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
- 36(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class sweet corn in subregulation 4 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 11 for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet corn shall ;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 36(1) (c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0710.40 - Sweet corn No - Description
- Sweet corn
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 0714.20: - Sweet potatoes
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- 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
- 37(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2,and Class 3 sweet potatoes in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations, in subregulation 4 sweet potatoes shall ;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 37(1)(c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0714.20 - Sweet potatoes No - Description
- Sweet potatoes
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 0706.10: - Carrots and turnips
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- 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
- 38(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 and Lowest Class turnips the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, turnips shall ,
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 38(1)(c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.10 - Carrots and turnips Yes Turnips - Description
- Turnips
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 0705.21: -- Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38189 of 14 November 2014
- 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
- 39(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class witloof chicory in subregulations 2 and 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 11, witloof chicory shall ;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 39(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0705.21 -- Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) No - Description
- Wtloof chicory
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 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- 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
- 40(1) Subject to the permissible deviations in subregulation 2, Unspecified vegetables individually shall comply with the following general quality standards:
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 40(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers Yes Unspecified vegetables - Description
- Unspecified vegetables
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: Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- 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
- 4.2.7 Storage facilities for packing and packaging materials
Containers, closures, cartons, and labels for the packing and packaging of the product shall be stored in clean, dustproof, vermin-proof, dry storerooms reserved for the purpose. Precautions shall be exercised that containers and closures are not exposed to environmental elements or excessive steam or moisture during storage. Packing and packaging materials shall be stored at a height of at least 250 mm above floor level and away from the walls.
4.3.1.3.4 All parts that come into contact with the product shall be easily accessible for cleaning and disinfecting. Where necessary, as in the case of equipment that cannot be cleaned in situ, it shall be possible for easy dismantling to expose the food contact surfaces for effective cleaning and disinfection.
4.5 Hygienic operating requirements
4.5.1 General
4.5.1.1 An orderly, neat and hygienic image of the factory and its grounds shall be conveyed.
In relation to the handling, transportation, processing, packaging, and storage of the product, no
operation shall be performed, or conditions exist, that are detrimental to the product.
4.5.1.2 Smoke from factory chimneys and smoke rooms shall not be allowed to enter the factory
building in a quantity or manner that is offensive, injurious or dangerous to health, or causes
contamination at any stage during the processing of the product. Vehicles that emit exhaust fumes shall not be used in any area where the unprotected product is exposed.
4.5.1.3 Uncooked meat or meat products shall, in the course of handling, processing and storage, not be unnecessarily exposed to conditions that affect them adversely.
4.5.1.4 Care shall be taken that there is no contact between raw materials and finished products,
uncleaned and unprepared vegetables shall not be prepared or stored in areas where unprotected meat is handled or stored. Raw food shall not be handled or stored in areas where the cooked product is handled or stored.
4.5.1.5 Effective measures shall be taken to inhibit mould growth and to prevent dust, dirt, flaking paint and other loose or extraneous material being present in the processing or in the product storage areas, cold storage and refrigeration rooms, change-rooms and toilets. Processing areas shall be kept free from surplus water.
4.5.2 Cleaning and disinfeting
4.5.2.1 Cleaning and disinfecting system
A permanent cleaning and disinfection system shall be established to ensure that the processing areas, equipment and material, including vessels used for transportation, are cleaned and disinfected appropriately and regularly. This program shall state precisely the methods for cleaning and disinfecting to be used, as well as methods for monitoring the cleaning schedule, the kind of detergents and disinfectants, instructions for cleaning and the results of cleaning (see 4.5.6).
The programme shall be regularly reviewed and regular examination of its effectiveness and cleaning methods should be done.
The cleaning schedule shall be designated to critical areas and equipment for special attention
The cleaning and disinfecting of the preparation, processing and packaging areas of the factory and of all auxiliary equipment and utensils shall be organised on a regularly scheduled basis and carried out by trained employees. A permanent member of the factory shall be designated to be responsible for the cleanliness of the plant. He shall have an understanding of the significance of contamination and the hazards involved. He should preferably be independent of production. All persons responsible for handling of the product shall be trained and informed continuously on the hygiene rules to be respected.
All employees shall be sensitised to their responsibilities for the quality and safety of the canned product produced.
4.5.2.2 Cleaning materials
Only cleaning agents, sanitizers and disinfectants that have been officially approved for use in food
establishments shall be used. Detergents and disinfectants shall be suitable for the purpose intended, safe and effective under conditions of use. A combined detergent disinfectant may be used.
An adequate supply of cleaning materials, steam, hot and cold water, complying with 4.4.6, hose-piping, brushes and other requisites for proper cleaning shall be available. Brooms and brushes shall be made of impermeable material and shall have nylon bristles and shall be maintained in a clean and good condition. Bristles shall be conspicuously coloured to enable easy detection in case of detached bristles. When not in use, brooms and brushes shall be hung up with bristles facing downwards to aid drying. Brooms and brushes used on floors shall not be used on product contact surfaces. Wire wool or metal scouring wool shall not be used for cleaning surfaces that come in contact with the product. Steam used in direct contact with the product and product contact surfaces shall comply with 4.4.3. Cleaning equipment and utensils shall be identified. Cleaning equipment or utensils used in areas other than where food for human consumption are handled, such as the toilets and ablution facilities or by-product plants shall not be used in areas where food for human consumption is handled.
4.5.2.3 Physical facilities
The building, premises, plant, equipment, utensils and all other physical facilities of the factory shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall be maintained in an orderly, clean and hygienic condition. The plant shall be cleaned and/or disinfected and rinsed as frequently as necessary whenever
circumstances demand. Where necessary, provision shall be made for cleaning-in-place (CIP) of pipes and tanks used for the product. Couplings and other fittings of pipelines used for transporting packing medium, shall, when dismantled, not be left on floor surfaces but be kept in a disinfectant solution or stored dry under hygienic conditions (see 4.3.1).
The entire plant, equipment and utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned with a detergent or other cleaning agent and disinfected at each change of operations. lmmediately at the end of operations, the entire system shall be both cleaned and disinfected. Where equipment and utensils are used in a continuous production line basis, the product contact surfaces of such equipment or utensils shall be cleaned and disinfected on a predetermined schedule. Immediately before the commencement of operations, equipment shall be thoroughly rinsed with water (see 4.4.) to remove any dust and any disinfectant residues, and if necessary, a detergent and disinfectant shall be used.
Cleaning operations shall be conducted and adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the product or product contact surfaces from being contaminated during cleaning or disinfection of the processing areas and equipment. Cleaning operations shall be carried out while waste and organic materials are still wet, before these become dry.
All utensils and product contact surfaces of equipment shall be maintained in a sanitary condition
through cleaning as frequently as necessary to prevent contamination of the product. Non-product
contact surfaces of equipment used in the processing plant shall be cleaned as frequently as necessary to be kept free of accumulated dust, dirt, food particles and other debris.
4.5.2.4 Ceilings (see 4.2.2)
Ceilings shall be regularly cleaned. Accumulation of dust above the ceiling shall not be allowed.
4.5.2.5 Floors, drainage channels and foot-baths (see 4.2.4 and 4.2.10)
During periods of operation, the floors and the drainage channels in the preparation, processing and
packaging areas shall be kept clean and if necessary, by regular sweeping and flushing with water. The product shall be protected from being splashed with water. Refuse shall not be permitted to accumulate in drainage channels. Thorough cleaning of floors and drainage channels shall take place as often as is necessary and at the end of each day's operations in order to maintaimhygienic conditions. Foot-baths shall be drained and cleaned regularly and the disinfectant kept in active condition.
4.5.2.6 Walls of preparation, packaging and processing areas (see 4.2.3)
The inside surfaces of walls of preparation, packaging and processing areas shall be thoroughly washed immediately after each day's operations and as often as necessary during the production periods. The rooms shall be kept as free from dust as possible.
4.5.2.7 Preparation, processing and packaging systems
The product shall be prepared, packed and processed under strictly hygienic conditions.
The filling and closing equipment shall be cleaned regularly to prevent soiling and contamination of the product.
The preparation, processing and packaging systems shall be rinsed during each break in production that lasts for more than 1 h, or whenever it is deemed necessary, and effectively cleaned at the end of each shift and at the end of each day's operations. They shall be clean at the time of further use. Knives, saws and other loose items of equipment shall, during breaks in production, immediately after use, or at any time when disinfecting is necessary, be thoroughly cleaned and then disinfected by the use of either saturated steam, chlorinated water or other acceptable disinfectant solution or procedure (see 4.3.8).
Loose parts or pieces of equipment that come in contact with the product shall be cleaned and
disinfected immediately at the end of operations and shall be stored in a hygienic manner when not in use. When the factory is in operation, equipment and utensils shall not be removed from the work area except for repair, cleaning or replacement.
Any discharge system and conveyance system of the factory, including elevators and holding tanks,
shall be cleaned both before and after use.
4.5.2.8 Installations for the treatment of water (see 4.3.13 and 4.4.1)
Factory installations for the treatment of water shall be thoroughly cleaned once a week by an
acceptable method.
43.3 Emergency repair
Maintenance or repairs shall be conducted without the risk of affecting the product adversely. Whenever maintenance or repairs have been carried out in production areas, tools and replaced equipment shall be immediately removed from these areas and the affected equipment thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
Welding repairs or other repairs involving a high risk of contamination in the areas where (and when) the product is handled, prepared, processed or packaged, shall be performed as an emergency during breakdown only, and in such a way that the product is not exposed to welding fumes, splatter or slag particles.
4.5.4 Cleaning and disinfeting portable equipment (see 4.2.30)
If a separate room is not provided, the area to be used and the method of cleaning shall be of such a
nature that there will be no possibility of contamination of the product.
4.5.5 Containers, bins and crates for handling the product (see 4.3.8)
Containers holding food materials shall not be stacked one upon the other in such a manner that the
contents of one container can be contaminated by the bottom of another container. Containers shall not be stacked immediately on the floor or against the wall. Whenever containers are moved, they shall be effectively protected from contamination.
4.5.6 Efficacy of cleaning
Daily routine inspections and scheduled in depth inspections shall be conducted. Suitable records shall be kept of the findings. Corrective action procedures shall be stipulated.
The efficacy of the cleaning and disinfecting process specified in 4.5.2 shall be such that, in samples
taken in accordance with 11 .I 8, the percentage efficacy of cleaning and disinfecting in the sample,
determined in accordance with 11.18, is acceptable when scored by the system set out in 11.18.
4.5.9 Spare park (see4.2.21 and 4.5.2.7)
Spare parts for machinery, and other items capable of contaminating the product, shall be stored away from the preparation, processing, packaging and product storage areas.
4.5.8 Removal of refuse (see 4.2.25 and 4.2.26)
A permanent and effective system of waste and refuse removal shall be established, implemented and maintained.
Litter, waste and overflow shall not be allowed to accumulate or to give rise to unhygienic conditions, and shall be disposed of promptly. Offal shall be removed from the processing area on a continuous basis or as often as necessary, in an efficient and sanitary manner. Containers with offal awaiting removal from the factory area shall be well separated from the processing areas. The refuse room or other acceptable refuse facility, equipment and utensils used for waste, offal and refuse removal, collecting or storage, shall be cleaned and disinfected daily. Refuse, offal or waste shall be handled and stored without a risk of contamination to the product, potable water, equipment, utensils or the environment. Hazardous substances shall be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.
4.5.9 Vemin control
All buildings in which raw materials, ingredients and the product are stored, or in which the product is handled, prepared, processed or packaged, shall be kept free from insects, rodents, birds and other vermin. The factory and its premises shall be regularly inspected by trained personnel for the evidence of infestation by insects or rodents and for the presence of birds and wild or domestic animals (see 4.2.7 and 4.5.1 1). All rooms in which raw materials and ingredients are stored shall, in addition, be rodent proof. Potential breeding sites shall be eliminated.
An effective and continuous programme for pest control shall be established, implemented and maintained (see 4.5.1 0).
A site drawing and register of all bait stations shall be kept up to date and open baits shall not be present in processing areas or ingredient, product and empty container and lid stores.
8.4 Cleaning of empty containers
Containers shall be cleaned immediately before use. Containers shall be in an inverted position when the cleaning is by means of blowing out with compressed air. After having been cleaned, the containers shall be protected against risk of contamination.
9.1 Filling under hygienic conditions
The product shall be filled and processed under strictly hygienic conditions into containers that have been acceptably cleaned. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 4.2.7 ; 4.3.1.3.4; 4.5.1 to 4.5.9; 8.4 and 9.1
- 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 meats products - Description
- Canned meat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 02: Meat and edible meat offal
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- 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
- 5.2 Condition of ingredients
All ingredients shall be clean and sound and in every way fit for human consumption. The temperature of prepared cold meat and cold product emulsions of mixtures that are awaiting processing shall not be more than 7
°C. The transportation of ingredients shall take place under hygienic conditions. The transportation of meat shall be executed in accordance with the requirements of the Abattoir Hygiene Act, 1992 (Act 121 of 1992) (as amended from time to time). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 02 Meat and edible meat offal No - Description
- Ingredients for 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 02: Meat and edible meat offal
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
- 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
- 5.3 Meat and offal
Meat and edible offal shall have been inspected and passed as fit for human consumption in accordance with the statutory provisions governing animal slaughtering, meat hygiene and meat inspection. The use of frozen meat and edible offal is allowed, provided that they have been frozen and stored under acceptable conditions and show no evidence of rancidity or discolouration and have been defrosted in a way that does not adversely affect quality. Only chilled carcasses in which rigor mortis has occurred fully or carcasses that have been frozen and thawed may be deboned for processing, unless hot deboning is used. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.3 paragraph 1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 02 Meat and edible meat offal Yes Meat and offals used in canned products - Description
- Meat and edible offals used in canned products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
