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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- 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
- 5.4.1 General
Raw material used for canning shall be of a quality suitable for human consumption and shall be collected from clean waters not polluted by industrial or sewage discharges or other sources of pollution. Crustaceans shall not contain chemical, microbiological or biological contamination that may be hazardous to health. Transport of crustaceans to the factory shall be under conditions that will protect the product from the elements and from environmental contamination. Crustaceans shall be kept alive until immediately prior to processing or canning. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.4.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Crustaceans - Description
- 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 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
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- 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
- 7.8.15 Pasteurized products
Pasteurized products shall be stored under refrigeration at a temperature not exceeding 4 °C or at such lower temperature as might be desirable (see 12.l(e) for labelling). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.8.15
- 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 No 1602.42 -- Shoulders and cuts thereof No 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.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0306.11: -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) and 0306.12: -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.)
The measure came into effect on 04 September 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 September 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 978 (Government Gazette 25171) Of 4 July 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Frozen Rock Lobster And Frozen Lobster Products Derived Therefrom
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers requirements for the handling, preparation,processing, packaging,freezing, storage and quality of frozen lobster tails, frozen whole lobster (cooked or raw) or any other frozen lobster product derived from lobsters of the families Palinuridae and Scyllaridae, and of the family Nephropidae (genera Homarus, Nephrops and Metanephrops, or any other species of lobster), intended for human consumption. It also covers requirements for factories and employees involved in the production.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.2.1 3.3 Packing and packaging materials
Clean, dustproof, verminproof and dry storerooms shall be provided for the storage of packaging materials
3.6.5 Containers, bins and crates for the handling of raw material and the product
When filled or partly filled with raw material or with the product, containers shall not be stacked in a way that allows contact of the contents of a container with the bottom of the container stacked above it. Containers that hold edible materials shall not be stacked direction the floor or against the wall, and whenever they are moved, they shall be effectively protected from contamination. Containers that hold edible materials shall be stored at least 250 mm above floor level. Where pallets are used instead of racks, shelves or stands, there shall be a clearance of at least 100 mm above floor level. Containers shall be of hygienic design and shall eitherbelight coloured or have a bright metallic finish. Non-edible materials shall not be stored in the same room as edible ingredients or in the preparation or processing areas of the factory.
3.6.6 Wrapping materials
Wrapping materials used during the packaging of the product shall be kept in corrosion-resistant containers of hygienic construction, and shall be so dispensed, that the wrappers require only minimum handling.
3.6.7 Packaging materials
Materials for the packaging of the product shall be stored on racks/shelves at a distance of at least 250 mm from the floor or on pallets, and away from the walls.
3.6.8 Spare parts
Spare parts for machinery, and other items that are capable of contaminating the product, shall be stored away from the preparation, processing, packaging and product storage areas.
3.6.9 Freezers, chill rooms, freezer storage rooms and their equipment and instruments
Freezers, chill rooms, freezer storage rooms and their equipment and instruments shall operate efficiently and shall be kept clean and in a hygienic condition. The temperature in freezer storage rooms shall be automatically and continuously monitored and a record of the temperature shall be kept and shall be available for inspection. Products shall not be stacked direct on the floor or against the walls. No material other than the product or ingredients of the product shall be stored in freezers, chill rooms or freezer storage rooms. No condition and no object or matter that could affect the flavour, odour or appearance of the frozen product in any way shall be present in freezers, chill rooms and freezer storage rooms.
4.2 Transportation of whole lobsters and lobster tails to processing and
freezing plants
4.2.1 General
Transportation of whole lobster to processing and freezing plants, which shall be done in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Sea Fishery Act, 1988 (Act 12 of 1988), shall be performed under clean and hygienic conditions, and the product in transit shall be fully protected from contamination by dust and other foreign matter and from the heat of the sun. Lobster shall not be transported under conditions that adversely affect or impair the product. Lobster shall not be transported with other products. Means of transport used for lobster shall not be used for other products likely to impair or contaminate the lobster. The inside surfaces of the means of transport shall be so finished that they do not adversely affect the lobster. The inside surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleaned and disinfected. The lobsters shall be kept moist cool and alive. Coverings used over unprotected raw
material shall not rest on the raw material direct. The method of transportation, and the manner in which lobsters are held during transportation, shall be such that the lobsters are not damaged in any way. Suitable measuring instruments shall be used to measure temperatures specified in the following clauses.
4.2.2 Whole lobsters
Whole lobsters shall be alive upon arrival at the packing plant. For the attainment of this, provision of refrigeration during transportation might be necessary. Neither fresh-water ice nor ice water shall be allowed to come into contact with the lobsters during such transportation.
4.2.3 Lobster tails
Lobster tails shall not be transported in the unfrozen state unless:
a) they have been properly gutted and washed;
b) they are individually well wrapped, graded and packed in their final containers;
c) they are refrigerated to a temperature not lower than -1 ̊C and not higher than 4 ̊C and transported to nearby freezing facilities within 5 h after being packaged; and
d) the transportation vehicle is of hygienic construction
4.4.1 General
A lobster shall at no time be held under adverse conditions of storage, for example in corrugated iron structures that are subjected to direct sunlight. If, after landing, lobsters cannot be removed to processing factories without undue delay, or have to be held at a packing plant (or both), they shall be kept alive either by submersion in clean running sea water or by being held at an ambient temperature in the range 4 ̊C to 12 ̊C.
5.4.2 The product shall be stored and maintained at a temperature of -18 ̊Cor lower. If, at any time during storage, the temperature of the product rises above this temperature, it shall be rapidly lowered to -18 ̊C.If the temperature rises above -7 ̊C,the product shall, in addition, be resubmitted for inspection to the authority administering this specification. Products that, before dispatch for sale, are held for periods exceeding those specified in table 2 shall, prior to preparation for dispatch, be resubmitted for inspection to the'authority administering this specification.
7.2.1 General
The delivery of frozen products shall take place under hygienic conditions that will not adversely affect the quality of the product.
7.2.3 Delivery for local sale
The frozen product for local distribution shall be conveyed in refrigerated or insulated trucks from the factory or the freezer storage depot to the point of retail sale. The temperature of the product during local transportation shall, except at the outer surfaces of a stack, be -20 "Cor lower. Refrigerated trucks shall be fitted with at least one thermometer that is so installed as to be readable from outside the refrigerated compartment. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.2.1 3.3,
Regulations 3.6.5 to 3.6.9
Regulation 4.2.2 , 4.2.3 , 4.4.1 , 5.4.2 , 7.2.1 and 7.2.3 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306.11 -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) Yes Frozen rock lobster 0306.12 -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.) No - Description
- Frozen rock lobster and frozen lobster products derived therefrom
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 0809.10: - Apricots
The measure came into effect on 06 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- 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
- Stacking of containers on pallets
8. If containers containing apricots are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable;
(b) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(c) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(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.
Strapping of pallet loads
9. (1) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(2) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers, before the pallet load is strapped. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 8 and 9
- 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
The measure came into effect on 17 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 17 SEPTEMBER 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MEAT SAFETY ACT, 2000 (ACT No. 40 OF 2000)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Loading of carcasses and meat for transport Loading and transport in general
45. (1) A vehicle used for the transport of meat must comply with the requirements set in the Requirements for Food Premises under the Health Act.
(2) Rough offal may not be loaded in the same loading space as carcasses, portions or red offal, unless such rough offal is kept in clean, waterproof containers with tight fitting lids, complying with specifications for equipment as set in Part II 8(1).
(3) No cartooned products may be loaded in the same loading space as exposed meat.
(4) Chilled red meat carcasses, sides and quarters must be suspended without touching the floor.
(5) No unwrapped meat may be loaded directly onto the floor.
(6) Where required by the provincial executive officer, the driver of a vehicle transporting meat must provide the name, address and contact details of the owner of the vehicle.
(7) Meat returned to an abattoir or cold storage facility may be received only after re-inspection by the registered inspector, and may only be sorted and salvaged for human consumption under conditions determined by the registered inspector.
(8) Loading of meat by informal traders must be regulated by a protocol approved by the
provincial executive officer but without compromising hygiene or safety standards.
(5) Sanitation (See also regulations 14 - 17; 55(h)J
Water and equipment
46.(1)There must be available for sanitation purposes -
(a) potable or drinking water;
(b) hot water at a minimum temperature of 82°C in sterilizers for disinfecting hand equipment;
(c) water at 40°C at hand wash basins for washing of hands; and
(d) water at 40°C for general cleaning purposes.
(2) The owner must supply all the necessary equipment needed for sanitation.
Sanitation programmers
47. (1) Sanitation programmes must be approved by a registered inspector.
(2) A detailed post production sanitation programme must be in place containing -
(a) a list of all areas and rooms to be cleaned;
(b) the frequency of cleaning;
(c) step by step cleaning procedures for each area, room or equipment including ablution facilities, meat transport vehicles and lair ages;
(d) technical sheets of chemicals used must be provided with reference to use in meat plants, active ingredients, dilution rates and applications;
(e) results, including microbiological monitoring, to be obtained as the objective of the sanitation programme; and
(f) job descriptions and a training programme for all cleaners.
(3) Programmes must be in place for continuous cleaning during -
(a) work periods;
(b) breaks; and
(c) shift changes.
(4) Sanitation must commence immediately after production for the day or shift has ended, but no sanitation may commence in any area before all edible meat and animal products have been removed to prevent contamination.
(5) A new shift may not commence before all areas, rooms and equipment have been cleaned and disinfected and an effective pre-production monitoring programme must be in place to ensure cleanliness of all facilities before production commences.
Chillers and Freezers
48. (1) Chillers must be sanitized before a fresh load of meat is loaded.
(2) Chillers may not be sanitized if it contains meat.
(3) Freezers must be defrosted and thoroughly sanitized at least once a year or more often if required by a registered inspector.
Requirements for vehicles
64. (1) To transport animals for slaughter at an abattoir -
(a) the floors. Of the vehicle -
(i) must be solid without openings between different decks that could cause contamination of animals on a lower deck; and
(ii) must be nonabsorbent and slip free;
(b) sides and partitions -
(i) may not be lower than 1 800 mm for cattle and 750 mm for smaller animals; and
(ii) partitions must be installed at ever; 3 m of loading space if the vehicle is longer than 4m;
(c) shade must be provided for pigs in transit;
(d) ventilation in the vehicle must be ensured; and
(e) the loading space may not -
(i) have sharp angles, corners, protrusions or holes that may injure animals; or
(ii) have loose objects stored between animals.
(2) Minimum required floor space per animal on a vehicle is -
(a) 1.4 sq. m per adult bovine or equine;
(b) 0.3 sq. m per small calf;
(c) 0.4 sq. m per sheep or goat;
(d) 0. 3 sq. m per porker;
(e) 0.4 sq. m per baconer; and
(f) 0.8 sq. m per adult other pig.
(3) There must be partitions on the vehicle to separate -
(a) bulls and cows or heifers;
(b) adult and young animals;
(c) different species;
(d) fractious and normal animals; and
(e) injured or blind and normal animals.
Vehicle Hygiene
65. The owner of a vehicle must ensure that the vehicle used to transport animals to an abattoir is kept in a clean and hygienic condition.
Offloading [Also see regulation 19]
66.(1) Animals arriving at an abattoir must be offloaded immediately by trained personnel.
(2) Animals must be offloaded in a calm manner to avoid excitement, fear, stress and injury.
(3) No electrical prodding of pigs and calves is allowed.
(4) Animals may not be picked up by their heads, fleece, skin, ears, tails, horns or legs neither may animals be forced to jump from different levels or over gaps during offloading.
Rest Periods
67. Animals must rest overnight in lair ages before slaughtering, but if a registered inspector is satisfied that they are rested, they may be slaughtered on the day of arrival provided that they have had a rest period of not be less than 1 hour.
Lair aging [Also see regulation 20; 21; 22]
68. (1) Animals awaiting slaughter must be held in lair ages and pens.
(2) Lair ages must be cleaned after each batch of animals has been removed.
(3) Clean drinking water must be available at all times for animals awaiting slaughter.
(4) Animals may not be kept in a lair age or pen for longer than 72 hours, but in the case of calves and pigs for not longer than 48 hours.
(5) Sub regulation (4) does not apply to Judas goats for which must be provided -
(a) specific roofed pens with suitable bedding sited away from the slaughter area;
(b) sufficient and suitable feed on a daily basis; and
(c) veterinary treatment as required.
(6) Judas goats mentioned above must not be allowed to breed and castrated males must preferably be used.
(7) Animals kept in garages and pens for longer than 24 hours for monastics or longer than 48 hours for ruminants, must be fed.
(8) Unweaned pigs and calves under the age of three months and unweaned lambs under two months awaiting slaughter for a period of 12 hours or more, must be fed with grain in the case of pigs, and with milk or milk substitute in the case of calves, lambs and kids with the understanding that such milk must be fed with a bottle or other method appropriate for such animals.
(9) Where animals are fed in a lair age or pen, feed may only be placed in a hay rack, trough or another suitable container.
(10) The following animals may not be penned together:
(a) bulls and cows or heifers and cows;
(b) any young animals and adults;
(c) animals of different species;
(d) fractious and normal animals: and
(e) cattle with long and short horns.
(11) Animals that gave birth in vehicles or in lair ages must be kept in isolation pens together with their young pending a decision of the veterinarian which will include having the young removed from the abattoir or destroyed, subject to quarantine situations, and with the understanding that animals that have given birth may not be slaughtered within three days.
Herding [See also regulations 23; 24)
69.(1)Animals in lair ages, pens, passages and crushes must be handled calmly and humanely, without hitting or shouting.
(2)Prodders must be battery operated and may not be used when animals are already moving forward.
Emergency slaughter
70. (1) Animals injured during transportation, off-loading or lair aging must be slaughtered without delay to prevent further suffering by the animal.
(2) Animals which are injured and cannot walk must be shot and bled where it is situated, on the vehicle or in the lair age and transported to the emergency slaughter area.
123. (1) A vehicle used for the transport of condemned material may not be used for any other purpose, but after cleaning and disinfection the vehicle may be used for the transport of inedible material.
(2) A vehicle may only be used for the transport of condemned material if the -
{a) load space is lockable, theft proof and sealable;
(b) internal surface is leak proof and constructed of durable material; and
(c) floor is provided at its lowest point with a drain pipe capable of being securely closed by a screw valve.
(3) The load space of a vehicle used for transporting material to a sterilizing plant must be cleaned and disinfected to the satisfaction of a registered inspector at the end of each delivery, at a place specially constructed for the purpose.
(2) The manner in which imported meat that has been offloaded in the Republic must be stored as contemplated in section 13(6)(d) of the Act is -
(a) that the imported meat must be stored in such a way as to ensure -
(i) that no contamination, soiling or deterioration thereof in any way may take place; and
(ii) such imported meat cannot possibly contaminate other products in the cold store;
(b) that security measures must be in place to prevent any part of the consignment being removed before final release thereof; and
(c) that all documentation relevant to a consignment must be held by the owner of the cold store for inspection by the national executive officer.
(3) The veterinary procedures to be performed while the meat is stored as contemplated in sub regulation (2) are to -
(a) confirm a positive link between the meat and the import permit as well as all other documentation pertaining to the inspection;
(b) examine the maintenance of the temperature of the meat during transportation;
(c) confirm that no soiling, contamination or deterioration of the meat in any way took place during transportation prior to storage;
(d) remove samples for examination;
(e) examine test results pertaining to samples taken from the consignment;
(f) confirm that all other conditions stated on the import permit have been complied with; and
(g) conduct any other action necessary to ensure that the meat is safe and suitable for human consumption and poses no threat of transmitting a contagious animal disease. - Reference of the measure
- Part II C 4, 45-48 & Part V 64-70,Part VIII section 123, part X 126 (2-3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat No - Description
- Meat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 17 September 2004 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1001: Wheat and meslin.
The measure came into effect on 29 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39627, 29 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Bread 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
- Packing requirements
7. Wheat of different grades shall be packed in different containers, or stored separately. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 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. Yes Bread wheat - Description
- Bread wheat
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 1205: Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken.
The measure came into effect on 05 June 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 June 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 32282 , 5 June 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canola 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 requirements
7. Canola of different classes and grades shall be packed in different containers, or stored separately - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1205 Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken. Yes Canola - Description
- Canola
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 0302.89: -- Other and 0305.49.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 22 March 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 March 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 474 of 22 March 1974
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification for Smoked snoek
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing. or treatment of the cooked product,
smoked snoek (Thyrsites atun). - Description of the measure
- 3.1.2.3 Containers, when filled or partially filled with raw materials or with the product shall not be stacked in a manner that allows contact of the contents of one container with the bottom of the container stacked above it. containers shall not be stacked directly on the floors.
5.2.8 The temperature of the product shall be reduced to 4°C within 6 h of its removal from the smoking
chamber. If it is not to be vacuum-packed, it shall be maintained at a temperature not in excess of 4 °C.
Vacuum packed products shall be stored at a temperature not in excess of -20 °C. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.1.2.3 and 5.2.8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0302.89 -- Other Yes Snoek 0305.49.90 --- Other Yes smoked snoek - Description
- Snoek intended for smoking or in the course of preparation for smoking or in the course of being
smoked or after having been smoked, as indicated by the context.
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 0403: Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa
The measure came into effect on 23 November 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 November 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENTNOTICES GOEWERMENTSKENNISGEWINGS 23 November 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO 54 OF 1972) REGULATIONS RELATING TO HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS FOR MILKING SHEDS, THE TRANSPORT OF MILK AND RELATED MATTERS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 11.
(1) If milk that is not already packed in its final retail packaging is loaded on a vehicle at a milking shed for transport to a further distribution point, the driver of such vehicle shall-
(a) before any milk is loaded on such vehicle:
(i) carry out an alizarol test (68 percent alcohol) on a sample of the milk to be loaded, which sample shall be taken by himself or under his/her direct supervision from the container from which such milk will be loaded; and
(ii) take the temperature of the milk in the tank, if the alizarol test is positive, or if the temperature from such milk in the tank exceeds five degrees Celsius, which indicate inappropriate handling and the temperature under which the milk was stored, not accept such milk for transport;
(b) ensure that a milk tanker or milk container is cleaned and disinfected as soon as all the milk has been unloaded there from.
(2) Samples taken in terms of paragraph 11(1)(a), shall comply to the relevant provisions of ISO 707/IDF 50:2008, Milk and milk products- guidance on sampling.
(3) The bacteriological count on the surfaces coming into contact with milk shall after not appropriate exceed 10 cleaning bacteria per and 100 disinfection square millimeter has been of such done. surfaces The swabbing of the contact surfaces shall be conducted according to SABS Standard Test Method 763: Efficacy of Cleaning Plant, Equipment and Utensils: Swab Technique. - Reference of the measure
- Section 11 (1-3)
- 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. Yes milk 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes milk 0403 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa Yes milk - Description
- milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 23 November 2012 - Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 August 2019
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Food Safety Act No. 7 of 2019
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act No. 7 of 2019
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 7 (3) Food shall be stored and transported in a manner that preserves its composition, quality and purity and minimises the dissipation of its nutritive properties from climate and other deteriorating conditions.
- Reference of the measure
- PART III Section 7 (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 01: Live animals
The measure came into effect on 14 August 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 August 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Animal Health No. 27 of 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Animal Public Health Act, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 32. A transporter of any animals in transit by any conveyance, within or through Zambia, shall appoint a person to be in control of the animals, and, in default of such appointment
(a) in the case of a motor vehicle, the driver of the motor vehicle;
(b) in the case of a train, the guard of the train;
(c) in the case of an aircraft, the captain of the aircraft; and
(d) in the case of a ship, the captain of the ship;
shall be deemed to be the person in control of such animals.
33. (1) A transporter of animals shall be in possession of a movement permit authorising the conveyance of such animals.
(2) The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations
for the purposes of regulating and controlling the mode and manner
in which animals shall be transported.
34. (1) A transporter of animals shall maintain a record of the animals conveyed in the prescribed manner and form.
(2) A transporter referred to in subsection (1) shall, at the request of an officer, make available to the officer any record kept in accordance with subsection (1). - Reference of the measure
- Part IV §32, 33, 34
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 5 Livestock No - Description
- Live animals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire World
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 03 August 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 August 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Zambia Wildlife Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Zambia Wildlife (International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Regulations, 2007 (SI NO. 61 OF 2007)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 35. The Management Directorate may waive the requirement of an import or export permit or re-export certificate and allow the movement of specimens which form part of a traveling zoo, circus, managerie, plant exhibition or other traveling exhibition:Provided that—
(c) the Management Directorate is satisfied that any living specimen will be transported and cared for in such a
manner as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment; - Reference of the measure
- PART IV : Regulation 35 (c )
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Specimens
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 17 June 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 June 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Marketing of Foods for Infants and Young Children Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 8. Promotion, advertisement, etc., prohibited
(1) For the purposes of this regulation, "promote" includes—
(a) any direct or indirect method of introducing a designated product or encouraging the
buying or use of a designated product;
(b) sale devices such as rebates, special displays to promote sales, tie-in sales, loss
leaders, grant of rewards, discount coupons, premiums, special sales, prizes, gifts and
giving of samples to mothers;
(c) direct or indirect contact between marketing personnel and members of the public in
furtherance of or for the purpose of promoting the business of designated products and
indirect contact includes television and radio, telephone or internet help lines, mother
and baby clubs and baby competitions;
d) electronic communication including website, internet and electronic mail;
(e) promotional items such as clothing, stationery or items that refer to a designated
product or to a brand name of a designated product;
(f) outdoor advertisements such as billboards;
(g) placard and newspaper or magazine inserts;
(h) practices that create an association between a manufacturer or distributor and
breastfeeding.
(2) No person shall—
(a) promote or cause to be promoted, foods for infants and young children or other
designated products;
(b) engage in promotional activities of any designated product;
(c) publish or cause to be published any advertisement for any designated product;
(d) advertise or cause to be advertised any designated product.
(3) No manufacturer or distributor shall—
(a) distribute or cause to be distributed any information or educational material relating to
infant or young children nutrition or feeding, except in accordance with these
regulations.
(b) offer or give or cause to be offered or given, any benefit to a health worker, including,
fellowships, study grants, funding for attendance of meetings, seminars, continuing
education or conferences;
(c) fund any research, clinical or otherwise, carried out by any health worker on any
designated product, except in accordance with a protocol approved by the relevant
authority in writing;
(d) directly or indirectly, provide any support, financial or otherwise, to any health worker;
(e) employ any person to provide to health workers in health care facilities, pregnant
women or mothers of infants and young children or any person with education or
instructions regarding the use of a designated product;
(f) sell, donate or distribute or cause to be sold, donated or distributed in a health care
facility, any—
(i) equipment, materials or any other services with any reference to any designated
products or contain the name or logo of any manufacturer or distributor of any
designated product,
(ii) foods for infants and young children or other designated products at a price lower
than the published wholesale price or in the absence of such price, lower than 80
per cent of the retail price.
(g) calculate a bonus payment based on the volume of sales of any designated product; or
(h) set a quota for the sale of any designated product as a sales incentive. - Reference of the measure
- Paragraph 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- (a) infant formula;
(b) formulas for special medical purposes intended for infants;
(c) follow-up formula;
(d) complementary foods;
(e) beverages for infants and young children;
(f) any product marketed or otherwise presented as suitable for feeding infants and young
children;
(g) feeding bottles;
(h) teats;
(i) pacifiers or dummies;
(j) breast pumps;
(k) cups with spouts or similar receptacles for feeding infants and young children
any other product marketed or otherwise represented as suitable for feeding infants
and young children;
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2207: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength., 2208: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages. and 8419.40.00: - Distilling or rectifying plant
The measure came into effect on 28 March 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 50:1
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Customs and Excise Duty Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 28. Requirements in respect of stills
(1) Subject to subregulation (2) no person, other than an agricultural distiller, shall use a pot still with a capacity of less than 680 litres or a continuous still which is not capable of distilling 910 litres or more of wine or wash per hour.
( 2) Subregulation (1) shall not apply to any still lawfully in use at the time of the commencement of the Act, or to any still which the Director may, in his discretion, authorize to be used for the distilling or manufacture of essences or such other preparations as he may determine, or for experimental purposes.
( 3) No agricultural distiller shall use a still with a capacity of less than 90 litres for distilling spirits:
Provided that this requirement shall not apply in respect of a still which is lawfully in the possession of an agricultural distiller immediately prior to the commencement of the Act.
( 4) No person shall use a still for distilling spirits, and no licence to distil spirits therein shall be issued, unless such still is made wholly of copper, tin, stainless steel or aluminium.
( 5) The said stills shall only be repaired with one or more of the aforementioned metals (not coatings thereof) unless otherwise approved by the Director. - Reference of the measure
- Article 28
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2207 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength. Yes Spirits 2208 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages. Yes Spirits 8419.40.00 - Distilling or rectifying plant Yes Stills - Description
- Still, spirits
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2203.00.05: - Traditional African beer as defined in Additional Note 1 to Chapter 22 and 2203.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 28 March 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 50:1
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Customs and Excise Duty Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 33. M anufacture of beer
( 8) Sugar solutions shall not exceed 1150 degrees relative density.
( 9) Pure caramel used for colouring purposes and sugar solutions shall be prepared, recorded and used in a manner approved by the Director.
( 10) In the manufacture or preparation of beer for sale, a manufacturer shall not use or add any saccharin, sucramine or sugarol, or any of the compounds of saccharin, sucramine or sugarol respectively, or any other substance (except sugar) that shows a positive reaction to the chemical tests for saccharin.
( 11) If, at any time after fermentation has commenced in any worts so that the original relative density cannot be ascertained by the prescribed saccharometer, the original relative density thereof is required to be ascertained, such relative density shall be ascertained in the following manner-
( a) f rom a sample taken from any part of such worts, a definite quantity at 15,6 degrees
Celsius shall be distilled;
( b) t he distillate and residue shall each be made up with distilled water to the total quantity
before distillation and the relative density of each shall be ascertained;
( c) the number of degrees by which the relative density of the distillate is less than the
relative density of distilled water shall be deemed the spirit indication of the distillate;
and
( d) t he degrees of original relative density standing opposite to such indication in the table
for use with Sikes' hydrometer added to the relative density of the residue shall be
deemed to be the original relative density of such worts. - Reference of the measure
- Article 33
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2203.00.05 - Traditional African beer as defined in Additional Note 1 to Chapter 22 No 2203.00.90 - Other No - Description
- Beer
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- PUBLIC HEALTH ACT
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- Prohibiting the importation of any article of food which is not clean, wholesome, sound and free from any disease or infection or contamination, and the seizure and disposal by destruction or otherwise of any such article so imported;
- Reference of the measure
- 134. Rules for protection of food
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2012 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 11 May 1965
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 May 1965
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Act No: CAP. 254 Act Title: FOOD, DRUGS AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES 1965
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 4. Deception
Any person who labels, packages, treats, processes, sells or advertises any food in contravention of any regulations made under this Act, or in a manner that is false, misleading or deceptive as regards its character, nature, value, substance, quality, composition, merit or safety, shall be guilty of an offence.
7. Preparation of food under insanitary conditions
Any person who sells, prepares, packages, conveys, stores or displays for sale any food under insanitary conditions shall be guilty of an offence. - Reference of the measure
- Part II section 4 & 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 11 May 1965 - Description
- food products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 11 May 1965 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 173 of 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 176(a) No person shall -advertise or cause to be advertised any infant formula with any claims to the effect that the infant formula is superior to breast milk;
- Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 176(a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 12 Baby food Yes Infant formula - Description
- Infant formula
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 March 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 27 of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. (1) The fish shall not originate from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities.
- Reference of the measure
- Second Schedule; para. 4(1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products Yes Fish and fish products - Description
- Fish and fish products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 March 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 27 of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 17. The importer shall have in place systems and procedures to trace the fish and identify other business operators to whom the fish was sold.
18. The importer shall have recall procedures in place to withdraw the product from the market in case of disease outbreak or for food safety reasons.
19. The person shall keep records and documents on the consignment of fish for at least 3 years. - Reference of the measure
- Second Schedule; paragraphs 17, 18 & 19
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products Yes Fish - Description
- Fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
A64: Storage and transport conditions
A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
