Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P13: Production and post-production requirements to export 

Date when the measure came into force

24 April 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 38707, 24 April 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Frozen Shrimps (Prawns), Langoustines And Crabs, And Products Derived Therefrom - VC 8031 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

This Compulsory Specification applies to the handling, preparation, processing, packing, transportation, freezing, storage and quality of frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom, for human consumption, which are to be offered for sale. 

Description of the measure

3.5 Application for approval required for export or any other purposes as required by the applicant, shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Annex A2.2.

A.2.2 For locally produced products, where applicants require approval for export or any other purposes, applicants shall supply details of the frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom per consignment for which approval is sought by providing information with regards to the type of approval required (e.g. certificate of compliance, health guarantee to a particular country or other specific certification for official purposes). This application shall as a minimum be made 10 working days prior to the date on which it is needed. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3.5 and Annex A. 2.2 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries