Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s. 
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
3.12 The testing of frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom against the requirements of this Compulsory Specification shall be done by test facilities that are accredited to use the referenced test methods. In the case where there are no test facilities available that are in compliance with the foregoing, the NRCS shall determine which facilities can be used in terms of its conformity assessment policy.
5 Markings
Frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of SANS 788. In terms of South African produced products the official factory / establishment number issued by the NRCS in accordance with section A 1.5 of this Compulsory Specification shall be included.
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.
B.1.2 Health guarantees shall only be issued for approved factories / establishments
appearing on the official lists drawn up by the specific countries or trade blocks
requiring such guarantees.
B.1.3 As required, finally prepared and packed frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines
and crabs, and products derived therefrom shall be monitored on the basis of random
testing and surveillance programmes.
B.1.4 For the issuing of health guarantees, it is required that for every consignment:
a) The product originates from factories / establishments approved by the NRCS
in terms of the requirements of this Compulsory Specification;
b) All products and product codes are reflected in the request for export; and
c) The product covered by such a guarantee is fully traceable to its origin. 
Reference of the measure
Regulations 3.12 and 5; Annex A .2.2; Annex B.1.2, Annex B.1.3 and Annex B.1.4 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0306.14 -- Crabs No    
0306.15 -- Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) Yes frozen langoustines    
0306.16 -- Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon) No    
0306.17 -- Other shrimps and prawns No    
1605.10 - Crab Yes Frozen    
1605.2 - Shrimps and prawns : Yes Frozen    
1605.40.90 -- Other Yes frozen langoustines    
Description
Frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries