Non-Tariff Barriers

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.

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.

Description

All countries