Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

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

4.4 Colouring Substances
Any suitable colouring substance permitted by the Regulations under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, may be used in the preparation of the product.

5.2.7 Preservatives shall not be used in the product. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 4.4 and 5.2.7 

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