Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B89: Conformity assessment related to TBT n.e.s. 
Date when the measure came into force
15 August 2012 
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Gazette No.35436, 15 June 2012 
Regulation where the measure is specified
The Introduction Of The Compulsory Specification For Live Aquacultured Abalone (VC 9001) 
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa 
The rationale of the measure
1.1 This Compulsory Specification applies to the harvesting, preparation, packing, conveyance and quality of live aquacultured abalone.
1.2 Wild harvested live abalone is excluded from the scope of this Compulsory Specification. 
Description of the measure
3.5 The packer shall provide the NRCS with satisfactory evidence of conformity of production on request. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 3.5 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0307.8 - Abalone (Haliotis spp.) : No Abalone    
1605.57 -- Abalone Yes abalone products    
Description
live aquacultured abalone products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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