Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 
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
The live aquacultured abalone harvested, packed or shipped for the purpose of placing on the market for human consumption, shall not contain any chemicals, microbiological contaminants, and marine biotoxins at levels that could be detrimental to the health of the consumer as per requirements of the SAMSM&CP. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 4.8 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0307.81 -- Live, fresh or chilled Yes Live aquacultured abalone    
Description
Live aquacultured abalone 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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