Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified 

Date when the measure came into force

04 September 2003 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Notice No. R. 978 (Government Gazette 25171) Of 4 July 2003 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Compulsory Specification For Frozen Rock Lobster And Frozen Lobster Products Derived Therefrom 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

This specification covers requirements for the handling, preparation,processing, packaging,freezing, storage and quality of frozen lobster tails, frozen whole lobster (cooked or raw) or any other frozen lobster product derived from lobsters of the families Palinuridae and Scyllaridae, and of the family Nephropidae (genera Homarus, Nephrops and Metanephrops, or any other species of lobster), intended for human consumption. It also covers requirements for factories and employees involved in the production. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

3.2.12 Separation of processes and facilities
The areas where the raw product and the cooked product are handled shall be physically separated from each other. There shall be no cross-flow of raw and cooked production operations. Separate rooms or well defined areas of acceptable size shall be provided for
a) the receipt and storage of raw materials,
b) preparatory operations such as the detailing, removal of the anal canal and washing of lobster,
c) processing operations such as freezing,
d) packaging, and
e) the storage of the product.
3.2.1 6 By-products
Any processing of by-products that are not intended for human consumption shall be conducted in buildings that are physically separated from the factory in such a way that there is no possibility of contamination of the product.
4.5.3 Lobsters shall be neatly and individually wrapped and neatly packed,and then frozen in accordance with 5.3. Alternatively, lobsters may be frozen and then glazed before being wrapped and packed. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3.2.12 , 3.2.1 6 and 4.5.3 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Frozen rock lobster and frozen lobster products derived therefrom 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries