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
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
4.1.I.4 Additives
Only permitted additives shall be used, and then only in the permitted quantities. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 4.1.I.4 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0306.11 -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) Yes Frozen rock lobster    
0306.12 -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.) No    
Description
Frozen rock lobster and frozen lobster products derived therefrom 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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