Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A63: Food and feed processing 

Date when the measure came into force

09 July 2004 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

3.2.19 Smoke units
Where used, smoke units shall be maintained in a hygienic condition and they shall not be fired from the inside of the processing area of the factory. In the case of prefabricated smoke kilns where the smoke generating equipment forms part of the kiln, the smoke generator may not emit any smoke into the processing area and the area adjacent to such a generator is to be partitioned off from the processing area so as to prevent contamination of the area with sawdust. Open sawdust shall be not transported through the processing areas. Sawdust shall be contained in bins with lids on. Doors of smoke rooms and kilns shall be tight fitting. The inner surfaces of smoke units shall be finished with a smooth lining such as stainless metal to facilitate the cleaning of the walls with steam
and water. Trolleys or trays used in smoke units shall be of hygienic design and shall be regularly cleaned. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3.2.19 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned fish, canned marine molluscs and canned crustaceans 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries