Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A63: Food and feed processing 

Date when the measure came into force

09 September 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

3.2.20 By-products
Processing plants for the manufacture of by-products such as fish meal, fish oil, stick-water concentrates, and similar products from fish, fish residues, and fish waste shall be effectively separated from the cannery in such a way that there is no risk of contamination of the product. There shall be no direct access from such a by-product plant to the preparation and processing areas of the cannery. Utensil and equipment used in by-product plants may not be used in areas where food for human consumption is handled. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3.2.20 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

By products eg fish meal, fish oil, stick-water concentrates, and similar products from fish, fish residues, and fish waste 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries