Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A63: Food and feed processing 

Date when the measure came into force

09 September 2001 

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

3.2.28 Thawing areas
Thawing devices shall have sufficient capacity to avoid delay, shall be designed and constructed for ease of cleaning and disinfecting and shall allow adequate evacuation of water. The thawing of frozen fish shall be performed in a separate, well-drained and cool area where the air temperature can be maintained below 20 °C. The design of thawing shelves shall ensure adequate drainage. Dripping onto fish from shelves above shall be prevented. If the thawed product cannot be processed immediately, the product shall be kept under refrigerated conditions. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3.2.28 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Frozen fish 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries