Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

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

3.2.29 Ice-making plant and ice storage and transportation
Suitable and adequate facilities shall be provided for the production, storage and transportation of ice.
All surfaces of ice-making equipment that come into contact with ice shall be of suitable nonabsorbent corrosion resistant material that shall not peel or flake. The ice-making plant shall be of such a design and construction to protect the ice against contamination and undue exposure to heat and to facilitate cleaning and the drainage of melted water. Ice shall be effectively protected against contamination and heat when transferred or transported. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3.2.29 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Ice making equipment 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries