Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A64: Storage and transport conditions 

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

4.2 Condition of ingredients
All fish, marine molluscs, crustaceans and other ingredients for canning, whether fresh, chilled, frozen, canned or otherwise preserved shall be in compliance with 4.1. All fish, marine molluscs and crustaceans shall be alive on harvesting. The raw materials shall only be transported under protection.

An incoming inspection on the quality of the raw materials and ingredients shall be conducted on receipt and records shall be kept of the findings and time of reception.

lngredients are to be inspected on arrival at the factory to ensure that they are correct as ordered, properly packaged and identified through labelling, of the correct quality or grade and uncontaminated. lngredients are to be stored hygienically and in such a manner so as to protect quality and integrity. Where ingredients are made up for use in processing areas, they shall be protected and identified. Only ingredients made up for the daily use shall be stored in processing areas and then in such a manner that they cannot be contaminated. They shall be kept hygienically at a safe distance from the floor. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 4.2 Paragraphs 1 and 3 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Ingredients used in the production of fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries