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- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 4.3.1 Packing oils and vegetable fats
Edible vegetable oils that shall not affect the product adversely and refined fish oil may be used in the canning of fish. The oils shall be bland, clear refined, deodorized, edible and free from rancidity, off-odour, and off-flavour. They shall be clear at a temperature of 15,5 "C and bland and, where applicable, shall comply with the requirements of the British Pharmacopoeia or the British Pharmaceutical Codex, or be in conformity with the recommended international standards adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Olive oils shall be in conformity with the Recommended International Standard for Olive Oil, Virgin and Refined and for Refined Olive Residue Oil (Ref. CACIRS 33-1970). The use of mineral oils is not permitted.
Edible vegetable fats for use in the preparation of the product shall be bland and free from offodours,
off-flavours and rancidity.
4.3.2 Preservatives
Preservatives shall, when allowed, be specially prepared for use in foodstuffs. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 4.3.1 Paragraph 1 and 4.3.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
| Code | Product | Partial coverage | Partial coverage indication | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes | Yes | Edible vegetable oils and preservatives used in the production of fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination |
- Description
- Edible vegetable oils and preservatives 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
