Non-Tariff Barriers

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: 4.3.3 Salt
Salt added to the product or used in the preparation of brine for canning shall be edible and free from bitterness due to calcium, magnesium, sulphur or other causes.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 4.3.3
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
2501.00	Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents; sea water.	No

Description: Salt used in the production of fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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