Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 
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
4.3.4 Starchy (farinaceous) materials
Subject to the provisions of the said Foodstuffs, Cosmetic and Disinfectants Act, fillers used shall be cereal, rusk, biscuit meal, potato flour, or other edible starchy (farinaceous) material, including edible gums and modified starches. Starchy materials used as thickeners in the preparation of sauce shall be cereal or other wholesome edible starchy flour and shall be free from insect infestation, pesticides or other contaminants. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 4.3.4 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Canned fish    
1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans    
Description
Canned fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
All countries