Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A33: Packaging 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
4.3.5 Thickeners
Thickeners specially prepared for use in food and of sound quality may be used in the preparation of the packing medium. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 4.3.5 
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.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries