Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified 

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

5.2 Fish
5.2.1 All fish shall be acceptably descaled unless
a) it is sardines (Sardina pilchardus), or
b) the product is described as "scales on".
Tough scales, able to hurt the palate, on Jack Mackerel (Maasbanker) shall be removed.
5.2.2 The heads, tails, and fins of all fish shall be removed unless the fish is packed as whole units or the manner of presentation is appropriately described on the label.
5.2.3 The viscera (except for roes) kidney and extremity of the anal canal, shall be removed.
5.2.4 Large bones and backbones that can hurt the palate must be removed unless
a) it is the backbone of larger species presented as cross-cut sections or cutlets, or
b) fish bones are softened during heat processing or in low acid preservation to such an extent that there is no health risk to the consumer. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 5.2 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fish and fish products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries