Non-Tariff Barriers

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

6.1.2 Absence of foreign matter posing a threat to health
The product shall be free from any foreign material that poses a threat to human health, e.g. a) contaminants such as but not limited to pesticide residue, fuel, mineral oil and lubricants or hazardous chemicals, or b) dangerous material such as, but not limited to glass, metal, stones, sharp and hard bones. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 6.1.2 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned fish or molluscs or crustaceans or a mixture of these 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries