Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

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 .12 Salt content (as sodium chloride)
Unless described as packed in salt, or salted, or heavily salted the product, when examined in accordance with 13.3, the product shall contain not more than 3 % by mass of common salt. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 6.1.12 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination of these 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries