Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s. 

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

6.3.2 Packing medium
The packing medium shall be free from excessive exuded materials indicating poor cleaning and manufacturing techniques or use of poor quality raw materials.

6.3.4 Freedom from defects indicating poor manufacturing
The product shall be free from sand, grit, byssus, obvious parasites or other extraneous contaminants that may not be of marine mollusc origin, but indicate poor cleaning and manufacturing practices. In case of marine mollusc meats, no sharp pieces of shell or other foreign matter that pose a threat to human health, may be present. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 6.3.2 and 6.3.4 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Packing medium of canned marine molluscs (including cephalopods) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries