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

6.4 Canned crustaceans
6.4.1 Preparation
The product shall be prepared as in 5.4.2.
6.4.4 Freedom from defects indicating poor manufacturing
Crustacean meat packs shall be free from inedible parts, shells or pieces of shell and swimmerets. The product shall be free from foreign matter not derived from shrimp and no foreign matter that may pose a health risk may be present. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 6.4.1 and 6.4.4 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned crustaceans 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries