Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

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.
6.4.2 Packing medium
The colour of the packing medium shall be characteristic of good quality raw material and free from excessive protein curd or discolouration indicative of chemical breakdown or staining.
6.4.3 Compliance with the product description and sensory requirements
The product shall be free from uncharacteristic discolouration such as blue and black stains. In flesh packs the pigment of the flesh shall be bright and natural white to off-white. The flesh shall be firm, yet tender and shall not be disintegrated, soft, mushy or soggy. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 6.4.2 and 6.4.3 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned crustaceans 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries