Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified 

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

7.1.3.1 Preparation
Fins need not be removed but in the case of Maasbanker, the tough scutes and sharp dangerous
spines at the dorsal and anal fins shall be removed. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 7.1.3.1 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned maasbanker (jack mackerel or horse mackerel), mackerel, canned snoek and similar types 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries