Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A33: Packaging 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
7.1.3.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5 the drained mass shall be as follows:
- when fish units are cut in cutlets or middle cuts, the drained mass shall be not less than 70 %,
- in the case of fish fillets packed in shallow flat cans, the drained mass shall be not less than 60 %
of the d.n.m. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 7.1.3.2 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1604.15 -- Mackerel Yes Canned    
1604.19.20 --- Horse-mackerel (TRACHURUS TRACHURUS), in airtight metal containers, not frozen No    
1604.20.40 -- Other sardines (pilchards) (SARDINOPS SPP.), mackerel and horsemackerel (TRACHURUS TRACHURUS), in airtight metal containers Yes Canned horse mackerel    
1604.20.90 -- Other Yes canned snoek and similar types    
Description
Canned maasbanker (jack mackerel or horse mackerel), mackerel, canned snoek and similar types 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
All countries