Non-Tariff Barriers

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

7.1.4.4 Opening appearance and packing medium
The cans shall be well filled with fish and the flesh pack shall be reasonably free from voids. In case of solid packs the structure of the solid tuna meat shall be well defined and shall turn out of the can in a basically single portion. The product shall be free from excessive exuded protein curd indicating poor quality raw material or bad manufacturing procedures. The packing medium shall comply with requirements of 6.1.10. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 7.1.4.4 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned tuna, albacore and bonito 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries