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

7.1.6 Canned salmon
7.1.6.1 Preparation and presentation
Canned salmon shall be prepared from fresh or frozen raw material of salmon species listed in 10.3.2.12. The heads including the gills, viscera including the roe, tails, fins, loose scales, milt and blood shall be removed. Damaged or discoloured flesh, bruises or wounds shall be cut away.
Canned salmon shall consist of sections of fish that are cut transversely and in equal lengths and that are filled vertically into the can. The sections shall be packed in the container so that the cut surfaces are approximately parallel with the ends of the container and the skins parallel to the wallsof the container.
Any other presentation may be permitted provided that it
a) is sufficiently distinctive from the form of presentation laid down above,
b) meets all other requirements of the specification, and
c) is adequately described on the label to avoid confusing or misleading the consumer.
7.1.6.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5 the drained mass shall be as follows:
a) be not less than 70 % when fish units are cut into cutlets or middle cuts; and
b) be not less than 60 % of the d.n.m. in case of fish fillets packed in shallow flat cans. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 7.1.6 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned salmon 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries