Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
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: 7.1.12 Marinated fish products with or without vegetables
7.1.12.1 Preparation and presentation
The product shall be prepared from fillets or cut pieces of specific fish types packed in brine or a suitable sour sauce with or without sweeteners, spices or herbs or other suitable ingredients.
7.1.12.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5, the drained mass of the fish content shall be not less than 50 % of the d.n.m.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 7.1.12.1
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
1604	Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.	Yes	Marinated fish products with or without vegetables

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