Non-Tariff Measure

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 

Products affected by the measure.

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    
Description
Marinated fish products with or without vegetables 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
All countries