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
7.1.13 Canned kedgeree and canned smoorfish
Preparation and presentation
The product shall be prepared from species of fish flesh suitable for the purpose. The product shall not contain a mixture of fish species unless this fact is conspicuously declared in the name of the product. The trimmed and cleaned fish shall be pre-cooked before flaking and only light-coloured flesh shall be used. Where possible bones shall be removed and no hard bones may remain in the final product. No dark discoloured fish or vegetables shall be present.

When determined in accordance with 13.1, the protein nitrogen content derived from the fish flesh of kedgeree shall be not less than 1,3 % by mass. Kedgeree may contain cereal, other starchy material, egg, other ingredients and garnish.

When determined in accordance with 13.1, the protein nitrogen content derived from the fish flesh of smoorfish shall be not less than a mass fraction of 1,5 %. The remainder of the contents shall be vegetables or cereals or both, or other ingredients. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 7.1.13 paragraph 2 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1604.20.90 -- Other Yes Canned kedgeree and canned smoorfish    
Description
Canned kedgeree and canned smoorfish 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
All countries