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
7.1.15 Canned fish roe and caviar
7.1 .I51 Preparation and presentation
7.1.15.1.1 Fish roe
The product shall be prepared from roes in which membranes and connective tissue may be present but from which blood and adhering particles of entrails have been removed. It shall be packed in brine. The container shall be well-filled.
7.1 .15.1.2 Caviar
Caviar shall be prepared from cured roe free from membrane and connective tissue. It may be packed in brine. The product shall not be mushy or tough. Artificial preparations resembling the product shall not be labelled as caviar.
7.1.15.2 Drained mass
Except when packed as a dry product the drained mass when determined in accordance with 11.5 shall be at least 70 % of the d.n.m. The drained mass of fish roe in the membrane shall be at least 60 % of the d.n.m. When packed as a dry product the containers shall be practically full. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 7.1.15 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1604.31 -- Caviar Yes Canned fish roe and caviar    
Description
Canned fish roe and caviar 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
All countries