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
7.1.18 Canned fish, including marinated products, with vegetables and/or fruit and/or cereals
7.1.1 8.1 Preparation and presentation
The product shall be prepared from fish or cuts of fish packed with vegetables and/or fruits, and/or cereals and/or edible garnish, together with seasoning materials, spices or other appropriate ingredients.
7.1.18.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5, the total drained mass of the container contents shall be not less than 55 % of the d.n.m. When fish appears first in the name of the product, the drained mass of fish shall be not less than 25 % of the d.n.m. When fish does not appear first in the name of the product, the fish content shall constitute not less than 10 % of the d.n.m. unless the fact that it constitutes less than 10 % is declared on the main panel of the label. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 7.1.1 8.1 
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 Canned fish, including marinated products, with vegetables andlor fruit and/or cereals    
Description
Canned fish, including marinated products, with vegetables andlor fruit and/or cereals 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries