Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A33: Packaging 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

7.3.1 Lobster and rock lobster
7.3.1 .1 Preparation and presentation
7.3.1.1.1 Lobster and rock lobster tails
In the packing of lobster and rock lobster tails, a small additional portion of tail flesh may be introduced to adjust the fill of the container. Whole or half tails shall be neatly folded or arranged with as much as possible of the red pigment of the epidermis of the flesh visible on the outside.
7.3.1.1.2 Lobster and rock lobster tails with other meat
The contents of the container shall be neatly and uniformly arranged. The tails shall be folded and packed around the other meat, the latter being centred in the container as far as possible. As much as possible of the pigment of the tails and other meat shall be visible.
7.3.1.1.3 Lobster and rock lobster limb and body meat
Where packed in pieces retaining to a large extent their original shape and size, the meat shall be neatly arranged in the container with as much as possible of the pigmented surfaces uppermost. Where the product is described only as "meat", this requirement shall not apply.
7.3.1.2 Drained mass requirements
7.3.1 -2.1 Plain packs
The drained mass, when determined in accordance with 11.5, of the product shall be not less than 75 % of the d.n.m.
7.3.1.2.2 Packs in sauce medium
The drained mass, when examined in accordance with 11.5, shall be not less than 70 % of the d.n.m. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 7.3.1 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Lobster and rock lobster 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries