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

7.3.2 Lobster tomalley
The hepatopancreas, roe, meat from the limbs and body, and other edible parts of the lobster may be used. The gills, guts, stomach, shell particles, cartilage, and other unsuitable parts and any unsound parts shall be not used. Filler or other extraneous ingredients shall be not used. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 7.3.2 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Lobster tomalley 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries