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
- 7.3.5 Canned crustaceans and vegetables and/or fruits and/or cereals and/or edible garnish
7.3.5.1 Preparation and presentation
The product may be prepared from crustaceans with vegetables and/or fruits and/or cereals with or without edible garnish, seasoning materials, spices or other appropriate ingredients.
7.3.5.2 Drained mass
The drained mass when determined in accordance with 11.5, shall be not less than 55 % of the d.n.m. When crustaceans appear first in the name of the product, the mass of crustaceans shall be not less than 25 % of the d.n.m., unless the fact that the mass is less than 25 % of the d.n.m. appears on the label. When crustaceans do not appear first in the name of the product, the crustacean content shall constitute not less than 10 % of the d.n.m, unless fhe fact that it constitutes less than 10 % of the d.n.m. is declared on the main panel of the label. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.3.5.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code | Product | Partial coverage | Partial coverage indication | Date in | Date out |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1605 | Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. | Yes | Canned crustaceans and vegetables and/or fruits and/or cereals and/or edible garnish |
- Description
- Canned crustaceans and vegetables and/or fruits and/or cereals and/or edible garnish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries