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

7.7 Semi-preserved or pasteurized canned products
7.7.1 Product definition and methods of preservation
Canned fish, molluscs and crustaceans or their products covered by this standard, may be packed as semi-preserved. The product is preserved by any combination of salting, brining, pickling, smoking, low acid or preservatives allowed in terms of regulations under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and chilled in storage below 5 "C. Products may also be rendered shelf stable by incorporating heat processing and at least a pasteurization treatment process.
7.7.2 Product requirements
Particular product descriptions shall comply with the requirements for the particular products as relevant on condition that where product is preserved by the packing medium and is labelled semipreserved, the drained mass may be a minimum of 50 % of the d.n.m. (This requirement is not applicable to products in 7.1.9). 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 7.7.1 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Semi-preserved or pasteurized canned products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries