Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A42: Hygienic practices during production related to sanitary and phytosanitary conditions 
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
9.5 Handling of containers in the canning operation
Containers shall be not exposed to contamination or damaging to their bodies, seams or flanges while distributed, on runways or feeding lines. Containers shall be removed from the runways or feeding lines at the end of production unless the containers are adequately covered and protected against risks of contamination and damages. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 9.5 
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    
1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans    
Description
Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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