Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A64: Storage and transport conditions 

Date when the measure came into force

09 September 2004 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Notice R. 791 (Government Gazette 26531) of 9 July 2004 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing and Treatment of Canned Meat Products 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

This specification specifies requirements for the manufacture, production, processing and treatment of canned meat products intended for human consumption. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

4.2.7 Storage facilities for packing and packaging materials
Containers, closures, cartons, and labels for the packing and packaging of the product shall be stored in clean, dustproof, vermin-proof, dry storerooms reserved for the purpose. Precautions shall be exercised that containers and closures are not exposed to environmental elements or excessive steam or moisture during storage. Packing and packaging materials shall be stored at a height of at least 250 mm above floor level and away from the walls.
4.2.22 Storage facilities for end products
End products awaiting dispatch shall be stacked in well ventilated, acceptably dust-free, dry and clean rooms. The storage area for end products shall be physically separated from areas where steam is generated. The design and location of the storage area shall be such that the end product shall be protected against elements of the environment or any other condition that could adversely affect the product
8.3 Transportation and storage of empty containers
Containers and lids or closures shall be delivered from the manufacturer wrapped or in covers and shall be transported and stored under protection against risk of contamination, damaging and the weather. The storage area shall be kept clean and shall be insect, bird and rodent proof. Containers and lids or closures shall be stored in a dry store, protected against wind, rain or vapour from the sea and away from steam, humidity, condensation or sudden temperature variations. The storage area shall be used solely for the storage of empty containers and lids.
The stacking of pallets with empty cans shall be such that the cans shall not be damaged. Empty cans or pallets with empty cans shall not be stepped on.
8.5 Distribution and handling of containers
Containers shall not be 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 damage.
9.5 Storage of the end product (see 4.2.22)
The end product storage areas shall be used solely for the intended purpose. The end product shall be stacked away from the floors and walls.
All containers of the same production code or batch code shall be stored together and not be mixed with containers of other production.day's codes. Each stack or pallet with containers shall be identified with the code appearing on the containers and with their inspection status. Any production lots in which defects or a deviation were detected, shall be identified as such and shall be stored separately from other production lots. Any non-conforming production lots shall be identified as such and stored in an area physically separated from the rest of the end product stock.
9.5.2 Products not requiring refrigeration
Canned products not requiring refrigeration shall, both before and after labelling and packaging for commercial distribution, be stored in an orderly manner, in dry conditions, protected against steam, condensate, moisture, dust and the weather. Canned products shall not be stored under conditions that are conducive to corrosion of the containers or be exposed to temperature extremes.
The final product shall be stacked in such a way that container damage shall not occur due to pressure from the excessive mass of pallets with containers stacked above. Workers shall not be allowed to step on containers or on pallets with containers. Precautions shall be exercised to avoid container damaging in particular, with fork-lift truck handling.
9.5.3 Products requiring refrigeration
Where products are required to be stored under refrigeration, the storage temperature shall not exceed 4 °C (see 12.2.1(e). Refrigeration rooms shall be clean and shall be hygienically maintained. The product shall be protected against risks of corrosion. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 4.2.7 ; 4.2.22; 8.3; 8.5 and 9.5 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned meat products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries