Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

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

4.5.10 The use of pesticides or poisonous or other harmful materials (see 4.2.1 8.1)
Only pesticides that have been officially approved for use in food establishments shall be used. Pesticides shall not be used in work areas while preparation, processing and packaging are in progress. Adequate precautionary measures shall be taken to prevent contamination of the product, product contact surfaces, equipment and utensils during and after application of pest control treatments. Precautions shall be taken to ensure that equipment, product contact surfaces and other work surfaces are free from pesticide residues before being used again. Containers with pesticides, bait or open bait shall not be present in an area or room where the exposed product or ingredients are present or handled. Pesticides shall not, at any time, be allowed to come into contact with containers intended for packing the product or ingredients, or raw materials, or the product, or product contact surfaces. Pesticides or poisonous or other harmful materials shall only be dispensed, handled or applied by
authorized and properly trained personnel or by persons under strict supervision of such authorized and
trained persons.
Insect electrocuters shall be fitted with catch trays of adequate size and shall not be located over areas where the unprotected product is handled, or over product contact surfaces or in such a position where there is a risk of product contamination 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 4.5.10 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned meats products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries