Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s. 
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
5.3 Meat and offal
Meat and edible offal shall have been inspected and passed as fit for human consumption in accordance with the statutory provisions governing animal slaughtering, meat hygiene and meat inspection. The use of frozen meat and edible offal is allowed, provided that they have been frozen and stored under acceptable conditions and show no evidence of rancidity or discolouration and have been defrosted in a way that does not adversely affect quality. Only chilled carcasses in which rigor mortis has occurred fully or carcasses that have been frozen and thawed may be deboned for processing, unless hot deboning is used. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 5.3 paragraph 1 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
02 Meat and edible meat offal Yes Meat and offals used in canned products    
Description
Meat and edible offals used in canned products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
All countries