Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
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: 5.6 Seasoning ingrediens
Seasoning ingredients shall be pure natural spices or herbs or their preparations, essential oils and essences, and shall be free from foreign matter and of a microbiological quality that conforms with the requirements of the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 5.6
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
2106.90.90	-- Other	Yes	Seasoning ingredients used in canned meat product

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