Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
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: 5.8 Tomato puree and tomato paste
Tomato puree and tomato paste shall comply with the requirements for specification grade canned tomato puree and canned tomato paste prescribed by the regulations under the current Agricultural Products Specifications Act, 1990 (Act 11 9 of 1990) (as amended from time to time).
Reference of the measure: Regulation 5.8
Measure also domestic: Yes
Notes: Full details of this NTM will be entered when the Agricultural Products Specifications Act, 1990 (Act 11 9 of 1990) (as amended from time to time), is made available by the NTM Manager.

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
2103.20	- Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces	Yes	Tomato puree used in canned meat products
2002.90	- Other	Yes	tomato paste used in canned meat products

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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