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: 5.9 Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables, whether fresh, frozen, canned or dehydrated, shall be suitably prepared from fresh fruit and vegetables that are free from insect infestation and contamination and that comply with the requirements for pesticidal residues under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. Canned fruit and canned vegetables shall comply with the relevant requirements for specification grade prescribed by the regulations under the said Agricultural Product Specifications Act.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 5.9
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
07	Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers	Yes	vegetables for canned meat products
08	Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons	No	Fruit for canned meat products

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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