Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

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

5.9 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 

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. 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fruit and vegetables for canned meat products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries