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.

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    
Description
Fruit and vegetables for canned meat products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
All countries