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: 5.10 Mushrooms
Fresh, frozen, canned, or dehydrated mushrooms, free from insect infestation and contamination and that comply with the requirements for pesticidal residues under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act may be used. They shall be suitably prepared. Canned mushrooms 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 5.10
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
0709.51	-- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus	Yes	used in canned meat products

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