Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

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

5.16 Citric, lactic, and ascorbic acids
Citric, lactic, and ascorbic acids shall be of British Pharmacopoeia quality. Sodium ascorbate shall be of a grade intended for use in foods. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 5.16 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Citric, lactic, and ascorbic acids used in canned meat products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries