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: 5.17 Starchy (farinaceous) materials
Subject to the requirements of the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, fillers used shall be cereal, rusk, biscuit meal, potato flour, or other edible starchy (farinaceous) material, including edible gums and modified starches.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 5.17
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
1108.1	- Starches :	Yes	Starchy (farinaceous) materials used in canned meat products

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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