Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
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: 5.19 Milk powder
Milk powder shall be pure, fresh and sweet and when tested in accordance with 11.19, no sample shall have a total bacterial colony count in excess of 50 000 organisms per gram. When tested in accordance with 11.20, no sample shall contain E. coli in 1g.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 5.19
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
0402.10	- In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1.5 %	Yes	Milk powder used in canned meat products
0402.2	- In powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5 % :	Yes	Milk powder used in canned meat products

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