Non-Tariff Barriers

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

5.23 Natural binder (see 6.13, 12.1. I.5 and 12.1.1.6)
Natural binder shall be finely comminuted gelatinous material derived from one of the following:
a) in the case of beef or mutton, gelatinous materials such as sinews, connective tissues and other suitable parts of the carcass including skin acceptably processed into collagen and lips and snouts acceptably cleaned and processed;
b) in the case of pork, gelatinous materials such as the skin, sinews and face pieces; or
c) in the case of poultry, the skin and connective tissues. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 5.23 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Natural binder used in canned products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries