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

6.7 Curing salts
Where the presence of curing salts is permitted the limits specified by the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics
and Disinfectants Act shall be complied with.
6.8 Phosphates
The presence of phosphates, where permitted, shall be in accordance with the requirements prescribed
by the regulations under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
6.9 Smoke preparations
Smoke preparations suitable for human consumption may be used (see 12.1 .I .2.3).
All anti-oxidants used shall be as prescribed by the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
6.11 Preservation
With the exception of products of which the label states that the product is to be kept under refrigeration
(see 12.l(e)) and semi-preserved products (see below), all canned meat products shall have been commercially sterilized by heat treatment.

Canned meat products covered by this specification and packed as semi-preserved meats shall have been preserved by salting, brining, pickling or smoking, or any combination of these, and may in addition have been pasteurized (partially heat processed). The presence of preservatives shall be subject to the regulations under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. The products shall not contain inorganic acids. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 6.7 to 6.9
Regulation 6.11 paragraph 2 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned meat products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries