Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified 

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

7.3.1 Preparation
Sliced bacon shall be cured and prepared from the bacon strip of a pig. Sliced cured shoulder of pork shall be cured and prepared from the shoulder of a pig.
7.3.3 Curing
The product shall be adequately cured and may be smoked or unsmoked. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 7.3.1 and 7.3.3 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Sliced bacon and sliced cured shoulder of pork 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries