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

7.3.2 Meat
Meat used in the preparation of bacon shall be derived from the carcasses of gilts or barrows that are suitable for the manufacture of bacon. Meat from boars of an age not exceeding 6 months may be used.
7.3.5 Appearance
The product shall be of attractive appearance and colour, and shall, when determined in accordance with 10.6, have a meat-to-fat ratio of at least 3: 1 for bacon and 7: 1 for shoulder of pork, and shall be free from seed, bruises, rust, discolouration, unsightly pieces of skin and excessive cartilage. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 7.3.2 and 7.3.5 

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