Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A33: Packaging 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

7.3.4 Packing
The product shall be packed in containers and in the form of rashers of uniform size, thickness and shape, that may be interleaved with clean parchment paper, cellulose film or other suitable material. The rashers shall be readily separable one from the other.
7.3.6 Fill of container
The container shall be filled as full as is practicable. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 7.3.4 and 7.3.6 

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