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

7.5.7 Gelatine, agar-agar and carboxymethyl cellulose
In the preparation of the product, gelatine, agar-agar or carboxymethyl cellulose may be added, and in the case of the last two, not more than 1,0% by mass and 0,5 % by mass respectively may be added to the product.
7.5.8 Phosphates
When tested in accordance with 11.15, no phosphates shall have been added to the product 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 7.5.7 and 7.5.8 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Corned beef 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries