Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s.
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.
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: 7.8.4 Meat
Meat used in the preparation of ham and cured shoulder of pork shall be derived from the carcasses of gilts or barrows up to baconer stage. The carcasses of sows and boars exceeding the age of six months shall not be used. Meat that is bruised, soft or oily shall not be used. Frozen meat shall have been stored at a temperature of -1 8 "C or lower. Soya and other non-meat proteinaceous materials shall not be used.
7.8.7 Curing
The product shall be adequately cured and, where necessary, shall be adequately cleaned after curing
and before packing.
Reference of the measure: Regulations 7.8.4 and 7.8.7
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication
0203.12	-- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in	Yes	Ham, cured shoulder of pork
0210.11	-- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in	Yes	Ham, cured shoulder of pork
1602.41	-- Hams and cuts thereof	Yes	Hams
1602.42	-- Shoulders and cuts thereof	Yes	Cured shoulder of pork
0201	Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled.	Yes	cured solid pressed beef
0202	Meat of bovine animals, frozen.	Yes	cured solid pressed beef
1602.50	- Of bovine animals	Yes	cured solid pressed beef

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