Non-Tariff Barriers

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: 7.11 Meat rolls (meat loaves)
7.11.1 Preparation
Meat rolls (meat loaves) shall be prepared from chopped or comminuted meat of bovines or pork. Any
other meat used shall be declared on the main panel of the label. Permitted edible offal, seasoning and
flavouring substances, water, fat, starchy (farinaceous) materials (see 5.1 7), phosphates, milk powder,
eggs and other acceptable ingredients may be added.
7.11.6 Phosphates
Phosphates may be added to the product.
7.11.7 Agar-agar
The agar-agar content shall not exceed 0,2 % by mass.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 7.11.2, 7.11.6 and 7.11.7
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
1602	Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.	Yes	Meat rolls (meat loaves)

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