English
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- 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
- 7.14 Vienna pieces and vienna offcuts
Vienna pieces and vienna offcuts shall be prepared from portions of vienna sausages that comply with the applicable requirements of 7.14.5. If held overnight or longer before packing, pieces and offcuts shall be kept under refrigeration.
7.14.2 Vienna pieces
The units shall be portions of vienna sausages that have been cleanly cut at right angles to their longitudinal axes, and their length shall be not less than 20 mm and not more than 25 mm. They shall not be stained, discoloured, ragged or broken, and in any one container the units shall, as far as is practicable, be of uniform length. The product shall be labelled "Vienna pieces" and both words shall appear in print of the same size and prominence.
7.14.3 Vienna pieces, irregulairn size
The units shall be portions of vienna sausages that have been cleanly cut at right angles to their longitudinal axes. They shall not be stained, discoloured, ragged or broken, and in any one container the units may vary in length from 20 mm to 40 mm. There shall be not more than one flattened or malformed end per A1 or No. 1 M can. In the cases of larger sizes of container, the count of such ends shall be proportionate to the volume capacity of the container relative to the A1 can. The product shall be labelled "Vienna pieces, irregular in size" and all the words shall appear in print of the same size and prominence.
7.14.4 Vienna offcuts, irregular in size and shape
The units shall be offcut portions of vienna sausages and may have flattened or malformed end portions, but shall not be stained or discoloured, and ragged ends shall not be present. The units may vary in length from 10 mm to 40 mm and may vary in shape.
The product shall be labelled "Vienna offcuts, irregular in size and shape" and all the words shall appear in print of the same size and prominence.
All other requirements given in 7.13 that are applicable and relevant to vienna sausages shall apply to the packs described in 7.14.2, 7.14.3 and 7.14.4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.14
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
| Code | Product | Partial coverage | Partial coverage indication | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1601.00 | Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. | Yes | Vienna pieces and vienna offcuts |
- Description
- Vienna pieces and vienna offcuts
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
| Inclusion/Exclusion | Country | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion | Entire world |
- Description
- All countries
