Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling 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

7.14.2 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. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 7.14.2 to 7.14.4 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Vienna pieces and vienna offcuts 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries