Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

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

7.18 Brawn
7.18.1 Preparation
Brawn shall be prepared from meat that has been cured or cooked or both and shall be suitably dispersed in a gelling medium of gelatinous material derived from bovine, sheep or pig carcasses. It may be spiced.
7.18.2 Offal
Edible offal, other than trotters, shall not be used.
7.18.3 Meat content
When determined in accordance with 11.3 and 11.4, the actual total meat content shall be at least 65 %.
7.18.4 Curing salts
The product may contain curing salts (see 6.7).
7.18.5 Phosphates
Phosphates shall not be added to the product.
7.18.6 Cereal
The product shall not contain cereal or cereal products.
7.18.7 Colourants
The product may contain colourants (see 5.21).
7.18.8 Agar-agar
The product shall not contain agar-agar.
7.18.9 Appearance
The product shall be attractive in appearance, and the meat particles shall be evenly dispersed throughout the product.
7.18.10 Set
The product shall have a firm set at 4,5 °C, and shall be sliceable. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 7.18 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Brawn 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries