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
- 7.20 Minced meat and minced meat in gravy
7.20.1 Preparation
Minced meat and minced meat in gravy shall be prepared by canning minced meat in its own juice or in a prepared gravy. Spices and other seasoning may be present.
The meat used shall be obtained from the skeletal musculature of food animals. The product shall not contain edible offal or added natural binder.
7.20.2 Composition
When determined in accordance with 11.3, the actual lean meat content (see 2.2) of minced meat canned in its own juice, shall be at least 70 %. The actual lean meat content of canned minced meat in gravy and canned minced meat in gravy containing invisible onions and peppers shall be at least 60 %. When determined in accordance with 11.5, the starchy (farinaceous) material, calculated as crude starch, shall not exceed 5 % by mass.
7.20.3 Appearance
The product shall have a characteristic processed minced meat appearance. The texture shall be uniformly minced without containing excessively large coarse pieces but shall also not be finely ground or be emulsified or be smooth or pasty. The fibre of the meat shall be visible and be free from excessive pieces of sinew and connective tissue. Coagulated exuded fat shall not be present at ambient temperature. Excessive exuded material shall not be present. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.20
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
| Code | Product | Partial coverage | Partial coverage indication | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1602 | Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood. | Yes | Minced meat with vegetables (or fruit) or cereal or a combination of these in gravy |
- Description
- Minced meat and minced meat in gravy
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
| Inclusion/Exclusion | Country | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion | Entire world |
- Description
- All countries
