Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

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

7.22 Unspecified meat products
7.22.1 General
Any meat product for which requirements are not specifically prescribed in 7.2 to 7.22 inclusive but
which falls within the scope of this specification, shall comply with the relevant requirements given in
sections 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 12 of this specification.
7.22.2 Drained mass
In the case of packs other than solid packs, the drained mass shall be at least 70 % of the d.n.m, except
that in the case of products packed in sauce or gravy the washed or drained mass, when determined in
accordance with 10.5, shall be at least 50 % of the d.n.m.
7.22.3 Curing salts
Packs other than those that contain cured meat shall not contain curing salts.
7.22.4 Freedom from defects
The product shall be free from sand, grit, pieces of shell, dirt and other extraneous contaminants. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 7.22.3 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Unspecified meat products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries