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

7.23 Snails
7.23.1 Packing
The product may be packed in clear brine, water, or sauce. It may be spiced. The product shall be neatly packed. The container shall be filled to practical capacity, over-filling being avoided.
7.23.2 Drained mass
The drained mass, determined in accordance with 10.5, shall be at least 60 % of the d.n.m.
7.23.3 Appearance, texture and colour
The product shall be attractive in appearance and characteristic in colour. The units shall not have a greyish or brownish off-colour. The units in any one container shall be reasonably uniform in colour and size. The units shall not have a ragged appearance. The product shall have a characteristic firm but soft texture, and shall not be soggy or mushy or excessively tough or dry.
7.23.4 Flavour and odour
The flavour and odour of the product shall be fresh and characteristic. Off-flavours and off-odours shall not be present.
7.23.5 Freedom from defects
The product shall be free from sand, grit, and pieces of shell, dirt and other extraneous contaminants. Snail eggs shall be absent. When snails are packed in brine or in water, the packing medium shall not be turbid or cloudy and shall be free of sediment. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 7.23 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Snails 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries