Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B859: Traceability requirements, n.e.s.
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: 12.2.1.11 Traceability and recall procedures
The record keeping system based on labelling records shall be established so that individual lots of the product in a consignment can be traced from the factory to the point of retail distribution. The recall procedures, when necessary, shall be established in consequence.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 12.2.1.11
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
1601	Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products.	Yes	Canned meat products
1602	Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.	Yes	Canned meat products

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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