Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A82: Testing requirement
Date when the measure came into force: 14 November 2008
Publication where the measure is specified: Government Gazette No. 31584 of 14 November 2008
Regulation where the measure is specified: Amendments of the Regulations relating to the fortification of certain foodstuffs
Country/Region applying the measure: South Africa
The rationale of the measure: To monitor compliance with the Regulations relating to the Fortification of Certain Foodstuffs
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: 8. Annexure II of the Regulations is hereby amended by the substitution for
(a) item 4 of the following item: At least two inspection audits per year, including the taking of samples for laboratory analysis, in respect of all registered fortification mix manufacturers, suppliers and importers. to monitor compliance with the Regulations relating to the Fortification of Certain Foodstuffs shall be conducted at their premises and the manufacturers, suppliers or importers themselves shall bear the costs of such audits and analysis.
Reference of the measure: Article (Regulation) 8
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
2106	Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.	Yes	Food fortification mixes

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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