Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A9: SPS measures n.e.s. 
Date when the measure came into force
11 July 2008 
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Gazette No. 31221, 11 July 2008 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947) Sterilizing Plants Regulations: Amendment 
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
13(3) The importer of animal by products of ruminant origin must submit copies of bill of lading/entry, invoices and import permits to the Registrar.

20(3) Any person who has in his possession or under his control animal by products of ruminant origin or animal by products mixed with animal by products of ruminant origin shall keep records and render returns to the Registrar: Act No. 36 of 1947;
(4) Such returns shall specify-
(a) the date on which the material was receive;.
(b) the description of the material;
(c) the species of origin 4.e. ruminant or mixed;
(d) the quantity of the material;
(e) the name and address of the carrier;
(f) the name and address of the supplier and if applicable, material registration
number: and
(g) the country and place of origin if the material is imported.
(5) The records to be kept at an establishment in terms of this regulation, shall be preserved at the registered office of such establishment or such other place as may on application be approved by the Registrar, for at least two years and in a case where animal by products of ruminant origin are handled for at least 7 years. 
Reference of the measure
Amendment of Regulations 13 (3) and 20 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
02 Meat and edible meat offal Yes Ruminant animal by-product ie the entire body or parts of ruminant animal origin whether mixed or not mixed with other animal species, which are not intended for human consumption    
Description
Ruminant animal by-product means the entire body or parts of ruminant animal origin whether mixed
or not mixed with other animal species, which are not intended for human consumption 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries