Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 
Date when the measure came into force
09 March 2012 
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Gazette No. 35109, 9 March 2012 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Regulations Relating To The Classification, Packing And Marking Of Fat Spreads Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa 
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
3. (1) No person shall, subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), sell fat spreads in the Republic
of South Africa unless --
(g) the fat spreads are free from impurities and adulterants; 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 3(1)(g) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0405 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads. Yes Fat spread    
1516 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared. Yes Fat spread    
1517 Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 15.16. Yes Fat spread    
Description
Fat spread 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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