Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

Date when the measure came into force

17 February 2011 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 34029, 17 February 2011 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To Trans-Fat In Foodstuffs 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

2. Maximum Trans-Fat content of foodstuffs
(1) In line with section 2(1 )(a)(iv) of the Act, the sale, manufacturing and importation of any oils and fats, including emulsions with fat as the continuous phase, either alone or as part of processed foods, which are intended for human consumption or assumed to be intended for human consumption, in the retail trade, catering businesses, restaurants, institutions, bakeries etcetera, of which the content of Trans-Fat exceeds 2 grams per 100
grams of oil or fat, is prohibited.
(2) Subject to sub-regulation 2(1) and regulation 4, in cases where Trans-Fat in the end product may be deriving from both partially hydrogenated fat or oil in an ingredient or additive, as well as from ingredients from ruminant animal origin, the Trans-Fat content per individual ingredient at the mixing bowl stage-
(a) shall be kept on record for the purpose of compliance with these Regulations; and
(b) subject to regulation 3, where the claim "Trans-Fat free" is made, the TransFat content which shall be declared in the table with nutritional information on the label shall, be the sum of analytical values per individual ingoing
ingredient, excluding natural trans-fatty acids. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 2(1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Oils and fats, including emulsions with fat 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries