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.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
15 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes Yes Oils and fats, including emulsions with fat    
Description
Oils and fats, including emulsions with fat 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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