Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

27 March 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products 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

Standards for modified butter
18. (1) Modified butter shall --
(a) be manufactured by blending butter fat with plant fat, animal fat and/or marine fat; and
(b) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) The word "spread" may form part of the class designation in the case where the modified butter is specifically manufactured for such purpose. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 18 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Modified butter 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries