Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P61: Inspection requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

17 September 2004 

Publication where the measure is specified

GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 17 SEPTEMBER 2004 

Regulation where the measure is specified

MEAT SAFETY ACT, 2000 (ACT No. 40 OF 2000) 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

33. (1) Only carcasses or meat that was inspected and passed may be presented for cutting.
(2) If carcasses or meat is received from a source other than the abattoir on the premises, the registered inspector must verify that -
(a) documentation pertaining to the origin of such meat is available;
(b) meat inspection was done on such meat and that it was passed; and
(c) the cold chain was maintained and that the meat core temperature is 7 "C or less.
(3) All meat presented for cutting must be free of contamination.
(4) No meat that exhibits signs of spoilage may be cut.
(5) A registered inspector may at any time require any packed meat to be re-opened for inspection, and may authorize the resealing of any such opened container or carton with meat.
(6) A linear production flow must be followed by avoiding cross flow, backtracking and accumulation or congestion of meat at any stage of the production process. 

Reference of the measure

Part II C Section 33 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Meat 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries