Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
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: Final washing
77. (1) A carcass may be washed with running water under moderate pressure to remove bone chips from the split sternum and vertebrae and to wash off blood after completion of meat inspection.
(2) No person may apply to any carcass, meat or animal product any insecticide or antibiotic substance, or any substance which is intended to prevent the spoilage of the carcass, meat or animal product by inhibiting the activities of insects, or by preventing the development of bacteria or moulds, or for any purpose whatsoever: Provided that this does not apply to a substance which complies with the requirements of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972) and is approved per protocol by the provincial executive officer
Reference of the measure: Part V Section 77
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage
02	Meat and edible meat offal	No
05	Products of animal origin,not elsewhere specified or included	No
41	Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather	No
43	Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof	No
67	Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	17 September 2004

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