Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements 

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

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

125. (1) Meat may only be exported from abattoirs or plants that are graded as high throughput and
are registered as export establishments.
(2) The owner who wants to export meat must apply for the registration of his or her abattoir or plant as an export establishment with the national executive officer.
(3) Meat intended for export must be marked according to the requirements of the importing country.
(4)The reefer in which meat is to be exported must be sealed at the time of its loading with a seal bearing a unique seal number 

Reference of the measure

Part IX Section 125 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Meat 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries