English
FrançaisNon-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 November 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENTNOTICES GOEWERMENTSKENNISGEWINGS 23 November 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO 54 OF 1972) REGULATIONS RELATING TO HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS FOR MILKING SHEDS, THE TRANSPORT OF MILK AND RELATED MATTERS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Milk containers and milking machine
7. (1) A milk container shall –
(a) be designed and constructed in such a way that it has smooth finish, free from open seams, cracks and rust stains to ensure that, where necessary, they can be adequately cleaned, disinfected and maintained to avoid the contamination of milk;
(b) not be made wholly or partly of copper, or any copper alloy or any toxic material
(c) be constructed in such a way that any surface that comes into contact with milk is accessible for the purpose of washing and disinfection; and
(d) not be used for any other purpose except the handling of milk.
(2) A milking machine shall-
(a) be designed, constructed or manufactured in such a way that –
(i) the vacuum pipe of the machine can be drained to remove all the moisture;
(ii) be adequately cleaned, disinfected and maintained to avoid the contamination of milk;
(iii) is equipped with a device rendering visible the milk flow from each milk animal and;
(iv) comply with sub-regulation (1)(a), (b), (c) and (d);
(b) be durable and movable or capable of being disassembled to allow for maintenance, cleaning, disinfection, monitoring and, to facilitate inspection - Reference of the measure
- Section 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
| Code | Product | Partial coverage | Partial coverage indication | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0401 | Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. | Yes | milk | ||
| 0402 | Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. | Yes | milk | ||
| 0403 | Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa | Yes | milk |
- Description
- Milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
| Inclusion/Exclusion | Country | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion | Entire world | 23 November 2012 |
- Description
- All countries
