English
FrançaisNon-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 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
- 11.
(1) If milk that is not already packed in its final retail packaging is loaded on a vehicle at a milking shed for transport to a further distribution point, the driver of such vehicle shall-
(a) before any milk is loaded on such vehicle:
(i) carry out an alizarol test (68 percent alcohol) on a sample of the milk to be loaded, which sample shall be taken by himself or under his/her direct supervision from the container from which such milk will be loaded; and
(ii) take the temperature of the milk in the tank, if the alizarol test is positive, or if the temperature from such milk in the tank exceeds five degrees Celsius, which indicate inappropriate handling and the temperature under which the milk was stored, not accept such milk for transport;
(b) ensure that a milk tanker or milk container is cleaned and disinfected as soon as all the milk has been unloaded there from.
(2) Samples taken in terms of paragraph 11(1)(a), shall comply to the relevant provisions of ISO 707/IDF 50:2008, Milk and milk products- guidance on sampling.
(3) The bacteriological count on the surfaces coming into contact with milk shall after not appropriate exceed 10 cleaning bacteria per and 100 disinfection square millimeter has been of such done. surfaces The swabbing of the contact surfaces shall be conducted according to SABS Standard Test Method 763: Efficacy of Cleaning Plant, Equipment and Utensils: Swab Technique. - Reference of the measure
- Section 11 (1-3)
- 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
