Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A2: Tolerance limits for residues and restricted use of substances
Date when the measure came into force: 16 August 1996
Publication where the measure is specified: FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS
Regulation where the measure is specified: FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO 54 OF 1972) REGULATIONS RELATING TO EDIBLE FATS AND OILS
Country/Region applying the measure: South Africa
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure: (1) These regulations shall apply to edible fats and oils and mixtures thereof which are intended for final consumption, including catering purposes or which are used as medium of cooking or as ingredients in the manufacture of foodstuffs.
(5).For the purposes of section 2 (1) (b) (i) of the Act, in so far as it applies to foodstuffs, edible fats and oils used for the frying of food are hereby deemed to be harmful or injurious to human health, unless they contain less than-
(a) 16% polymerised triglycerides; and/or
(b) 25% polar components.
Reference of the measure: Section 2 (5)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
15	Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes	Yes	Edible fats and oils

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	16 August 1996

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