English
FrançaisNon-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 May 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22 MAY 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS ACT, 1990 (ACT No. 119 OF 1990) REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTROL OF THE EXPORT OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Presentation for inspection
4.(1)Each consignment of animal products intended for export which has to be presented for inspection in terms of these regulations shall, prior to the export thereof, be approved for export by an inspector: Provided that the consignment of animal products concerned shall be presented for inspection at least 12 hours prior to the intended time of export, or as otherwise arranged with the Executive Officer
or designated Assignee.
(2)A consignment of animal products referred to in subregulation (1), shall be submitted for inspection in such a manner that -
(a) access to each container therein can be obtained readily; and
(b)the marks, printing or writing on such containers can readily be read.
Consignment note
5.(1)Every consignment of animal products destined for export shall, when submitted for inspection, be accompanied by a consignment note completed clearly, legibly, fully and correctly.
(2)All the copies of such a consignment note shall have the same serial number and one copy thereof shall be retained by the Department or Assignee.
Procedure at inspection
6.(1)An inspector may in any consignment of animal products open as many containers and inspect the contents thereof and remove samples of such contents for the purpose of further inspection or
analyses as he/she may deem necessary.
(2) An inspector's finding in relation to the containers opened by him/her by virtue of the provisions of subregulation (1), and the contents thereof, shall apply as a finding in respect of the whole consignment from which such containers were abstracted.
(3)products -If an inspector is satisfied after his/her inspection that the consignment of animal
(a)comply with the requirements of these regulations he/she shall approve such consignment for export, either by marking or causing to be marked on each container or label affixed thereto with a mark of approval or by issuing a certificate which indicates such approval; or
(b)do not comply with the requirements of these regulations he/she shall prohibit such consignment for export, either by marking or causing to be marked on each container or label affixed thereto with a mark or prohibition or by issuing a certificate which indicates such prohibition.
(4)An inspector may at his/her own discretion re-inspect a consignment of animal products which has already been approved for export, and may confirm or withdraw according to subregulation
(3)(b) any previous approval with regard to the consignment concerned: Provided that no inspection fee
shall be payable in respect of a re-inspection carried out on demand of an inspector.
(2)The laboratory analysis fee when samples of animal products are analysed chemically,physically or microbiologically for export purposes.
(3)The courier (transport) fee when samples are dispatched to the laboratory. - Reference of the measure
- Section 4-6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
| Code | Product | Partial coverage | Partial coverage indication | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | Products of animal origin,not elsewhere specified or included | No | |||
| 4101 | Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split. | No | |||
| 4102 | Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split, other than those excluded by note | No | |||
| 4103 | Other raw hides and skins (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split, other than those excluded by note | No | |||
| 4104 | Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared. | No | |||
| 4105 | Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared. | No | |||
| 4106 | Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared. | No | |||
| 4301 | Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03. | No | |||
| 4302 | Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings), unassembled, or assembled (without the addition of other materials) other than those of heading 43.03. | No | |||
| 51 | Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric | Yes | Animal products | ||
| 67 | Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair | Yes | Animal products |
- Description
- animal products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
| Inclusion/Exclusion | Country | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion | Entire world | 22 May 2015 |
- Description
- All countries
