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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1102.20: - Maize (corn) flour, 1103.13: -- Of maize (corn), 1104.23: -- Of maize (corn), 1107.10.90: -- Other, 1107.20.90: -- Other, 1108.12: -- Maize (corn) starch and 19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Maize Products Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining a sample
8. (1) An inspector shall for the purpose of the application of these regulations, take random sample of maize product in the following manner and shall satisfy himself/herself that the samples so drawn are the representative of the consignment concerned.
(a) In the case of maize products packed in retail quantities, samples shall be taken in accordance with the table below - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1102.20 - Maize (corn) flour No 1103.13 -- Of maize (corn) No 1104.23 -- Of maize (corn) No 1107.10.90 -- Other Yes of maize 1107.20.90 -- Other Yes of maize 1108.12 -- Maize (corn) starch No 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products Yes Of maize - Description
- Maize products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1003: Barley.
The measure came into effect on 21 June 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 June 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36587, 21 June 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Malting Barley Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Taking of sample
9. (1) A sample of a consignment of barley shall -
(a) in the case of barley delivered in bags and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling at least ten per cent of the bags, chosen from that consignment at random, with a bag probe: Provided that at least 25 bags in a
consignment shall be sampled and where a consignment consists of less than 25 bags, all the bags in that consignment shall be sampled; and
(b) in the case of barley delivered in bulk and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling that consignment throughout the whole depth of the layer, in at least six different places, chosen at random in that bulk quantity,
with a bulk sampling apparatus.
(2) The collective sample obtained in sub regulation (1) (a) or (b) shall -
(a) have a total mass of at least 5 kg; and
(b) be thoroughly mixed by dividing before further examination.
(3) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in sub regulation (1)(a) is not representative of that consignment, an additional five per cent of the remaining bags, chosen from that consignment at random, shall be emptied into a suitable bulk container and sampled in the manner contemplated in sub regulation (1)(b).
(4) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in sub regulation (1)(b) is not representative of that consignment, an additional representative sample shall be obtained by using an alternative sampling pattern, apparatus or method.
(5) A sample taken in terms of these regulations shall be deemed to be representative of the consignment from which it was taken. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1003 Barley. Yes Malting barley - Description
- Malting barley
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1005: Maize (corn).
The measure came into effect on 21 June 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 June 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 32190, 8 May 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Maize Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 2. These regulations are the minimum standards applicable to maize that are destined for sale in the Republic of South Africa but does not include
(a) maize in retail quantities; and
(b) maize for seed production purposes. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- SAMPLING
Obtaining sample
10. (1 ) A sample of a consignment of maize shall
(a) in the case of maize delivered in bags and subject to regulation 11, be obtained by sampling at least ten per cent of the bags, chosen from that consignment at random. with a bag probe: Provided that at least 25 bags in a consignment shall be sampled and where a consignment consists of less than 25 bags. all the bags in that consignment shall be sampled; and
(b) in the case of maize delivered in bulk and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling that consignment throughout the whole depth of the layer. in at least six different places. chosen at random in that bulk quantity. with a bulk sampling apparatus.
(2) The collective sample obtained in subregulation (1) (a) or (b) shall
(a) have a total mass of at least 10 kg; and
(b) be thoroughly mixed by means of dividing before further examination.
(3) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in subregulation (1)(a) is not representative of that consignment, an additional five per cent of the remaining bags, chosen from that consignment at random, shall be emptied into a suitable bulk container and sampled in the manner contemplated in sub regulation (1)(b).
(4) A sample taken in terms of these regulations shall be deemed representative of the consignment from which it was taken. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1005 Maize (corn). No - Description
- Maize
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0703.10: - Onions and shallots
The measure came into effect on 13 June 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 June 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38546, 13 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Onions And Shallots Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell onions or shallots in the Republic of South Africa-
(e) unless such onions or shallots are sampled in the manner as prescribed in regulation 12.
SAMPLING
12. An inspector shall draw at random, at least two percent of the containers or ten containers in a consignment for inspection purposes and an inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned: Provided that in the case of bulk containers at least 25 percent or two bulk containers, whichever is the greatest, shall be taken as sample from the consignment. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(e) and 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0703.10 - Onions and shallots No - Description
- Onions ans shallots
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid., 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid., 2003: Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid., 2004: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06., 2005: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. and 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables Intended For Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 11. (1) For the purpose of an inspection, an inspector should proceed as follows:
(a) Draw at random a representative sample by drawing the number of containers in column 2 of Table 1 opposite the production group in column 1 of Table 1, taking the net mass of each container into consideration.
(b) Examine from each of the containers obtained in paragraph (a) a working sample which is representative of the contents of the container of a size as prescribed in subregulation (2).
(c) Determine the number of containers of which the contents do not comply with the regulations.
(d) If the number of containers obtained in paragraph (c) exceed the number of containers in column 3 of Table 1, the consignment shall be downgraded or rejected.
(2) A working sample shall in the case of -
(a) A2 1/2 containers or smaller, consist of the drained contents of the container; and
(b) containers larger than A2 1/2 containers, consist of a random drained sample of 600 g. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables 2003 Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables 2004 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Canned vegetables 2005 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Canned vegetables 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Canned vegetables - Description
- Canned vegetables
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1001.1: - Durum wheat :
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Durum Wheat Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 9. (1) A sample of a consignment of wheat shall --
(a) in the case of wheat delivered in bags and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling at least ten per cent of the bags, chosen from that consignment at random, with a bag probe: Provided that at least 25 bags in a consignment shall be sampled and where a consignment consists of less than 25 bags, all the bags in that consignment shall be sampled; and
(b) in the case of wheat delivered in bulk and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling that consignment throughout the whole depth of the layer, in at least six different places, chosen at random in that bulk quantity, with a bulk sampling apparatus.
(2) The collective sample obtained in sub-regulation (1) (a) or (b) shall --
(a) have a total mass of at least 10 kg; and
(b) be thoroughly mixed by means of dividing before further examination.
(3) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in sub regulation (1) (a) is not representative of that consignment, an additional five per cent of the remaining bags, chosen from that consignment at random, shall be emptied into a suitable bulk container and sampled in the manner contemplated in sub regulation (1) (b).
(4) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in sub regulation (1) (b) is not representative of that consignment, an additional representative sample shall be obtained by using an alternative sampling pattern, apparatus or method.
(5) A sample taken in terms of these regulations shall be deemed to be representative of the consignment from which it was taken.
Sampling if contents differ
10. (1) If, after an examination of the wheat taken from different bags in a consignment in terms of regulation 9(1)(a), it appears that the contents of those bags differ substantially --
(a) the bags concerned shall be placed separately;
(b) all the bags in the consignment concerned shall be sampled with a bag probe in order to do such separation; and
(c) each group of bags with similar contents in that consignment shall for the purposes of these regulations be deemed to be a separate consignment.
(2) If, after the discharge of a consignment of wheat in bulk has commenced, it is suspected that the consignment could be of a class or grade other than that determined by means of the initial sampling, the discharge shall immediately be stopped and the part of the consignment remaining in the bulk container as well as the wheat already in the hopper shall be sampled anew with a bulk sampling apparatus or by catching at least 20 samples, by means of a suitable container, at regular intervals throughout the whole offloading period from the stream of wheat flowing in bulk. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 9 and 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001.1 - Durum wheat : No - Description
- Durum wheat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0703.20: - Garlic
The measure came into effect on 21 February 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 February 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 24481, 21 February 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Garlic Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Sampling
10. An inspector shall abstract a number of containers randomly for inspection and shall satisfjl him- or herself
that the containers thus abstracted, are representative of the consignment concerned. Each container abstracted in
this way shall be inspected separately. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0703.20 - Garlic No - Description
- Garlic
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2105.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 08 February 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 February 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36124, 8 February 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Edible Ices Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to Edible Ices intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa to which and under circumstances in which a prohibition in terms of section 3 of the Act regarding the sale of Edible Ices apply.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Sampling and Analysis of Edible Ices
Sampling
9. (1) (a) An inspector may in any consignment of Edible Ices open as many containers, multipacks and outer containers and inspect the contents thereof and remove samples of such contents for the purpose of further inspection or analysis, as he or she may deem necessary.
(b) An inspector shall be satisfied that the samples so extracted are representative of the product in the consignment concerned.
(c) (i) Samples of Edible Ices shall be obtained directly from the factory.
(ii) A sample shall consist of at least 100g (150g if product has any inclusions) of final product or Soft Serve Mix, as the case may be.
(iii) The samples shall be kept in the frozen state (except for the Soft Serve Mix) and shall be transported to the laboratory in refrigerated containers:
Provided that if the analysis is not carried out immediately, the samples shall be kept under refrigeration with the maximum temperature not exceeding -5 °C at any time. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2105.00.90 - Other No - Description
- Edible ices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell in the Republic of South Africa fresh vegetables, other than imported fresh vegetables referred to in subregulation 2;
(f) unless the samples for inspection are drawn according to the requirements set out in regulations 12, 13 and 14;
(g) unless the samples are inspected in accordance with the methods set out in regulations 15, 16 and 17;
SAMPLING PROCEDURES
Obtaining a sample from the consignment
12. At least two percent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at random for inspection purposes and an inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned: Provided that in the case of bulk containers at least 25 percent or two containers, whichever is the greatest, shall be taken as sample from the consignment.
Obtaining an inspection sample
13. An inspection sample shall-
(a) in the case of fresh vegetables packed in containers be drawn from each container obtained in accordance with regulation 12 and shall consist of the entire contents of the container; and
(b) in the case of vegetables packed in bulk containers be drawn from each bulk container obtained in accordance with regulation 12 and shall consist of three quantities of 10 vegetables each, taken from the middle and two opposite corners of the bulk container:
Provided that all three samples of 10 fresh vegetables shall be taken as the inspection sample.
Deviating sample
14. If an inspector should notice during the process of drawing the random sample or during the inspection, that some of the containers derived from any part of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, contain fresh vegetables which are noticeably inferior to or differ from the contents of containers which represent the remainder of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, the inspection result shall be based only on the containers derived from the deviating portion of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, and further samples required for inspection shall be drawn from this deviating portion.
METHODS OF INSPECTION
Assessment of containers, packaging and presentation
15. An inspector shall visually examine the consignment and the sample from the consignment to determine if the containers, packaging and presentation comply with the prescribed requirements.
Verification of markings
16. An inspector shall visually examine the containers in the consignment and the sample from the consignment to verify compliance to the marking requirements by ;
(a) satisfying him or herself whether the containers are marked as prescribed; and
(b) checking the accuracy of the declarations during inspection.
Determination of deviations
17. (1) The extent to which fresh vegetables deviates from the prescribed quality factors as set out in Part II, shall be determined as follows:
(a) Remove the fresh vegetables entirely from the packaging.
(b) Examine each unit of fresh vegetables in the working sample visually or if necessary, by handling or cutting it.
(c) Determine with regard to each of the different quality factors, the number of units or the mass of the fresh vegetables in that working sample which deviates from the prescribed quality standards.
(d) Express the number of units or mass in respect of each quality factor thus determined, as a percentage of the total number of units or total mass of the fresh vegetables in that working sample, this percentage presents the degree to which the fresh vegetables with the deviation concerned are present in such working sample.
(2) The extent to which fresh vegetables deviates from the prescribed packing and sorting requirements set out in Part II, shall be determined as follows:
(a) Determine the number of units or mass of the fresh vegetables in that working sample which deviates from the packing and sorting requirements.
(b) Express the number of units or mass of the fresh vegetables thus determined, as a percentage of the total number of units or total mass of the vegetables in that working sample, this percentage represents the degree to which the fresh vegetables in such working sample deviates from the packing and sorting requirements. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(f); 12-17
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers Yes Fresh vegetables - Description
- Fresh vegetables
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0101.2: - Horses :, 0102.2: - Cattle :, 0103: Live swine., 0104.10: - Sheep and 0104.20: - Goats
The measure came into effect on 17 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- 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
- A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- A. Ante mortem inspection
Ante mortem inspections
79.(1)A registered inspector doing ante mortem inspection at a -
(a)rural abattoir, must be at least a meat inspector or, provided exemption has been granted by the provincial executive officer, a meat examiner;
(b) low and high throughput abattoir, must at least be a meat inspector.
(2) A declaration of health and origin must be provided for all animals by the owner of the slaughter stock and recorded by the abattoir owner and such health declaration must contain the following information -
(a) date of delivery;
(b) name and address of owner or farm;
(c) number of animals and specie(s);
(d) health status of the herd(s) including mortality rate; and
(e) medication, if given as well as withdrawal periods and dates.
(3)An animal must be inspected on the day of arrival at the abattoir, and the inspection must be repeated on the day of slaughter if the slaughter is not done within 24 hours of arrival.
(4) There must be a standard procedure at an abattoir to convey the information acquired in the lair ages to the registered inspectors in the meat inspection area, and a method of marking specific animals for the attention of a registered inspector should be in place.
Further inspections and findings
80. (1) (a) All animals that in the opinion of a registered inspector, who is not a veterinarian, doing ante mortem inspection as described in regulation 79, are not fit for slaughter must be examined by a veterinarian who is a registered inspector
(b) The veterinarian, must decide whether such animals may be slaughtered, provisionally slaughtered or disposed of;
(2) If the veterinarian decides that an animal mentioned in sub regulation (1)(a) may be slaughtered or provisionally slaughtered. the carcass of such animal is subject to secondary meat inspection in terms of regulation 107.
(3) An animal may not be slaughtered if it is suspected that a forbidden substance has -
(a) been administered to it;
(b) been implanted in it;
(c) contaminated it; or
(d) been eaten by it.
(4) No person may slaughter an animal which is on the point of giving birth or which has given birth in transit or lair age. (see also 68(11))
B. Primary meat inspections
Provisions for meat inspection personnel
84. The provincial executive officer may determine the number of meat inspectors or meat examiners required in an abattoir after having considered the abattoir design, number of inspection stations, line speed, different species, structural and managerial aspects.
General
85. (1) No carcass, part thereof, rough or red offal may be sold or dispatched from an abattoir unless inspected and approved by a registered inspector and marked with the "PASSED" mark, as contemplated in Part VII.
(2) All relevant information, including ante mortem and health records, must be taken into consideration when doing meat inspection.
(3) A person may not remove, cut or debone any carcass or meat prior to inspection
(4) A person may not remove any sign or evidence of any disease, condition, contamination or soiling by washing, trimming or any other manner prior to meat inspection, unless it is done under the supervision of a registered inspector.
(5) No lymph nodes may be removed prior to meat inspection.
(6) Heads, feet. rough and red offal must be identifiable with the carcass of origin until inspection is done.
(7) Any carcass, meat or viscera which, in the opinion of the registered inspector, is not fit for human or animal consumption must be detained for secondary inspection.
(8) A registered inspector must acquaint him or her-self of all further guidelines issued by the national executive officer regarding primary meat inspections.
(1) Cattle
Inspection of cattle carcasses
86.(1)The registered inspector must inspect a carcass by means of observation, palpation, smell and, where necessary, incision and must take into consideration -
(a) its state of nutrition;
(b) its color;
(c) its odor;
(d) its symmetry;
(e) the efficiency of its bleeding;
(f) any contamination;
(g) its pathological conditions;
(h) any parasitic infestation;
(i) any injection marks;
U) any bruising and injuries;
(k) any abnormalities of muscles, bones, tendons, joints or other tissues; and
(I) the age and sex of the animal from which it was derived.
When inspecting the hindquarter, a registered inspector must inspect bilaterally -
(a) the parietal peritoneum, by observation;
(b) the Lynn iliac media/as et /laterals and the Lynn umbilicus, by multiple incisions;
(c) the Lnn inguinalis superficialis, by multiple incisions;
(d) the muscular part of the diaphragm, by making two incisions approximately 25 mm apart and removing the peritoneal layer to expose the muscle; and
(e) the kidneys, by exposure or incisions if necessary and the Lnn. renal is by incisions if necessary.
(3) When inspecting the forequarter, the registered inspector must inspect bilaterally -
(a) the parietal pleura by observation;
(b) the Lnn cervical is superficialis, by palpation; and
(c) the M triceps brachii, by making one deep transverse incision through the distal part of the muscle.
(4) The sternum, ribs, vertebrae and spinal cord must be inspected on carcasses which have been split.
Inspection of cattle heads
87. (1) When inspecting the head, the registered inspector must inspect bilaterally -
(a) the Lnn mandibulares. Lnn parotidei, and the Lnn retropharyngiales, by multiple incisions: and
(b) the external masseters (M. masseter). by making two deep linear incisions parallel to the mandible, and the internal masseters ( M. pterigoideus media/is), by making a single deep linear incision.
(2) The registered inspector must observe and palpate the tongue.
(3) The registered inspector must observe the skin (or external surface of de-masked heads), lips, gums, hard and soft palates, eyes and nostrils.
(4)The tonsils must be removed after inspection as part of the slaughtering process and condemned.
Inspection of feet
88. The feet must be inspected by observation.
Inspection of cattle red offal
89. When inspecting the red offal, the registered inspector must inspect -
(a) the surface of the visceral pleura, by observation;
(b) the liver by palpation and incisions into the gastric surface and the base of the caudate lobe to open the bile ducts;
(c) the hepatic lymph nodes, by multiple incisions into the Ln. hepaticas;
(d) the trachea. by a lengthwise incision and the esophagus by observation;
(e) the lungs, by palpation and an incision in their posterior thirds perpendicular to their main axes to open the main branches of the bronchi;
(f) the Lnn mediastinal, by multiple incisions;
(g) the Lnn bronchiales bilaterally, by multiple incisions;
(h) the pericardium and the heart, by an incision made lengthwise to cut through the interventricular septum and open the ventricles and two additional vertical cuts into the split septum;
(i) the spleen, by visual inspection and if necessary by incision;
(j) the tail, by observation;
(k) the thyroid gland, by observation;
(I) both sides of the diaphragm, by observation; and
(m) the testes, by observation.
Inspection of cattle rough offal
90. When inspecting the rough offal, the registered inspector must inspect -
(a) the visceral peritoneum as well as the omentum, by observation;
{b) if necessary, the inner surfaces of the stomach and intestines, but this inspection may only take place in the rough offal room or detention area with separate equipment;
(c)the gastric and mesenteric lymph nodes (Lnn gastrici, mesenterici, crania/is and caudalis), by observation and, if necessary by multiple incisions.
(2) Sheep and goats
Inspection of sheep or goat carcasses
91.(1) The registered inspector must inspect a carcass by means of observation, palpation, smell and, where necessary incision, and must take into consideration -
(a) its state of nutrition;
(b) its color;
(c) its odor;
(d) its symmetry;
(e) the efficiency of its bleeding;
(f) any contamination;
(g) its pathological conditions;
(h) any parasitic infestation;
(i) any injection marks;
(j) any bruising and injuries;
(k) any abnormalities of muscles, bones, tendons, joints, or other tissues; and
(I) the age and sex of the animal from which it was derived.
(2) When inspecting the hindquarter, the registered inspector must inspect bilaterally -
(a) the parietal peritoneum, by observation;
(b) the Lnn iliac media/as et laterals, by observation;
(c) the Lnn inguinalis superficialis, Lnn umbilicus, Lnn popliteus and Lnn analyst, by palpation;
(d) the kidneys, by exposure, observation and palpation and the Lnn. renalis, by palpation; and
(e) the muscular part of the diaphragm by visual inspection.
(3) When inspecting the forequarter, the registered inspector must inspect bilaterally -
(a) the parietal pleura and thoracic cavity, by observation; and
(b) the Lnn cervicalis superficialis, by palpation;
Inspection of sheep and goat heads
92. The registered inspector must visually inspect the head and when necessary, inspect the throat, mouth, tongue and Lnn mandibu/ares, Lnn parotidei, and the Lnn retropharyngiales, making incisions as required.
Inspection of feet
93. The feet must be inspected by observation.
Inspection of sheep and goat red offal
94. When inspecting the red offal, the registered inspector must inspect -
(a)the surface of the visceral pleura, by observation;
(b)the liver, by palpation and incisions into the gastric surface and the base of the caudate lobe to open the bile ducts;
(c) the hepatic lymph nodes, by multiple incisions into the Ln. hepaticus;
(d) the lungs, esophagus and trachea, by observation and palpation;
{e) the Lnn bronchiales and Lnn mediastinales, by observation and palpation;
{f) the pericardium and the heart, by an incision made lengthwise to open the ventricles;
(g) the spleen, by observation and if necessary palpation;
{h) both sides of the diaphragm, by observation; and
{i) the testes, by observation.
Inspection of sheep and goat rough offal
95. When inspecting the rough offal, the registered inspector must inspect -
(a) the visceral peritoneum as well as the omentum, by observation;
(b} if necessary, the inner surfaces of the stomach and intestines, but this inspection may only take place in the rough offal room or detention area with separate equipment: and
(c) the gastric and mesenteric lymph nodes (Lnn gastrici, mesenterici, cranialis and caudalis). by observation.
(3) Pigs
Inspection of pig carcasses
96. (1) The Registered Inspector must inspect a carcass by means of observation, palpation, smell and, where necessary, incision, and must take into consideration -
{a) its state of nutrition;
(b) its color;
(c) its odor;
{d) its symmetry;
{e) the efficiency of its bleeding;
(f) any contamination;
(g) its pathological conditions;
{h) any parasitic infestation;
{i) any injection marks;
(j) any bruising and injuries:
(k) any abnormalities of muscles, bones, tendons, joints or other tissues; and
(I) the age and sex of the animal from which it was derived.
(2) When inspecting the hindquarter, the registered inspector must inspect bilaterally -
(a) the parietal peritoneum, by observation;
(b) the Lnn iliac media/es et laterales, by multiple incisions:
(c) the Lnn inguinalis superficialis, by multiple incisions;
{d) the muscular part of the diaphragm, by making two incisions approximately 25 mm apart and removing the peritoneal layer to expose the muscle; and
(e) kidneys, by exposure or incisions if necessary and the Lnn. renalis by incisions if necessary.
(f) The tail and if any signs of necrosis due to tail biting is observed, the carcass must be split and the spine examined.
(3) When inspecting the forequarter, the registered inspector must inspect bilaterally -
(a) the parietal pleura, by observation: and
(b) the M triceps brachii, by making one deep transverse incision through the distal part of the muscle. In the case of pigs weighing between 54 kg and 92 kg these incisions may be omitted provided that the heart is inspected and no cysticercoid are found elsewhere in the carcass.
(4) Where the carcass has been split, the sternum, ribs, vertebrae and spinal cord must be inspected.
Inspection of pig head
97.(1) When inspecting the head, the registered inspector must inspect bilaterally - (a} the Lnn mandibulares and Lnn parotidei, by multiple incisions; and
(b) the external masseters (M. masseter), by making two deep linear incisions parallel to the mandible and the internal masseters (M. pterygoids media/is) by making a single deep linear incision.
(2)The registered inspector must observe the tongue, skin, lips, gums, hard and soft palate, eyes and nostrils.
Inspection of pig red offal
98. When inspecting the red offal, the registered inspector must inspect -
(a) the surface of the visceral pleura, by observation;
(b) the liver, by palpation and incisions into the gastric surface and the base of the caudate lobe to open the bile ducts;
(c) the hepatic lymph nodes, by multiple incisions into the Ln. hepaticus;
(d) the trachea, by a lengthwise incision and the esophagus by observation;
(e) the lungs, by palpation and an incision in their posterior thirds perpendicular to their main
axes to open the main branches of the bronchi;
(f) the lungs, for contamination with water from the scalding tank and if contaminated such lungs may not be passed;
(g) the Lnn mediastinales, by multiple incisions;
(h) the Lnn bronchiafes bilaterally, by multiple incisions;
(i) the pericardium and the heart, by an incision made lengthwise to cut through the interventricular septum and open the ventricles and two additional vertical cuts into the split septum;
(j) the spleen, by visual inspection and if necessary incision;
(k) both sides of the diaphragm, by observation; and
(I) the testes, by observation.
Inspection of pig rough offal
99. When inspecting the rough offal, the registered inspector must inspect -
(a) the visceral peritoneum as well as the omentum, by observation;
(b) if necessary, the inner surfaces of the stomach and intestines, but this inspection may only take place in the rough offal room or detention area with separate equipment; and
(c) the gastric and mesenteric lymph nodes ( Lnn gastrici, mesenterici, cranialis and cauda/is) by observation and, if necessary by multiple incisions.
(4) Horses
Inspection of horse carcass
100. (1) The registered inspector must inspect a carcass by means of observation, palpation, smell and, where necessary incision, and must take into consideration -
(a) its state of nutrition;
(b) its color;
(c) its odor;
(d} its symmetry;
(e) the efficiency of its bleeding;
(f} any contamination;
(g) its pathological conditions;
(h) any parasitic infestation;
(i) any injection marks;
m any bruising and injuries;
{k) any abnormalities of muscles, bones, tendons, joints or other tissues; and
(I) the age and sex of the animal from which it was derived;
(2) When inspecting the hindquarter, the registered inspector must inspect bilaterally -
(a) the parietal peritoneum. by observation;
(b) the Lnn iliac media/es et laterales, and the Lnn subiliacus by multiple incisions; and
(c) the kidneys, by exposure or incisions if necessary and the Lnn. renalis by incisions if
necessary.
(3) When inspecting the forequarter, the registered inspector must inspect bilaterally -
(a) the parietal pleura, by observation; and
(b) the Lnn cetVicalis superficialis, by palpation.
(4) Carcasses must be spilt after which the sternum, ribs, vertebrae and spinal cord must be inspected.
Examination of horse head
101. The registered inspector must -
(a) examine the head by observation;
(b) palpate the tongue; and
(c) observe the skin, lips, gums. hard and soft palate, eyes and nostrils.
Inspection of feet
102. The feet must be inspected by observation.
Inspection of horse red offal
103. When inspecting the red offal, the registered inspector must inspect -
(a) the surface of the visceral pleura, by observation;
(b) the liver, by palpation and incisions to open the bile ducts;
(c) the hepatic lymph nodes, by multiple incisions into the Ln. hepaticus;
{d) the lungs, esophagus and trachea by observation and palpation and an incision into the trachea;
(e) the pericardium and the heart, by an incision made lengthwise to cut through the interventricular septum;
(f) the spleen, by visual inspection and if necessary by palpation;
(g) the tail, by observation;
(h) both sides of the diaphragm, by observation; and
(i) the testes, by observation.
Inspection of horse rough offal
104. When inspecting the rough offal, the registered inspector must inspect -
(a) the visceral peritoneum, by observation; and
(b) the outer surface of the stomach and intestines as well as the omentum, by observation.
General
106. (1) Suspect carcasses found during primary meat inspections in terms of sub part B, must be marked "detained" and must be subjected to secondary meat inspection by a registered inspector who is a veterinarian.
(2) A secondary inspection, on a carcass must reveal the -
(a) species, age and sex;
(b) clotting and staining characteristics of the blood;
(c) organ or part of the carcass affected;
{d) condition or disease and the probable cause thereof;
(e) judgement and the motivation therefore where applicable.
(3) Depending on the said finding, the carcass, organ or meat may be -
(a) passed;
(b) conditionally passed, subject to treatment;
(c) partially passed by removing the condemned part; or
(d) totally condemned.
(4) Where a carcass is not passed, the owner may request a written certificate.
Emergency slaughtered animals
107. (1) The meat of animals which were referred to a veterinarian, who is a registered inspector, during ante mortem inspection, as contemplated in regulation 80, must be examined by such veterinarian who must pay particular attention to -
(a) blood content of intercostal veins, the small vessels beneath the serosa of the abdominal wall and in the retroperitoneal fat in the walls of the pelvis;
(b) all visible lymph nodes after the carcass has been split and examine and loosen a shoulder and open an acetabulum from the medial aspect to observe the exposed connective tissue, fat. lymph nodes and articular surface; and
(c) the condition of the musculature and abnormal odors and color of the carcass.
(2) If regarded as necessary by the veterinarian, the carcass or meat must be subjected to laboratory examination in order to make a final decision.
Records
108. The results of the ante mortem examination, primary meat inspection and secondary meat inspection must be recorded, and where zoonotic and controlled diseases, contemplated in the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984), are diagnosed, the local state veterinarian must be notified on the day of slaughter - Reference of the measure
- Section VI A section 79-80, Part VI 84-104,106-108
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat No 0101.2 - Horses : No 0102.2 - Cattle : No 0103 Live swine. No 0104.10 - Sheep No 0104.20 - Goats No - Description
- Meat, Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Horse and Pig
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 17 September 2004 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0306.11: -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) and 0306.12: -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.)
The measure came into effect on 04 September 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 September 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 978 (Government Gazette 25171) Of 4 July 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Frozen Rock Lobster And Frozen Lobster Products Derived Therefrom
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers requirements for the handling, preparation, processing, packaging, freezing, storage and quality of frozen lobster tails, frozen whole lobster (cooked or raw) or any other frozen lobster product derived from lobsters of the families Palinuridae and Scyllaridae, and of the family Nephropidae (genera Homarus, Nephrops and Metanephrops, or any other species of lobster), intended for human consumption. It also covers requirements for factories and employees involved in the production.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.6.9 Freezers, chill rooms, freezer storage rooms and their equipment and instruments
Freezers, chill rooms, freezer storage rooms and their equipment and instruments shall operate efficiently and shall be kept clean and in a hygienic condition. The temperature in freezer storage rooms shall be automatically and continuously monitored and a record of the temperature shall be kept and shall be available for inspection. Products shall not be stacked direct on the floor or against the walls. No material other than the product or ingredients of the product shall be stored in freezers, chill rooms or freezer storage rooms. No condition and no object or matter that could affect the flavour, odour or appearance of the frozen product in any way shall be present in freezers, chill rooms and freezer storage rooms. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.6.9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306.11 -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) Yes Frozen rock lobster 0306.12 -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.) No - Description
- Frozen rock lobster and frozen lobster products derived therefrom
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.2 Condition of ingredients
All fish, marine molluscs, crustaceans and other ingredients for canning, whether fresh, chilled, frozen, canned or otherwise preserved shall be in compliance with 4.1. All fish, marine molluscs and crustaceans shall be alive on harvesting. The raw materials shall only be transported under protection.
An incoming inspection on the quality of the raw materials and ingredients shall be conducted on receipt and records shall be kept of the findings and time of reception. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.2 paragraph 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products No - Description
- Ingredients used in the production of fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 9.4 Inspection on receipt
The can manufacturer shall, by means of applying a quality management system, ensure that consignments of containers and lids supplied to the canner are in compliance with the correct characteristics and documented parameters that were agreed upon between the can manufacturer and the canning factory. The canning factory shall on receipt of the consignments, conduct a routine inspection system that includes a visual examination and physical testing to determine the freedom of integrity defects and other defects.
lnspection results and corrective procedures where applicable shall be documented and kept on file. Consignments not in compliance with the standards set by the container manufacturer shall not be used.
Each pallet or package with containers and lids shall be provided with a means of identity of the container and lid manufacturer. A system of collecting and retaining these identities shall be exercised and be such that, should problems arise, the affected containers or lids from a particular pallet or package can be related and traced to a specific production code lot from which these containers or lids were selected.
9.6.3.2 Seam evaluation
Routine evaluations at regular intervals of the quality of the closures shall be conducted by competent personnel under illumination complying with 3.2.7. Such evaluations shall be a formalised programme that shall include visual inspections for the absence of defects likely to affect the hermetic seal and internal inspections of the seams in accordance with the standards, parameters, attributes and methods of evaluation provided by the container manufacturer and shall be available at the container seam inspection station.
11 Methods of physical examination
NOTE A sample unit consists of a container of product and the entire contents thereof.
11 .I External and internal examination of containers
11.1. Determine whether the code digits are legible and indelible and if embossed, examine for any abnormalities such as damage of the tinplate or lacquer.
11.1.2 Examine the seams, seals or closures and outer and inner surfaces of the container for any abnormalities or integrity defects.
11.2 External and internal examination of seams
Conduct internal and external examinations of container seams, seals or closures in accordance with the method provided by the container manufacturer to determine whether the container seam, seal or closure is in compliance with the prescribed standards, parameters and attributes supplied by the container manufacturer to ensure the integrity of the hermetic sealing.
11.2.1 Leak test by applying vacuum inside the can
11.2.1.1 Preparation of the cans
a) Empty unused cans:
Immerse empty unused cans for 5 min in boiling water. Remove the cans from the boiling water and cool to 30 °C or below before testing.
b) End product:
In the case of &piece cans - Open the end product by cutting out one of the lids of the can without damaging the circumference of the seam. In case of 2-piece cans, remove the bottom of the can (opposite the seam) without damaging the expansion ring on the bottom end. After removal of the content, immerse the can for 60 min in boiling water. Remove from the boiling water and dry for 6 h at approximately 55 °C before testing.
11.2.1.2 Testing
Add some water to submerge the entire seam. Place a rubber seal on the open end to cover the entire top of the circumference of the seam or expansion ring. Place a perspex plate connected with a vacuum tube on top of the rubber seal. Observe the entire seal covered with water at the opposite end of the can during the removal of air out of the can. Appearance of a succession of air bubbles from the seam into the water indicates leakage through the seam at that particular point.
11.3 Determination of net mass of the contents of the container
1 I .3.1 Weigh unopened container.
11.3.2 Open container and remove the contents.
11.3.3 Wash, dry and weigh the container complete with lid.
11.3.4 Subtract the mass of the empty container from the mass of the unopened container. The resultant figure is the net mass.
11.4 Determination of the vacuum inside a container, the net headspace and
the fill of the container
11.4.1 Vacuum
Tap the unopened container slightly on the surface of the inspection table to move the contents away from the inside surface of the lid. Impress the point of a vacuum gauge through the lid to measure the vacuum inside the container. Check for compliance with 6.1.7.
11.4.2 Net headspace
In case of
a) a container with a lid attached by a double seam, partially cut out lid without removing or altering the height of the double seam, or
b) another type of container, remove the lid.
Determine the average vertical distance, in mm, from the inside surface of the lid of the container to the upper level of the contents by taking measurements over the surface of the contents. The result is the net headspace.
11.4.3 Fill of container
In case of containers with lids attached by double seams, fill the container with water at room temperature to a vertical distance of 5 mm below the top level of the container. Weigh the container thus filled and determine the mass of the water by subtracting the mass of the container. Draw off water from the filled container to the level of the contents, weigh the container with the remaining water and determine the mass of the remaining water by subtracting the mass of the container.
Divide the mass of the remaining water by the mass of the water and multiply by 100. The result is the percentage of the total volume capacity of the container occupied by the content expressed as the fill of the container.
In case of a container with a lid attached otherwise than by a double seam, remove the lid and proceed as above, but fill the container to the top or to the level of the inside surface of the lid instead of to 5 mm below the top.
11.5 Determination of drained mass
11.5.1 Maintain the container at room temperature approximately between 20 °C and 30 °C for a
minimum of 12 h prior to examination.
11.5.2 Open and tilt the container to distribute the entire contents from the container on a preweighed sieve having a wire mesh with square openings of 2,8 mm x 2,8 mm.
11.5.3 Incline the sieve at an angle of approximately 17 ° to 20 ° and allow the contents to drain for 2 min, measured from the time the product is poured onto the sieve.
1 I .5.4 Immediately weigh the sieve containing the contents.
11.5.5 In case of a product with a sauce adhering to the contents or onto the sieve, wash the sauce off with a gentle spray of warm tap water (approximately 40 °C) using a wash bottle (e.g. plastic). Incline the sieve at an angle of approximately 17 ° to 20 ° and allow the contents to drain for 2 min, measured from the time the washing has finished.
11.5.6 lmmediately remove adhering water from the bottom of the sieve by use of a paper towel and weigh the sieve containing the washed contents.
11.5.7 In case of products packed in a jelled medium that does not liquefy at a room temperature between 20 °C and 30 °C within 12 h, remove the jelled medium by hand and weigh the solid contents.
11.5.8 The drained or washed mass (A) is obtained by subtracting the mass of the sieve from the mass of the sieve with the drained or washed product.
11.5.9 In case of products containing optional ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, cereals or garnish, determine the total drained or washed mass (8) as described above, then separate the optional ingredients and re-weigh. The mass of the material remaining on the sieve is the drained or washed mass of the fish content (C).
11.5.10 In case of products wrapped in parchment paper such as crab meat, proceed as above but remove the parchment paper after removing any adhering meat.
11.6 Determination of percentage exuded liquid in an oil packing medium Drain the entire liquid packing medium from a container and collect by means of a funnel directly into a graduated volumetric measuring glass cylinder of a suitable size. Record the total volume (T) in mL. After the oil has been separated, record the volume (V) in mL of the exuded watery liquid.
11.7 Determination of percentage of tuna
11.7.1 Open the can and drain the contents, following the procedures outlined in 11.5.
11.7.2 Remove and place the contents onto a tared 12 mm mesh screen equipped with a collecting pan.
11.7.3 Separate the fish with a spatula being careful not to break the configuration of the pieces.
Ensure that the smaller pieces of fish are moved to the top of a mesh opening to allow them to fall through the screen onto the collecting pan.
11.7.4 Segregate the material on the pan according to flaked, grated (shredded) or paste and weigh the individual portions to establish the mass of each component.
I I .7.5 W declared as a "chunk" pack, weigh the screen with the fish retained and record the mass. Subtract the mass of the sieve from this mass to establish the mass of solid and chunk fish.
11.7.6 If declared as "solid" pack remove any small pieces (chunks) from the screen and reweigh. Subtract the mass of the sieve from this mass to establish the mass of "solid" fish.
11.7.7 Express the mass of flaked, grated (shredded and paste) (F) as a percentage of the total drained mass of fish.
11.7.8 Calculate the mass of solid and chunk fish (Msc) retained on the screen by difference and express as a percentage of the total drained mass of fish.
11.7.9 Calculate the mass of solid fish (Ms) retained on the screen by difference and express as a percentage of the total mass of drained mass.
11.8 Examination methods for shrimps, prawns and langoustines
11.8.1 Determination of size designation
The size designation (SD) if expressed as the number of shrimps or prawns of 100 g of drained product, shall be determined from the number of whole units (N) and the actual drained mass (M), using the following equation:
SD= (N/M)*100
where
N is the number of whole units.
M is the total number of units.
11.8.2 Determination of percentage broken units
Separate the broken pieces from the whole units and calculate the percentage of broken units (% BU)
11.8.3 Determination of percentage undeveined units
Separate any units not deveined or cleaned from the product labelled as "deveined" or "cleaned
and calculate the percentage units not deveined or cleaned (Mu)
11.8.4 Determination of percentage discoloured units
Separate units with distinct discolouration of more than 10 % of their surface area and calculate the percentage discoloured units (% DU) by using the following equation:
11.9 Sensory and physical examination of contents
11.9.1 Open container.
11.9.2 Carefully remove the contents out of the container onto a white coloured tray for physical examination.
11 .9.3 Assess immediately the odour remaining in the empty container
11 .9.4 Assess the odour, flavour and texture of the contents.
11.9.5 Assess the product in accordance with the applicable requirements stipulated for the product.
11.9.6 Where the product is cross cut, round pilchards (not filleted) or sardinella packs or sardines in round cans, determine whether scales are present by gently scratching with the finger tips, any remaining scales off from the surface of the skin.
11.9.7 Split the units length wise open from the dorsal side down to the ventral side to determine the texture of the flesh, the bones, the colour of the flesh, the flavour and the presence of any remains of intestines with feed. Check for compliance with 6.1.9.
11.10 Examination of fish paste, fish spread
Transfer the contents from the container onto a white ceramic tile. Examine the contents for discolouration, defects or any other abnormalities. Spread the contents in thin layers over the tile with a spatula, in order to detect any sandiness, grittiness or other coarse pieces or tough portions or clots and examine the product for compliance with 7.1.1 6.1.
11.11 Measurement of blob diameter of tomato paste
Measure the blob diameter at 25 °C by placing a cylindrical chromium-plated copper tube of height 60 mm and inside diameter 19 mm on a horizontal glass plate, and filling it to the level of the top rim with the paste under test and gently lifting the tube from the plate at a slow and even rate such that the time taken to empty the cylinder is 4 s. Then immediately measure the lengths, in mm, of two diameters (at right angles to each other) of the paste blob, including in the measurements, any exuded liquid, and record the mean of these values. Perform this determination twice and record the overall mean value as the blob diameter. Check for compliance with 4.3.7.
11.12 Determination of Munsell value of canned tuna
11.1 2.1 Apparatus
11.12.1.1 An apparatus for comparing the reflectance of the tuna sample and the neutral Munsell discs.
11.12.1.2 A light source suitable for illuminating the sample and the Munsell disc with the radiating light at a wavelength centered at 555 nm (540 nm to 570 nm), or a comparator device fitted with a filter (on the eyepiece) that transmits light centered at the above wavelength.
11.12.1.3 Munsell discs of values 6,3 and 5,3.
11. 2.2 Preparation of sample
Pass the contents of the container through a sieve of nominal aperture size 6,7 mm. Mix the sieved material and place it in a 84 mm x 46 mm, open-top can with a false bottom 13 mm deep, the can being painted flat black inside and out. Fill the can to within 3 mm to 6 mm of its top edge. In the case of blended tuna, separate the flesh of the two colours and proceed as indicated with each colour separately.
11.12.3 Procedure
Within 10 min of sieving the sample determine the Munsell value as follows:
Using two Munsell discs of the same value each mounted 8 mm below the top edge of a 84 mm x 46 mm open-top can (painted as in 11.12.2), regulate the source of illumination so that, when viewed, the two discs appear to be of equal brightness. Withoutaltering the adjustment, remove one can and replace it by the prepared sample and observe whether the sample appears to be lighter or darker than the standard. For tuna designated "white" and "light" conduct the comparison using Munsell discs of value 6,3 and 5,3 respectively. Check for compliance with 7.1.4.2.
11.13 Determination of scales and gut
The undermentioned symbols are used to indicate the degree to which gut is present in fish units but have no bearing on the degree to which feed is present in the gut.
The presence of the extremity of the anal canal is allowed and is therefore not considered in determining the extent of the presence of gut. Gut without feed is not considered to be a significant defect.
The degree to which the gut is full is indicated by means of the following symbols:
D - Serious (half full to full gut)
E - Less serious (less than half full gut)
F - Slight (presence of feed in the gut not obvious)
From the above it follows that a complete gut which is half to totally full is considered to represent
one serious defect, viz., 1 AD. The following formulae are used for the purpose of calculating the
equivalent number of AD'S in a production of canned fish in which gut, containing feed, is present:
A unit containing spilt green or red feed with or without gut is considered to be a serious defect and
constitutes 1 AD. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 9.4 and 9.6.3.2
Regulation 11 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Canned Fish 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans - Description
- Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0808.10: - Apples
The measure came into effect on 29 May 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 32254, 29 May 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Apples Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2 (3)(b) according to bilateral agreement accompanied by certificate issued by a relevant government authority responsible for quality control fruit and vegetables and in which it is certified that the quality of the apples as verified through inspection conforms to the relevant standard;
SAMPLING PROCEDURES
Obtaining a sample of the consignment
15. At least two per cent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at random for inspection purposes and an inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned: Provided that in the case of bulk containers, at least 25 per cent of the bulk containers or two bulk containers, whichever is the greatest, shall be drawn at random as sample of the consignment.
Obtaining an inspection sample
16. An inspection sample shall -
(a) in the case of containers, excluding bulk containers, be drawn from each container obtained
in accordance with item 15 and shall, in the case of
(i) containers with 50 apples or less, consist of the entire contents of the container; or
(ii) containers with more than 50 apples, consist of 50 apples drawn at random from the
container;
(b) in the case of bulk containers, be obtained by randomly drawing three quantities of 50 apples
each, respectively from the middle and two opposite corners, from each bulk container
obtained in accordance with item 15; and
(c) for the determination of uniformity in size, in the case of apples
(i) packed in layers, with or without trays, be obtained by randomly drawing a single layer of apples from each container obtained in accordance with item 15; and
(ii) packed in any packaging consists of the entire contents of each container obtained in accordance with item 15.
Deviating sample
17. If an inspector should notice during the process of drawing the random sample or during the inspection, that some of the containers derived from any part of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, contain apples which are noticeably inferior to or differ from the contents of containers which represent the remainder of the pal/et load, truck load or consignment, the inspection result shall only be based on the containers derived from the deviating portion of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, and further samples required for inspection shall be drawn from this deviating portion. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(3) (b), 15 -17
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0808.10 - Apples No - Description
- Apples
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.10: - Apricots
The measure came into effect on 06 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.34910 , 6 January 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Apricots Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2 (2) Imported apricots shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1), provided that the apricots
(b) according to bilateral agreement accompanied by certificate issued by a relevant government authority responsible for quality control of fresh fruit and vegetables and in which it is certified that the quality of the apricots as verified through inspection conforms to the relevant standard.
Obtaining a sample from the consignment
12. At least two per cent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at random for inspection purposes and an inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned.
Obtaining an Inspection sample
13. An inspection sample shall be drawn from each container obtained in accordance with regulation 2 and shall, in the case of -
(a) containers with 50 apricots or less, consist ofthe entire contents of the container; or
(b) containers with more than 50 apricots, consist of 50 adjacent apricots drawn at random from the container. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2 (2) (b), 12 and 13
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.10 - Apricots No - Description
- Apricots
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1001: Wheat and meslin.
The measure came into effect on 29 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39627, 29 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Bread Wheat Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 9(1) A sample of a consignment of wheat shall --
(a) in the case of wheat delivered in bags and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling at least ten percent of the bags, chosen from that consignment at random, with a bag probe: Provided that at least 25 bags in a consignment shall be sampled and where a consignment consists of less than 25 bags, all the bags in that
consignment shall be sampled; and (b) in the case of wheat delivered in bulk and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling that consignment throughout the whole depth of the layer, in at least six
different places, chosen at random in that bulk quantity, with a bulk sampling apparatus.
(2) The collective sample obtained in sub-regulation (1 ) (a) or (b) shall --
(a) have a total mass of at least 10 kg; and
(b) be thoroughly mixed by means of dividing before further examination.
(3) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in sub-regulation (1)(a) is not representative of that consignment, in additional five percent of the remaining bags, chosen from that consignment at random, shall be emptied into a suitable bulk container and sampled in the manner contemplated in sub-regulation (1)(b).
(4) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in sub-regulation (1)(b) is not representative of that consignment, an additional representative sample shall be obtained by using an alternative sampling pattern, apparatus or method.
(5) A sample taken in terms of these regulations shall be deemed to be representative of the consignment from which it was taken. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001 Wheat and meslin. Yes Bread wheat - Description
- Bread wheat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1205: Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken.
The measure came into effect on 05 June 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 June 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 32282 , 5 June 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canola Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining sample
9. (1 ) A representative sample of a consignment of canola shall -
(a) in the case of canola delivered in bags and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling at least ten (10) per cent of the bags, chosen from that consignment at random, with a bag probe: Provided that at least 25 bags in a consignment shall be sampled and where a consignment consists of less than 25 bags, all the bags in that consignment shall be sampled; and
(b) in the case of canola delivered in bulk and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling that consignment throughout the whole depth of the layer, in at least six different places, chosen at random in that bulk quantity, with a bulk sampling apparatus.
(2) The sample obtained in sub regulation (1)(a) or (b) shall
(a) have a total mass of at least 3 kg; and
(b) be thoroughly mixed before further dividing.
(3) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in sub regulation (1)(a) is not representative of that consignment, an additional five per cent of the remaining bags, chosen from that consignment at random, shall be emptied into a suitable bulk container and sampled in the manner contemplated in sub regulation (1 )(b).
(4) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in subregulation (1 )(b) is not representative of that consignment, an additional representative sample shall be obtained by using an alternative sampling pattern, apparatus or method.
(5) A sample taken in terms of these regulations shall be deemed to be representative of the consignment from which it was taken.
Sampling if contents differ
10. (1) If, after an examination of the canola taken from different bags in a consignment in terms of regulation 9(1), it appears that the contents of those bags differ substantially-
(a) the bags concerned shall be separated from each other;
(b) all the bags in the consignment concerned shall be sampled in order to do such separation; and
(c) each group of bags with similar contents in that consignment shall for the purposes of these regulations be deemed to be a separate consignment.
(2) If, after the discharge of a consignment of canola in bulk has commenced, it is suspected that the consignment could be of a class or grade other than that determined by means of the initial sampling. the discharge shall immediately be stopped and the part of the consignment remaining in the bulk container, as well as the canola that is already in the collecting tray, shall be sampled anew with a bulk sampling apparatus or by catching at least 20 samples at regular intervals throughout the whole off loading period with a suitable container from the stream of canola that is flowing in bulk. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 9 and 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1205 Rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken. Yes Canola - Description
- Canola
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0805: Citrus fruit, fresh or dried.
The measure came into effect on 30 November 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 November 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 35910, 30 November 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Citrus Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining a sample of consignment
14. (1) An inspector shall draw at random for inspection purposes, a sample of a consignment citrus fruit as
follows and shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned:
(i) In the case of citrus fruit packed in containers:
(aa) Select at random at least two per cent of the total number of containers: Provided that for the determination of the size, granulation and internal quality of the citrus fruit, a minimum of two per cent or 10 containers per consignment, whichever is the smallest, shall be examined.
(bb) Draw at random a sample consisting of 50 fruit from each such container: Provided that if a container contains less than 50 fruit, the entire contents of such a container shall be taken as a sample.
(ii) In the case of citrus fruit packed in bulk containers:
(aa) Draw at random from each consignment at least 25 per cent or two containers, whichever is the greatest, of the bulk containers concerned.
(bb) Draw at random from each bulk container three quantities of 50 fruit each, respectively from the middle and two opposite corners of the bulk container.
(cc) All three samples of 50 fruit shall be taken as the sample for the inspection.
(2) (i) A sample obtained in terms of subregulation (1), depending on the type of container, shall be inspected in the manner as set out in item 10.
(ii) The results of such an inspection shall apply to the whole consignment from which the sample concerned was obtained. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 14
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0805 Citrus fruit, fresh or dried. No - Description
- Citrus fruit i.e grapefruit, kumquats, lemons, limes, oranges and Seville oranges, pummelos (Shaddocks) as
well as soft citrus (easy peelers)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1602: Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 791 (Government Gazette 26531) of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing and Treatment of Canned Meat Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification specifies requirements for the manufacture, production, processing and treatment of canned meat products intended for human consumption.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.5.6 Efficacy of cleaning
Daily routine inspections and scheduled in depth inspections shall be conducted. Suitable records shall
be kept of the findings. Corrective action procedures shall be stipulated.
4.5.9 Vemin control
All buildings in which raw materials, ingredients and the product are stored, or in which the product is handled, prepared, processed or packaged, shall be kept free from insects, rodents, birds and other vermin. The factory and its premises shall be regularly inspected by trained personnel for the evidence of infestation by insects or rodents and for the presence of birds and wild or domestic animals (see 4.2.7 and 4.5.1 1). All rooms in which raw materials and ingredients are stored shall, in addition, be rodent proof. Potential breeding sites shall be eliminated.
9.3.5 Containers, and in particular their seams, shall not be exposed to contamination. The equipment and conveyors used for the pick-up and stacking of containers shall be regularly sanitized. Hard metal surfaces against which the containers come into contact during the pick-up process in particular sharp points, projections or corners, shall where possible, be avoided or otherwise be covered with shock absorbing material to prevent damaging of the containers. Such pick-up equipment and conveyor lines shall be subjected to a regular routine inspection. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 4.5.6 paragraph 1 ; 4.5.9 paragraph 1 and 9.3.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood. Yes Canned meats products - Description
- Canned meat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 02: Meat and edible meat offal
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 791 (Government Gazette 26531) of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing and Treatment of Canned Meat Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification specifies requirements for the manufacture, production, processing and treatment of canned meat products intended for human consumption.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5.3 Meat and offal
Meat and edible offal shall have been inspected and passed as fit for human consumption in accordance with the statutory provisions governing animal slaughtering, meat hygiene and meat inspection. The use of frozen meat and edible offal is allowed, provided that they have been frozen and stored under acceptable conditions and show no evidence of rancidity or discolouration and have been defrosted in a way that does not adversely affect quality. Only chilled carcasses in which rigor mortis has occurred fully or carcasses that have been frozen and thawed may be deboned for processing, unless hot deboning is used. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.3 paragraph 1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 02 Meat and edible meat offal No - Description
- Meat and edible offals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
A84: Inspection requirement
