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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0806: Grapes, fresh or dried.
The measure came into effect on 27 May 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 May 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 40014, 27 May 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Table Grapes 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
- Physical hazards
4(4) No consignment of table grapes classified as "Class 1" or "Class 2" or "Lowest Class" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 2 - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4(4)(a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0806 Grapes, fresh or dried. Yes Table grapes - Description
- Table grapes
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 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads., 1516: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared. and 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
The measure came into effect on 09 March 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 35109, 9 March 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Classification, Packing And Marking Of Fat Spreads 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
- 3. (1) No person shall, subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), sell fat spreads in the Republic
of South Africa unless --
(g) the fat spreads are free from impurities and adulterants; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3(1)(g)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0405 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads. Yes Fat spread 1516 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared. Yes Fat spread 1517 Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 15.16. Yes Fat spread - Description
- Fat spread
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
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of wheat in the Republic of South Africa --
(f) if such wheat contains a substance that renders it unfit for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed.
4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulations (2) and (3) a consignment of wheat shall --
(a) be free from any toxin, chemical or any other substance that renders it unsuitable for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed and may not exceed the permissible deviations regarding aflatoxin in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972;
(b) not contain more poisonous seeds or ergot sclerotia than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972; - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2. (1) and 4(1)(a)-(b)
- 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
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.40: - Plums and sloes, 1001: Wheat and meslin., 1003: Barley., 1212.93: -- Sugar cane, 0704.10: - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli, 0704.20.00: - Brussels sprouts, 0704.90: - Other, 0806: Grapes, fresh or dried., 1004: Oats., 0804.50: - Guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, 0708.20: - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.), 1007: Grain sorghum., 1207.21: -- Seed, 1202: Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken., 0701: Potatoes, fresh or chilled., 0802.6: - Macadamia nuts :, 0710.40: - Sweet corn, 1005: Maize (corn)., 0703.10: - Onions and shallots, 0708.10: - Peas (Pisum sativum) and 0702: Tomatoes, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 22 July 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 July 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette ,22 July 2005 No 27788
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO. 54 OF 1972),REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MAXIMUM LIMITS FOR PESTICIDE RESIDUES THAT MAY BE PRESENT IN FOODSTUFFS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 3.The Annex to the Regulations is hereby amended by the insertion of the following particulars in the correct alphabetical order:
I II Ill
Chem-ical Substance Foodstuff MRL (mg/kg)
Abamectin .... ...... ... .... Plums... ............................ 0.01
Acetamiprid ............ ... Barley, wheat, oats .............. 0.05
: Canola .............. .... ...... ...... 0.02
Alpha-cypermethrin (alpha- Macadamia nuts. -, Sugar cane... 0.05
cypermethrin, sum of isomers)
Azoxystrobin. ...... ............. Broccoli, cauliflower...... ...... 0.20
Brussels sprouts .................. 0.05
Cabbage........................... 0.01
Mangoes ........................... 0.10
Tomatoes ... ............... ........ 0.50
Benthiavalicarb-isopropyl Potatoes ........................... 0.011
(sum of benthiavalicarb- isopropyl and its stereo isomer KIF-2305-L
Beta-cyfluthrin Macadamia nuts.................. 0.02
Bifenthrin........................ Mealies (green) 0.05 1
Boscalid (boscalid). .......... Grapes...... ................... ...... 5.00
Carbendazim . ..... . ........... Oats.................. .............. . 0.10
Chlorpyrifos ... . ................ Mangoes ............................ 0.01
Cyhalothrin ................... . Beans (green), beans (dry),
sorghum, wheat. .................... 0.20
Cotton seed, cruciferae,
groundnuts, potatoes, 0.05
tomatoes ..
Macadamia nuts, mealies 0.01
(green), onions, peas....... ........
Dichlorophen............ Tomatoes ............................ 0.50
Diflubenzuron .......... Potatoes............................ 0.01
Dimethomorph ... ....... I Potatoes ......... ................ ... 0.01
1 Limit of Detection I
Chemical Substance II
Foodstuff Ill
MRL (ma/ka)
chloride.......................... Mangoes............................ 5.00
Diquat. ......................... Potatoes ............................ 0.05
Emamectin (sum of the metabolites emamectin B1aMF and FA; emamectin B1a and 81b benzoate and emamectin delta 8,9-Z isomer)......................... Tomatoes ............................ 0.01
Epoxiconazole................. Mealies (green) ................... 0.01
Ethoprophos ............... ... Potatoes ............................ 0.01
Fipronil......................... Broccoli. ...................... ...... 0.05
Cabbage, cauliflower ............. 0.01
Fluroxypyr..................... Fat, meat, milk.................... 0.10
Kidney .............................. 0.50
Flusilazole...................... Mealies (green)................... 0.01
Flutriafol........................ Soy Beans........................... 0.10
Folpet........................... Tomatoes ............................ 0.50
Furfural ........................ Carrots, potatoes...................
Lettuce. •••••••••................... 1.00
Onions 5.00
Sugar cane............................ 5.00
Glyphosate Maize 2.00
Guazatine ............. ........ Tomatoes ......................... ... 2.50
lndoxacarb ..................... Beans, peaches, peas 0.20
(whole)... 1.00
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts ....... 0.05
Cauliflower........................ 0.01
Potatoes............................ - Reference of the measure
- Reference No. R. 722
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.40 - Plums and sloes Yes plums 1001 Wheat and meslin. Yes wheat 1003 Barley. No 1212.93 -- Sugar cane No 0704.10 - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli Yes cauliflower 0704.20.00 - Brussels sprouts No 0704.90 - Other Yes cabbage 0806 Grapes, fresh or dried. No 1004 Oats. No 0804.50 - Guavas, mangoes and mangosteens Yes mangoes 0708.20 - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) No 1007 Grain sorghum. No 1207.21 -- Seed No 1202 Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken. No 0701 Potatoes, fresh or chilled. No 0802.6 - Macadamia nuts : No 0710.40 - Sweet corn No 1005 Maize (corn). No 0703.10 - Onions and shallots Yes onions 0708.10 - Peas (Pisum sativum) No 0702 Tomatoes, fresh or chilled. No - Description
- Plums
Barley, wheat,
Sugar cane
cauliflower
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Grapes
Oats
Mangoes
Beans
sorghum, wheat
Cotton seed, cruciferae,
groundnuts, potatoes,
Macadamia nuts, mealie
onions, peas. Tomatoes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 22 July 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0306: Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling, 0307: Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 25 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27 MAY 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT 54 OF 1972) REGULATIONS RELATING TO MARINE BlOTOXlNS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- General
2. (1) For the purpose of section 2(l)(b (i) of the Act, shellfish and shellfish products are hereby deemed to be contaminated, impure, or decayed if the following biotoxins exceed the corresponding limits when measured by
the methods prescribed under the annexure to these regulations or any equivalent accredited method.
Shellfish Poisons Limits
(a) Paralytic Shellfish Poisons 0.8 mg/kg*
(b) Amnesic Shellfish Poisons 20 mg/kg**
(c) Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisons Below detection level >
*measured as saxitoxin equivalent per gram of edible shellfish flesh >
**measured as domoic acid concentration per gram edible flesh
(2) Other internationally ratified methods can be used as alternative or complementary methods to the biological testing methods, provided that their implementation provides an equivalent level of public health protection.
ANNEXURE
Test methods for biotoxins in shellfish
The table shows recommended analytical test methods (column 11) for the biotoxins in column I
Biotoxin Test Method
Paralytic Shellfish poison----------------Mouse biossay according to AOAC 1990
Amnesic Sheefish Poison --------------- HPLC Coupled to a UV dector to AOAC 1991
Diarrhetic Poison-----------------------LC coupled to MS Dector Bioassay According to AOAC
AQAC: Association of Official Analytical Chemists
HPLC: High Performance Liquid Chromatography
UV: Ultra-violet LC: Liquid Chromatography
MS: Mass Spectroscopy - Reference of the measure
- Section 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306 Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling No 0307 Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt No 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. No - Description
- shellfish and shellfish products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 25 May 2005 - Description
- all countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 11 November 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 November 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- 6 No. 28196 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 11 NOVEMBER 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO. 54 OF 1972) REGULATIONS RELATING TO OBJECTS PACKED IN FOODSTUFFS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Bioavailability and concentration limits for certain elements in toys
4. Metals or elements in column I of the table below with their bioavailability as outlined in column II shall not exceed the corresponding concentration limits outlined in column 111 if used in toys.
Metal Bi availability Maximum Limit (g/kg
Antimony 1 0.5
Arseric 0.1 0.25
Barium 2.5 10
cadium 0.6 0.75
Chronium 0.3 0.6
Lead 0.7 0.9
Mercury 0.5 0.6
Selenium 5.0 5.0 - Reference of the measure
- Section 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- food stuff
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 11 November 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. and 0406: Cheese and curd.
The measure came into effect on 21 November 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 November 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS RELATING TO MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS Published under Government Notice No. R. 1555 of 21 November 1997 As corrected by: Government Notice No. R.1278 of 29 October 1999 Government Notice No. R. 488 of 8 June 2001 As amended by: Government Noti
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), Regulations relating to Milk and Dairy Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Restrictions
2. No person shall use or sell raw milk intended for further processing which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the m ax i m u m res i d u e levels stipulated in the Regulations governing Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues that my be present in Foodstuffs (Government Notice No. R. 1809 of 3 July 1992, as amended) (here in after referred to as t h e Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicines and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations) or which virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substances which for any reason whatsoever may render the milk unfit for human consumption;
(b) gives a positive result when subjected to the clot-on-boiling test described in paragraph 6 of Annex A
(c) gives a standard plate count of more than 200 000 colony forming units per 1,0ml when subjected to the standard plate count test described in paragraph 7 of Annex A or the dry rehydrated film method for standard colony count described in paragraph 10 of Annex A;
(d) (i) on application of the test described in paragraph 4(4) of Annex A, exceeds the most probable number (MPN) of 10,0 coliform bacteria per 1,0 ml milk or, if the test for coliforms described in paragraph 5 or 11 of Annex A is used, the number of colony forming units exceeds 20 per milliliter of milk; or
(ii) on application of the modified Eijkmann test, the VRB MUG agar method, or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 2, 5 and 11, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 0,01ml or raw milk. When the Eijkmann test is used, or any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of raw milk if the methods described in paragraph 5 or 11 of Annex A are used;
(e) when subjected to the Standard Methods for Counting Somatic Cells in Bovine Milk*, is found to contain an average of 500 000 or more somatic cells per 1,0ml of bovine milk or an average of 750 000 or more cells per 1,0ml goat’s or sheep’s milk after three successive readings at intervals of at least seven days during the test period, of which shows any other signs of abnormal secretary activity of the mammary gland(s); * The Standard Method for Counting Somatic Cells in Bovine Milk is set forth in International Dairy Federation (IDF) Bulletin No. 114 of 1979.
(f) fails the ethanol stability test described in paragraph 9 of Annex A; and
(g) is not packed in a closed container.
(1) No person shall sell for consumption raw milk, raw cream, raw skimmed milk, raw reconstituted (prepared) milk or raw reconstituted (prepared) skimmed milk which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render the product unfit for human consumption;
(b) gives a standard plate count of more than 50 000 colony forming units (CFUs) per 1,0ml of the product when subjected to the standard plate count test described in paragraph 7 of Annex A or the dry rehydrated film method for standard colony count described in paragraph 10 of Annex A.
(c) gives a positive result when subjected to the clot-on-boiling test desribed in paragraph 6 of Annex A;
(d) fails the ethanol stability test described in paragraph 9 of Annex A;
(e) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test, the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 2, 5 and 11, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of cream;
(f) (i) on subjection to the Standard Routine Method for the Counting of Coliform Bacteria in Raw Milk of the International Dairy Federation’s International IDF 73:1985, or any revised version thereof, or on application of the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraph 5 of Annex A or on using the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraph 11 of Annex A, is found to contain more than 20 coliform bacteria in 1,0ml of fluid; or
(ii) on subjection to the coliform bacteria test described in paragraph 4(4) of Annex A, exceeds the most probable number (MPN) of 10,0 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of semi-solid product;
(g) in the case of raw milk, on subjection to the Standard Method for Counting Somatic Cells in Bovine Milk, is found to contain an average of 500 000 or more somatic cells per 1,0ml of bovine milk or an average of 750 000 or more cells per 1,0ml of goat’s or sheep’s milk after three successive readings at intervals of at least seven days during the test period, or which shows any other signs of abnormal secretory activity of the mammary gland(s); (h) is not packed in a closed cntainer;
(i) does not bear clearly on the label the words: “Unpasteurised” / “Ongepasteuriserd” or “Raw milk” / “Rou melk”; (j) when the milk is sold in the consumer’s own container, is tapped from a container which does not bear a label clearly indicating the words: “Unpasteurised” / “Ongepasteuriseerd” or “Raw milk” / “Rou melk”;
(k) (i) is not derived from a herd enrolled in the Bovine Tuberculosis Scheme and the Bovine Brucellosis Scheme which have been established in terms of the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984); or
(ii) is not derived from a herd which annually tests negative for tuberculosis and brucellosis.
5. No person shall sell for consumption raw milk that has become sour which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render the raw milk unfit for human consumption;
(b) on application of the modified Eijkmann test or the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraphs 2 and 5 respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of the product;
(c) on subjection to the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 5 and 11 of Annex A, respectively, contains more than 50 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of the product;
(d) is not packed in a closed container; and
(e) does not bear clearly on the label the words: “Un pasteurised sour milk” / “onge pasteuriseerde sour melk” or “Raw sour milk” / “Rou suur melk”;
(f) when the milk is sold in the consumer’s own container, is tapped from a container which does not bear a label clearly indicating the words: “Unpasteurised sour milk” / “Onge pasteuriseerde suur melk” or “Raw sour milk” / “Rou suur melk”.
6. No person shall sell -
(a) pasteurised milk, pasteurised reconstituted (prepared) milk, pasteurized skimmed milk, pasteurized reconstituted (prepared) skimmed milk or pasteurized cream which -
(i) contains the following:
(aa) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test (for example the Kundrat test) is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(bb)(i) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render the product unfit for human consumption;
(ii) has been shown by the Aschaffenburg and Mullen phosphate test described in paragraph 3 of Annex A or any other test, provided its accuracy equals that of the aforementioned test, to yield the equivalent of 10 micrograms or more of p- nitrophenol per 1,0ml;
(iii) (aa) on execution of the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method is found to contain more than 10,0 coliform bacteria in 1,0ml or exceeds the most probable number (MPN) of 10,0 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of milk or 1,0g of semi-solid product; or (bb) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test, the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 2, 5 and 11, espectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of milk or 1,0g of semi-solid product;
(iv) gives a standard plate count of more than 50 000 colony forming units (CFUs) per 1,0ml of fluid or per 1,0g of semi-solid product when subjected to the tests described in paragraph 7 or 10 of Annex A;
(v) is not packed in a hermetically sealed container when sold to the ultimate consumer: Provided that in cases where the consumer supplies his or her own empty container to be filled from a bulk tank or container, the filled container need to be hermetically sealed;
(b) sterilised cream, sterilised milk, sterilised reconstituted (prepared) milk or UHT cream or UHT milk which -
(i) contains the following:
(aa) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(bb) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substances which for any reason whatsoever may render any such product unfit for human consumption;
(ii) (aa) shows an increase in titratable acidity greater than 0,02, expressed as grams of lactic acid per 100ml of milk, on application of the test described in paragraph 8 of Annex A after incubation at 30oC +/- 1oC for 14 days; (bb) shows any signs of coagulation or blown containers after incubation;
(iii) is not packed in a hermetically sealed container when sold to the ultimate consumer.
7. Subject to the provisions of the Act, no person shall sell any dairy product or composite product which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render any such product unfit for human consumption;
(b) in the case of milk powder or skimmed milk powder, contains more than 50 000 colony forming units per gram on application of the standard plate count test described in paragraph 7 of Annex A;
(c) with the exception of ripened cheese -
(i) on execution of the test described in paragraph 4 of Annex A or the test described in International Standard IDF 73A:1985, contains more than 50 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of solid or semi-solid product; (ii) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test or the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraphs 2 and 5, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of solid or semi-solid product;
(d) in the case of ripened cheese -
(i) on execution of the test described in paragraph 4 of Annex A or the test described in International Standard IDF 73A: 1985 contains more than 1 000 coliform bacteria per 1,0g of the product;
(ii) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test or the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraphs 2 and 5, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli per 1,0 ml of fluid or 1,0g of solid or semi-solid product;
(e) is not packed in a hermetically sealed package or in a closed package.
8. No person shall sell any dairy product or composite dairy product which contains any food additive not permitted by regulation. - Reference of the measure
- Section 2,4,5,6&7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No 0406 Cheese and curd. Yes Cheese - Description
- Milk and cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 21 November 1997 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 06 November 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 November 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT 54 OF 1972)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS RELATING TO MAXIMUM LEVELS FOR MELAMINE IN FOODSTUFFS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 1. In these regulations "the Act" shall mean the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 1972) and any expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act shall bear such meaning.
2. For the purposes of section 2 (1) (b) (i) of the Act, in so far as it is applied and applicable to foodstuffs, the
following foodstuffs are hereby deemed to be contaminated, impure, or adulterated:
(a) All foodstuffs which contain more than 2.5 milligrams per kilogram melamine;
(b) All infant formulas, foodstuffs intended for children under 36 months of age and foodstuffs for special dietary uses, which contain more than 1 milligram per kilogram melamine.
3. For official purposes of analysis of foodstuffs for the presence
of melamine, the only method to be used will be: Liquid Chromatography Coupled Mass Spectroscopy (LCMSMS).
4. The limit of quantitation, irrespective of the method of analysis used, shall not be more than 0.25 mg/kg - Reference of the measure
- Section 1-4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Foodstuffs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 06 November 2009 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2009: Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
The measure came into effect on 14 November 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 November 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STAATSKOERANT, 14 NOVEMBER 2008 No. 31584 19 Government Notice No. R. 692 of 16 May 1997, as amended by Government Notice No. R. 427 of 5 May 2000, Government Notice No. R. 490 of 8 June 2001, Government Notice No. R. 1588 of 20 December 2002 and Governme
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO. 54 OF 1972)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Substitution of regulation 14 of the Regulations
4(1) The following regulation is hereby substituted for regulation 14:
"14. I\Jo person shall sell for consumption fruit juice which -
a) gives a total viable colony count of more than 10 000 colony forming units per 1,0 ml of the product;
b) gives a coliform organism count of more than 100 colony forming units per 1,0 ml of the product;
c) gives a yeast and mould count of 1 000 colony forming units per 1,0 ml of the product;
d) contains any detectable levels of coli in 1,0 ml of the product; and
e) contains any detectable Salmonella spp. in 25 ml of the product".
(2) the renumbering of the existing regulation 14 as regulation 15. - Reference of the measure
- Reference No. R. 1207
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009 Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No - Description
- fruit juice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 November 2008 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2001
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, NO 54 OF 1972 REGULATIONS GOVERNING CERTAIN SOLVENTS IN FOODSTUFFS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 1. In these regulations the act means the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, No 54 of 1972, and any expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act shall bear such a meaning and, unless inconsistent with the context- Beverage means any powder or liquid intended for sale as a drink for human consumption, and shall include natural mineral water and bottled water.
2. For the purpose of section 2(1) (b) (i) of the act, in so far as it is applied to and is applicable to foodstuffs, the following foodstuffs are hereby deemed to be contaminated or impure:
(a)Any beverage containing more than 10 mg per kilogram or benzine in the ready to drink form.
(b)Any liquor product exceeding the specified maximum level of methanol as stipulated for different liquor products under the Liquor Products Act No 60 of 1989 - Reference of the measure
- Section 1 $ 2a
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar Yes Beverages - Description
- Beverages
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1202: Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
The measure came into effect on 07 October 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 October 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 28084, 7 October 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Groundnuts 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
- 3. (1) No person shall sell groundnuts in the Republic of South Africa-
(d) if such groundnuts contain a substance that renders it unfit for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed.
7. (1) All grades of groundnuts should -
(d) contain no chemical residues that exceed the prescribed maximum residue limit;
(e) be free from seeds of Ricinus communis and not contain more noxious seeds, other than Ricinus communis, than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972); - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3(1)(d) and 7(1)(d) and (e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1202 Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken. No - Description
- Ground nuts
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 1003: Barley.
The measure came into effect on 21 June 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of barley in the Republic of South Africa -
(f) if such barley contains a substance that renders it unfit for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed.
4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub regulations (2) and (3), all consignments of barley must --
(a) be free from any toxin, chemical or other substances that renders it unsuitable for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed and may not exceed the permissible deviations regarding aflatoxin in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(g) may not exceed the maximum residue levels prescribed for agricultural remedies that are allowed for the control of pests and diseases on barley in terms of Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972); - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(f), 4(1)(a) and (g)
- 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
-
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
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 4.5.10 The use of pesticides or poisonous or other harmful materials (see 4.2.1 8.1)
Only pesticides that have been officially approved for use in food establishments shall be used. Pesticides shall not be used in work areas while preparation, processing and packaging are in progress. Adequate precautionary measures shall be taken to prevent contamination of the product, product contact surfaces, equipment and utensils during and after application of pest control treatments. Precautions shall be taken to ensure that equipment, product contact surfaces and other work surfaces are free from pesticide residues before being used again. Containers with pesticides, bait or open bait shall not be present in an area or room where the exposed product or ingredients are present or handled. Pesticides shall not, at any time, be allowed to come into contact with containers intended for packing the product or ingredients, or raw materials, or the product, or product contact surfaces. Pesticides or poisonous or other harmful materials shall only be dispensed, handled or applied by
authorized and properly trained personnel or by persons under strict supervision of such authorized and
trained persons.
Insect electrocuters shall be fitted with catch trays of adequate size and shall not be located over areas where the unprotected product is handled, or over product contact surfaces or in such a position where there is a risk of product contamination - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.5.10
- 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 meats 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 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers and 08: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 5.9 Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables, whether fresh, frozen, canned or dehydrated, shall be suitably prepared from fresh fruit and vegetables that are free from insect infestation and contamination and that comply with the requirements for pesticidal residues under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. Canned fruit and canned vegetables shall comply with the relevant requirements for specification grade prescribed by the regulations under the said Agricultural Product Specifications Act. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.9
- 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 vegetables for canned meat products 08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons Yes Fruit for canned meat products - Description
- Fruit and vegetables for canned meat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 0709.51: -- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 5.10 Mushrooms
Fresh, frozen, canned, or dehydrated mushrooms, free from insect infestation and contamination and that comply with the requirements for pesticidal residues under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act may be used. They shall be suitably prepared. Canned mushrooms shall comply with the relevant requirements for specification grade prescribed by the regulations under the said Agricultural Product Specifications Act. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.51 -- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus Yes Mushrooms used in canned meat products - Description
- Mushrooms used in canned meat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 5.4 Crustaceans
5.4.1 General
Raw material used for canning shall be of a quality suitable for human consumption and shall be collected from clean waters not polluted by industrial or sewage discharges or other sources of pollution. Crustaceans shall not contain chemical, microbiological or biological contamination that may be hazardous to health. Transport of crustaceans to the factory shall be under conditions that will protect the product from the elements and from environmental contamination. Crustaceans shall be kept alive until immediately prior to processing or canning. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.4.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Crustaceans - Description
- 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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 5.5 Minced, diced or sliced fish products
Proper procedures are to be instituted to prevent contamination of product with metal and other foreign material from mincers, slicers, dicers or other cutting machinery. Raw material used for the product must be fresh and of a quality suitable for human consumption - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.5
- 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 Minced, diced or sliced fish products - Description
- Minced, diced or sliced fish products
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
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 6.1.4 Objectionable extraneous matter
The product shall be free from any objectionable extraneous material such as, but not limited to insects, sand, dirt, soiling, hair, metal soiling or other foreign matter that indicates non-compliance with good manufacturing and sanitation practices. The product shall be free from sulphide stains and presence of "struvite crystals". - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.1.4
- 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. No 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. No - Description
- Fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination of these
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 7.1.1.1.3 Products packed in sauce
The fish product shall be covered or partially covered with sauce upon opening of the can and the product shall comply with the description of the product. The presence of natural fish oils in the sauce is acceptable but there shall not be excessive separation of water from the sauce. Fish units shall be of uniform size and there shall not be excessive disintegration of flesh and bellies indicative of poor quality raw material or of bad manufacturing practice. In case of skin-on portions, fish skins shall be reasonably intact and not show signs of microbiological, biochemical or physical deterioratio - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.1.1.3
- 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 - Description
- Canned fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- 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
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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. (1) No person shall sell apples in the Republic of South Africa other than imported apples referred to in subregulation (3)
(h) if the apples contains a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain according to Act 36 of 1947; and
(i) if the apples contains biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
2 (3) (c) do not contain a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain according to Act 36 of 1947 - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2 (1) (h) and (i)
Regulation 2(3) (c) - 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
A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
