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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 3.2.30.3.3 Water refrigeration lines shall be equipped with coarse screen filters and there may be no possibility that the refrigerated water may be cross-contaminated in the heat exchanging equipment.
3.2.30.3.4 The inside surfaces of the holds, tanks or containers shall be smooth, impermeable, corrosion and flake resistant and easy to clean and disinfect. They shall not transmit to fish products, substances harmful to human health.
3.2.30.3.5 Refrigeration tanks or holds shall be designed and equipped to
a) render satisfactory insulation,
b) enable adequate sea water filling and drainage,
c) enable effective circulation of sea water in tanks while incorporating coarse screen filters to allow
a constant and unobstructed flow of refrigerated water,
d) enable the fish-water mix to reach a temperature of 3 °C or lower within 6 h after loading and 0 °C within 16 h of loading,
e) enable the temperature at the warmest spot in the tank to be recorded, and
f) prevent drainage water on deck from running into the tank.
3.2.30.3.6 If the catch comes into contact with the deck, the deck surfaces shall be smooth, easy to clean and disinfect and permit free and complete drainage of water. Deck surfaces constructed of wood, shall be made of hardwoods. The reception area for the fish on deck shall be arranged into pounds and pens of adequate size that are easy to clean.
3.2.30.3.9 Where any fish is handled by crew, at least one wash hand facility shall be erected in the fish handling area. Taps shall not be operated by hands or elbows and liquid wash hand soap shall be provided same as for freezer vessels as detailed in the said compulsory specification for frozen fish and frozen fish products.
3.2.30.3.11 Chutes, pipes, conveyors and movable parts shall be water-impermeable, easy to clean and disinfect and shall be designed in such a way so as to not be a source of dirt and contamination.
3.2.30.3.12 Toilet facilities or the crew quarters may not open directly into the processing area/fish handling area unless doors are fitted with self-closing devices (where applicable).
3.2.30.4 Operation and sanitation
3.2.30.4.1 An adequate number of flushing toilets shall be provided.
3.2.30.4.2 Crews quarters, cloakrooms, dining rooms and galley shall be suitably isolated from the processing/fish handling area where applicable. Facilities shall be kept clean and tidy and the floors and other surfaces are to be cleaned regularly.
3.3.1.4 Construction
All plant equipment, implements and utensils or surfaces that come into contact with the product shall be smooth and of a suitable corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent material that does not transmit toxic substances, odour, taste, staining or cause colour changes and soiling of the product and shall be inert to the product, detergents and disinfectants under normal operating conditions. The equipment, implements and utensils may have an acceptable plastics-coated surface capable of withstanding repeated cleaning and disinfection or shall preferably be made of stainless steel suitable for use with food. Dissimilar metal material shall not be used where electrolytic corrosion
can occur. Wooden equipment or utensils are unacceptable.
Copper, lead and their alloys (other than solder), and other metals or materials detrimental to health, shall not be used in the construction of equipment that comes into contact with the raw materials or with the unprotected product at any stage of its processing. The use of solder in equipment shall be minimized.
3.3.2 Equipment for the packing medium
Pipes, valves, joints, pumps, homogenizers, cyclones or any equipment coming into contact with the packing medium shall be of an hygienic design with no dead-ends, sharp bends or uneven joints. Pipelines shall be easily dismantled for cleaning. Branches occurring in pipelines shall be fitted with suitable stopcocks in such position to avoid dead ends and the development of stagnant packing medium. Any bend occurring in the pipeline, shall allow for dismantling at both sides of it. Mixing equipment, stirrers mesh screens and storage tanks shall be of stainless steel. Storage tanks shall be provided with suitable covers. Water used in the mixing tanks shall only be supplied by means of a permanently fixed water pipe. Water hoses shall not be used to supply water as an ingredient in the product.
3.3.3 Tables
Wooden tables shall be not used in preparation, processing and packaging areas. Tables shall be of a design and construction that will not allow the development of unhygienic conditions and microbial build-up. Frames shall be made of suitable smooth, corrosion-resistant metal or steel with no openings in the construction. The tops of preparation and packaging tables shall be of a suitable water-impermeable, smooth, seamless, corrosion-resistant metal (preferably stainless steel or other material with similar surface characteristics). The tops shall either be removable for cleaning, or so secured to their frames as to allow cleaning and disinfection. Tables shall, as far as possible, allow rapid and effective draining and shall be easy to clean and be free from cracks, crevices or openings in the framework. Where metal tops are folded at the edges, the fold shall be effectively soldered, welded or sealed with an acceptable mastic sealant in such a way as to prevent organic matter and dirt from entering the folded section. All joints shall be watertight.
3.3.4 Cutting boards
If cutting boards are used they shall be easily removable cutting boards or blocks of hygienic construction, made of acceptable light-coloured solid and smooth material (other than wood or other absorbent or porous material) and suitable for use with food. The shape and size shall be such as to facilitate cleaning and disinfecting.
3.3.5 Utensils and implements
Knives, shovels, brooms and other utensils or implements shall not have handles of wood or other absorbent or porous material. Utensils used for the topping-up of cans shall be made of stainless metal or of rigid plastics and of hygienic design.
3.3.6 Heat processing equipment
Retorts shall have an adequate supply of heating medium such as steam and where applicable, water or air. The capacity of heat processing equipment shall be sufficient to avoid any delays in processing. Steam shall be made from potable water and shall be free from condensate and air.
Steam, water and compressed air used in the operation of retorts shall not contain any substances that may be hazardous to health or that may contaminate the product. All heat-processing equipment, temperature control devices and other process measuring devices shall be maintained in good order. All temperature measuring bulbs or probes shall be installed in such a way and in such a location so as to accurately measure the actual temperature within the retort. A constant flow of the heating medium shall pass the sensitive part of the probe or bulb of the temperature indicating or recording device. A bleeder of a diameter of at least 3 mm is to be provided at or near such probes or bulbs.
Retorts shall comply with the requirements laid down for the efficient operation of the particular retort type.
In the case of steam retorts the following is required:
All heat-processing equipment shall be maintained in good order and shall be fitted with temperature control mechanisms and thermometers that shall be calibrated regularly (at least annually) and the calibration certificates shall be available to the authority administering this specification. Steam retorts shall be equipped with the following fittings:
a) a controller, either manually or automatically operated, to maintain the processing temperature accurately;
b) at least one indicating mercury-in-glass thermometer;
c) a recording thermometer and time-temperature charts;
d) a pressure gauge;
e) a vent or vents with taps have to be placed at appropriate distances from each other on horizontal retorts or in the top of the retort in case of vertical retorts. The sizes of vents, venting lines connecting individual vent openings and vent manifolds shall be acceptable to ensure efficient venting and there may be no obstructions in the venting system;
f) a bleeder in each thermometer pocket;
g) at least one bleeder in the top of vertical retorts and on horizontal retorts bleeders are to be placed within 300 mm from each side and not more than 2,5 m from one another. Each of these bleeders shall have a diameter of at least 6 mm;
h) where an automatic controller is used, a steam by-pass around the controller to make a rapid
rise to the processing temperature possible;
i) an effective pressure safety valve;
j) at least one indicating mercury-in-glass (MIG) thermometer, easily readable to 0,5 "C. The
divisions shall not exceed 10 "C for each 20 mm of graduated scale. The temperature range
shall adequately encompass scheduled retort temperatures to be used. Bulbs of MIG
thermometers shall be installed within the retort shell or in external wells attached to the retort
body. Thermometers with separable wells or sleeves for the bulb shall not be used.
Thermometers shall not be installed in the lid or door of a retort. Thermometers with a divided
mercury column shall be replaced immediately for repair;
k) a recording thermometer device (thermograph) producing a time vs temperature chart (thermogram)
to provide a permanent record of thermal processing, installed in such a way that their
proper operation is not affected by steam or vibration.
The time and temperature charts shall have a temperature scale of not less than 1,0 mm/°C and a time scale of not less than 20 mm/h over a range of 5 °C of the processing temperature. The recording accuracy shall be equal to or better than 0,5 °C at the sterilizing temperature. The temperature recorded shall never be higher than and not more than 0,5 °C lower than the MIG thermometer value at sterilizing temperature. Means of preventing unauthorized changes or adjustment shall be provided.
The heat processes of not more than one retort shall be recorded on a particular time temperature chart. Where multi-point plotting chart-type devices are used, temperature recordings shall be printed at intervals not exceeding 30 s. Records of the retort process shall be kept and shall be available for control reference for at least the expected shelf life of the products;
I) a pressure gauge, with the diameter of the dial at least 100 mm, connected to the retort by means of a gauge siphon or gooseneck;
m) water retorts:
whether still, agitating, or rotating retorts, the bulbs, or probes of indicating temperature devices and controllers shall be located in such a position that they are beneath the surface of the water and so that steam does not strike them directly or that there is no opportunity for steam impingement on the control bulb or probe. The indicating temperature device bulb or probe shall extend directly into the water without a separate well or sleeve.
There shall be a means of determining the water level in the retort during operation;
n) process timing devices:
a large, easily read fixed wall clock in at least one minute divisions or an accurate timing device shall be used for recording the retort process and to monitor the time and temperature controlling device. The wall clock shall, in the case of a power failure, be independent of the main electricity supply. The wall clock shall be located in such a position that it can be readily observed by the retort operator while controlling the retort process. A wristwatch or pocket watch shall be not used for retort timing. A clock not indicating seconds shall be not used unless the specified operating process including the venting and sterilization schedules have an added one minute or greater safety factor over the schedule process.
The wall clock and the timing controlling devices used to measure the retort process shall ensure that the specified venting time and the sterilization schedule time has been achieved;
o) any supplies of compressed air andlor water shall allow for adequate shutting-off to prevent any leakage into the retort in order to prevent adverse effects on the retort process;
p) retort identification:
each retort shall be conspicuously identified with a number; and
q) retort basket identification:
retort baskets containing unprocessed products shall be so identified as to obviate confusion between such retort baskets and those containing processed products.
3.3.7 Measuring instrumentation, devices and equipment
The calibration of measuring instrumentation devices and equipment shall ultimately be traceable to national standards. Pressure and temperature gauges shall be calibrated at least annually by an accredited body or institution and the calibration certificates shall be available to the authority administering this specification.
A system of in-house monitoring and verification of accuracy against known accurate standards of the measuring instruments shall be employed on a routine basis or at any time their accuracy is questioned between calibrations. In case of temperature measuring devices the routine verification of accuracy shall only be done against a calibrated and certified MIG thermometer.
3.3.8 Containers, bins and trays
All containers that contain foodstuffs, other than those containing the finished product and sealed cans in retort baskets, shall at all times be kept on shelves or dunnage stands of corrosion-resistant water-impermeable material at a minimum height of 250 mm above the floor level. Containers shall be of hygienic design and light-coloured or have a bright metal finish.
Containers used for offal products and waste shall be leakproof and constructed of suitable impermeable material that is easy to clean and shall be identifiable. The same type of containers used for the product shall not be used for collecting offal and waste. Containers and bins for offal and waste shall be appropriately identified. Waste bins shall be fitted with lids.
3.3.9 Conveyors, elevators, runways and flumes
Conveyors, elevators, runways and flumes for transferring the product shall be so designed as to allow effective cleaning and, when necessary, disinfection and to prevent damage to the product such as by sharp corners, projections, long drops, crushing or contamination of the product. Electrical motors and transmissions driving the conveyors shall be not installed above the open product or in such a position that the product is exposed to soiling. Conveyor systems and runways to transport empty containers shall be designed and constructed to prevent contamination and damaging of the containers.
3.3.10 Compressed air and gases
Compressed air and gases used in direct or indirect contact with food or with food contact surfaces shall not contain substances that could be hazardous to health or that could contaminate the food. Compressed air lines used to blow out empty containers/cans shall be fitted with effective oil traps or filters just before the point where cans are blown out. The compressed air supply at the point of cleaning on a conveyor line for empty containers shall be fitted with a mechanism to activate the outlet of compressed air into the container when passing that point. The point where empty containers are blown out with compressed air shall not be located in or over
an area where the open product can be contaminated.
3.3.1 1 Seamers or sealing equipment
Seamers or sealing equipment shall be clearly and indelibly numbered where a processing plant is equipped with more than one seamer or sealing equipment.
Seamers or sealing equipment shall be identified indelibly by means of a coding device. Seamers or sealing equipment shall be equipped with an effective, automatically operated device for counting the number of containers processed.
3.4.1 General
The water used shall comply with the requirements for potable water as defined. Subject to the provisions of 3.4.2, every cannery shall have an adequate supply of clean potable water under adequate pressure and capable of coping with peak demand. The water supply shall be free from suspended matter and substances that are deleterious to the product or injurious to health.
In addition, all water coming in contact with the product, product contact surfaces or being in the processing areas at the factory shall have been so treated, by flocculation, filtration, chlorination or other acceptable process, as to ensure compliance with the requirements in 3.4.2 to 3.4.4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.2.30.3.4 to 3.2.30.3.6 and 3.2.30.3.9
Regulations 3.2.30.3.10 to 3.2.30.4.2
Regulations 3.3.1.4 , 3.3.2 and 3.3.3- 3.3.11
Regulation 3.4.1 to 3.4.2 - 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
- 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
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 4.1 General
All ingredients used shall fall within the scope of, and shall comply with the requirements of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 1972) (as amended from time to time) and any regulation promulgated there-under. The limits set for the use of ingredients by the regulations in the said Food, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act shall be adhered to. All ingredients used in the preparation of the product shall be clean, sound, of good quality, shall show no signs of decomposition or shall not be contaminated or excessively infested with parasites or be infested with insects, and shall be in every way fit for human consumption. In addition the product shall not contain any substance in amounts that may present a hazard to human health.
4.3.1 Packing oils and vegetable fats
Edible vegetable oils that shall not affect the product adversely and refined fish oil may be used in the canning of fish. The oils shall be bland, clear refined, deodorized, edible and free from rancidity, off-odour, and off-flavour. They shall be clear at a temperature of 15,5 °C and bland and, where applicable, shall comply with the requirements of the British Pharmacopoeia or the British Pharmaceutical Codex, or be in conformity with the recommended international standards adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Olive oils shall be in conformity with the Recommended International Standard for Olive Oil, Virgin and Refined and for Refined Olive Residue Oil (Ref. CACIRS 33-1970). The use of mineral oils is not permitted.
Edible vegetable fats for use in the preparation of the product shall be bland and free from offodours,
off-flavours and rancidity. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 4.1 and 4.3.1
- 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 2501.00: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents; sea water.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 4.3.3 Salt
Salt added to the product or used in the preparation of brine for canning shall be edible and free from bitterness due to calcium, magnesium, sulphur or other causes. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.3.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2501.00 Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anti-caking or free-flowing agents; sea water. No - Description
- Salt 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 20: Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 4.3.6 Vegetables and fruits
Vegetables may be used as such or as preparations. Vegetables or fruits, whether frozen, canned, dehydrated or dried, shall be suitably prepared from fresh vegetables or fruits that are free from insect infestation or signs of insect infestation and contamination and that comply with the requirements for pesticidal residues under the said Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. Canned vegetables shall comply with the relevant requirements for standard grade prescribed by the regulations under the Agriculture Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act 119 of 1990) (as amended from time to time).
6.1.10 Vegetables, fruits and cereals
Root vegetables shall be in the form of clean-cut dices, slices or pieces, except that, if of acceptable size, these vegetables may be packed whole. Dices shall be approximate cubes. Pieces shall appear regular in size and shape and shall be practically free from scrap pieces. The texture shall be soft but not broken up or disintegrated or abnormally tough, dry or woody. Onions, fresh or pickled, shall be sliced, diced, shredded or chopped, or, if of acceptable size, they may be used whole. Dehydrated onion may be used. Grains of rice shall separate easily. Beans and peas shall be mostly intact and not split or broken, and shall be free from loose shells. Cereals such as
spaghetti and noodles shall be not disintegrated or abnormally broken up, and the texture shall be not abnormally mushy or soggy. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.3.6 paragraph 1
Regulation 6.1.10 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants Yes Vegetables and fruits used in canned fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans - Description
- Vegetables and fruits used in canned fish, marine molluscs or 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 2103.20: - Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 4.3.7 Tomato paste
Tomato paste shall be made only from sound, clean, fully ripe, red tomatoes that have been well washed and trimmed where necessary. Tomato paste shall have the maximum tomato content and shall be well-bodied, smooth and fine in texture and free from skin, seeds and core. It shall have a colour and flavour characteristic of fresh, sound and ripe tomatoes.
Scorched paste or paste showing evidence of the use of immature tomatoes, or paste containing artificial colouring matter shall not be used. Tomato paste intended for thickening by homogenizer before using in fish canning, shall be diluted to an appropriate total soluble solids content and homogenized to render a good sauce in the end product with a consistency corresponding to a blob diameter when tested in accordance with 1 1.11, not greater than 59,s mm - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.3.7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2103.20 - Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces Yes Tomato paste used in canned fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans - Description
- Tomato paste used in canned fish, marine molluscs or 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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 4.3.9 Canned and preserved fish for paste manufacture
Canned fish that fails to comply with the requirements of this specification shall not be used in the manufacture of fish paste except under the authority administering this specification.
Preserved fish used in the manufacture of fish paste shall be clean, sound, and free from contamination. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.3.9 paragraph 2
- 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 - Description
- Preserved fish used in the manufacture of fish paste
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 5.1 General
Good hygiene and good manufacturing practices are to be incorporated during the harvesting, transport, handling, cleaning, preparation and processing of the product. Operations such as gutting, heading, skinning, boning or portioning shall be done in a clean and hygienic area and under such conditions as will ensure freedom from any contamination, deterioration, spoilage or the development of infections or toxigenic micro-organisms. Where gutting is performed, it shall be done in such a manner that split viscera do not adversely affect the quality, appearance and flavour of the product. Guts and fish offal shall be hygienically and effectively removed from cleaned fish products by mechanical means, water fluming or other acceptable means. Fish shall be thoroughly
washed in clean running water before and after cleaning and preparation.
5.3.2 Shucking
Shucking shall be performed under conditions of good hygiene and the product thoroughly washed under clean running water. Shucking shall be complete and the product shall be free from sand, dirt, silt, debris and other foreign material. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.1 and 5.3.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No - Description
- Fish, marine molluscs and crustaceans used as raw materials for the product
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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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.
5.4.2 Preparation of crustaceans
Unless crustaceans are canned in the round, all viscera including the anal canal shall be removed. In flesh packs, the flesh shall be neatly trimmed and free from pieces of shell or swimmeret. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 5.4.1 and 5.4.2
- 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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- Regulations 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 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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 6.1.1 Packing appearance and colour
The product in a container shall comprise fish or molluscs or crustaceans or a mixture of these, of an appearance and colour characteristic of the genus or genera processed and packed in the manner indicated. The product shall have a normal texture characteristic of the species, the type of product and the process used.
6.1.8 Sensory requirements
The product shall have an odour and flavour that is characteristic of fresh raw material and of the packing medium and processing undergone. Examine the product as stipulated in 11.9. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.1.1 and 6.1.8
- 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 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned - Description
- Canned fish or molluscs or crustaceans or a mixture of these
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- 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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 6.1.3 Absence of toxic fish, biotoxins and histamine
No fish that are naturally toxic or affected by biotoxins from the aquatic environment or have high histamine levels may be used for canning. The product shall not contain more than 10 mg/100g histamine based on the average of samples tested, provided that no sample shall contain more than 20 mg histamine per 100 g product. The limits for other biotoxic substances are as per United States Foods and Drugs Administration regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.1.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 17 Poisonous fish No - Description
- Toxic fish, biotoxins and histamine
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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 6.2.1 General
Only fish of one species shall be packed under the same batch code and sub code where applicable. Units of fish in any one container shall be reasonably uniform in size, appearance and form. Where it is necessary to adjust the fill of the container, a small cutlet or smaller unit of fish may be present. The manner of packing or the cut packed shall be in accordance with the product description on the label. In packs other than plain packs, the fish shall be pre-cooked and exuded liquids drained before the addition of the packing medium. Canned fish shall be practically free from units of mushy and brittle texture indicating poor quality raw material or fish softened by excessive
parasitical infestation.
6.2.2 Fillets
Where fish is packed as fillets, the fillets shall be reasonably uniform in size. An additional small piece may be included for mass adjustment.
6.2.3 Compliance with product description and sensory requirements
The presentation of the product and its appearance shall comply with the description of the product on the label. The appearance, colour, texture, odour and flavour shall be indicative and characteristic of fresh raw material used. The flesh colour shall be reasonably free from discolouration indicating excessive lipid oxidation or other chemical or biochemical reaction. Unless the product description indicates that fish units are de-skinned or that trawl marked raw materials were used, fish units shall be reasonably free from skin damage and excessive blemishes in the flesh. No canned fish product shall have a muddy appearance indicative of poor raw materials being used. Flesh texture shall not be excessively soft, mushy, tough or rubbery.
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 deterioration
7.1.1.2 Drained mass
7.1.1.2.1 The average drained mass of pilchards, sardines, mullet, herring, sardinella and similar types of fish packed in sauce in vertical cans shall be not less than 70 % of the declared mass. No individual drained mass shall be less than 65 % of the d.n.m. of products under 7.1.1.
7.1.1.2.2 When pilchards are presented in a brine or water packing medium in round vertically packed cans, the minimum drained mass shall be not less than 65 % of the d.n.m.
7.1.1.2.3 When packed as fillets of pilchards, sardinella, sardines or similar types of fish in flatcans and in a thick sauce, the drained mass shall be not less than 60 % of the d.n.m.
7.1.1.2.4 Mullet and herring fillets packed in flat cans and in a thick sauce shall have a drained mass of not less than 60 %.
7.1.1.2.5 The total drained mass of fish products packed as semi-preserves, where the packing medium composition preserves the product, shall be not less than 60 %.
7.1.1.3 Absence of scales and viscera
Unless fish is labelled scales on, not more than 10 % of the units examined as per 11.14 shall be covered with scales. When determined in accordance with 11.13 the product shall contain not more than 3 % of viscera and/or loose green feed. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.2.1 to 6.2.3; 7.1.1.1.3; 7.1.1.2 and 7.1.1.3
- 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.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1605.5: - Molluscs :
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 6.3.3 Compliance with product description and sensory requirements
The product shall comply with the size description where declared or shall be otherwise uniform in colour, appearance and size. Where male and female units of some molluscs differ in colour (e.g. black mussels) they may be packed as such but colours must be characteristic of the freshly cooked product. The texture shall be characteristic of the species and firm, succulent, but not difficult to chew and swallow. Meats shall not be disintegrated, mealy, chalky, mushy or doughy. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.3.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605.5 - Molluscs : Yes Canned marine molluscs (including cephalopods) - Description
- Canned marine molluscs (including cephalopods)
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 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 6.4 Canned crustaceans
6.4.1 Preparation
The product shall be prepared as in 5.4.2.
6.4.2 Packing medium
The colour of the packing medium shall be characteristic of good quality raw material and free from excessive protein curd or discolouration indicative of chemical breakdown or staining.
6.4.3 Compliance with the product description and sensory requirements
The product shall be free from uncharacteristic discolouration such as blue and black stains. In flesh packs the pigment of the flesh shall be bright and natural white to off-white. The flesh shall be firm, yet tender and shall not be disintegrated, soft, mushy or soggy. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.4.2 and 6.4.3
- 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 Canned crustaceans and vegetables and/or fruits and/or cereals and/or edible garnish - Description
- 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 for 1604.13: -- Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 7.1.2.2 Packing and packing medium
Units shall be neatly finger layed so that there are not excessive void spaces between fish units and fish units and the container. Over filling causing bulging of can lids or mechanical damage to the fish, shall be avoided. Where the product is packed in an oil packing medium such as vegetable oil, the packing medium shall be reasonably free from excessive cooked out protein curds and turbidity indicating poor raw material quality or poor cleaning of fish. Where products are depicted as sardines in a particular oil, the exuded liquid in the oil shall not exceed 30 % of the packing medium.
7.1.2.3 Drained mass
When sardines are packed in an oil or a thin watery medium, the drained mass shall not be less than 75 % of the d.n.m. when determined in accordance with 11.3. When sardines are packed in a thick sauce, the average drained mass of the containers shall be not less than 70 % of the d.n.m with no individual drained mass less than 65 %. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.2.2 and 7.1.2.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.13 -- Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats Yes Canned sardines - Description
- Canned sardines in oil or sauce, with oil added and including cured sild sardines, cured brisling, cured pilchards and similar types of fish canned sardine style and packed horizontally in flat cans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604.15: -- Mackerel, 1604.19.20: --- Horse-mackerel (TRACHURUS TRACHURUS), in airtight metal containers, not frozen, 1604.20.40: -- Other sardines (pilchards) (SARDINOPS SPP.), mackerel and horsemackerel (TRACHURUS TRACHURUS), in airtight metal containers and 1604.20.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 7.1.3.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5 the drained mass shall be as follows:
- when fish units are cut in cutlets or middle cuts, the drained mass shall be not less than 70 %,
- in the case of fish fillets packed in shallow flat cans, the drained mass shall be not less than 60 %
of the d.n.m. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.3.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.15 -- Mackerel Yes Canned 1604.19.20 --- Horse-mackerel (TRACHURUS TRACHURUS), in airtight metal containers, not frozen Yes Canned 1604.20.40 -- Other sardines (pilchards) (SARDINOPS SPP.), mackerel and horsemackerel (TRACHURUS TRACHURUS), in airtight metal containers Yes Canned horse mackerel 1604.20.90 -- Other Yes canned snoek and similar types - Description
- Canned maasbanker (jack mackerel or horse mackerel), mackerel, canned snoek and similar types
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1604.14: -- Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.)
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 7.1.4 Canned tuna, albacore and bonito
7.1.4.1 Preparation and presentation
The product shall be produced from pre-cooked tuna flesh from the species listed under 10.3.2.10. Tuna shall be presented as tuna meat preparation forms (unless it is described differently on the label) as per the following:
a) Solid:
Fish is cut into transverse segments that are placed in the can with their transverse cut ends parallel to the ends of the can. The proportion of free flakes or chunks shall not exceed 18 % of the drained mass of the container when determined in accordance with 11.5. The structure of the solid tuna meat shall be well defined and shall turn out of the can in a basically single portion.
b) Chunks:
A mixture of pieces of fish most of that have dimensions of not less than 12 mm in each direction and in that the original muscle structure is retained. The presence of pieces of flesh of that the dimensions are less than 12 mm shall not exceed 30 % of the drained mass when determined in accordance with 11.5.
c) Flakes:
A mixture of particles and pieces of flesh that have dimensions less than 12 mm in each direction but in which the muscular structure of the flesh is retained. The proportion of pieces of flesh of which the dimensions are less than 12 mm shall exceed 30 % of the drained mass of the container as determined in accordance with 11.5.
d) Grated or shredded:
A mixture of particles of fish that have been reduced to a reasonable uniform size in that particles are discrete and do not comprise a paste.
e) Tuna with vegetables andlor fruit andlor cereals:
The tuna component shall be in the form of flakes or shredded and the colour shall be light as required in 7.1.4.2.
f) Other presentations:
Any other presentation shall be permitted provided that it is sufficiently distinctive from the forms of presentation or preparation laid down in 7.1.4.1, meets all other requirements of this specification and is adequately described on the label to avoid confusing or misleading the consumer.
7.1.4.2 Colour of white or light meat tuna
For the purpose of labelling, canned tuna shall fall within one of the following colour designations:
a) White tuna or white meat tuna:
Canned tuna of the species Thunnus alalunaa (albacore) that has a diffuse luminous reflectance of not less than 33,7 % of that of magnesium oxide when that reflectance is measured by the method in SANS 5137 (SABS SM 137), Daylight 45; 0" luminous directional reflectance of surface coatings and pigments. This is approximately equivalent to 6.3 Munsell units when examined in accordance with 1 1.12; and
b) Light tuna or light meat tuna:
Canned tuna that has a diffuse luminous reflectance of not less than 22,6 % of that of magnesium oxide when that reflectance is measured by the said method. This is approximately equivalent to 5,3 Munsell units when examined in accordance with 11.12.
The colour in each pack shall conform to its description and shall be reasonably uniform. There shall be no dark meat and the product shall be practically free from discoloured muscle due to bruising, blood, parasitical infestation or lipid oxidation. The flesh of different species of tuna shall not be packed together. Discolouration due to lipid oxidation, sugar caramelisation or persistent flushed pink, orange or green colours in the flesh shall not exceed 5 % of the drained contents. Metal soiling or staining shall be absent.
7.1.4.3 Dark meat tuna or dark tuna
Canned tuna that does not meet the colour requirements of light meat tuna or that is packed by using dark meats, may be described as dark meat tuna or dark tuna.
NOTE Colour of tuna is usually determined subjectively by trained and experienced inspectors. The test methods in 7.1.4.2 need only be employed in cases of dispute.
7.1.4.5 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5 the drained mass shall be as follows:
- the average drained mass of containers examined shall be not less than 70 % of the d.n.m. with no individual drained mass less than 65 % of the d.n.m.;
- where canned tuna is packed in a thick sauce the drained mass shall be not less than 60 % of the d.n.m.;
- where tuna is packed in a thick sauce with garnish, the drained mass shall be not less than 55 % of the d.n.m.; and
- where tuna is packed with vegetables and/or fruit and/or edible garnish and/or cereals, the total drained mass shall be not less than 55 % of the d.n.m. and the drained mass of the tuna content shall be not less than 25 % of the d.n.m.
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7.1.4.6 Absence of certain particular defects
The product shall comply with the description on the label. The product shall be free from bones, fins, viscera, large blood vessels longer than 10 mm and shall be practically free from blood clots greater than 6 mm in diameter - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 7.1.4.1 and 7.1.4.2
Regulation 7.1.4.5 and 7.1.4.6 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.14 -- Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.) Yes Canned tuna, albacore and bonito - Description
- Canned tuna, albacore and bonito
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604.20.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 7.1.5 Canned kippers, bloaters and similar types
7.1.5.1 Presentation
Kippers, bloaters, and similar types of cured fish may, except when packed as fillets, be packed with heads, tails and fins.
7.1.5.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5 the drained mass shall be as follows:
a) be not less than 70 % of the d.n.m; and
b) be not less than 60 % of the d.n.m. when packed in flat shallow containers. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.20.90 -- Other Yes Canned kippers, bloaters and similar types - Description
- Canned kippers, bloaters and similar types
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604.11: -- Salmon
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 7.1.6 Canned salmon
7.1.6.1 Preparation and presentation
Canned salmon shall be prepared from fresh or frozen raw material of salmon species listed in 10.3.2.12. The heads including the gills, viscera including the roe, tails, fins, loose scales, milt and blood shall be removed. Damaged or discoloured flesh, bruises or wounds shall be cut away.
Canned salmon shall consist of sections of fish that are cut transversely and in equal lengths and that are filled vertically into the can. The sections shall be packed in the container so that the cut surfaces are approximately parallel with the ends of the container and the skins parallel to the wallsof the container.
Any other presentation may be permitted provided that it
a) is sufficiently distinctive from the form of presentation laid down above,
b) meets all other requirements of the specification, and
c) is adequately described on the label to avoid confusing or misleading the consumer.
7.1.6.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5 the drained mass shall be as follows:
a) be not less than 70 % when fish units are cut into cutlets or middle cuts; and
b) be not less than 60 % of the d.n.m. in case of fish fillets packed in shallow flat cans. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.11 -- Salmon Yes Canned - Description
- Canned salmon
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604.20.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 7.1.7 Canned hake, cod, kabeljou and similar types
7.1.7.1 Preparation and presentation
The product may be smoked and shall be prepared from fresh or frozen raw material from which the heads, viscera including the roe, tails, fins, loose scales, milt and blood shall be removed. All visible parasites and unsightly bruises and wounds shall be removed. The product shall consist of sections of whole fish that are cut transversely and in equal lengths and that are filled vertically into the can. Fillet or fillet portions may be packed. Any presentation that is adequately described on the label so as to avoid confusing or misleading the consumer may be permitted. The product shall be free from hard bones that may hurt the palate and that may be an indication of insufficient heat processing. Backbones present on cross cuts shall only be present as an integral part of the cut section of the fish and shall not appear separated from the muscular structure.
7.1.7.2 Drained mass
The drained mass, when determined in accordance with 11.5, shall be not less than 70 % of the d.n.m. in the case of transversely cut sections of the whole fish packed vertically; and 60 % of the d.n.m in the case of fillets and fillet portions packed in shallow flat cans. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.20.90 -- Other Yes Canned hake, cod, kabeljou and similar types - Description
- Canned hake, cod, kabeljou and similar types
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
