Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2106.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 5.24 Stabilizers
Stabilizers shall comply with the said Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.24
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2106.90.90 -- Other Yes Stabilizers used in canned meat products - Description
- Stabilizers used in canned meat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa 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
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 6.7 Curing salts
Where the presence of curing salts is permitted the limits specified by the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics
and Disinfectants Act shall be complied with.
6.8 Phosphates
The presence of phosphates, where permitted, shall be in accordance with the requirements prescribed
by the regulations under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
6.9 Smoke preparations
Smoke preparations suitable for human consumption may be used (see 12.1 .I .2.3).
All anti-oxidants used shall be as prescribed by the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
6.11 Preservation
With the exception of products of which the label states that the product is to be kept under refrigeration
(see 12.l(e)) and semi-preserved products (see below), all canned meat products shall have been commercially sterilized by heat treatment.
Canned meat products covered by this specification and packed as semi-preserved meats shall have been preserved by salting, brining, pickling or smoking, or any combination of these, and may in addition have been pasteurized (partially heat processed). The presence of preservatives shall be subject to the regulations under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. The products shall not contain inorganic acids. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 6.7 to 6.9
Regulation 6.11 paragraph 2 - 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 meat products - Description
- Canned meat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa for 1602.50.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.5.7 Gelatine, agar-agar and carboxymethyl cellulose
In the preparation of the product, gelatine, agar-agar or carboxymethyl cellulose may be added, and in the case of the last two, not more than 1,0% by mass and 0,5 % by mass respectively may be added to the product.
7.5.8 Phosphates
When tested in accordance with 11.15, no phosphates shall have been added to the product - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 7.5.7 and 7.5.8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1602.50.90 -- Other Yes Corned beef - Description
- Corned beef
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa for 1602.50.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.6.2.6 Agar-agar and gelatine
The product shall not contain added agar-agar. Plot more than 1 % by mass of gelatine may be added to the product.
7.6.2.7 Phosphates
No phosphates shall be added to the product. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.6.2.6 and 7.6.2.7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1602.50.90 -- Other Yes Corned beef with cereal - Description
- Corned beef with cereal
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- 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
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.7.7 Gelatine or agar-agar
The product may contain added gelatine or agar-agar and, in the case of the latter, not more than 1 % by mass shall be added to the product.
7.7.8 Phosphates
The product may contain added phosphates. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.7.7 and 7.7.8
- 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 Corned meat obtained from the skeletal musculature of food animals - Description
- Corned meat obtained from the skeletal musculature of food animals
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 1502.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.10.5 Salt [sodium chloride)
Sodium chloride shall not be added to the product - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.10.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1502.90 - Other Yes Edible beef dripping - Description
- Edible beef dripping
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa 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
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.11 Meat rolls (meat loaves)
7.11.1 Preparation
Meat rolls (meat loaves) shall be prepared from chopped or comminuted meat of bovines or pork. Any
other meat used shall be declared on the main panel of the label. Permitted edible offal, seasoning and
flavouring substances, water, fat, starchy (farinaceous) materials (see 5.1 7), phosphates, milk powder,
eggs and other acceptable ingredients may be added.
7.11.6 Phosphates
Phosphates may be added to the product.
7.11.7 Agar-agar
The agar-agar content shall not exceed 0,2 % by mass. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.11.2, 7.11.6 and 7.11.7
- 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 Meat rolls (meat loaves) - Description
- Meat rolls (meat loaves)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1601.00: Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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.
- Description of the measure
- 7.13.5.1 Except as allowed in terms of 7.13.5.2, the mass of sausage in a container when determined in accordance with 10.5, shall be at least 75 % of the d.n.m., except that in the case of frankfurters, viennas and cocktail viennas packed in natural casings, and provided that the container was packed to practical capacity with sausages, the drained mass shall be at least 60 % of the d.n.m. In the latter case, where the normal drained mass of 75 % cannot be achieved, the actual mass of sausages in the container shall be declared on the label, in addition to the net mass of the contents, in plain type of the same size and prominence as that used for the net mass.
In the case of boerewors packed in rich gravy, the mass of sausage packed shall be at least 70 % of the d.n.m. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.13.5.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1601.00 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. Yes Sausage - Description
- Sausage
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 0206.21: -- Tongues
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.15.6 Salt
In the preparation of the product, salt may be added to give a concentration of total chlorides, determined in accordance with 11.6, expressed as sodium chloride, of not more than 3 % by mass. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.15.6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0206.21 -- Tongues No - Description
- Tongue
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 0206.22: -- Livers
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.16.6 Salt
In the preparation of the product, salt may be added to give a concentration of total chlorides, determined in accordance with 11.6, expressed as sodium chloride, of not more than 3 % by mass. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.16.6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0206.22 -- Livers Yes Tongue slices - Description
- Tongue slices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa 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
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.17.4.1 Meat pastes
Where the product is described in the title as containing tomato, the actual total meat content determined in accordance with 11.3 and 11.4, shall be at least 65 % and the fat content shall not exceed 40 % of the actual total meat content. In other cases the actual total meat content determined in accordance with 11.3 and 11.4, shall be at least 70 % and, except in liver paste, not more than 40 % of the actual total meat content shall be fat. Liver paste shall contain at least 25 % of liver and not more than 45 % of the actual total meat and edible offal content, determined in accordance with 11.4, shall be fat.
Subject to the regulations under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, and the conditions governing the use of soya and other foreign protein (see 6.12), the product may contain these and milk powder and eggs. The starchy (farinaceous) material determined in accordance with 11.5 and calculated as crude starch, shall be not more than 6 % by mass. Approved colourants may be used.
7.17.5 Curing salts
The product may contain curing salts (see 6.7). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.17.4.1 paragraph 2 and 7.17.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood. Yes Meat paste, poaed meat and chopped meat - Description
- Meat paste, poaed meat and chopped meat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.1 9.4 Nitrate and nitrite
Nitrate and nitrite shall not be added to the product other than when bacon or ham is a constituent of the product, in which case it may be present to an extent not exceeding a mass fraction of 0,002 %.
7.1 9.6 Stabilizers
The product may contain natural edible vegetable gums and agar-agar in a total concentration not exceeding 1 %. Artificial thickeners, phosphatic additives, chemical emulsifiers and thickeners, and anti-oxidants other than ascorbic acid shall not be used. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.19.4 and 7.17.6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 12 Baby food No - Description
- Infant foods prepared with meat
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
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.22 Unspecified meat products
7.22.1 General
Any meat product for which requirements are not specifically prescribed in 7.2 to 7.22 inclusive but
which falls within the scope of this specification, shall comply with the relevant requirements given in
sections 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 12 of this specification.
7.22.2 Drained mass
In the case of packs other than solid packs, the drained mass shall be at least 70 % of the d.n.m, except
that in the case of products packed in sauce or gravy the washed or drained mass, when determined in
accordance with 10.5, shall be at least 50 % of the d.n.m.
7.22.3 Curing salts
Packs other than those that contain cured meat shall not contain curing salts.
7.22.4 Freedom from defects
The product shall be free from sand, grit, pieces of shell, dirt and other extraneous contaminants. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.22.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat No - Description
- Unspecified meat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 4.3.1 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.
4.3.2 Preservatives
Preservatives shall, when allowed, be specially prepared for use in foodstuffs. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 4.3.1 Paragraph 1 and 4.3.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 15 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes Yes Edible vegetable oils and preservatives used in the production of fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination - Description
- Edible vegetable oils and preservatives used in the production of fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- 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
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 4.3.4 Starchy (farinaceous) materials
Subject to the provisions of the said Foodstuffs, Cosmetic and Disinfectants Act, fillers used shall be cereal, rusk, biscuit meal, potato flour, or other edible starchy (farinaceous) material, including edible gums and modified starches. Starchy materials used as thickeners in the preparation of sauce shall be cereal or other wholesome edible starchy flour and shall be free from insect infestation, pesticides or other contaminants.
4.3.10 Sweetening ingredients
Only the type and quantity of sweetening ingredients permitted under regulations promulgated under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act may be used. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.3.4 and 4.3.10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Canned fish 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans - Description
- Canned fish, 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. 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
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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 .12 Salt content (as sodium chloride)
Unless described as packed in salt, or salted, or heavily salted the product, when examined in accordance with 13.3, the product shall contain not more than 3 % by mass of common salt. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.1.12
- 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
- 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
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.1.12 Marinated fish products with or without vegetables
7.1.12.1 Preparation and presentation
The product shall be prepared from fillets or cut pieces of specific fish types packed in brine or a suitable sour sauce with or without sweeteners, spices or herbs or other suitable ingredients.
7.1.12.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5, the drained mass of the fish content shall be not less than 50 % of the d.n.m. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.12.1
- 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 Marinated fish products with or without vegetables - Description
- Marinated fish products with or without vegetables
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1604.20.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.1.14 Canned fish cakes and canned fish balls
7.1.14.1 Preparation and presentation
Fish cakes and fish balls shall be prepared from flaked, shredded, or minced fish flesh with or without the addition of seasoning ingredients, edible starchy material, egg and other ingredients.
Bones shall be removed where practicable. No bones that are hazardous to the consumer shall be present. The head, gills, gut, intestines or its contents or other unsuitable or any unsound fish parts shall not be used.
The product described as fish balls shall be formed into characteristic rounded shaped units and the product described as fish cakes shall be formed in flat rounded disc-like shaped units.
The units shall not be ragged or disintegrated and shall retain their shape when normally handled. The units shall not be soggy or mushy and shall be free from grittiness.
7.1.14.2 Fish protein nitrogen content
When determined in accordance with 13.1, the protein nitrogen content derived from the fish flesh in the fish cakes or fish balls without the packing medium shall be not less than 1,O % by mass.
7.1.14.3 Drained mass
7.1.14.3.1 Packed in brine or sauce
The drained mass of the product when determined in accordance with 11.5, shall be not less than 60 % of the d.n.m.
7.1.14.3.2 Packed with vegetables, fruit or cereals
The drained mass of the fish content of the cakes or balls shall be at least 25 % of the d.n.m. and the total drained mass of all solid components at least 55 % of the d.n.m. when determined in accordance with 11.5. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.14.1
- 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 fish cakes and canned fish balls - Description
- Canned fish cakes and canned fish balls
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 2309.90.92: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.1.16 Fish paste, fish pate and fish spread
7.1 .I 6.1 Preparation, preservation and presentation
For purposes of this specification fish paste, pate and spread shall be deemed to include paste containing the edible flesh of crustaceans or molluscs either as major or minor ingredient.
The product shall be prepared from clean, sound fish, fresh or preserved, that has been comminuted to form a smooth, spreadable paste or in the case of a spread may contain coarse pieces. It may contain tomato, prepared vegetable material, starchy material, salt, spices, milk powder, fat, or oil of vegetable or fish origin, seasoning and flavouring substances, and other acceptable ingredients. Head or head parts of the fish, the gills, intestines or intestines contents, cartilage or other unsuitable or any unsound parts shall not be used.
Unless the salt concentration is adequate to preserve it, the product shall be processed by heat to ensure preservation.
The texture of the product shall be well bodied but readily spreadable without being watery or excessively soggy. It shall have a smooth textured appearance without being emulsified.
The prodcct shall be free from separated fat starch, denatured protein or aqueous material. Discolouration other than slight surface discolouration due to oxidation, shall not be present.
There shall not be indications of inadequate mixing of ingredients. The texture shall be homogeneous throughout the contents of the container without separation of the components or tendency to separate the components. The contents of the container shall be reasonably free from air bubbles. Large void cavities shall be not present.
When examined in accordance with 11.10, it shall be free from sandiness, grittiness or palpable pieces of bone or shell particles.
The product shall be free from clots of materials such as clots of cereals or other inadequately mixed portions of ingredients or other abnormalities such as specks and stained areas.
7.1.16.2 Fish protein nitrogen content
When determined in accordance with 13.1, the protein nitrogen content derived from the fish flesh shall be not less than a mass fraction of 2 %. When determined in accordance with 13.2, the starch content of the product shall not be more than a mass fraction of 6 %.
Where the product is described as a spread with vegetables and/or fruit, the protein nitrogen content of the fish flesh, as determined in accordance with 13.1 shall be not less than a mass fraction of 0,7 %. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.16.1 paragraph 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2309.90.92 --- Other Yes Fish protein nitrogen content - Description
- Fish protein nitrogen content
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1604.20.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
- 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
- 7.1.17 Fish sausages
7.1.17.1 Preparation and presentation
The product shall be prepared from clean and sound minced or finely chopped fish flesh, either fresh, frozen, cured or canned. It may contain starchy material, salt, spices, fat or oil of vegetable or fish origin, seasoning and flavouring substances and other permissible ingredients. The sausages may be smoked.
The product shall be formed either in artificial casing (that, if not edible, shall be completely stripped before the product is packed into containers), or in natural casings of animal origin.
7.1.17.2 Composition
When determined in accordance with 13.1, after draining and removal of the packing medium, the protein nitrogen percentage derived from fish flesh shall be not less than a mass fraction of 2 %. When determined in accordance with 13.2 the sausages without the packing medium shall not contain a mass fraction of more than 6 %.
7.1.17.3 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5, the drained mass of the product shall be not less than 75 % of the d.n.m.
7.1.17.4 Absence of particular defects
The sausages shall have an evenly fine to slightly coarse, smooth and a firmly stuffed texture. The sausages shall not be soggy. They shall be free from grittiness, cavities and air pockets.
The sausage units shall be acceptably uniform in size, shape and colour and shall be free from discolouration and ragged or irregularly cut ends. The units shall be not distorted or twisted. Off-cut pieces, bursts, and cut-marked units shall be not present. Pieces of fish bone shall not be present. Sausages shall completely be separated from one another. The sausages shall be free from impression marks such as caused by the expansion rings on the side walls of the container. Sausage units that are cross-filled in relation with other units in the container shall not be present. Cross-cut units shall be cleanly cut at square angles to their longitudinal axes. Spices present shall
not adversely affect the appearance of the product - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.17.1 paragraph 1
- 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 Fish sausages - Description
- Fish sausages
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials



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