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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0805: Citrus fruit, fresh or dried.
The measure came into effect on 30 November 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 November 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 35910, 30 November 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Citrus Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell citrus fruit in the Republic of South Africa, other than imported citrus fruit referred
to in sub regulation (3)
(f) unless such containers are marked with the particulars and in the same manner prescribed in regulation 11
MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR CITRUS FRUIT
11. (1) Each container containing citrus fruit shall be marked clearly, indelibly, legibly and not untidy, upside
down or askew, in block letters and numerals on any visible short or long side of the lid or container, where lids are not used, by printing, stamping or by means of specially designed labels, with the following particulars: Provided
that in the case of cartons and bulk containers all particulars shall be grouped on the same side:
(a) The expression "Grapefruit", "Pummelos", "Kumquats", "Lemons", "Limes", "Oranges" or "Seville oranges".
(b) The appropriate cultivar.
(c) The appropriate class in accordance with regulation 3.
(d) The size reference as set out in Part 2 (excluding fruit for processing) for a specific type of citrus fruits preceded by the expression "Size code", "Size", "Size reference" or any other suitable term having a similar meaning: Provided that:
(aa) the lower and upper size reference shall be indicated if mixed sizes of fruit are packed in bulk containers; and
(bb) such a size reference shall be preceded by the expression "Size range" or any other suitable term having a similar meaning.
(e) The number of fruit in each container (count) in the case of citrus fruit which are packed according to a specific count: Provided that such a count reference shall be preceded by the expression "Count".
(f) The name and physical or postal address of the producer or owner of the contents of container.
(g) The producer's code or the packhouse code (excluding imported citrus fruit) which is registered with the Executive Officer by the producer or packhouse, as the case may be: Provided that --
(i) the packhouse code shall be used if the origin of the citrus fruit cannot be traced back to the producer;
(ii) if a producer has more than one farm, each farm shall be registered separately; and
(iii) such code shall be preceded by the expression "Producer", "Packhouse", "Packer",
"PUC", "PHC", "FBO" or any other suitable term having a similar meaning.
(h) The country of origin.
(i) Indication of date code on at least 90% of the containers and prepacked containers: Provided that only the following type of packing date shall be used:
(2) If citrus fruit is packed in pockets, or re-usable containers, excluding cartons, the particulars required in
subregulation (1)(b), (c), (e), (0 and (g) shall be indicated on labels which are specially designed for this purpose and which
(i) in the case of pockets, are affixed to the top ends of those pockets.
(ii) in the case of re-usable containers, excluding cartons, fit into the slot specially affixed for this purpose.
(3) If citrus fruit is packed in bulk containers, the particulars required in subregulation (1) (b), (c), (e), (f) and (g) shall be indicated on the two adjoining sides of the bulk containers by means of suitable stamps or labels specially designed for this purpose.
(4) In the case of prepacked units of which the contents are not visible from the outside, the grade and cultivar shall appear on the outside of the container in block letters and numerals of at least 3 mm in height: Provided
that the particulars may be omitted in the case of transparent prepacked units.
(5) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (1), each outer container containing prepacked units shall be marked with an indication of the total number of prepacked units per outer container: Provided that if the total
number of prepacked units is visible from the outside, it does not have to be indicated on the outer container.
(6) If containers are marked by means of affixing labels thereupon, such labels shall be clean and securely
attached and shall not be superimposed on other labels.
(7) If citrus fruit is displayed for sale in loose quantities --
(a) any quantity of a particular class, cultivar or count, as the case may be, shall not be displayed mixed with citrus fruit of any other class, count or cultivar; and for retail purposes, should different counts of the same class and cultivar be displayed simultaneously, the different counts may be displayed, provided they are grouped separately; and
(b) if imported, the country of origin of the citrus fruit shall be indicated in clear, legible block letters on a notice board placed at the quantity of citrus fruit.
PROHIBITED PARTICULARS
12. No wording, illustration or other device of expression which constitutes a misrepresentation or which directly or by implication can create a misleading impression of the contents shall appear on a container which contains citrus fruit.
Display
13. (1) If citrus fruit in containers for sale is being displayed, such container shall be placed in such a manner
to ensure that the prescribed markings on the containers or labels, as the case may be, are clearly visible.
(2) If citrus fruit are displayed for sale other than in containers, --
(a) any quantity thereof of a particular class, count or cultivar, as the case may be, shall not be so displayed mixed with citrus fruit of any other class, size group or cultivar; and
(b) the class and cultivar of such quantity of citrus fruit shall be displayed in clear legible block letters of at least 10 mm in height on a notice board prominently placed at such quantity of citrus fruit. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1) (f), 11-13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0805 Citrus fruit, fresh or dried. No - Description
- Citrus fruit i.e grapefruit, kumquats, lemons, limes, oranges and Seville oranges, pummelos (Shaddocks) as
well as soft citrus (easy peelers)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 4.3.8 Soya and other proteinaceous materials from non-fish products
Subject to the requirements of the regulations under the said Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and with the approval of the authority administering this specification, soya and other non-fish, proteinaceous materials may be used subject to the following:
a) Soya and any other non-fish proteinaceous materials shall not be used to replace the required fish, molluscs and crustacean content.
b) If required to do so by the authorities administering this specification, the manufacturer of the canned fish, canned molluscs or canned crustacean products shall disclose to the authority the composition of the non-fish proteinaceous preparation that has been used and the concentration at which it is present in the product.
c) Where soya andlor other non-fish proteinaceous material is present in products that contain the fish or molluscs or crustacean content called for by this specification, the presence of non-fish proteinaceous material shall be declared in the ingredients panel of the label. (See 10.2.1(c).) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.3.8 (c)
- 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
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling 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
- 5.2.5 Fish products and its form and presentation shall be correctly described on the label.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.2.5
- 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 products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling 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 .I 0 Canned fish for bulk catering and re-manufacturing purposes
7.1.10.1 Preparation and presentation
Except for texture, uniformity of unit size, and the permissible presence of cross-filled units and turbidity in brine or in other packing medium, fish for bulk catering and re-manufacturing purposes shall comply with the requirements of this specification. Units may be packed with the tails intact; the heads and guts (viscera) however shall be removed. It may be a solid--pack or contain packing medium. It shall be labelled to disclose its true nature, with the name of the fish used being declared.
In the case of catering packs in a packing medium such as tomato, the packing medium shall be dispersed through the pack to cover almost all the fish units. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.10.1 paragraph 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 Canned fish for bulk catering and re-manufacturing purposes - Description
- Canned fish for bulk catering and re-manufacturing purposes
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 7.1.11 Canned minced fish
7.1 .1 1.1 Preparation and presentation
The product shall not consist out of a mixture of fish species unless this is conspicuously declared in the name of the product.
Except for requirements rendered inapplicable by the nature of the pack, canned minced fish shall comply with the requirements of this specification.
Except that damaged fish units may be permitted, the raw fish used shall comply with this specification. The product shall be prepared from the body parts of fish without the heads and viscera. The bone to flesh ratio shall practically be the same that occurs in middle cut pieces of fish. Excessive tail-end pieces and scales shall be not used. Pieces of the head, gills, gut, intestines or its contents or other unsuitable or any unsound fish parts shall not be used.
It shall be labelled to disclose its true nature, and the name of the fish used shall be declared in the name of the product and in the list of ingredients.
7.1 .I 1.2 Absence of certain particular defects
When determined in accordance with 11.16, the product shall not contain more than 5 % starch. The product shall have a uniform minced texture where the flesh has been reduced to a uniform size in that particles are discrete and do not comprise of a paste or an emulsified texture. The product shall not contain large pieces of fish. It shall not contain a large amount of denatured protein or honeycombing. The texture shall not be soggy or watery. It shall not have a gritty texture due to the presence of an abnormally high amount of bone pieces or a high amount of scales or any other added ingredients that cause grittiness in the product. The texture shall not be extremely
closed and excessively compact or doughy.
The product shall not contain an excessive amount of exuded aqueous material. It shall be practically free from other exuded matter such as starch and protein. Upon removal out of the container, the product shall retain essentially the shape of the container without falling apart and shall practically be free from excessive surface cavities that affect its appearance.
The product shall have an acceptable uniform colour. The colour of the product shall not be abnormally dark due to excessive amounts of skin pigment and tail-ends. It shall be practically free from discolouration on the surface due to oxidation. The product shall be free from discolouration such as metal soiling or scorching. The product shall be free from fish eyeballs. Green feed, gut or pieces of gut shall be absent.
The odour and flavour of the product shall be characteristic of the fresh product and bitter or scorched flavours and odours shall be absent. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.11.1 paragraph 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 Canned minced fish - Description
- Canned minced fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604.31: -- Caviar
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling 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
- 7.1.15 Canned fish roe and caviar
7.1 .15.1 Preparation and presentation
7.1.15.1.1 Fish roe
The product shall be prepared from roes in which membranes and connective tissue may be present but from which blood and adhering particles of entrails have been removed. It shall be packed in brine. The container shall be well-filled.
7.1 .15.1.2 Caviar
Caviar shall be prepared from cured roe free from membrane and connective tissue. It may be packed in brine. The product shall not be mushy or tough. Artificial preparations resembling the product shall not be labelled as caviar.
7.1.15.2 Drained mass
Except when packed as a dry product the drained mass when determined in accordance with 11.5 shall be at least 70 % of the d.n.m. The drained mass of fish roe in the membrane shall be at least 60 % of the d.n.m. When packed as a dry product the containers shall be practically full. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.15.1.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.31 -- Caviar Yes Canned caviar - Description
- Canned caviar
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- 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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 7.2.2 Canned mussels, oysters, clams, cockles, scallops, whelks and marine molluscs other than abalone
7.2.2.1 Presentation and presentation
Canned molluscs other than abalone may be packed from molluscs that were pre-cooked or raw, smoked or unsmoked, whole unshelled or shucked units. The molluscs units shall be culled, washed where appropriate and if necessary trimmed and packed in containers with, or in, a suitable oil, brine, own juice, a suitable sauce or another suitable grade packing medium.
Canned marine molluscs products may consist of marine molluscs packed with vegetables, fruits, cereals or other appropriate ingredients.
Other forms of presentation may be permitted provided that they
a) meet all regulatory requirements, and
b) are adequately described on the label and in accordance with the labelling requirements.
Shelled molluscs units presented in a shallow type container shall be neatly packed in rows close together with all units in the same upside down positions. There shall be no void spaces between the molluscs units or between the molluscs units and the walls of the container.
Cans shall not be over filled to the extent that they cause mechanical damage of the molluscs units or result in bulging lids.
Molluscs units packed without the shell shall be reasonably uniform in colour and in size. When smoked, the molluscs units in any one container shall have a uniform smoked colour.
Molluscs units shall not contain excessive amounts of green feed to the extent that it causes the discolouration of the packing oil.
Where the product is packed in an oil packing medium such as a vegetable oil, the packing medium shall be reasonably free from sediment and turbidity. Where the product is presented as a type of molluscs in "X" oil where " X indicates the type of oil, the exuded liquid in the oil determined in accordance with 11.6 shall not exceed 30 %.
7.2.2.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5, the drained mass when packed in vertical containers shall be at least 60 % of the d.n.m.. When packed in flat cans the drained mass shall be at least 70 % of the d.n.m. Baby clams packed in vertical cans shall have a drained mass at least 50 % of the d.n.m. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.2.2.1 (b)
- 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 mussels, oysters, clams, cockles, scallops, whelks and marine molluscs other than abalone - Description
- Canned mussels, oysters, clams, cockles, scallops, whelks and marine molluscs other than abalone
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1605.10: - Crab
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling 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
- 7.3.4 Crab meat
7.3.4.1 Preparation and presentation
Canned crab meat shall be prepared single or in combination with the leg, claw, body and shoulder meat from which the shell has been removed from edible species designated in section 10.3.5(i).
The name of the product shall be "crab or "crab meat" and shall be preceded or followed by the common or usual name applied to the species if the possibility exists of the consumer being confused.
In addition, the product name shall include descriptive terms which accurately reflect the contents without misleading or confusing the consumer.
Where leg meat is presented, the leg meat shall be neatly arranged on top, or may also be at the bottom of the container with as much as possible of the pigmented surfaces uppermost.
When leg meat is declared as a percentage of leg meat in the product, the composition of leg meat shall be determined as a percentage of the total drained mass of the contents.
Where a product is presented as chunk meat at least 50 % of the total drained mass of the contents shall consist of solid pieces or chunks of crab meat.
7.3.4.2 Drained mass
The drained mass, when determined in accordance with 11.5, shall be not less than 70 % of the d.n.m. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.3.4 .1 paragraphs 2 and 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605.10 - Crab Yes Canned crab meat - Description
- Canned crab meat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- 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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 7.6 Unspecified canned seafood
7.6.1 General
Any product falling within the scope of this specification shall be prepared from material complying with the requirements in section 5. The product shall be appropriately described on the label.
7.6.2 Drained mass
Subject to the container being filled to practical capacity (see 5.1.4) the drained mass when determined in accordance with 11.5 shall be as follows:
a) Fish:
1) Canned fish not less than 70 % of the d.n.m.
2) Canned fish products not less than 60 % of the d.n.m.
b) Molluscs:
1) Canned molluscs not less than 60 % of the d.n.m.
2) Canned molluscs products not less than 55 % of the d.n.m.
c) Crustaceans:
I ) Canned crustaceans not less than 60 % of the d.n.m.
2) Canned crustaceans products not less than 55 % of the d.n.m.
Where the drained mass of any unspecified fishery product is less than 50 % of the d.n.m., the product description shall clearly indicate that it is a special type of product of which fish, crustaceans or molluscs are an ingredient and the fish, crustaceans or molluscs content shall be declared on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.6.2 (c)
- 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 Unspecified canned seafood 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Unspecified canned seafood - Description
- Unspecified canned seafood
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1601: Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. and 1602: Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- 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
- 12. Labellling and marking of containers
12.1 Details required on each container, label or packing material
Subject to 12.6 and in addition to the markings required in terms of the regulations promulgated under the Trade Metrology Act, as well as the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, the following information shall appear in legible and indelible marking on each container or on a label securely attached to each container:
a) The full name and physical address of the manufacturer, producer, proprietor, or controlling company or, in the case of containers packed for any other person or organization, the full name and physical address of that person or organization;
b) the name and true description, taking into cognizance the provisions of the Merchandise Marks Act 1941 (Act 17 of 1941) (as amended from time to time), of the contents (see also 12.1.2) including, where applicable, the nature of the medium in which the product is packed and the presence of bone that is, as such, a constituent of a product;
c) where applicable, a statement of ingredients, including the presence, as relevant, of non-meat proteinaceous material by name, and vegetable fat or oil, in descending order of quantities present on the ingoing basis and/or in the final product;
d) where applicable, the presence of artificial colourants in plain type of at least 1,5 mm face measurement:
e) where the product is required to be stored under refrigeration the words "Perishable - keep under refrigeration at a temperature not exceeding 4 "C", in a prominent position in plain type of at least half the size of that used for the name of the product with a minimum of 3 mm face measurement, except that the word "Perishable" shall be in bold type of at least 4,5 mm face measurement;
f) the declared net mass of the contents;
g) the product code, the date of canning, sub-code or the batch number (if used), and the factory identification embossed or otherwise indelibly marked on the container or, in the case of jars, on the cap or label; any mark or code used for the foregoing shall be disclosed for record purposes to the authority administering this specification;
h) information required in terms of the relevant clause dealing with the specific product; and
i) words indicating the country of origin where the product is produced.
12.1.2 True description of contents
A product presented or described as a meat product , or a product on which a statement or claim appears implying that the product is a meat product, or a product with wording in the product name or wording on the main panel implying that the product contains meat, shall contain at least 10 % by mass of actual total meat determined in accordance with the total result of 11.3 plus 1 1.4 or the drained mass of the meat content shall be at least 10 % of the d.n.m. determined in accordance with 10.5.
12.1.2.2 Designation of product
12.1.2.2.1 Unless the meat or edible offal or both (as appropriate) of a product consisting of meat or edible offal or both, and of vegetables, cereal, or other analogous ingredient, constitutes the largest single ingredient on the ingoing basis and, in the end product, constitutes at least 25 %of the d.n.m., the meat or edible offal or both (as appropriate) shall not appear first in the designation of the product.
12.a .2.2.2 In a product that consists of vegetables, cereal, and other similar ingredients with meat or edible offal or both (as such or in prepared form) and falls within the scope of this specification but does not comply with the particular requirements specified for meat or edible offal content, provided that the content of meat or edible offal or both is at least 15 % (10 % in the case of foods for infants), the presence of meat or edible offal shall be declared in the title of the product by means of descriptions such as "Y with X" or "Y containing X' where Y is the basic name of the product (e.g. baked beans in tomato sauce) and X is the meat or edible offal ingredient (e.g. meat balls, sausage).
12.11.2.2.3 Products which undergo a smoking process by exposure to generated smoke, shall be labelled "smoked X" on the main panel of the label or packing material. Any addition of a smoke-flavour that is not obtained by exposure to generated smoke, shall be declared on the main panel of the label. Smoke-flavoured products that have not undergone a process by exposure to generated smoke, shall be labelled as "smoke-flavoured" on the main panel of the label or packaging material. The qualifying word(s) e.g. "smoked" shall appear in immediate conjunction with the product name "X", in a letter size of at least half the size in which the name "X" is featured and of equal prominence and boldness.
42.4 2.3 Meat pastes
In a product, other than liver paste (see 7.1 7.4.l), in the name of which reference is made to one kind of meat only, at least 80 % of the total meat content shall consist of the named meat. Where in the name of the product two kinds of meat are referred to, the named meats shall constitute at least 80% of the total meat content. In addition, the kind of meat named first shall constitute at least 50 % of the total meat content, and that named second at least 20 %, except that if kidney or liver is named second, the minimum requirement shall be 10 % of the total meat and edible offal content. If three kinds of meat are named in the description of the product, the named meats shall constitute at least 80 % of the total meat content. The meat named first shall constitute at least 40 % of the total meat content, and each of the other named meats at least 15 % (except that if kidney or liver is named second or third the minimum requirement for each shall be 10 % of the total meat and edible offal
content). The three kinds of meat shall be named in descending order of contents. For the purposes of true description of contents, cured pork may be regarded as ham.
42.4 .2.4 Potted meat
In a product in the name of which reference is made to one kind of meat only, at least 85 % of the total meat content shall consist of the named meat.
In a product in the name of which two kinds of meat are referred to, the named meats shall constitute at least 85 % of the total meat content. In addition, the kind of meat named first shall constitute at least 50 % of the total meat content, and that named second at least 25 %. If three kinds of meat are named in the description of the product, the named meats shall constitute at least 85 % of the total meat content. The meat named first shall constitute at least 40 % of the total meat content, and each of the other named meats at least 15 %. The three kinds of meat shall be named in descending order of contents.
12.1.2.5 Use of generic names
When a generic name (or names) of animal meat(s) such as beef or pork appears in the name of the product, that product shall not contain any other meat, edible offal, fat, natural binder, etc., which did not originate from the type of animal meat that appear in the name of the product.
12.1.2.6 Description of contents
The type of edible offal, fats or natural binder or any preparation from types of animal other than those from which the meat used in the product is derived shall be declared on the label.
12.2 Labelling and marking
12.2.4.4 Labelling area
Before the start of the labelling operation, the area shall be cleared of any stray cans. The labelling area shall be maintained in a clean, tidy and orderly condition.
12.2.4.2 Condition and handling of containers during labelling
Containers shall be in a condition complying with 9.4.
The handling of containers during the labelling process shall be done in a manner so as to avoid container abuse or damaging or that their seams are subjected to undue stress or mechanical shock.
12.2.1.3 Labels
Labels, outer wrappers, outer cartons, lithographic markings and printing on containers, pictorial presentation and colouring shall be in accordance with the labelling requirements of section 12.1. The size of the label, outer wrapper, outer carton shall be suitable to the container size without being oversized. Printing shall be correct, proper and neat. It is recommended that the authority administering this specification be consulted with regard to the printed lettering size, statements, pictorial presentation and colouring on newly designed labels, outer
wrappers, outer cartons or lithographed cans before they are taken into use.
12.2.1.4 Attachment of labels
Labels, outer wrappers or outer cartons shall not be attached or applied to containers by any person other than the manufacturer or by his authorized agent. Labels, outer wrappers or outer cartons on containers, shall be clean, neat, unspoiled, undamaged and labels or outer wrappers shall be securely attached at the time of despatch from the factory (or at the time of arrival when imported).
Misaligned labels, excess glue or lack of glue, or loose or pleated labels or outer wrappers shall not be present (see 12.2.1.9 and 12.2.1 .lo). Labels or outer wrappers shall not be superimposed over other labels or over outer wrappers that have been affixed on to containers or onto lithographic printed containers.
Materials such as adhesives or glues used for attaching or applying labels, outer wrappers or outer cartons or closing of packages shall not be hygroscopic, or liable to deteriorate during storage after being applied or conducive to corrosion of the can or lid.
12.2.1 .5 Packages - outer containers
Packages in which containers are packed shall be clean, neat and undamaged. Outer containers such as boxes or cases shall be suitable for the purpose of use, be of correct size to avoid damaging of containers by squeezing or loose movement of the containers inside the outer container. Containers shall not be packed in outer containers in positions prone to cause damaging such as packing containers on their sides.
Outer containers shall be strong enough to protect the finished product.
12.2.1.6 Marking of packages
The following regarding the containers in the package shall be printed or stencilled on the outside of every package. The number and size or net mass of the containers and the information required by 12.1.1(a), (b), (f), (g), and (i) where applicable, (e), except that the business address of the manufacturer need not be the full address but shall be sufficient for identification purposes.
In addition to the date code required by 13.1 (g), any batch number or sub-coding indicating a time period of the production date, andlor any line or seamer number, which appeared on the containers shall also be printed or stencilied on every package. When a code system other than the conventional lettering and digital form such as a bar or edge coding system is used, sufficient information shall appear on the packages to identify the production date and any sub-coding. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1601 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. Yes Canned meat products 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
-
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 9.6.1 Coding
Each container shall be indelibly and legibly marked, and visible with the naked eye, coded from which the details of manufacture (see 10.2(9)) including the seamer and/or packing line identification and where applicable any sub-coding system used, can be determined.
Sub-coding may indicate and change according to the following: intervals or periods during a work shift; personnel shift changes; batches or catches, provided that containers comprising such batches shall not extend over a period of more than one personnel shift.
When coding is done by embossing, the lids or closers shall not be damaged.
9.8.4 A system for product traffic control shall be established to prevent the product from bypassing the thermal processing operation and being accidentally taken into the storage area, or being subjected to multiple processing. A method to indicate whether a retort trolley or basket has been thermally processed such as with the application of a heat sensitive tape or tag shall be employed. A container on top of a retort trolley or basket shall be conspicuously marked with a heat sensitive tape or a heat sensitive tag shall be tied to the retort trolley or basket.
risks of corrosion.
10 Labelling and marking
10.1 Labelling operations
10.1.1 Labelling area
Before the start of the labelling operation, the area shall be cleared of any stray cans. The labelling area shall be maintained in a clean, tidy and orderly condition.
10.1.2 Condition and handling of containers during labelling
Containers shall be in a condition complying with 9.2.
The handling of containers during the labelling process shall be done in a manner so as to avoid container abuse or damaging or their seams being subjected to undue stress or mechanical shock.
10.1.3 Labels
Labels, outer wrappers, outer cartons, lithographic markings and printing on containers, pictorial presentation and colouring shall be in accordance with the labelling requirements of 10.2.
The size of the label, outer wrapper and outer carton shall be suitable to the container size without being oversized. Printing shall be correct, proper and neat.
It is recommended that the authority administering this specification be consulted with regard to the printed lettering size, statements, pictorial presentation and colouring on newly designed labels, outer wrappers, outer cartons or lithographed cans before they are taken into use.
10.1.4 Attachment of labels
Labels, outer wrappers or outer cartons shall not be aatached or applied to containers by any person other than the manufacturer or by his authorsed agent.
Labels, outer wrapers or outer cartons on containers, shall be clean, neat, unspoiled, undamaged and labels or outer wrappers shall be securely attached at the time of despatch from the factory (or at the time of arrival when imported).
Misaligned labels, excess glue or lack of glue, or loose or pleated labels or outer wrappers shall not be present. Labels or outer wrappers shall not be superimposed over other labels or over outer wrappers that have been affixed on to containers or onto lithographic printed containers.
Materials such as adhesives or glues used for attaching or applying labels, outer wrappers or outer cartons or closing of packages shall not be hygroscopic, or liable to deteriorate during storage after being applied or conducive to corrosion of the can or lid.
10.1.6 Marking of packages
The following regarding the containers in the package shall be printed or stencilled on the outside of every package: The number and size or net mass of the containers and the information required by 10.2(a), 10.2(b), 10.2(9), 10.2(h), 10.2(i) (where applicable) and 10.2(f). The business address of the manufacturer need not be the full address but shall be sufficient for identification purposes.
In addition to the date code required by 10.2(h), any sub-coding indicating a time period of the production date, and/or any line or seamer number, that appeared on the containers shall also be printed or stencilled on every package. When a code system other than the conventional lettering and digital form such as a bar or edge coding system is used, sufficient information shall appear on the packages to identify the production date and any sub-coding.
10.2 Details required on each container or label
The following information shall appear on each container or label, clearly visible in legible and indelible markings not affected by pictorial or other matter, printed or otherwise, in type of such size and presentation as prescribed by regulation promulgated under the said Foodstuffs, Cosmetics
and Disinfectants Act and the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act 77 of 1973) (as amended from time to time):
a) the name and full physical address of the manufacturer, importer, producer, proprietor or controlling company, or in the case of containers packed on behalf of any other person or body, the name and full physical address of that person or body;
b) taking cognisance of the provisions of the correct Merchandise Mark Act the name and true description of the contents (see 10.3), including where applicable, the nature of the packing medium in which the product is packed;
1) the description "natural oil" or "natural" shall not be used for products in a "plain" or "brine"
packing medium;
2) where the product is packed in oil, the name of the type of oil. If the term "vegetable oil" appears in the name of the product, the specific type of vegetable oil shall be declared in the list of ingredients;
3) if the product has been smoked or smoked flavoured, this information shall appear on the label in close proximity to the name of the product. The qualifying word(s) e.g. "smoked or "smoke-flavoured whatever is appropriate shall appear in immediate conjunction to the product name in a letter size at least half that in that the product name is featured and in equal prominence and boldness;
c) where applicable, a list of ingredients including the name(s) of the fish, molluscs or crustacean species;
d) where permitted by the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, the presence of artificial colorants;
e) where the product is required to be stored under refrigeration, the words "Perishable - Keep under refrigeration at a temperature not exceeding 5 "C in a prominent position on the main panel, in plain capital letters at least half the size of that used for the product name, with a minimum of 3 mm in height, except that the word "Perishable" shall be in bold type of at least 4,0 mm in height;
9 the d.n.m. of the contents;
g) the product identification, the date of canning, the batch number (if used) and the factory identification embossed or otherwise indelibly marked on the container or, in the case of jars, on the cap or label (see 9.6.1); any mark or code used for the foregoing shall be disclosed to the authority administering this standard. Where individual containers are labelled, wrapped in an outer wrapper or packed inside an outer carton in such a way that the code on the container is not visible without removing the label, outer wrapper or outer carton, the corresponding code of the container shall be marked on the label or outer carton;
h) words indicating the country of origin where the product was produced; and
i) information required in terms of the relevant subsection(s) dealing with the specific product.
10.3 True description of the canned product
10.3.1 General
10.3.1.1 The name of canned fish, molluscs or crustaceans declared on the label shall be the common or usual name applied to the species.
10.3.1.2 The product shall be correctly described in the name of the product appearing on the label.
10.3.1.3 In addition to 10.3.1 .I and 10.3.1.2, the label shall include other descriptive terms that will avoid misleading or confusing the consumer.
10.3.1.4 Any descriptive terms used including those denoting style of presentation, shall accurately reflect the contents of the container.
10.3.1.5 No fish, molluscs or crustaceans shall be labelled under a name or designation that is misleading or no descriptive terms or statements that are misleading or confusing to the consumer shall be used.
10.3.1.6 Where the words "selected fish" or similar words are used to describe the product, the name of the fish, molluscs or crustaceans shall appear in plain type of the same letter size and colour as the product name.
10.3.1.7 The name of the product shall be qualified by a term descriptive of the representation. A product presented as solid pack or chunks or as flaked, grated, shredded, minced or similarly prepared, shall be described by the appropriate word(s) on the main panel of the label in letters of the same size and prominence as the name of the product that shall include the name of the fish.
Where the name of a minor ingredient appears in the name of the product, the mass of the minor ingredient shall not constitute less than 5 % of the d.n.m.
10.3.1.8 Fish packs other than whole packs (heads and tails removed and eviscerated) such as cutlets, fillets or slices shall be appropriately described on the main panel(s) of the label.
10.3.1.9 Pictorial presentations shall not be misleading or confusing to the consumer. Any fish, molluscs or crustaceans depicted on the container, label, outer wrapper or outer carton shall bear a reasonable likeness to the type of fish, molluscs or crustacean, cut of fish or colour of fish or product in the container.
10.3.1.10 Where applicable, the common or usual name of the product shall be qualified by the country, or region of origin.
10.3.1.11 The "Best before" date or expiry date shall appear legibly on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 9.6.1 and 9.8.4
Regulations 10.1.1 to 10.1.4 and 10.1.6
Regulations 10.2 and 10.3.1 - 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 Canned Fish 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans - Description
- Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 10.3.2 True description of canned fish
10.3.2.1 Where stockfish is used in the preparation of products labelled "curried fish, "fried fish", or "pickled fish" the name "stockfish" need not to appear in the title; in the case of other fish used for these types of products the name of the fish shall appear in the title in conjunction with the descriptions. The type of fish used shall appear in the list of ingredients (see 10.2.1(c)).
10.3.2.2 Mullet shall be described only as "Mullet" or "Haarders" / "Harders".
10.3.2.3 Trachurus spp. shall be described only as "Maasbanker" or "Jack Mackerel".
10.3.2.4 Scomberspp. in any form shall be described only as "Mackerel'/'Makriel" or "Middlecut".
10.3.2.5 The words "middle cut"/middelstuk" shall be used only when coupled with the name of the fish and when in fact middle cuts have been packed; the words "middle cut/middelstuk" shall appear in type of the same size and prominence as that of the name of the fish.
10.3.2.6 Canned sardines or sardine type products are prepared from the following species:
Sardina pilchardus
Sardinops melanostictus, S. neopilchardus, S. ocellatus, S. sagax, S. caeruleus,
Sardinella aurita, S. brasiliensis, S. maderensis, S. longiceps, S. gibbosa
Clupea harengus
Sprattus sprattus
Hyperlophus vittatus
Nematalosa vlaminghi
Etrumeus teres
Ethmidium maculatum
Engraulis anchoita, E. mordax, E. ringens
Opisthonema oglinum
Depending on the species used, the name of the product shall be
a) "Sardines" exclusively reserved for Sardina pilchardus (Walbaum); or
b) "X sardines" where "X" is the name or description of a country, the species, or the common name of the species in accordance with this specification and in a manner not confusing or misleading to the consumer (see 10.3.1) in close proximity and in a letter size at least half the size of the word sardines and in equal prominence, with the exception that the species Spraffus spraffus may be described as brisling sardines.
c) The description "PilchardsISardyne" is exclusively reserved for the species Sardinops ocellatus, S. melanostitus, S. neopilchardus, S. sagax, S. caeruleus and Sardina pilchardus.
d) Sardinella spp shall be described as "Sardinella". The descriptive terms "Pilchards" shall be not used for packs consisting of Sardinella spp.
e) Etrumeus spp. shall be described as "X herring" where "X" is the name or description of a country, a geographic area, the species, or the common name of the species in a manner not to mislead or confuse the customer. The species Etrumeus teres (Rooi-ooglronde haring) qualify for labelling "South Atlantic herring"/'Suid Atlantiese Haring".
f) Engraulis spp. shall be described as anchovies.
g) Canned Saury shall be prepared from Scomberesox spp. and Cololobis spp.
10.3.2.7 Snoek (Thyrsites atun) in any form shall be described only as "Snoek", "Barracouta" or
"Atun".
10.3.2.8 Subject to 10.3.2.1, South African Merluccius spp. shall be described only as "Hake" or
"StockfishlT'Stokvis" or as Cape Whiting.
10.3.2.9 Yellow-tail (Seriola spp.) shall be described only as "Yellow-tail"/Geelstert", "Halfkoord",
"Amberjack".
10.3.2.10 Canned Tuna and Bonito (see 6.1.4) are the product consisting of the flesh of any of the appropriate species listed below:
Thunnus alalunga
Thunnus albacares
Thunnus atlanticus
Thunnus obesus
Thunnus maccoyii
Thunnus thynnus
Thunnus tongoe
Euthynnus afinis
Euthynnus alletteratus
Euthynnus lineatus
Katsuwonus pelamis (syn. Euthynnus pelamis)
Sarda chilensis
Sarda orientalis
Sarda sarda
10.3.2.10.1 The name of the product as declared on the label shall be "Tuna" or "Bonito" and may be preceded or followed by the common or usual name of the species in a manner not confusing or misleading to the consumer.
10.3.2.10.2 The name of the product labelled as "Tuna" shall be qualified or accompanied by a term descriptive of the representation in accordance with 10.3.1.7 and of the colour of the product provided that the term "white" shall be used only for the product of the meat of the tuna species
Thunnus alalunga that shall comply with the requirements of 7.1.4.2(a). The term "light" shall be used for a tuna product that corresponds to the colour designation as set out in 7.1.4.2(b). A tuna product that corresponds to a colour designation as set out in 7.1.4.3 shall be labelled as "dark".
Blends of tuna of different colour designation shall be specifically described in the title of the product. All colour designation terms qualifying "tuna" shall be in letters of at least the same size and prominence as "Tuna" or "Tunny".
The name "Albacore" when used for the labelling of tuna shall be reserved for the tuna species Thunnus alalunga and shall be coupled with "Tuna" or "Tunny" in letters of the same size and prominence.
10.3.2.10.3 Products consisting of the meat of Sarda spp. shall be labelled as "Bonito" and shall not be described as "Tuna" or any reference made to tuna.
10.3.2.11 Kabeljou shall be described only as "Kabeljou" or "Cape Cob
10.3.2.12 Canned salmon (see 7.1.6) is the product prepared from any of the species listed below, with the proviso that the common names in brackets may only be used in conjunction with the corresponding species names as follows:
Salmo salar - (Atlantic salmon, salmon);
Oncorhynchus nerke - (Sockeye salmon, red sockeye salmon, red salmon);
Oncorhynchus kisutch - (Coho salmon, silver salmon, medium red coho salmon);
Oncorhynchus tschawytscha - (Chinook salmon, spring salmon, king salmon);
Oncorhynchus gorbuscha - (Pink salmon, humpback salmon);
Oncorhynchus keta - (Chum salmon, keta salmon, dog salmon); and
Oncorhynchus masou - (Cherry salmon, Japanese or Masou salmon).
Tips, tails, minced and similar forms of canned salmon shall be labelled to disclose their true nature,
ail words qualifying the word "salmon" being in type of the same size and prominence as "Salmon".
The species Oncorhynchus gorbuscha - (Pink salmon, humpback salmon) is the only species that may be labelled "Pink Salmon". The colour of the fish flesh in the can may deviate from the characteristic pink colour provided
a) that the fish is from the abovementioned species,
b) that written verification from an authority in the country where the fish is canned is provided,
c) that there is no pictorial presentation depicting pink salmon on the label, and
d) if white fish is depicted in the pictorial presentation on the label it may not be labelled "Pink Salmon".
The colour of the fish flesh depicted in the pictorial presentation shall be a true reflection of the fish flesh colour of the contents. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10.3.2
- 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. 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 1604.20.10: -- Fish paste
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling 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
- 10.3.3 True description of the contents of fish paste
Any fish named in the description of a fish paste shall be used in sufficient quantity to justify the use of the name. If only one variety of fish is named, the paste (except in the case of anchovy) shall contain at least 60 % by mass of that fish. Where two or more varieties are named, except where one variety is anchovy, the total quantities of the named fish shall be not less than 60 % by mass and the quantity of any one particular variety of fish named shall be not less than 15 % by mass. In the case of fish paste labelled anchovy, the anchovy content shall be not less than 30 % by mass. Where anchovy appears in the name of the product, the anchovy content shall be not less than 10 % by mass and the total quantities of the varieties of fish indicated in the name of the product shall be not less than 50 % by mass. In the case of fish pastes made from more than one variety of fish, the names of the varieties featuring in the title shall appear in the title in decreasing order of amounts by mass present. All types of fish used in the preparation shall appear in the list of ingredients in decreasing order of amounts by mass present. For the purpose of this subsection the term "fish" shall be deemed to include molluscs and/or crustacea, provided that the presence of molluscs andlor crustacea as a fish paste ingredient shall be specifically stated on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10.3.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.20.10 -- Fish paste No - Description
- Fish paste
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 0307: Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling 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
- 10.3.4 True description of molluscs
The common names given in table 4 may be used as indicated in Table 4 - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10.3.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0307 Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt No - Description
- Molluscs
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 0306: Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling 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
- 10.3.5 True description of crustaceans
The common names given in table 5 may be used as indicated in Table 5
Crab meat shall be prepared from any of the edible species of the sub-order Brachyura of the order Decapoda and all species of the family Lithodidae.
The name "Shrimp", "Shrimps" or "Prawns" shall only be used for the product prepared from species of the families Penaeidae, Pandalidae, Crangonidae, Palaemonidae.
"X Shrimp", "X Shrimps" or 'X Prawns" may be used where the " X is the name of a country or a geographic area from that the shrimps originate or the common name.
Size designations or count ranges are not required on the label, but if used, they shall be in accordance with 7.3.3.2. Where a count range is declared on the label in place of a size designation; no tolerances shall be applicable to the specified count ranges. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10.3.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306 Crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked crustaceans, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; crustaceans, in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling No - 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 1602: Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- 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
- 6.12 Soya and other non-meat proteinaceous materials
The product may contain soya and/or other non-meat proteinaceous materials subject to the following:
6.12.1 If required to do so by the authority administering this specification or the authority administering
the regulations under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, the manufacturer of the
canned meat product shall disclose to the authority the composition of the non-meat proteinaceous preparation that has been used and the concentration at which it is present in the meat product.
6.4 2.2 Where soya and/or other non-meat proteinaceous material is present in products that contain the meat content called for by this specification, the presence of non-meat proteinaceous material shall be declared in the ingredients panel of the label. The meat content of the product may be declared immediately below the title in type of at least half the size of that used for the words in the title and of minimum size 2 mm.
6.12.3 Where any part of the meat content of a product laid down by this specification has been replaced by soya and/or other non-meat proteinaceous material, the presence of this substituted material shall be declared conspicuously and prominently in the title of the product, in the main panel of the label, in the same colour as the rest of the title and in type of at least half the size of that of the words appearing in the rest of the title. The meat content shall be declared immediately below the title in type of at least half the size of the larger type used for the words in the title and of minimum size 2 mm. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 6.12.2 and 6.12.3
- 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 - Description
- Canned meat
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
- A31: Labelling requirements
- 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
- 7.2.3 Sauce, gravy or broth
The sauce or gravy shall not contain more than 6 % by mass of starchy (farinaceous) material and it may be spiced.
Where the product is claimed to have been packed in exuded broth or in thick or rich sauce or gravy, the character of the packing medium shall, after equilibrium has been reached, be in accordance with the claim made.
A product packed in exuded or thin broth shall not be labelled as having been packed in gravy or sauce.
A product that claims to have been packed in tomato sauce, shall have a characteristic tomato colour and the sauce shall not be thin and watery.
The ingredients of the sauce, gravy or broth shall not tend to separate from one another when the product is turned out of the container.
The product shall not contain curing salts unless its product name indicates the presence of cured meat. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.2.3 paragraph 3
- 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 Stewed meat products containing meat or edible offal or both with vegetables (or fruit) or cereal or both - Description
- Stewed meat products containing meat or edible offal or both with vegetables (or fruit) or cereal or both
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1602.50.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- 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
- 7.6.3 Labelling
The product shall be labelled without further qualification of the title, either as:
a) "Corned beef with cereal", in which case all the words shall appear in type of the same size and prominence and in a colour that affords a distinct contrast to the background colour ofthe label, or as
b) "Corned beef containing 6 % cereal" or "Corned beef - contains 6 % cereal", in which case the words qualifying "corned beef' shall appear immediately below "Corned beef' in plain type of not less than half the size of that used for "corned beef' with a minimum size of 2,5 mm face measurement, and in a colour that affords a distinct contrast to the background colour of the label. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.6.3
- 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 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
- A31: Labelling requirements
- 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
- 7.7.10 Labelling
7.7.10.1 Where meat other than beef, pork, mutton or goats' meat is used, the kinds of meat present shall be disclosed in the product name, and, in all cases, the kinds of meat used shall be declared in the ingredients panel of the label if they do not appear in the title. Where fat of other origin than the kind(s) of animal(s) declared on the label is used, the kind(s) of fat origin shall also be declared.
7.7.10.2 Subject to 7.7.10.1 above, corned meat shall be labelled as "corned meat" without further qualification. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.7.10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood. Yes 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.
- 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
- A31: Labelling requirements
- 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. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.11.1
- 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
A31: Labelling requirements
