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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 780:2012, Powdered silver cyprinid (Mukene) — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for powdered silver cyprinid (Mukene) of the species Rastrineobola argentea, intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 780:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- powdered silver cyprinid (Mukene) of the species Rastrineobola argentea
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 932:2012, Bovine (beef) carcasses and cuts — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, Marking, labelling, Storage and transportation for bovine (beef) carcasses and cuts meant for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 932:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- bovine (beef) carcasses and cuts
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 931:2012, Minced meat — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for minced meat intended for use as food or as an ingredient in foods.
- Reference of the measure
- US 931:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- minced meat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 917:2012, Dressed poultry — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for for dressed poultry. It applies to poultry including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, guinea fowl or any other domesticated birds.
- Reference of the measure
- US 917:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Dressed poultry including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, guinea fowl or any other domesticated birds.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 739:2012, Sausages — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for sausages intended for use as food or as an ingredient in other foods.
- Reference of the measure
- US 739:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- sausages
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1504:2013, Fresh Creole onions — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, for Creole onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium cepa L. to be supplied to the consumer in the natural state. This standard does not specify requirements for Creole onions for industrial processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1504:2013,
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Creole onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium cepa L.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1503:2013, Fresh common green onions — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, for fresh common green onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium fistulosum, Allium ascalonicum, Allium chinense and other non-bulbing onion cultivars to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard does not specify requirements for green onions for industrial processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1503:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- fresh common green onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium fistulosum, Allium ascalonicum, Allium chinense and other non-bulbing onion cultivars
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1502:2013, Fresh Bermuda onions — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, for onions of varieties (cultivars) of Bermuda-Granex-Grano grown from Allium cepa L. to be supplied to the consumer in the natural state. This standard does not specify requirements for Bermuda onions for industrial processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1502:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- onions of varieties (cultivars) of Bermuda-Granex-Grano grown from Allium cepa L.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1030:2013, Quantity of product in prepackages (2nd Edition)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the legal metrology requirements for prepackaged products (also called prepackaged commodities or prepackaged goods) labelled in predetermined constant nominal quantities of weight, volume, linear measure, area, or count; and sampling plans and procedures for use by legal metrology officials in verifying the quantity of product in prepackages.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1030:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pre-packaged products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 979:2013, Breakfast cereals — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for breakfast cereals intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 979:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- breakfast cereals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 953:2013, Amaranth flour — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling for flour prepared from dried amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus, A. cruentus) intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 953:2013,
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- flour prepared from dried amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus, A. cruentus)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 953:2013, Amaranth flour — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling for flour prepared from dried amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus, A. cruentus) intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 953:2013,
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- flour prepared from dried amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus, A. cruentus)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 952:2013, Amaranth grain — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for whole grains obtained from Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus and A. cruentus intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 952:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- whole grains obtained from Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus and A. cruentus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 908:2013, Nutrient-concentrated foods for therapeutic uses – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, Management systems , methods of sampling and test for nutrient-concentrated foods for therapeutic uses.
- Reference of the measure
- US 908:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- nutrient-concentrated foods for therapeutic uses.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 999:2013, Fresh chilli pepper— Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling,, methods of sampling
for fresh chili peppers of varieties grown from Capsicum species to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard does not cover requirements for chili pepper for industrial processing. - Reference of the measure
- US 999:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- fresh chili peppers of varieties grown from Capsicum species
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0302.89: -- Other and 0305.49.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 22 March 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 March 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 474 of 22 March 1974
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification for Smoked snoek
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing. or treatment of the cooked product,
smoked snoek (Thyrsites atun). - Description of the measure
- 6.1 Packing under hygienic conditions.
The product shall be prepared and packed into containers under conditions which ensure freedom from contamination. No material that imparts a flavour or an odour to the product or in any way causes discoloration, deterioration or contamination of the product shall be used as the immediate container for smoked snoek.
6.2 Packaging
The product shall be packed in effective outer containers made of wood fibreboard, or similar acceptable material. Wooden containers shall be made of clean, dry wood showing no evidence of mould. The containers shall be clean, neat and unbroken and free from odour. Containers shall be lined with grease-proof paper, cellulose film, or non-toxic, inert plastic film. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0302.89 -- Other Yes Snoek 0305.49.90 --- Other Yes smoked snoek - Description
- Snoek intended for smoking or in the course of preparation for smoking or in the course of being smoked or after having been smoked, as indicated by the context.
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 0306.12: -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.) and 0306.22: -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.)
The measure came into effect on 04 September 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 September 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 978 (Government Gazette 25171) Of 4 July 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Frozen Rock Lobster And Frozen Lobster Products Derived Therefrom
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers requirements for the handling, preparation, processing, packaging, freezing, storage and quality of frozen lobster tails, frozen whole lobster (cooked or raw) or any other frozen lobster product derived from lobsters of the families Palinuridae and Scyllaridae, and of the family Nephropidae (genera Homarus, Nephrops and Metanephrops, or any other species of lobster), intended for human consumption. It also covers requirements for factories and employees involved in the production.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.3 Packing of lobsters and lobster tails
Only lobsters or lobster tails of the same species shall be packed together in any one container.
4.5.5 A lobster may be packed in an ice block, provided that it is completely covered with the ice. There shall be no cracks or other flaws in the ice.
4.7.6 Lobster tails in catering packs may be presented graded or ungraded for size, but this shall be declared on the main panel of the label. Provided that the flesh is firm and sound, some minor defects to the shell of such tails may be present. In every other respect, tails in catering packs shall comply with the quality, wrapping, packing and labelling requirements of this specification.
4.9 Overpacking of lobster tails, frozen whole raw lobster and frozen whole cooked lobster
Adequate provision for overpacking shall be made to compensate for loss of mass during frozen storage, transportation and distribution.
5.1.1 Packaging and wrapping materials
Subject to the relevant requirements of the Regulations promulgated under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 1972),packaging and wrapping materials for the unprotected product shall be unused (new), clean, non-toxic, inert and of low moisture-vapour permeability, and shall not contain substances deleterious to the product or harmful to health. Wrappers for tails shall bear a true description of the product. Any description that appears on such a wrapper shall not conflict with the requirements of clause 6. Wrappers shall be of such size as to cover the tails adequately, thereby ensuring that, when frozen, the tails do not stick to one another and are protected from freezer burn. No packaging or wrapping material shall impart a flavour to, or in any way cause discoloration of, the product, or be itself discoloured by contact with the product. Packaging materials shall a) not be such as to impair the organoleptic characteristics of the product,
b) not be capable of transmitting substances injurious to the product or harmful to human health, and
c) be strong enough to protect the product adequately.
5.1.2 Outer containers
Only fibre board or other acceptable containers shall be used. The containers shall be unused (new), clean and intact, and shall be neatly and securely closed. Wooden outer containers shall not be made of green wood and shall not contain substances injurious to the product or harmful to health. Outer containers shall be so securely closed as to prevent contamination of the contents by dust or other foreign matter and shall be strong enough to protect the product adequately.
5.2 Glazing
The product may be glazed with chilled water or other acceptable glazing agent as a substitute for wrapping, provided that the glaze is maintained in an acceptable condition upto and including the final point of sale. When the product is glazed, the coating of ice shall cover the product completely to ensure that dehydration and oxidation are minimized. Water used for glazing shall comply with the requirements for potable water (see 3.4.1) or sea water (see 3.4.2), and its temperature shall be 5 ̊C or lower. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.3, 4.5.5, 4.7.6 , 4.9, 5.1.1 , 5.1.2 and 5.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306.12 -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.) No 0306.22 -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.) No - Description
- Lobsters and lobster tails
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 1602.42: -- Shoulders and cuts thereof and 1602.49.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- 7.3.4 Packing
The product shall be packed in containers and in the form of rashers of uniform size, thickness and shape, that may be interleaved with clean parchment paper, cellulose film or other suitable material. The rashers shall be readily separable one from the other.
7.3.6 Fill of container
The container shall be filled as full as is practicable. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 7.3.4 and 7.3.6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1602.42 -- Shoulders and cuts thereof Yes sliced cured shoulder of pork 1602.49.90 --- Other Yes Sliced bacon - Description
- Sliced bacon and sliced cured shoulder of pork
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 0203.12: -- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, 0210.11: -- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, 1602.41: -- Hams and cuts thereof, 1602.42: -- Shoulders and cuts thereof, 0201: Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled., 0202: Meat of bovine animals, frozen. and 1602.50: - Of bovine animals
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.8.1 Ham
Ham shall be prepared from the ham (gammon) of a pig and shall be adequately cured and canned, and either pasteurized or commercially sterilized by heat treatment. This product shall have a meat-to-fat ratio, determined in accordance with 10.6, of at least 9:l. The fat on the outside of the ham shall be fairly evenly distributed. In the case of hams labelled as defatted ham, all surface fat shall, as far as practicable, be trimmed off. The actual lean meat content, determined in accordance with 11.3, shall be at least 80 % by mass.
7.8.2 Cured shoulder of pork
Cured shoulder of pork shall be prepared from the shoulder of a pig and shall be adequately cured and canned, and either pasteurized or commercially sterilized by heat treatment. This product shall have a meat-to-fat ratio, determined in accordance with 10.6, of at least 7:l. The fat on the outside of the product shall be fairly evenly distributed. The description of this product shall not include the word "Ham", and in the description all the words used in the title shall appear in plain type of the same size and prominence. The actual lean meat content, determined in accordance with 11.3, shall be at least 80 %.
7.8.3 Cured solid pressed beef
Cured solid pressed beef shall be prepared from skeletal musculature beef and shall be adequately cured and canned, and either pasteurized or commercially sterilized by heat treatment. It shall be free from excessive exuded fat and moisture. After all gelatinous material or other jelled materials have been removed from the surface of the contents, the product shall have an actual lean meat content of at least 80 % by mass, determined in accordance with 11.3
7.8.10 Trimming and packing
The product shall be adequately trimmed and shall be free from bone. Whether the product is manufactured from one or more pieces, it shall be compact and permit slicing without breaking into pieces. Where the product is in the form of compressed pieces, and its appearance and sliceability suffer in consequence, this fact shall be conspicuously declared in the main panel of the label in compliance with the regulations under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
Gammon may be packed with rind but only if the rind is intact and sliceable. Shoulder shall not be packed with rind. Gelatine or agar-agar may be used to solidify the juices provided that in the case of agar-agar, the content does not exceed 2 %. The juices in the container shall be a gel at a product temperature of 20 °C or lower. Shoulders shall be neatly tied.
7.8.14 Fill of container
The container shall be filled as full as is practicable. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 7.8.1, 7.8.2 , 7.8.3, 7.8.10 and 7.8.14
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0203.12 -- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in Yes Ham, cured shoulder of pork 0210.11 -- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in Yes Ham, cured shoulder of pork 1602.41 -- Hams and cuts thereof Yes Hams 1602.42 -- Shoulders and cuts thereof No cured shoulder of pork 0201 Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled. Yes cured solid pressed beef 0202 Meat of bovine animals, frozen. Yes cured solid pressed beef 1602.50 - Of bovine animals Yes cured solid pressed beef - Description
- Ham, cured shoulder of pork, and cured solid pressed beef
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- 7.12.1 Preparation
7.12.1.1 Poultry shall be prepared from chicken, duck, goose, turkey or game birds and, subject to 7.13.3, shall be packed as one of the following:
a) flesh only;
b) pressed meat;
c) dissected poultry; or
d) whole poultry.
7.12.1.2 Poultry packed as flesh only shall be free from bones.
7.12.1.3 Poultry packed as pressed meat, shall have a flavour characteristic of poultry, shall not have a soggy texture, and shall be sliceable at a product temperature of 20 "C or lower. After removal from the container, the product shall have essentially the same shape as that of the container. No surface cavities or discolouration shall be present. Colour variation shall not be present in the product.
7.12.1.4 All packs shall be free from arteries and tough tendon tissues, except that, in the case of whole poultry, the two main arteries that lead to the shoulders may be present and also those tendon tissues that, because of the nature of the pack, cannot be removed. Only birds that are free from deformities shall be packed as whole poultry. Edible offal may be included, provided that the product is so labelled as to disclose its true nature.
7.12.2 Trimming
The product shall be cleanly trimmed and shall be free from bruised and discoloured portions of flesh.
7.12.3 Packing
The product shall be packed in one of the following media:
a) a jellied medium that may, to assist in the formation of a firm jelly, contain added gelatine or
agar-agar, the latter not exceeding 1 % by mass; the jellied medium shall be a gel at a product
temperature of 20 °C or lower;
b) a suitable sauce or meat juice medium;
c) poultry fat;
d) lard, that shall only be used for whole poultry; or
e) with sauces or dressings, and with or without vegetables (or fruit) or cereal or both.
7.12.4 Drained mass and percentage of flesh
7.12.4.1 Packs without cereal and vegetables (or fruit)
Unless the product is packed in a prepared sauce medium or in exuded chicken broth, the drained
mass, determined in accordance with 10.5 and expressed as a percentage of the d.n.m. shall be as
follows:
a) flesh only packs: at least 70 %;
b) dissected poultry: at least 65 %;
c) whole poultry packs: at least 55 %; and
d) canned liver and canned heart packs: at least 70 %.
Where the product is packed in a prepared sauce medium or in chicken broth, the drained mass shall
be at least 50 % of the d.n.m.
7.12.4.2 Packs with vegetables (or fruit) or cereal or both
The drained mass, determined in accordance with 10.5, shall be at least 55 % of the d.n.m. The mass of flesh in a pack that is bone-free shall be at least 25 % of the d.n.m. In a pack that contains dissected poultry the mass of flesh plus bone shall be at least 30 % of the d.n.m. and the ratio of bone to flesh shall not exceed 1:4. No free bone shall be present.
Different types of product may be labelled "Chicken Supreme" conditional on the descriptive title for each product accompanying the title. The product may consist of chicken meat in a rich prepared sauce, in which case it shall comply with the relevant requirement of table 2, or it may consist of chicken meat in a rich sauce with vegetables (or fruit), in which case the washed mass of the meat ingredient shall constitute at least 45 %, and the total drained mass at least 60 % of the d.n.m.
7.12.4.3 Pressed meat packs
In a pressed meat pack, the actual lean meat content determined in accordance with 11.3, shall be at least 80 %.
7.12.4.4 Dissected poultry packs
In a dissected pack the constituent parts present in the pack shall be in the same proportions as in whole poultry. Constituent parts may be packed separately, provided that the product is so labelled as to disclose its true nature. The ratio of bone to flesh shall not exceed 1:4. No free bone shall be present.
The drained mass shall comply with the requirements for a dissected pack given in table 2, as relevant. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.12.1, 7.12.3 and 7.12.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 14 Poultry meat No - Description
- Poultry
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
A33: Packaging requirements
