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Applied by South Africa for 1604.13: -- Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats and 1604.16: -- Anchovies
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. 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
- 7.1.9 Canned salted or salt cured/dried anchovies or sardines
7.1.9.1 Preparation, preservation and presentation
The fish shall be salted or salt cured before canning. The product may be preserved by salt and chilled storage (below 5 "C) or by pasteurization or heat processing to render it shelf stable. When presented as fillets, the backbones shall be removed. The product may be presented as whole fish, headed and gutted fish, flat or rolled fillets or any presentation fitting the description on the label.
Garnish may be used and the product may be packed dry with salt, salted in own juices, in a salt pickle or in oil. Units in flat shallow containers shall be packed to avoid void spaces between units and units and the container.
7.1.9.2 Drained mass
When the drained mass is determined in accordance with 11.5, the fish and garnish content shall be at least 70 % of the d.n.m.
7.1.9.3 Absence of particular defects
Fillets shall not have dangerous protruding bones that can hurt the palate or throat. Fish units shall be firm and not mushy, slimy, mealy or disintegrating. There shall be no indication of mould or halophilic discolouration of units. Units shall be reasonably uniform in size unless described otherwise. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.13 -- Sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats Yes Canned salted 1604.16 -- Anchovies Yes salt curedldried anchovies - Description
- Canned salted or salt curedldried anchovies or sardines
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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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
- A33: Packaging 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 .1 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.
7.1.10.2 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 7.1.10.1
- 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.
- Description
- All countries
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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
- A33: Packaging 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 .I 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
- 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
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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.
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. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.1.12 Marinated fish products with or without vegetables
7.1.12.1 Preparation and presentation
The product shall be prepared from fillets or cut pieces of specific fish types packed in brine or a suitable sour sauce with or without sweeteners, spices or herbs or other suitable ingredients.
7.1.12.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5, the drained mass of the fish content shall be not less than 50 % of the d.n.m. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.12
- 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 - Description
- Marinated fish products with or without vegetables
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa for 1604.20.90: -- 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. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.1.14 Canned fish cakes and canned fish balls
7.1.14.1 Preparation and presentation
Fish cakes and fish balls shall be prepared from flaked, shredded, or minced fish flesh with or without the addition of seasoning ingredients, edible starchy material, egg and other ingredients.
Bones shall be removed where practicable. No bones that are hazardous to the consumer shall be present. The head, gills, gut, intestines or its contents or other unsuitable or any unsound fish parts shall not be used.
The product described as fish balls shall be formed into characteristic rounded shaped units and the product described as fish cakes shall be formed in flat rounded disc-like shaped units.
The units shall not be ragged or disintegrated and shall retain their shape when normally handled. The units shall not be soggy or mushy and shall be free from grittiness.
7.1.14.2 Fish protein nitrogen content
When determined in accordance with 13.1, the protein nitrogen content derived from the fish flesh in the fish cakes or fish balls without the packing medium shall be not less than 1,O % by mass.
7.1.14.3 Drained mass
7.1.14.3.1 Packed in brine or sauce
The drained mass of the product when determined in accordance with 11.5, shall be not less than 60 % of the d.n.m.
7.1.14.3.2 Packed with vegetables, fruit or cereals
The drained mass of the fish content of the cakes or balls shall be at least 25 % of the d.n.m. and the total drained mass of all solid components at least 55 % of the d.n.m. when determined in accordance with 11.5. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.14
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.20.90 -- Other Yes Canned fish cakes and canned fish balls - Description
- Canned fish cakes and canned fish balls
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa for 1604.31: -- Caviar
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. 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 .I51 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
- 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 fish roe and caviar - Description
- Canned fish roe and caviar
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- 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.
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. 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
- 7.1.18 Canned fish, including marinated products, with vegetables andlor fruit and/or cereals
7.1.1 8.1 Preparation and presentation
The product shall be prepared from fish or cuts of fish packed with vegetables andlor fruits, and/or cereals andlor edible garnish, together with seasoning materials, spices or other appropriate ingredients.
7.1.18.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5, the total drained mass of the container contents shall be not less than 55 % of the d.n.m. When fish appears first in the name of the product, the drained mass of fish shall be not less than 25 % of the d.n.m. When fish does not appear first in the name of the product, the fish content shall constitute not less than 10 % of the d.n.m. unless the fact that it constitutes less than 10 % is declared on the main panel of the label. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.18
- 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, including marinated products, with vegetables andlor fruit and/or cereals - Description
- Canned fish, including marinated products, with vegetables andlor fruit and/or cereals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1605.5: - Molluscs : and 1605.62.90: --- 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. 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
- 7.2.1 Canned abalone
7.2.1.1 Preparation and presentation
The abalone units shall be smoothly trimmed and guts and mouth pieces shall be removed. The fringes need not be removed. Flesh showing unsightly fork marks or other damage shall not be used for the packing of wholes or halves unless being trimmed and used as filler pieces. Abalone shall be packed as wholes or as halves. Wholes and halves shall be not packed in the same container unless only one half is used as a filler piece to make up the correct mass. A small piece may be added to adjust the fill of the container. Such a filler piece shall be not less than 70 g in mass. Not more than one filler piece may be added.
Other forms of presentation may be permitted provided that they
a) meet all regulatory requirements, and
b) are adequately described on the label in accordance with the labelling requirements.
The container shall be well filled but not overfilled with the fish and packing medium. Distortion of the circular curve of the cans by forcing large abalone units into the cans with the consequent risk of affecting the integrity of the hermetical sealing of lids onto the cans shall be prohibited.
7.2.1.2 Drained mass
The drained mass, when determined in accordance with 11.5, shall be not less than 50 % of the d.n.m. Where the abalone content of any product is less than 50 % the product description shall be clear to indicate that it is a special type of product of which abalone is an ingredient, and the drained mass of the abalone shall be prominently declared on the label.
7.2.1.3 Absence of particular defects
Abalone units shall be free from discolouration due to oxidation or objectionable discoloured surfaces or stained marks or spots. The abalone units shall not have an abnormal dark colour. The product shall not contain abalone units with excessive dark colours due to high metal content such as iron, copper, lead or mercury. The abalone units in any one container shall be reasonably uniform in colour. The abalone units shall be practically free from abnormal surface cracks. Whole abalone units shall not be damaged or have unsightly cut marks or fork marks. When more than two abalone units are packed in any one container they shall be reasonably uniform in size. The product shall be free from viscera, mouth parts and black or dark pigmented parts. When the packing medium is brine or water the packing shall be clear and free from any curd and turbidity such as milkiness and sediment.
Canned abalone shall have a firm, springy, chewy but succulent texture. The texture shall be not abnormally soft or brittle. The internal texture of the whole abalone body shall be not mushy or disintegrated (soft heart) or mealy, or chalky, or crumbled or doughy. The texture shall be not dried or shrunken. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.2.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605.5 - Molluscs : Yes Canned marine molluscs 1605.62.90 --- Other Yes Canned cephalopods - Description
- Canned marine molluscs and cephalopods
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
- A33: Packaging 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
- 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 on the entire world for 1605.54: -- Cuttle fish and squid and 1605.55: -- Octopus
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. 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
- 7.2.3 Canned cephalopods (octopus, squids and cuttlefish)
7.2.3.1 Preparation and presentation
Cephalopods may be presented as whole, legs only, or cut pieces of the legs, heads or pieces of heads or a mixture of cut pieces from the cephalopods. Cephalopods may be packed with vegetables, fruit or cereals.
Cephalopods may be packed in an oil packing medium, brine or in water or in its own juice such as the ink.
7.2.3.2 Drained mass
The drained mass, when determined in accordance with 11.5, shall be not less than 60 % of the d.n.m. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.2.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605.54 -- Cuttle fish and squid Yes canned 1605.55 -- Octopus Yes Canned - Description
- Canned cephalopods (octopus, squids and cuttlefish)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1605.5: - Molluscs :
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. 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
- 7.2.4 Canned molluscs and vegetables and/or fruit and/or cereals andlor edible garnish
7.2.4.1 Preparation and presentation
The product may consist of molluscs with vegetables andlor fruits andlor cereals andlor with edible garnish together with seasoning materials, spices or other appropriate ingredients.
7.2.4.2 Drained mass
The total drained mass, when determined in accordance with 11.5, shall be not less than 55 % of the d.n.m. When molluscs appear first in the name of the product, the drained mass of the molluscs shall be not less than 25 % of the d.n.m., unless the fact that the drained mass of the molluscs is less than 25 % appears on the label. When molluscs do not appear first in the name of the product, the mass content of the molluscs shall constitute not less than 10 % of the d.n.m, unless the fact that it constitutes less than 10 % is declared on the main panel of the label. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.2.4
- 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 molluscs and vegetables and/or fruit and/or cereals andlor edible garnish - Description
- Canned molluscs and vegetables and/or fruit and/or cereals andlor edible garnish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1605.30: - Lobster
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. 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
- 7.3.1 Lobster and rock lobster
7.3.1 .1 Preparation and presentation
7.3.1.1.1 Lobster and rock lobster tails
In the packing of lobster and rock lobster tails, a small additional portion of tail flesh may be introduced to adjust the fill of the container. Whole or half tails shall be neatly folded or arranged with as much as possible of the red pigment of the epidermis of the flesh visible on the outside.
7.3.1.1.2 Lobster and rock lobster tails with other meat
The contents of the container shall be neatly and uniformly arranged. The tails shall be folded and packed around the other meat, the latter being centred in the container as far as possible. As much as possible of the pigment of the tails and other meat shall be visible.
7.3.1.1.3 Lobster and rock lobster limb and body meat
Where packed in pieces retaining to a large extent their original shape and size, the meat shall be neatly arranged in the container with as much as possible of the pigmented surfaces uppermost. Where the product is described only as "meat", this requirement shall not apply.
7.3.1.2 Drained mass requirements
7.3.1 -2.1 Plain packs
The drained mass, when determined in accordance with 11.5, of the product shall be not less than 75 % of the d.n.m.
7.3.1.2.2 Packs in sauce medium
The drained mass, when examined in accordance with 11.5, shall be not less than 70 % of the d.n.m. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.3.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605.30 - Lobster Yes Canned Lobster tomalley - Description
- Lobster and rock lobster
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1605.30: - Lobster
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. 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
- 7.3.2 Lobster tomalley
The hepatopancreas, roe, meat from the limbs and body, and other edible parts of the lobster may be used. The gills, guts, stomach, shell particles, cartilage, and other unsuitable parts and any unsound parts shall be not used. Filler or other extraneous ingredients shall be not used. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.3.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605.30 - Lobster Yes Canned Lobster tomalley - Description
- Lobster tomalley
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1605.2: - Shrimps and prawns : and 1605.40: - Other crustaceans
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. 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
- 7.3.3 Shrimps, prawns and langoustines
7.3.3.1 General preparation and presentation
Canned shrimps, prawns and langoustines shall be prepared from edible species of the families designated in 10.3.5(g)(h)(j) from which heads, shell and antennae have been removed. The name of the product shall optionally be "shrimp", "shrimps" or "prawns" or where applicable "langoustines". (Both "shrimps" and "prawns" shall hereafter be denoted in the term "shrimp").
Canned shrimp may be presented as follows:
a) Peeled: Shrimp that have been headed and the shell and tail fin removed but without removal of the dorsal tracts;
b) Peeled and de-veined or cleaned: Peeled shrimp that the back have been cut open and the dorsal tract removed at least to the last segment of the tail.
c) Cocktail (picnic): Mixture of peeled shrimp sizes that when determined in accordance with 11.8(ii) does not contain more than a mass fraction of 15 % broken shrimp in a container.
d) Salad: Mixture of peeled shrimp sizes that when determined in accordance with 11.8(ii) does not contain more than a mass fraction of 50 % broken shrimp in a container.
e) Broken: Pieces of peeled shrimp consisting of less than four segments. This may also denote product containing more than the percentage of broken shrimp permitted in the above categories.
7.3.3.2 Size designation of shrimp
Canned shrimp may be designated by size in accordance with (a) the actual count range adherent on the label, or (b) as per provisions stated below.
The terms "extra large", ''jumbo", "large", "medium", "small", "tiny" may be used provided that the range is in accordance with table 1. The number of whole shrimp (including pieces greater than 4 segments) per 100 g of drained product are indicated in table 1.
7.3.3.4 Absence of particular defects
a) Criteria for broken shrimp:
When examined in accordance with 11.8, the presence of broken shrimp shall not exceed the criteria in tables 2 and 3.
b) Criteria for broken langoustines:
When examined in accordance with 11.8, langoustines shall contain...not more than a mass fraction of 5 % of broken units.
c) Cleaned or deveined:
When examined in accordance with 11.8, not more than a mass fraction of 5 % improperly deveined or cleaned units shall be present in a product labelled as "deveined or "cleaned.
d) Discolouration:
Except for sulphide staining (blackening) and when determined in accordance with 11.8, not more than a mass fraction of 15 % of the units shall be affected by distinct discolouration of more than 10 % of the surface area of the individual shrimp or with faded pigment or liver stain.
Black stained units due to sulphide staining developed on the inside surfaces of containers shall not be present. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.3.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605.2 - Shrimps and prawns : No Canned 1605.40 - Other crustaceans Yes Canned langoustines - Description
- Shrimps, prawns and langoustines
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1605.10: - Crab
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. 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
- 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.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- 7.3.5 Canned crustaceans and vegetables and/or fruits and/or cereals and/or edible garnish
7.3.5.1 Preparation and presentation
The product may be prepared from crustaceans with vegetables and/or fruits and/or cereals with or without edible garnish, seasoning materials, spices or other appropriate ingredients.
7.3.5.2 Drained mass
The drained mass when determined in accordance with 11.5, shall be not less than 55 % of the d.n.m. When crustaceans appear first in the name of the product, the mass of crustaceans shall be not less than 25 % of the d.n.m., unless the fact that the mass is less than 25 % of the d.n.m. appears on the label. When crustaceans do not appear first in the name of the product, the crustacean content shall constitute not less than 10 % of the d.n.m, unless fhe fact that it constitutes less than 10 % of the d.n.m. is declared on the main panel of the label. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.3.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned crustaceans and vegetables and/or fruits and/or cereals and/or edible garnish - Description
- Canned crustaceans and vegetables and/or fruits and/or cereals and/or edible garnish
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
- A33: Packaging 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
- 7.4 Canned seafood mixtures
7.4.1 General
The raw material for canned seafood of any mixture of fish, molluscs and crustaceans with or
without vegetables andlor fruits andlor cereals falling within the scope of this specification, shall
comply with the requirements in section 5 as applicable.
7.4.2 Drained mass
The drained mass of any mixture of fish, molluscs and crustaceans when determined in accordance
with 11.5, shall be not less than 60 % of the d.n.m.
When any mixture of fish, molluscs and crustaceans are presented with vegetables and/or fruits andlor cereals the drained mass of the total solids shall be not less than 55 % of the d.n.m. When reference is made in the product name or indicating any mixture ingredient of fish, molluscs or crustaceans, the drained mass of that mixture ingredient shall be not less than 25 % of the d.n.m., unless the fact that it is less than 25 % of the d.n.m. appears on the label.
When the meat ingredient of the mixture does not appear first in the name of the product, the meat content shall constitute not less than 10 % of the d.n.m, unless the fact that it constitutes less than 10 % of the d.n.m. is declared on the main panel of the label. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Canned seafood mixtures 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned seafood mixtures - Description
- Canned seafood mixtures
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604.20: - Other prepared or preserved fish and 1902.20.20: -- Stuffed with fish, crustaceans or molluscs
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. 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
- 7.5 Canned fish pies or puddings
When determined in accordance with 11.5, the drained mass shall be as follows:
a) in pies or puddings containing only fish or marine molluscs or crustaceans or any mixture of these, the mass of fish or marine molluscs or crustaceans within the pie crust or pudding shall be not less than 35 % of the d.n.m.;
b) in pies or puddings containing fish, or marine molluscs or crustaceans or any mixture of these with vegetables and/or mushrooms and/or fruit, and/or cereal, the mass of fish or marine molluscs or crustaceans shall be not less than 25 % of the d.n.m. The mass of vegetable and/or mushroom and/or fruit and/or cereal as relevant as the part of the product in the pie crust or pudding shall constitute not less than 15 % of the d.n.m.
Where the name of a minor ingredient also appears in the name of the product, the mass of that minor ingredient shall constitute not less than 5 % of the d.n.m. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.20 - Other prepared or preserved fish Yes Canned fish pies 1902.20.20 -- Stuffed with fish, crustaceans or molluscs Yes canned fish puddings - Description
- Canned fish pies or puddings
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- 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.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- 7.7 Semi-preserved or pasteurized canned products
7.7.1 Product definition and methods of preservation
Canned fish, molluscs and crustaceans or their products covered by this standard, may be packed as semi-preserved. The product is preserved by any combination of salting, brining, pickling, smoking, low acid or preservatives allowed in terms of regulations under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and chilled in storage below 5 "C. Products may also be rendered shelf stable by incorporating heat processing and at least a pasteurization treatment process.
7.7.2 Product requirements
Particular product descriptions shall comply with the requirements for the particular products as relevant on condition that where product is preserved by the packing medium and is labelled semipreserved, the drained mass may be a minimum of 50 % of the d.n.m. (This requirement is not applicable to products in 7.1.9). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.7.1
- 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 Semi-preserved or pasteurized canned products 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Semi-preserved or pasteurized canned products - Description
- Semi-preserved or pasteurized canned products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
A33: Packaging requirements
