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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables 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
- 40(1) Subject to the permissible deviations in subregulation 2, Unspecified vegetables individually shall comply with the following general quality standards:
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 40(1)(d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers Yes Unspecified vegetables - Description
- Unspecified 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 on the entire world for 1202: Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
The measure came into effect on 07 October 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 October 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 28084, 7 October 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Groundnuts 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
- 7. (1) All grades of groundnuts should -
(h) comply with permitted tolerances for total aflatoxin as well as aflatoxin B1 as prescribed by the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7(1)(h)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1202 Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken. No - Description
- Groundnuts
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1003: Barley.
The measure came into effect on 21 June 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 June 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36587, 21 June 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Malting Barley 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 a consignment of barley in the Republic of South Africa -
(f) if such barley contains a substance that renders it unfit for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed.
4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub regulations (2) and (3), all consignments of barley must --
(a) be free from any toxin, chemical or other substances that renders it unsuitable for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed and may not exceed the permissible deviations regarding aflatoxin in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972); - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(f) and 4(1)(a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1003 Barley. Yes Malting barley - Description
- Malting barley
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1001.1: - Durum wheat :
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Durum Wheat 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
- 4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulations (2) and (3) a consignment of wheat shal--
(b) not contain more poisonous seeds or ergot sclerotia than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972;
(c) be free from organisms of phytosanitary importance as determined in terms of the Agricultural Pest Act 36 of 1983;
(d) be free from mould infected, sour and rancid other grain, foreign matter;
(i) with the exception of Class Other Wheat, be free from stinking smut infection - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4 (1) (b)-(c) and (i)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001.1 - Durum wheat : No - Description
- Durum wheat
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 0709.91: -- Globe artichokes
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables 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
- 1(1) Subject to the standards for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class artichokes in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, artichokes shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 1(1) (d) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.91 -- Globe artichokes No - Description
- Artichokes
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 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables 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 in the Republic of South Africa fresh vegetables, other than imported
fresh vegetables referred to in subregulation 2;
(h) if the fresh vegetable contains a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1)(h)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers No - Description
- Fresh vegetables
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 0706.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables 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
- 4 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class beetroot in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, beetroot shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4(1)(d) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.90 - Other Yes Beetroot - Description
- Beetroot
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 0704.10: - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables 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
- 5 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class broccoli in subregulation (4) and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6, broccoli shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5(1)(d) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.10 - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli Yes Broccoli - Description
- Broccoli
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 0704.20: - Brussels sprouts
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables 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
- 6(1) Subject to the regulations Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class brussels sprouts in subregulation 4 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6 brussels sprouts shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6 (1)(d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.20 - Brussels sprouts No - Description
- Brussels sprouts
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 0709.93: -- Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables 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
- Quality standards
7(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 butternuts in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, butternuts shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7(1)(d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.93 -- Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.) Yes Butternuts - Description
- Butternuts
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 0904.2: - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables 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
- Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(5) (a) Class 1 capsicums may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the capsicums-
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) does not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 capsicums may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by diameter: Provided that the capsicums does not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 8% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;and
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulatin 4(4)(c): Part 1 - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9(5)(a)(ii) and (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0904.2 - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta : Yes Capsicums (peppers) - Description
- Capsicums (peppers)
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 0706.10: - Carrots and turnips
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables 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
- 10 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class carrots in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 8, carrots shall -
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(8) (a) Class 1 carrots may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by a maximum of 10% by mass or number in case of bunched carrots and an additional 10% by mass or number in case of bunched carrots may show a discolouration green or violet purple on the top: Provided that the carrots ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c);Part 1.
(b) Class 2 carrots may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 by a maximum of 15% by mass and an additional 25% by mass broken carrots and carrots with broken tips are permissible: Provided that the carrots ;
( ) do not exceed the following individual limits, excluding carrots that are broken or have tips that are broken off:
decay: 4%
injuries: 8%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulatin 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) Class 3 carrots may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3 by 25% by mass and an additional 25% by mass of broken carrots are permissible: Provided that the carrots ;
(i) are not affected by decay; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits, excluding carrots that are broken or have tips that are broken off:
decay: 6%
injuries:10%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class- decay shall not not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10(1)(d) and (8)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.10 - Carrots and turnips Yes Carrots - Description
- Carrots
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 0704.10: - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables 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
- (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class cauliflower as set out in subregulation 2, and the permissible deviations in subregulation 10, each cauliflower shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(10) (a) Class 1 cauliflower may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating cauliflower ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating cauliflower do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Limit set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class -decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11 (1) (d) and (10)(a)(ii) and (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.10 - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli Yes Cauliflower - Description
- Cauliflower
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 0910.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables 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
- Quality standards
12(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class celery and the
permissible deviations in subregulation 5, each celery shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(5) (a) Class 1 celery may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by not more than 5% by mass: Provided that the deviating celery -
(i) at least complies with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) does not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulatin 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 celery may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 by not more than 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating celery ;
(i) does not have any defect rendering it unfit for human consumption; and
(ii) does not exceed the following individual limits:
Decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
Injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12(1)(d) and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0910.99 -- Other Yes Celery - Description
- Celery
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
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.3.4 Starchy (farinaceous) materials
Subject to the provisions of the said Foodstuffs, Cosmetic and Disinfectants Act, fillers used shall be cereal, rusk, biscuit meal, potato flour, or other edible starchy (farinaceous) material, including edible gums and modified starches. Starchy materials used as thickeners in the preparation of sauce shall be cereal or other wholesome edible starchy flour and shall be free from insect infestation, pesticides or other contaminants. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.3.4
- 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 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.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 20: Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.3.6 Vegetables and fruits
Vegetables may be used as such or as preparations. Vegetables or fruits, whether frozen, canned, dehydrated or dried, shall be suitably prepared from fresh vegetables or fruits that are free from insect infestation or signs of insect infestation and contamination and that comply with the requirements for pesticidal residues under the said Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. Canned vegetables shall comply with the relevant requirements for standard grade prescribed by the regulations under the Agriculture Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act 119 of 1990) (as amended from time to time).
The cleaning and washing of fresh vegetables or fruits shall be done in a room separated from areas where fish molluscs or crustaceans are handled or prepared to avoid risks of cross contamination of the product. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.3.6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants Yes Vegetables and fruits used in canned fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans - Description
- Vegetables and fruits used in canned fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 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
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.3.9 Canned and preserved fish for paste manufacture
Canned fish that fails to comply with the requirements of this specification shall not be used in the manufacture of fish paste except under the authority administering this specification.
Preserved fish used in the manufacture of fish paste shall be clean, sound, and free from contamination. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.3.9 paragraph 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. No - Description
- Preserved fish used in the manufacture of fish paste
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5.1 General
Good hygiene and good manufacturing practices are to be incorporated during the harvesting, transport, handling, cleaning, preparation and processing of the product. Operations such as gutting, heading, skinning, boning or portioning shall be done in a clean and hygienic area and under such conditions as will ensure freedom from any contamination, deterioration, spoilage or the development of infections or toxigenic micro-organisms. Where gutting is performed, it shall be done in such a manner that split viscera do not adversely affect the quality, appearance and flavour of the product. Guts and fish offal shall be hygienically and effectively removed from cleaned fish products by mechanical means, water fluming or other acceptable means. Fish shall be thoroughly
washed in clean running water before and after cleaning and preparation. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products No - Description
- Fish, marine molluscs and crustaceans used as raw materials for the product
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
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5.4.1 General
Raw material used for canning shall be of a quality suitable for human consumption and shall be collected from clean waters not polluted by industrial or sewage discharges or other sources of pollution. Crustaceans shall not contain chemical, microbiological or biological contamination that may be hazardous to health. Transport of crustaceans to the factory shall be under conditions that will protect the product from the elements and from environmental contamination. Crustaceans shall be kept alive until immediately prior to processing or canning. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.4.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Crustaceans - Description
- Crustaceans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. 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
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6.1.2 Absence of foreign matter posing a threat to health
The product shall be free from any foreign material that poses a threat to human health, e.g. a) contaminants such as but not limited to pesticide residue, fuel, mineral oil and lubricants or hazardous chemicals, or b) dangerous material such as, but not limited to glass, metal, stones, sharp and hard bones. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.1.2
- 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 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned - Description
- Canned fish or molluscs or crustaceans or a mixture of these
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
