Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by South Africa for 02: Meat and edible meat offal
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 791 (Government Gazette 26531) of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing and Treatment of Canned Meat Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification specifies requirements for the manufacture, production, processing and treatment of canned meat products intended for human consumption.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5.2 Condition of ingredients
All ingredients shall be clean and sound and in every way fit for human consumption. The temperature of prepared cold meat and cold product emulsions of mixtures that are awaiting processing shall not be more than 7
°C. The transportation of ingredients shall take place under hygienic conditions. The transportation of meat shall be executed in accordance with the requirements of the Abattoir Hygiene Act, 1992 (Act 121 of 1992) (as amended from time to time). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 02 Meat and edible meat offal No - Description
- Ingredients for canned meat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 02: Meat and edible meat offal
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 791 (Government Gazette 26531) of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing and Treatment of Canned Meat Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification specifies requirements for the manufacture, production, processing and treatment of canned meat products intended for human consumption.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5.3 Meat and offal
Meat and edible offal shall have been inspected and passed as fit for human consumption in accordance with the statutory provisions governing animal slaughtering, meat hygiene and meat inspection. The use of frozen meat and edible offal is allowed, provided that they have been frozen and stored under acceptable conditions and show no evidence of rancidity or discolouration and have been defrosted in a way that does not adversely affect quality. Only chilled carcasses in which rigor mortis has occurred fully or carcasses that have been frozen and thawed may be deboned for processing, unless hot deboning is used. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.3 paragraph 1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat Yes Meat and offals used in canned products - Description
- Meat and offals used in canned products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world 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
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- 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
- 7.8.15 Pasteurized products
Pasteurized products shall be stored under refrigeration at a temperature not exceeding 4 °C or at such lower temperature as might be desirable (see 12.l(e) for labelling). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.8.15
- 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 No 1602.42 -- Shoulders and cuts thereof No 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.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- 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
- his 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
- 3.2.17 Storage facilities for finished products
Finished products awaiting dispatch shall be stacked away from the floors and walls in ventilated, dust-free, dry and clean rooms. The storage area for finished products shall be physically separated from areas where steam is generated. The storage area shall be such that the finished products are protected against environmental elements or any other condition that may adversely affect the
product. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.2.17
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Canned fish 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans - Description
- Canned Fish, canned marine molluscs and canned crustaceans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- 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
- 3.2.14 Storage facilities for packing and packaging materials
Containers, closures, cartons, and labels for the packing and packaging of the product shall be stored in clean, dustproof, vermin-proof, dry store-rooms reserved for the purpose. Precautions shall be exercised that containers and closures are not exposed to dust and other environmental elements or excessive steam or moisture during storage. Packing and packaging materials shall be stored at a height of at least 250 mm above floor level and away from the walls. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.2.14
- 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
- Packing and packaging materials fish, molluscs and crustaceans
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 2309.90.92: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- 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
- 3.2.12 Storage facilities for edible raw materials
3.2.12.1 Holding tanks for fish, molluscs and crustaceans shall be constructed of material that is
durable, water-impermeable, resistant to flaking or poverising and capable of withstanding repeated
cleaning and disinfection.
Water or ice water used for storage of the raw product shall not be recirculated for the purpose of
repeated use without adequate treatment to maintain its purity. Provision shall be made for drainage
of the tanks without contaminating the product.
3.2.12.2 Edible materials shall be stored in a clean, tidy, dust free, insect, vermin and bird proof
areas, away from the wall and floor surfaces and protected against any source of contamination and
separated from the processing areas. Materials not used in contact with the product shall not be
stored in the same rooms where edible or packing materials are stored.
3.2.12.3 Edible raw materials requiring storage under cool, chilled or frozen conditions shall be
stored under such conditions.
3.2.12.4 Edible material supplied by the manufacturer in containers or in packages shall be stored
in closed containers or packages. Opened containers or packages with partly used ingredients shall
be re-sealed or transferred to closed containers for further storage and shall be properly identified.
3.2.12.5 Edible dry ingredients and other ingredients in containers or packages such as tomato
paste shall be stored under dry conditions. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.2.12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2309.90.92 --- Other Yes Edible raw materials for fish, molluscs and crustaceans - Description
- Edible raw materials for fish, molluscs and crustaceans
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
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- 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
- 4.2 Condition of ingredients
All fish, marine molluscs, crustaceans and other ingredients for canning, whether fresh, chilled, frozen, canned or otherwise preserved shall be in compliance with 4.1. All fish, marine molluscs and crustaceans shall be alive on harvesting. The raw materials shall only be transported under protection.
An incoming inspection on the quality of the raw materials and ingredients shall be conducted on receipt and records shall be kept of the findings and time of reception.
lngredients are to be inspected on arrival at the factory to ensure that they are correct as ordered, properly packaged and identified through labelling, of the correct quality or grade and uncontaminated. lngredients are to be stored hygienically and in such a manner so as to protect quality and integrity. Where ingredients are made up for use in processing areas, they shall be protected and identified. Only ingredients made up for the daily use shall be stored in processing areas and then in such a manner that they cannot be contaminated. They shall be kept hygienically at a safe distance from the floor. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.2 Paragraphs 1 and 3
- 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
- Ingredients used in the production of fish, marine molluscs or crustaceans or products of these or any combination
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 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- 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
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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
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 9.3 Transport and storage of empty containers
Containers and lids or closures from manufacturers shall be delivered covered by wrapping material or in covers and shall be transported and stored under protection against risk of contamination, damaging and the weather. The storage area shall be kept clean and shall be insect-, bird- and rodent-proof. Containers and lids or closures shall be stored in a dry store, protected against wind, rain or vapour from the sea and away from steam, humidity, condensation or sudden temperature variations. The storage area shall be used solely for the storage of empty containers and lids.
The stacking of pallets with empty cans shall be such that the cans shall be not damaged. Empty cans or pallets with empty cans shall be not stepped on.
9.11 Storage of the end product
9.1 1 .I General
The end product storage areas shall be used solely for the intended purpose. All containers of the same production code or batch code or sub code, where applibles, shall be stored together and not be mixed with containers of other production days' bodes. Each stack or pallet with containers shall be identified with the code appearing on the containers and with their inspection status. Any production lots in which defects or a deviation from process requirements
were detected, shall be identified as such and be stored separately from other production lots. Any non-conforming production lots, shall be identified as such and stored in an area physically separated from the rest of the end product stock.
9.1 1.2 Products not requiring refrigeration
Canned products not requiring refrigeration shall, both before and after labelling and packaging for commercial distribution, be stored orderly in dry conditions, protected against steam, condensate, moisture, dust and the weather. Canned products shall not be stored under conditions that are conducive t'o corrosion of the containers or be exposed to extreme temperatures.
The final product shall be stacked in such a way that container damage shall not occur due to pressure from excessive mass of pallets with containers stacked above. Workers shall not be allowed to step on containers or on pallets with containers. Precautions shall be exercised to avoid container damaging in particular with fork-lift truck handling. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 9.3 and 9.11
- 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 Fish 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans - Description
- Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 01: Live animals
The measure came into effect on 14 August 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 August 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Animal Health No. 27 of 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Animal Public Health Act, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 32. A transporter of any animals in transit by any conveyance, within or through Zambia, shall appoint a person to be in control of the animals, and, in default of such appointment
(a) in the case of a motor vehicle, the driver of the motor vehicle;
(b) in the case of a train, the guard of the train;
(c) in the case of an aircraft, the captain of the aircraft; and
(d) in the case of a ship, the captain of the ship;
shall be deemed to be the person in control of such animals.
33. (1) A transporter of animals shall be in possession of a movement permit authorising the conveyance of such animals.
(2) The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations
for the purposes of regulating and controlling the mode and manner
in which animals shall be transported.
34. (1) A transporter of animals shall maintain a record of the animals conveyed in the prescribed manner and form.
(2) A transporter referred to in subsection (1) shall, at the request of an officer, make available to the officer any record kept in accordance with subsection (1). - Reference of the measure
- Part IV §32, 33, 34
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 5 Livestock No - Description
- Live animals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire World
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 August 2019
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Food Safety Act No. 7 of 2019
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food and Drugs Act No. 7 of 2019
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 7 (3) Food shall be stored and transported in a manner that preserves its composition, quality and purity and minimises the dissipation of its nutritive properties from climate and other deteriorating conditions.
- Reference of the measure
- PART III Section 7 (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 03 August 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A64: Storage and transport conditions
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 August 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Zambia Wildlife Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Zambia Wildlife (International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Regulations, 2007 (SI NO. 61 OF 2007)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 35. The Management Directorate may waive the requirement of an import or export permit or re-export certificate and allow the movement of specimens which form part of a traveling zoo, circus, managerie, plant exhibition or other traveling exhibition:Provided that—
(c) the Management Directorate is satisfied that any living specimen will be transported and cared for in such a
manner as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment; - Reference of the measure
- PART IV : Regulation 35 (c )
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Specimens
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2207: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength., 2208: Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages. and 8419.40.00: - Distilling or rectifying plant
The measure came into effect on 28 March 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 50:1
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Customs and Excise Duty Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 28. Requirements in respect of stills
(1) Subject to subregulation (2) no person, other than an agricultural distiller, shall use a pot still with a capacity of less than 680 litres or a continuous still which is not capable of distilling 910 litres or more of wine or wash per hour.
( 2) Subregulation (1) shall not apply to any still lawfully in use at the time of the commencement of the Act, or to any still which the Director may, in his discretion, authorize to be used for the distilling or manufacture of essences or such other preparations as he may determine, or for experimental purposes.
( 3) No agricultural distiller shall use a still with a capacity of less than 90 litres for distilling spirits:
Provided that this requirement shall not apply in respect of a still which is lawfully in the possession of an agricultural distiller immediately prior to the commencement of the Act.
( 4) No person shall use a still for distilling spirits, and no licence to distil spirits therein shall be issued, unless such still is made wholly of copper, tin, stainless steel or aluminium.
( 5) The said stills shall only be repaired with one or more of the aforementioned metals (not coatings thereof) unless otherwise approved by the Director. - Reference of the measure
- Article 28
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2207 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength. Yes Spirits 2208 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 % vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages. Yes Spirits 8419.40.00 - Distilling or rectifying plant Yes Stills - Description
- Still, spirits
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 2203.00.05: - Traditional African beer as defined in Additional Note 1 to Chapter 22 and 2203.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 28 March 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 50:1
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Customs and Excise Duty Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 33. M anufacture of beer
( 8) Sugar solutions shall not exceed 1150 degrees relative density.
( 9) Pure caramel used for colouring purposes and sugar solutions shall be prepared, recorded and used in a manner approved by the Director.
( 10) In the manufacture or preparation of beer for sale, a manufacturer shall not use or add any saccharin, sucramine or sugarol, or any of the compounds of saccharin, sucramine or sugarol respectively, or any other substance (except sugar) that shows a positive reaction to the chemical tests for saccharin.
( 11) If, at any time after fermentation has commenced in any worts so that the original relative density cannot be ascertained by the prescribed saccharometer, the original relative density thereof is required to be ascertained, such relative density shall be ascertained in the following manner-
( a) f rom a sample taken from any part of such worts, a definite quantity at 15,6 degrees
Celsius shall be distilled;
( b) t he distillate and residue shall each be made up with distilled water to the total quantity
before distillation and the relative density of each shall be ascertained;
( c) the number of degrees by which the relative density of the distillate is less than the
relative density of distilled water shall be deemed the spirit indication of the distillate;
and
( d) t he degrees of original relative density standing opposite to such indication in the table
for use with Sikes' hydrometer added to the relative density of the residue shall be
deemed to be the original relative density of such worts. - Reference of the measure
- Article 33
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2203.00.05 - Traditional African beer as defined in Additional Note 1 to Chapter 22 No 2203.00.90 - Other No - Description
- Beer
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 17 June 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 June 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:05 Food Control
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Marketing of Foods for Infants and Young Children Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 8. Promotion, advertisement, etc., prohibited
(1) For the purposes of this regulation, "promote" includes—
(a) any direct or indirect method of introducing a designated product or encouraging the
buying or use of a designated product;
(b) sale devices such as rebates, special displays to promote sales, tie-in sales, loss
leaders, grant of rewards, discount coupons, premiums, special sales, prizes, gifts and
giving of samples to mothers;
(c) direct or indirect contact between marketing personnel and members of the public in
furtherance of or for the purpose of promoting the business of designated products and
indirect contact includes television and radio, telephone or internet help lines, mother
and baby clubs and baby competitions;
d) electronic communication including website, internet and electronic mail;
(e) promotional items such as clothing, stationery or items that refer to a designated
product or to a brand name of a designated product;
(f) outdoor advertisements such as billboards;
(g) placard and newspaper or magazine inserts;
(h) practices that create an association between a manufacturer or distributor and
breastfeeding.
(2) No person shall—
(a) promote or cause to be promoted, foods for infants and young children or other
designated products;
(b) engage in promotional activities of any designated product;
(c) publish or cause to be published any advertisement for any designated product;
(d) advertise or cause to be advertised any designated product.
(3) No manufacturer or distributor shall—
(a) distribute or cause to be distributed any information or educational material relating to
infant or young children nutrition or feeding, except in accordance with these
regulations.
(b) offer or give or cause to be offered or given, any benefit to a health worker, including,
fellowships, study grants, funding for attendance of meetings, seminars, continuing
education or conferences;
(c) fund any research, clinical or otherwise, carried out by any health worker on any
designated product, except in accordance with a protocol approved by the relevant
authority in writing;
(d) directly or indirectly, provide any support, financial or otherwise, to any health worker;
(e) employ any person to provide to health workers in health care facilities, pregnant
women or mothers of infants and young children or any person with education or
instructions regarding the use of a designated product;
(f) sell, donate or distribute or cause to be sold, donated or distributed in a health care
facility, any—
(i) equipment, materials or any other services with any reference to any designated
products or contain the name or logo of any manufacturer or distributor of any
designated product,
(ii) foods for infants and young children or other designated products at a price lower
than the published wholesale price or in the absence of such price, lower than 80
per cent of the retail price.
(g) calculate a bonus payment based on the volume of sales of any designated product; or
(h) set a quota for the sale of any designated product as a sales incentive. - Reference of the measure
- Paragraph 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- (a) infant formula;
(b) formulas for special medical purposes intended for infants;
(c) follow-up formula;
(d) complementary foods;
(e) beverages for infants and young children;
(f) any product marketed or otherwise presented as suitable for feeding infants and young
children;
(g) feeding bottles;
(h) teats;
(i) pacifiers or dummies;
(j) breast pumps;
(k) cups with spouts or similar receptacles for feeding infants and young children
any other product marketed or otherwise represented as suitable for feeding infants
and young children;
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 11 May 1965
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 May 1965
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Act No: CAP. 254 Act Title: FOOD, DRUGS AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES 1965
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 4. Deception
Any person who labels, packages, treats, processes, sells or advertises any food in contravention of any regulations made under this Act, or in a manner that is false, misleading or deceptive as regards its character, nature, value, substance, quality, composition, merit or safety, shall be guilty of an offence.
7. Preparation of food under insanitary conditions
Any person who sells, prepares, packages, conveys, stores or displays for sale any food under insanitary conditions shall be guilty of an offence. - Reference of the measure
- Part II section 4 & 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 11 May 1965 - Description
- food products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 11 May 1965 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- PUBLIC HEALTH ACT
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- Prohibiting the importation of any article of food which is not clean, wholesome, sound and free from any disease or infection or contamination, and the seizure and disposal by destruction or otherwise of any such article so imported;
- Reference of the measure
- 134. Rules for protection of food
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2012 -
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 March 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 27 of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4. (1) The fish shall not originate from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities.
- Reference of the measure
- Second Schedule; para. 4(1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products Yes Fish and fish products - Description
- Fish and fish products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 March 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 27 of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 17. The importer shall have in place systems and procedures to trace the fish and identify other business operators to whom the fish was sold.
18. The importer shall have recall procedures in place to withdraw the product from the market in case of disease outbreak or for food safety reasons.
19. The person shall keep records and documents on the consignment of fish for at least 3 years. - Reference of the measure
- Second Schedule; paragraphs 17, 18 & 19
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products Yes Fish - Description
- Fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 173 of 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Food Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 176(a) No person shall -advertise or cause to be advertised any infant formula with any claims to the effect that the infant formula is superior to breast milk;
- Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 176(a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 12 Baby food Yes Infant formula - Description
- Infant formula
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
A64: Storage and transport conditions
A69: Other requirements relating to production or post-production processes not elsewhere specified



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