Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

24 April 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 38707, 24 April 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Frozen Shrimps (Prawns), Langoustines And Crabs, And Products Derived Therefrom - VC 8031 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

This Compulsory Specification applies to the handling, preparation, processing, packing, transportation, freezing, storage and quality of frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom, for human consumption, which are to be offered for sale. 

Description of the measure

3.4 Application for approval of the product(s) shall be made to the NRCS for every consignment of frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom which are imported into South Africa in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.2.1.

Annex A.2.1
The applicant shall apply to the nearest NRCS regional office for approval of the product(s). The application shall be made at least 10 working days prior to the date on which it is needed. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.2.1 For imported products, applicants shall supply details of the frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom per consignment by providing the following information:
a) Details of the importer, product, bill of entry, quantity, number of product and batch code(s), code list or bill of lading;
b) Health certificate where it is applicable in terms of any agreement;
c) The date and place where the consignment will be available for inspection;
d) Name and contact details of a contact person;
e) The number(s) of the bill(s) of entry and the date authorized by custom officials; and
f) The voyage number of the cargo carrier (vessel, aircraft or registration number
of vehicle) 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3.4 and Annex A.2.1 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries