Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
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: 12.2.1 .7 Containers for export
Provided that the requirements of the importing country are met and subject to there being no attempt to misrepresent the product, products may be exported either unlabelled, or labelled differently from the requirements of this specification. The requirements of 12.2.1.6 shall, however, apply, except that a code mark may be used in lieu of the name of the manufacturer.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 12.2.1.7
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
1601	Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products.	Yes	Canned meat products
1602	Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.	Yes	Canned meat products

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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