Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
Date when the measure came into force: 17 September 2004
Publication where the measure is specified: GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 17 SEPTEMBER 2004
Regulation where the measure is specified: MEAT SAFETY ACT, 2000 (ACT No. 40 OF 2000)
Country/Region applying the measure: South Africa
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: Importation of meat
126. (1) (a) The manner in which an application for an import permit must be made by an importer is to complete the official application form obtainable from the national executive officer and to submit it to him or her.
(b) Any person who knowingly provides false information on an application form for an import permit is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to the penalties referred to in section 22(3) of the Act.
Reference of the measure: Part X section 126
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 13	Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	17 September 2004

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