Compulsory specification for aquacultured live and chilled raw bivalves molluscs

Regular notification 2017-10-19
G/SPS/N/ZAF/55

Description

This compulsory specification requires that aquacultured live and chilled raw bivalves molluscs for human consumption which are offered for sale, complies with the chemical, marine biotoxins and microbiological requirements for disease-causing organisms outlined in the referenced SANS 2879, read together with the shellfish monitoring programme and relevant technical regulations.

Keywords

Contaminants; Food safety; Human health; Bacteria; Toxins