The International Trade Investigation of South Africa (Itac) has announced the initiation of an investigation for remedial action in the form of a safeguard against the increased imports of frozen potato chips, classifiable under tariff subheading 2004.10.90. The application was lodged by McCain (SA)(Pty)Ltd, a major producer of frozen potato chips in the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) and supported by Nature’s Choice Products (Pty) Ltd and Lamberts Bay Foods. Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) importers and overseas exporters have until 21 December 2012 to complete an Importer and Exporter Questionnaire.