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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.30: - Peaches, including nectarines
The measure came into effect on 04 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 34720, 4 November 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Peaches And Nectarines Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- SAMPLING PROCEDURES
Obtaining a sample from the consignment
12. An inspector shall draw at random for inspection purposes of at least two per cent of the containers in a consignment and shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned.
Obtaining an inspection sample
13. An inspection sample shall be drawn from each container obtained in accordance with regulation 12 and shall in the case of --
(a) containers with 50 peaches and nectarines or less, consist of the entire contents of the container; or
(b) containers with more than 50 peaches and nectarines, consists of 50 adjacent peaches and nectarines drawn at random from the container.
Deviating sample
14. If an inspector should notice during the process of drawing the random sample or during the inspection, that some of the containers derived from any part of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, contain peaches and nectarines which are noticeably inferior to or differ from the contents of containers which represent the remainder of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, the inspection result shall only be based on the containers derived form the deviating portion of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, and further samples required for inspection shall be drawn from this deviating portion. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 12-14
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.30 - Peaches, including nectarines No - Description
- Peaches and nectarines
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.40: - Plums and sloes and 0813.20: - Prunes
The measure came into effect on 04 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 34720, 4 November 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Plums And Prunes Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- SAMPLING PROCEDURES
Obtaining a sample from the consignment
12. At least two per cent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at random for Inspection purposes and an Inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned.
Obtaining en Inspection sample
13. An Inspection sample shall be drawn from each container obtained In accordance with regulation 12 and shall, In the case of··
(a) containers with 50 plums and prunes or less, consist of the entire contents of the container; or
(b) containers with more than 50 plums and prunes, consist of 50 adjacent plums and prunes drawn at random from the container. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 12 and 13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.40 - Plums and sloes Yes Plums 0813.20 - Prunes No - Description
- Plums and prunes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0701: Potatoes, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 12 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33735, 12 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Potatoes Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 9. (1) An inspector shall abstract. at random for inspection purposes, at least two percent of the container or ten containers in a consignment and satisfy himself or herself that the containers so abstracted are representative of the consignment concerned. Each container abstracted in this manner shall be inspected separately: Provided that in the case of bulk containers at least 25 percent or two containers, whichever is the greatest, shall be taken as sample from the consignment.
(2) If potatoes are inspected for internal quality the inspector shall -
(a) Abstract a sample of 3 kg of potatoes from each container of the sample as set out in subregulation (1); and
(b) From every 3 kg sample, select and cut a maximum of 750 g of the potatoes that have, in the opinion of the inspector, the poorest internal quality. The mass of the cut potatoes which does not comply with the requirements of the class concerned in proportion to the total mass of the 3 kg sample shall be determined on a percentage
basis. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0701 Potatoes, fresh or chilled. No - Description
- Potatoes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1007: Grain sorghum.
The measure came into effect on 08 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39580, 8 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Sorghum Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining of sample
9. (1) A sample of a consignment of sorghum shall --
(a) in the case of sorghum delivered in bags and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling at least ten per cent of the bags chosen from that consignment at random, with a bag probe: Provided that at least 25 bags in a consignment shall be sampled and where a consignment consists of less than 25 bags, all the bags in that consignment shall be sampled; and
(b) in the case of sorghum delivered in bulk and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling that consignment throughout the whole depth of the layer, in at least six different places, chosen at random in that bulk quantity, with a bulk sampling apparatus.
(2) The collective sample obtained in sub-regulation (1) (a) or (b) shall--
(a) have a total mass of at least 10 kg; and
(b) be thoroughly mixed before further examination.
(3) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in sub-regulation (1 )(a) is not representative of that consignment, an additional five percent of the remaining bags, chosen from that consignment at random, shall be emptied into a suitable bulk container and sampled in the manner contemplated in subregulation (1 )(b).
(4) A sample taken in terms of these regulations shall be deemed to be representative of the consignment from which it was taken. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1007 Grain sorghum. No - Description
- Sorghum
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1006: Rice.
The measure came into effect on 08 November 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 November 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38159, 7 November 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Rice Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- SAMPLING
11. (1) A sample of a consignment of rice shall for the purpose of the application of these regulations be obtained by -
(a) in the case of rice in retail quantities packed in containers, randomly taking from the number of containers concerned, at least the applicable number of containers mentioned in column 2 of Table 1;
(ii) sampling each such container by hand in the manner set out in regulation 10: Provided that if the contents per container is 1kg or less the total contents of all the chosen containers will be taken as sample; and
(iii) in the case of rice in retail quantities that are kept for sale in loose quantities, obtain a sample by hand in the manner contemplated in regulation 12;
(b) in the case of rice delivered in bags-
(i) sampling each bag in that consignment with a grain probe as contemplated in regulation 13 or by hand as contemplated in regulation
12 if it consists of 100 bags or less; or
(ii) by otherwise sampling at least 10 percent of the bags chosen at random from that consignment with a grain probe as contemplated in regulation
13 or by hand as contemplated in regulation 12: Provided that at least 15 bags in a consignment shall be sampled and where a consignment consists of less than 15 bags, all the bags in that consignment shall be sampled.
(c) in case of rice delivered in bulk and subject to regulation 11, be obtained by sampling that consignment throughout the whole depth of the layer, in at least six different places, chosen at random in that bulk quantity, with a bulk sampling apparatus.
(2) The collective sample obtained in subregulation (1)(b) or (c) shall-
(a) have a total mass of at least 5kg; and
(b) be thoroughly mixed by means of dividing before further examination.
(3) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in subregulation 1(b) is not representative of that consignment, an additional 2 percent of the remaining bags chosen from that consignment at random, shall be emptied into a suitable bulk container and sampled in the manner contemplated in subregulation (1)(c).
(4) A sample taken in terms of this regulation is considered to be representative of the consignment from which it was obtained. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 11-13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1006 Rice. No - Description
- Rice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1001: Wheat and meslin.
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Soft Wheat Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Taking of sample
9. (1) A sample of a consignment of wheat shall --
(a) in the case of wheat delivered in bags and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling at least ten percent of the bags, chosen from that consignment at random, with a bag probe: Provided that at least 25 bags in a consignment shall be sampled and where a consignment consists of less than 25 bags, all the bags
in that consignment shall be sampled; and
(b) in the case of wheat delivered in bulk and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling that consignment throughout the whole depth of the layer, in at least six different places, chosen at random in that bulk quantity, with a bulk sampling apparatus.
(2) The collective sample obtained in sub-regulation (1) (a) or (b) shall --
(a) have a total mass of at least 10 kg; and
(b) be thoroughly mixed by means of dividing before further examination.
(3) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in sub regulation (1) (a) is not representative of that consignment, an additional five percent of the remaining bags, chosen from that consignment at random, shall be emptied into a suitable bulk container and sampled in the manner contemplated in subregulation (1)(b).
(4) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in sub regulation (1) (b) is not representative of that consignment, an additional representative sample shall be obtained by using an alternative sampling pattern, apparatus or method.
(5) A sample taken in terms of these regulations shall be deemed to be representative of the consignment from which it was taken. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001 Wheat and meslin. Yes Soft wheat - Description
- Soft wheat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
The measure came into effect on 20 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37741, 20 June 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Soya Beans Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining sample
9. (1) A representative sample of a consignment of soya beans shall --
(a) in the case of soya beans delivered in bags and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling at least ten percent of the bags, chosen from that consignment at random, with a bag probe: Provided that at least 25 bags in a consignment shall be sampled and where a consignment consists of less than 25 bags, all the bags in that consignment shall be sampled; and
(b) in the case of soya beans delivered in bulk and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling that consignment throughout the whole depth of the layer, in at least six different places, chosen at random in that bulk quantity, with a bulk sampling apparatus.
(2) The collective sample obtained in subregulation (1) (a) or (b) shall --
(a) have a total mass of at least 10 kg; and
(b) be thoroughly mixed by means of dividing before further examination.
(3) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in subregulation (1) (a) is not representative of that consignment, an additional five percent of the remaining bags, chosen from that consignment at random, shall be emptied into a suitable bulk container and sampled in the manner contemplated in subregulation (1)(b).
(4) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in subregulation (1) (b) is not representative of that consignment, an additional representative sample shall be obtained by using an alternative sampling pattern, apparatus or method.
(5) A sample taken in terms of these regulations shall be deemed to be representative of the
consignment from which it was taken. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1201 Soya beans, whether or not broken. No - Description
- Soya beans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1206.00: Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken.
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Sunflower Seed Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining a sample
9. (1) A representative sample of a consignment of sunflower seed shall--
(a) in the case of sunflower seed delivered in bags and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling at least 10 percent of the bags, chosen from that consignment at random, with a bag probe: Provided that at least 25 bags in a consignment shall be sampled and where a consignment consists of less than 25 bags, all the bags in that consignment shall be sampled; and
(b) in the case of sunflower seed delivered in bulk and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling that consignment throughout the whole depth of the layer, in at least six different places, chosen at random in that bulk quantity, with a bulk sampling apparatus.
(2) The collective sample obtained in sub-regulation (1) (a) or (b) shall--
(a) have a total mass of at least 5 kg; and
(b) be thoroughly mixed by means of dividing before further examination.
(3) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in sub regulation (1)(a) is not representative of that consignment, an additional five percent of the remaining bags, chosen from that consignment at random, shall be emptied into a suitable bulk container and sampled in the manner contemplated in sub regulation(1)(b).
(4) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in sub-regulation (1) (b) is not representative of that consignment, an additional representative sample shall be obtained by using an alternative sampling pattern, apparatus or method.
(5) A sample taken in terms of these regulations shall be deemed to be representative of the
consignment from which it was taken. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1206.00 Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken. No - Description
- Sunflower seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1001: Wheat and meslin.
The measure came into effect on 25 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Serial No. 791 Of 25 July 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Consolidation Of The Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Wheat Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- SAMPLING
Taking of sample
9. (1) A sample of a consignment of wheat shall --
(a) in the case of wheat delivered in bags and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling at least ten per cent of the bags, chosen from that consignment at random, with a bag probe: Provided that at least 25 bags in a consignment shall be sampled and where a consignment consists of less than 25 bags, all the bags in that consignment shall be sampled; and
(b) in the case of wheat delivered in bulk and subject to regulation 10, be obtained by sampling that consignment throughout the whole depth of the layer, in at least six different places, chosen at random in that bulk quantity, with a bulk sampling apparatus.
(2) The collective sample obtained in subregulation (1)(a) or (b) shall --
(a) have a total mass of at least 10 kg; and
(b) be thoroughly mixed before further examination.
(3) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in subregulation (1)(a) is not representative of that consignment, an additional five per cent of the remaining bags, chosen from that consignment at random, shall be emptied into a suitable bulk container and sampled in the manner contemplated in subregulation (1)(b).
(4) A sample taken in terms of these regulations shall be deemed to be representative of the consignment from which it was taken.
(5) In the case of arbitration, the buyer and seller shall agree upon the bulk sampling apparatus. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001 Wheat and meslin. Yes wheat - Description
- Wheat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0806: Grapes, fresh or dried.
The measure came into effect on 27 May 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 May 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 40014, 27 May 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Table Grapes Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No persons shall sell table grapes in the Republic of South Africa other than imported table
grapes referred to in subregulation (3) –
(e) unless the samples for inspection are drawn according to the requirements sets out in regulations 12, 13 and 14;
(f) unless the samples are inspected in accordance with the method set out in regulations 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 , and 21.
SAMPLING PROCEDURES
Obtaining a sample of the consignment
12. At least two per cent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at random for inspection purposes and an inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned.
Obtaining an inspection sample
13. An inspection sample shall be taken from each container which are obtained in accordance with regulation 12 and shall consist of the entire contents of the container.
Deviating sample
14. If an inspector should notice during the process of drawing the random sample or during the inspection, that some of the containers derived from any part of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, contain table grapes which are noticeably inferior to or differ from the contents of the containers which represent the remainder of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, the inspection result shall be based only on the containers derived from the deviating portion of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, and further samples required for inspection shall be drawn from this deviating portion.
METHODS OF INSPECTION
Determination of ripeness
15. (1) The ripeness of table grapes shall be determined as follows:
(a) Take as a working sample at least 1 kg of berries at random any of the bunches from 50% of the containers which were taken at random for inspection purposes, in accordance with item 18. A minimum of 5 berries and a maximum of 30 berries per bunch may be taken for large berry varieties while a minimum of 5 berries and a
maximum of 50 berries per bunch may be taken for small berry varieties. No full bunch/bunches may be taken for testing.
(b) Obtain the juice of the table grapes in a manner as set out in regulation 16.
(c) Determine the total soluble solids (TSS) in a manner as set out in regulation 17.
(d) Determine the acid content in a manner as set out in regulation 18.
(e) Determine the ratio of the total soluble solids (TSS) to the acid content (sugar to acid ratio) in a manner as set out in regulation 19.
(2) (a) The minimum number of tests to be taken with regard to the number of containers in the consignment is as follows:(see Table on page 6 of the regulations)
(b) If two, three or four samples are tested, the consignment shall be approved if not more than one of the samples thus tested, fails by less than one unit to comply with the minimum sugar to acid ratio as set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1 for the particular cultivar and the average of all the samples thus tested complies with the aforesaid prescribed requirements: Provided that where any test fails to comply by one unit or more with the prescribed minimum requirements, the consignment shall be rejected.
(c) If five samples are tested, the consignment shall be approved if not more than one sample thus tested, fails by not more than two units to comply with the minimum sugar to acid ratio as set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1 for the particular cultivar and the average of all the samples thus tested complies with the aforesaid prescribed requirements.
(d) If six or more samples are tested, the consignment shall be passed if not more than two samples thus tested fail by not more than two units to comply with the minimum sugar to acid ratio as set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1 for the particular cultivar and the average of all the samples thus tested complies with the aforesaid prescribed
requirements.
Obtaining the juice of table grapes
16. The juice in a working sample of table grapes is extracted as follows:
(a) Remove randomly prescribed number of the berries from the selected bunches and squeeze out all the juice from the berries with a suitable juice press or liquidiser.
(b) Drain the juice so obtained through a layer of muslin in a suitable receptacle.
(c) Apply slight pressure by hand on the muslin to speed up the straining of the thick juice and pulp.
(d) Stop pressure as soon as the liquid becomes thick and turbid.
Determination of the total soluble solids (TSS)
17. The total soluble solids (TSS) of table grapes in a consignment shall be determined with a calibrated refractometer as follows:
(a) Place an equal number of drops (1 or 2) from the drained juice obtained in regulation 16 onto the refractometer prism plate.
(b) Note the reading on the prism scale to one decimal place.
(c) Place a thermometer of the range 0°C to 50°C, calibrated in degrees Celsius, for at least one minute in the juice and take the reading thereon. Provided that if the refractometer with automatic correction is used no temperature adjustment is needed.
(d) Repeat the steps in paragraphs (a) and (b), after the prism plate was cleaned with distilled water and wiped dry.
(e) Determine the average of the two readings.
(f) Use the particulars in Table 6 of Annexure 1 to convert the figure obtained in paragraph (e) with due regard to the temperature taken in paragraph (c).
Determination of the acid content
18. (1) The acid content of the table grapes in a consignment shall be determined as follows:
(a) Transfer 20 millilitre of the juice, extracted in accordance with regulation 16, by means of a 20 millilitre pipette to a glass titration flask in which a small quantity of distilled water has been placed.
(b) Add five drops of phenolphthalein indicator to the mixture of juice and water in the flask.
(c) Titrate a 0,1333N sodium hydroxide solution into such juice until:
(i) in the case of white table grape cultivars, the end-point of light pink (light red/light rose) stays constantly visible for 30 seconds without changing while the flask is being swirled; or
(ii) in the case of red/black table grape cultivars, the end-point of smutty green or khaki green stays constantly visible for 30 seconds without changing while the flask is being swirled.
(d) Determine how many millilitre of the solution concerned was used for this neutralisation and divide this figure by 20.
(2) The end result obtained in subregulation (1) (d) represent the percentage acid content of the consignment concerned.
(3) If the grape juice is dark in colour and the determination of the end-point thereby hampered, the test shall be repeated and the 20 millilitre of grape juice may in such a case be further diluted with distilled water before titration takes place.
Determination of the ratio of the total soluble solids (TSS) to acid content
19. The ratio of the total soluble solids (TSS) to acid content (sugar to acid ratio) of table grapes in a consignment shall be determined by dividing the percentage obtained in regulation 17 by the percentage obtained in regulation 18.
Determination of the berry size of table grapes
20. The berry size of table grapes is determined as follows:
(a) Take as working sample of an intact bunch or bunches of at least 525 g of table grapes of the bunches that appears to be the smallest berries from the inspection sample obtained in regulation 13: Provided that the working sample may be taken from two or more of the containers in the inspection sample.
(b) Strip the berries from the stalk(s) and weigh off 500 g taken at random from the working sample. Use suitable sizing rings and determine the diameter of the berries in the 500 g sample by placing each berry with the stem-end facing upwards on the opening prescribed for the relevant berry size as set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1. The diameter of any berry that falls through the prescribed opening through the action of gravity, shall be deemed to be too small.
(c) Weigh the berries which were found to be too small and determine it as a percentage of the total weight of each working sample. The berries which deviates may not be smaller than the prescribed minimum diameter as set out in Table 1 and exceed the prescribed tolerances permitted in Table 5 regulation 8.
(d) The consignment shall be approved if it complies with:
(i) the deviation tolerance as set out in regulation 8 of Table 5; and
(ii) the deviation tolerance as set out in the table below (see page 8 of the regulations).
(e) The consignment shall not be approved if any working sample deviates with more than 5% from the deviation tolerances mentioned in item 8 of Table 5.
Determination of the presence of seeds in seedless cultivars
21. The number of seeds per 100 g berries in a consignment of seedless grapes is determined as follows:
(a) Take as a working sample 100 g berries, which according to the opinion of the inspector, are the most likely to contain seeds, from one of the inspection samples obtained in accordance with subregulation (13).
(b) Take one representative working sample for every 5 pallets or part thereof.
(c) Cut all the berries obtained in paragraph (a) in half through the longitudinal axis.
(d) Count the hard, mature seeds. Seeds which are still soft and underdeveloped and which can be squashed by the pressure applied between two fingers should not be counted. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(e) and 12-21
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0806 Grapes, fresh or dried. Yes Table grapes - Description
- Table grapes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads., 1516: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared. and 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
The measure came into effect on 09 March 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 35109, 9 March 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Classification, Packing And Marking Of Fat Spreads Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Inspection and sampling
17. (1) An inspector may in any lot of fat spreads open as many containers and inspect the contents thereof and remove samples of such contents for the purpose of further inspection or analysis, as he or she may deem necessary, for which he or she must issue a receipt.
(2) An inspector shall satisfy himself or herself that the samples so extracted are representative of the product in the lot concerned.
(3) The method to be employed and the procedure to be followed when a sample of fat spread is to be taken shall be based on international acceptable reference methods and procedures. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 17
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0405 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads. Yes Fat spreads 1516 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared. Yes Fat spreads 1517 Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 15.16. Yes Fat spreads - Description
- Fat spreads
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1101.00: Wheat or meslin flour. and 19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products
The measure came into effect on 22 February 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 February 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 30782, 22 February 2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Wheat Products Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 13. (1) In order to determine whether a wheat product complies with the requirement for such
product, the product shall --
(a) be analysed in duplicate;
(b) where necessary, be ground to such a fineness as to allow all the material to pass through a round hole sieve with aperture of 2 mm;
(c) be mixed thoroughly before any determination is made;
(d) be measured out in grams accurately to the fourth decimal place unless where otherwise specified; and
(e) in the case of baked products, be treated in such a manner that, except in the case of the determination of the dry solids mass, the crust is first separated from the product and the remaining portion (called "the crumb" in the baking trade) is then cut into thin slices and, when air-dry, ground to such a fineness as to allow the sample to pass through a 1,0 mm sieve. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1101.00 Wheat or meslin flour. Yes Of Wheat 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products Yes Of wheat - Description
- Wheat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1007: Grain sorghum.
The measure came into effect on 16 May 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 May 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- 4 No.31042 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16 MAY2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS ACT, 1990 (ACT No. 119 OF 1990)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 9.(1) A sample of a consignment of sorghum shall;
(a) in the case of sorghum delivered in bags and subject to regulation 10,be obtained by sampling at least ten per cent of the bags chosen from that consignment at random, with a bag probe: Provided that at least 25 bags in a consignmentshallbesampledandwhereaconsignmentconsistsoflessthan25 bags, all the bags in that consignment shall be sampled; and
(b) in the case of sorghum delivered in bulk and subject tor egulation10,be obtained by sampling that consignment throughout the whole depth of the layer,in atleast six different places,chosen at randomin that bulk quantity,withabulk sampling apparatus.
(2) The collective sample obtained in sub regulation (1)(a) or (b)shall;
(a) have a total mass of at least 10 kg; and
(b) be thoroughly mixed before further examination.
(3) If it is suspected that the sample referred to in sub regulation(1)(a)is not representative of that consignment, an additional five per cent of the remaining bags, chosen from that consignment at random, shall be emptied into a suitable bulk container and sampled in the manner contemplated in sub regulation(1)(b).
(4) Asampletakenintermsoftheseregulationsshallbedeemedtoberepresentativeofthe consignment from which it was taken.
Sampling if contents differ
10. (1) If, after an examination of the sorghum taken from different bags in a consignment in terms of regulation 9(1)(a), it appears that the contents of those bags differ substantially;
(a) the bags concerned shall be placed separately;
(b) all the bags in the consignment concerned shall be sampled with a bag probe in order to do such separation ;and
(c) Each group of bags with a similar content in that consignment shall for the purposes of these regulations be deemed to be a separate consignment.
(2) If, after the discharge of a consignment of sorghum in bulk has commenced, it is suspected that the consignment could be of a class or grade other than that determined by means of the initial sampling,the discharge shall immediately be stopped and the part of the consignment remaining in the bulk container as well as the sorghum already in the hopper shall be sampled anew with a bulk samplingapparatusorbycatching,bymeansofasuitablecontainer,atregularintervalsquantities from the stream of sorghum flowing in bulk.
Working sample
11. (1) A working sample shall be obtained by dividing the representative sample of the representative or deviating sample of the consignment according to the ICC(International Association for Cereal Chemistry) 101/1 (Approved 1982)method.
INSPECTION METHODS
Determination of class and presence of smut, undesirable smells, harmful substances, poisonous seeds and insects
12. A consignment or a sample of a consignment of sorghum shall be sensorial assessed or chemically analyzed in order to determine;
(a) the class thereof;
(b) whether it is smeared black by smut;
(c) whether it contains smut balls;
(d) whether it has a musty, sour or other undesirable smell;
(e) whether it contains any substance that renders it unsuitable for human consumption or for processing in to or utilization as food or feed;
(f) whether it contains any poisonous seeds ;and
(g) Whether it contains any insects.
Determination of percentage foreign matter
13. The percentage of foreign matter in a consignment of sorghum shall be determined as follows:
(a) Obtain a working sample of at least 100 g of material from the sample of the consignment.
(b) Remove all foreign matter by hand from the working sample and determine the mass thereof.
(c) Express the mass thus determined, as percentage of the mass of the working sample.
(d) Such percentage shall represent the percentage of foreign matter in the consignment concerned.
Determination of percentage un threshed sorghum
14. The percentage of un threshed sorghum in a consignment of sorghum shall be determined as follows:
(a) Obtain a working sample of at least 50 g of material from the sample from which all foreign matter has been removed.
(b) Remove all un threshed sorghum by hand from the working sample and determine the mass thereof.
(c) Express the mass thus determined, as a percentage of the mass of the workings ample.
(d) Such percentage shall represent the percentage of unthreshed sorghum in the consignment concerned.
Determination of percentage defective sorghum content and percentage small kernel sorghum
15. The percentages of defective sorghum and small kernel sorghum in a consignment of sorghum shall be determined as follows:
(a) Obtain a working sample of at least 50g of material from as ample from which all foreign matter and unthreshed sorghum have been removed.
(b) Place the working sample on a standard sieve.
(c) Screen the working sample for 25 to 30 seconds by performing 30 movements of the standard sieve and collectingtrayonanevenhorizontalsurfaceandalongthelongitudinal axis of the slots of the sieve: Provided that each such movement shall consist of a toand-for movement of between 200 mm and 300 mm each.
(d) Remove all defective grain sorghum kernels from those portions of the working sample
That respectively remained in or on the standard sieve and were collected in the collecting tray and determine the joint mass hereof.
(e) Express the mass thus determined, as a percentage of the mass of the working sample.
(f) Such percentage shall represent the percentage of defective grain sorghum in the consignment concerned.
(g) Determine the mass of the material that remained in the collecting tray after the removal of the defective sorghum kernels in terms of paragraph (d).
(h) Express the mass thus determined as a percentage of the mass of the working sample.
(i) Such percentage shall represent the percentage of small kernel sorghum in the consignment concerned.
Determination of percentage sorghum of another group
16. The percentage of sorghum of another group In a consignment of sorghum shall be determined as follows:
(a) Obtain a working sample of at least 25 g of material from the sample from which all foreign matter,unthreshed sorghum, defective grain sorghum and small kernel sorghum have been removed.
(b) Remove all sorghum of another group by hand from the working sample and determine the mass thereof.
(c) Express the mass thus determined, as a percentage of the mass of the working sample.
(d) Such percentage shall represent the percentage of sorghum of another group in the consignment concerned.
Determination of percentage white sorghum
17. The percentage of white sorghum in a consignment of sorghum shall be determined as follows:
(a) Obtain a working sample of at least 25 g of material from the sample from which all foreign matter,unthreshed sorghum,defective sorghum and small kernel sorghum have been removed.
(b) Remove all the white sorghum by hand from the working sample and determine the mass thereof.
(c) Express the mass thus determined, as a percentage of the mass of the working sample.
(d) Such percentage shall represent the percentage of white sorghum in the consignment concerned.
Determination of percentage weather-stained sorghum
18. The percentage of weather-stained sorghum in a consignment shall be determined as follows:
(a) Obtain a working sample of at least 10 g of material from the sample from which all foreign matter,unthreshed sorghum,defective sorghum and small kernel sorghum have been removed.
(b) Remove all the weather-stained sorghum by hand from the working sample and determine the mass thereof.
(c) Express the mass thus determined, as a percentage of the mass of the working sample.
(d) Such percentage shall represent the percentage of weather-stained sorghum in the consignment concerned.
Determination of moisture content
19. The moisture content of a consignment of sorghum may be determined according to any suitable method: Provided that the results thus obtained complies with the maximum permitted errors for aclass1 moisture meter as detailed in ISO 7700/1-1984(E), based upon result of the 72 hour, 103°C oven dried method[AACC("American Association of Cereal Chemists")44-15A]
PART V OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
20.Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of these regulations shall be guilty of an offence and upon conviction be liable to a fine or imprisonment in terms of section 11 of the Act. - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 9-11, Part IV section 12-19 & part VI section20
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1007 Grain sorghum. No - Description
- Sorghum
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 16 May 2008 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Inspection and sampling
32. (1) An inspector may in any consignment of dairy products or imitation dairy products open as many containers and inspect the contents thereof and remove samples of such contents for the purpose of further inspection or analysis, as he or she may deem necessary.
(2) An inspector shall satisfy himself or herself that the samples so extracted are representative of the product in the consignment concerned.
(3) The methods to be employed and the procedure to be followed when a sample of a dairy product or an imitation dairy product is taken with a view to an analysis referred to in regulation 33 shall be as set out in the latest version of ISO 707/IDF 050: "Milk and Milk products - Guidance on sampling" and in ISO 55381IDF 113: Milk and milk products - Sampling - Inspection by attributes, both published jointly by ISO, Case postale 56, CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland and IDF Central Secretariat, Diamant Building, Boulevard Auguste Reyers 80, 1030 Brussels, Belgium. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 32
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 11 Dairy products No - Description
- Dairy products and imitation dairy products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pur
The measure came into effect on 08 August 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 August 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36123, 8 February 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Jam, Jelly and Marmalade Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining a representative sample
16 (1) For the purpose of an inspection in terms of these regulations, an inspector shall proceed
as follows:--
(a) draw at random a representative sample by drawing the number of containers specified in column 2 of Table 3 opposite the batch indicated in column 1 of Table 3, taking the net mass of each container into consideration;
(b) examine the contents of the containers which were drawn for inspection in accordance with these regulations;
(c) determine the number of containers of which the contents do not comply with these regulations; and
(d) if the number of containers referred to in paragraph (c) exceed the number of the containers specified in column 3 of table 3, the consignment shall be rejected.
(2) In the case of A10 or larger containers, only one container for every thousand containers shall be drawn for inspection: provided that the representative sample shall in no case consist of less than three containers. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 16
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2007 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pur Yes Jam, jelly and marmalade - Description
- Jam, jelly and marmalade
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac and 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining a representative sample
12. (1) For the purpose of an inspection, an inspector shall proceed as follows:
(a) Draw at random a representative sample by drawing the number of containers in column 2 of Table 1, opposite the production group in column 1 of Table 1, taking the net mass of each container into consideration.
(b) Examine from each of the containers obtained in paragraph (a), a working sample which is representative of the contents of the container as prescribed in subregulation (2) and (3).
(c) Determine the number of containers of which the contents do not comply with the regulations.
(d) If the number of containers obtained in paragraph (c) exceed the number of containers in column 3 of Table 1, the consignment shall be downgraded or prohibited for sale.
(2) A working sample shall in the case of -
(a) A21/2 container or smaller consist of the drained contents of container; and
(b) containers larger than A21/2 consist of the drained contents of the container: Provided that in the case of the determination of the uniformity in size, the drained mass of 600 g shall be used.
(3) The working sample size, when determining the percentage residual core of pineapples in the case of -
(a) pineapple rings or slices, shall be at least 400 g but not more than 500 g of the drained product taken at random from the combined contents of any two containers; and
(b) pineapple pieces, chunks, segments, spears, titbits and broken rings, shall be at least 200 g but not more than 300 g of the drained product taken at random from
the combined contents of any two containers. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Canned fruit 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes Canned fruit - Description
- Canned fruit
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 08: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Sample Size and Inspection
11. (1) For determining the percentage deviations in a sample of dried fruit the sample size shall be -
(a) in the case of deviations by mass, 100 g;
(b) in the case of a container containing less than, 100 g; of fruit, the total contents of a container;
(c) in the case of deviations by number, 100 units of fruits; and
(d) in the case of subtropical dried fruits the sample size shall be 1000 g for deviations by mass.
(2) An inspector shall, in any consignment of dried fruit, open as many containers and examine the contents thereof and abstract samples of such contents for the purpose of further examination or analysis as he/she shall deem necessary.
(3) An inspector's finding in relation to the containers opened by him/her by virtue of the provisions of subregulation (2) and the contents thereof, shall apply as a finding in respect of the whole consignment from which such containers were abstracted. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons Yes Dried fruit i.e fruit in its original form or depipped, cut, peeled and dried by the sun-, solar-, tunnel-, oven-, wind or by other recognized methods of dehydration, excluding pureed, minced, cooked and baked dried fruit - Description
- Dried fruit i.e fruit in its original form or depipped, cut, peeled and dried by the sun-, solar-, tunnel-, oven-, wind or by other recognized methods of dehydration, excluding pureed, minced, cooked and baked dried fruit
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0702: Tomatoes, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 03 October 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 October 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38033, 3 October 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Grading, Packing And Marking Of Tomatoes Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 12. (1) At least two percent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at random for inspection purposes and an inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned. An inspector shall obtain a sample from a consignment by -
(a) in the case of tomatoes packed in containers -
(i) draw at least two percent of containers and satisfy him or herself that the containers abstracted are representative of the consignment concerned; and
(ii) taking as inspection sample 25 tomatoes from each container obtained in subparagraph (i), or the the entire contents of the containers if the containers contains less than 25 tomatoes; and
(b) in the case of tomatoes kept or displayed for sale in loose quantities -
(i) taking separate samples from the various classes and size groups which have been identified; and
(ii) taking as inspection sample at least 25 tomatoes at random from each quantity mentioned in subparagraph (i), or all the tomatoes if the number is less than 25 tomatoes.
(2) Each sample that is taken in accordance to the provisions of subregulation (1) shall be deemed to be representative of the quantity of tomatoes from which the samples have been taken. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0702 Tomatoes, fresh or chilled. No - Description
- Tomatoes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1202: Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
The measure came into effect on 07 October 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 October 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 28084, 7 October 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Groundnuts Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations are the minimum standard applicable to groundnuts that are destined for sale in the Republic of South Africa but does not include -
(a) groundnuts in retail quantities; or
(b) those that have not yet undergone sieving and sorting processes. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- General
11. (1) For the purpose of this regulations, a random sample of groundnuts should be taken according to the following manner:
(a) In the case of a consignment of pods -
(i) sold in bulk quantities, sampling the particular consignment at random with a shovel or in at least four different places in the container as set out in regulation 13; and
(ii) sold in bags, sampling by a cup at least 10% of the bags in the particular consignment chosen at random as set out in regulation 12.
(b) In the case of a consignment of kernels -
(i) sampling by a cup as set out in regulation 12 at least 10% of the bags in the consignment chosen at random;
(ii) sampling with a grain probe as set out in regulation 14 at least 10% of the bags in the consignment at random; and
(iii) take an additional sample of at least 4 x 50 kg bags as a working sample.
(2) A sample taken according to this regulation is considered to be representative of the consignment from which it is taken. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1202 Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken. No - Description
- Groundnuts
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0810.90.10: -- Granadillas and litchis
The measure came into effect on 01 December 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39504, 1 December 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Litchis Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining a sample of the consignment
14. An inspector shall draw at random for inspection purposes at least two per cent of the containers in a
consignment and shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment
concerned.
Obtaining an inspection sample
15. An inspection sample shall be drawn from each container obtained in accordance with regulation 14 and shall, in the case of --
(a) containers with 20 litchis or less consists of the entire contents of the container; or
(b) containers with more than 2 0 litchis, consists of 2 0 litchis drawn at random from the container .
Deviating sample
16. If an inspector should notice during the process of drawing the random sample or during the inspection, that some of the containers derived from any part of the pallet load, truck load or consignment contain litchis which are noticeably inferior to or differ from the contents of containers which represent the remainder of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, the inspection result shall be based only on the containers derived from the deviating portion of the pallet load, truck load or consignment and further samples required for inspection shall be drawn from this deviating portion. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 14-16
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0810.90.10 -- Granadillas and litchis Yes Litchis - Description
- Litchis
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A84: Inspection requirement
