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Applied by South Africa for 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- Styles and standards for styles
27(2) (a) Canned figs shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Whole figs.
(ii) Split figs or broken figs.
(b) (i) Whole figs shall consist of whole intact figs which may be slightly cracked: Provided that the figs retain their natural con-formation without exposing the interior.
(ii) Split figs or broken figs shall consist of figs which have open to such an extent that the seed cavity is exposed. The shape of the fruit may be distorted, and the fruit may be broken apart into entirely separate pieces.
Quality Standards
(3) (a) There shall be four grades of canned figs, namely Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and
Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned figs are as follows: (see Table on page 38 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (by number per container)
(4) The maximum permissible deviations for canned figs are as follows: - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 27(2)-(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned figs 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Canned figs - Description
- Canned figs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 49. The quality requirements for canned youngberry pulp are as follows:
Quality standards
(1) (a) There shall be three grades for canned youngberry pulp, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned youngberry pulp are as follows:(see Table on page 134 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 49
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned youngberry pulp 2008.99 -- Other Yes Canned youngberry pulp - Description
- Canned youngberry pulp
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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 50. The quality requirements for unspecified canned fruit are as follows:
Quality Standards
(1) (a) There shall be four grades of unspecified canned fruit, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for unspecified canned fruit are as follows:(see Table on page 135) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 50
- 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
- Unspecified 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 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- Style
26(2) Canned Cape gooseberries shall be presented as whole gooseberries.
Quality Standards
(3) (a) There shall be five grades of canned Cape gooseberries, namely Fancy Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned Cape gooseberries are as follows: (see Table on page 35 of the Regulations)
(4) The maximum permissible deviations for canned Cape gooseberries are as follows: - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 26 (2)-(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned Cape gooseberries 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Canned Cape gooseberries - Description
- Canned Cape gooseberries
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 2006.00: 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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 51. The quality requirements for unspecified canned fruit pulp are as follows:
Quality Standards
(1) (a) There shall be four grades of unspecified canned fruit pulp, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for unspecified canned fruit pulp are as follows:(see Table on page 136) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 51
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes canned fruit pulp 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 pulp - Description
- Unspecified canned fruit pulp
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 18 May 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 25 (2)(a) Canned berries shall be presented as whole berries.
(a) Whole berries shall consist of whole , intact berries with the stalks removed
Quality Standards
(3) (a) There shall be five grades of berries namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standards grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned berries are as follows: (see Table on page 32 of the Regulations)
(4) The maximum permissible deviations for canned berries are as follows: (see Table on page 34 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 25(1)-(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned berries 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Canned berries - Description
- Canned berries
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 2009: Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. and 2106.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 52. The quality requirements for canned fruit juice and fruit juice concentrate are as follows:
Quality Standards
(1) (a)There shall be three grades of canned fruit juice and fruit juice concentrate, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned fruit juice and fruit juice concentrate are as follows: (see Table on page 136 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 52
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009 Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes canned 2106.90 - Other Yes fruit juice concentrate - Description
- Canned fruit juice and fruit juice concentrate
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 18 May 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid., 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid., 2003: Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid., 2004: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06., 2005: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. and 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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 person shall sell canned vegetables in the Republic of South Africa -
(a) unless such products are graded in accordance with the grades referred to in regulation 4;
(b) unless such products comply with the quality standards referred to in regulations 5 and 6;
PART I: GENERAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CANNED VEGETABLES
General
3. The specifications and maximum allowable deviations as set out in Part II, shall apply to A21/2 containers unless otherwise specified. The specifications and maximum allowable deviation in respect of containers larger or smaller than A21/2 containers shall be pro rata to the capacity A 21/2 containers.
Grades for canned vegetables
4. There are five grades for canned vegetables, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Undergrade: Provided that drier or processed peas shall only be graded as Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Undergrade.
Standards for grades of canned vegetables
5. (1) Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade and Substandard Grade canned vegetables shall-
(a) be prepared from sound, fresh, clean and washed vegetables;
(b) subject to the provision of paragraph (c), be free from any substance which does not normally form part of canned vegetables, excluding extraneous vegetable matter; and
(c) contain only permitted food additives.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (1)-
(a) Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade and Standard Grade canned vegetables shall comply with the specific quality standards for each kind of canned vegetable as set out in PaII;
(b) Substandard Grade canned vegetables shall comprise of vegetables that do not comply with the specific quality standards for Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade or Standard Grade, as set out in Part II, but which are still edible, normal in appearance and free from any foreign flavours and odours.
(c) Undergrade canned vegetables, which shall not be presented for sale, shall comprise of vegetables that do not comply with the quality standards for Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade or Substandard Grade, as set out in paragraphs (a) and (b), and are inedible due to the presence of harmful or aesthetically objectionable foreign matter or foreign flavours and odours.
Standads for styles of canned vegetables
6. (a) Canned vegetables shall be presented as any of the styles prescribed in each of the canned vegetables as set out in Part II.
(b) Any other presentation of the product shall be allowed: Provided that it -
(i) is sufficiently distinctive from other forms or presentation laid down in these regulations;
(ii) meets all other requirements of these regulations, including the permissible deviations which are applicable to that style which most closely resembles the style or styles intended to be provided under this provision; and
(iii) is adequately described on the label to avoid confusing or misleading the consumer.
(c) The addition of other permitted additives are also allowed to all styles of canned vegetables.
7. (1) Containers for canned vegetables shall -
(a) be manufactured from any suitable material:
(b) be new, intact, clean, suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of the canned vegetables;
(d) be free from rust and serious dents that may damage the seams or any other disorders that may detrimentally affect the quality of the product therein, and
(e) not pass on to the content any foreign odour, taste or colour. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2 (1) (a) -(b) , 3-6, 7(1) (a)- (b) and (d)- (e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables 2003 Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables 2004 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Canned vegetables 2005 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Canned vegetables 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Canned vegetables - Description
- Canned vegetables
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 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.90: -- Other, 2005.60: - Asparagus and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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
- Styles and standards for styles
17 (2) (a) Canned asparagus shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(ii) Long spears
(iii) Spears
(iii) Tips
(iv) Cuts and heads or cut spears
(v) Cuts
(b) (i) Long asparagus spears shall consist of the head and adjoining portion of the stalk not more than 180mm, but not less than 150 mm in length.
(ii) Asparagus spears shall consist of the head and adjoining portion of the stalk less than 150 mm, but not less than 100 mm in length.
(iii) Asparagus tips shall consist of the head and adjoining portion of the stalk less than 100 mm, but not less than 40 mm in length.
(iv) Cuts and heads or cut asparagus spears shall consist'of stalks cut transversely into pieces with and without heads, not more than 60mm, but not less than 20 mm in length. At least 20% (by count) of pieces with heads must be present, except that when the spears are cut into pieces of 30 mm or less in length, at least 10% (by count) of pieces with heads must be present.
(v) Asparagus cuts shall consist of portions of stalks cut transversely into pieces not more than 60 mm in length. Pieces with heads may be present.
Colour tvpes and standards for colour lypes
(3) (a) Canned asparagus shall be presented as one of the following colour types:
(i) White
(ii) White and blue tipped; white and green tipped
(iii) Green
(iv) Mixed
(b) (i) White means units which are white, cream or yellowish white and not more than 20% (by count) of the units may possess blue, green, light green, or yellowish green tips.
(ii) White and blue tipped; white and green tipped means "long shoots", "shoots" and "tips" which are white, cream, or yellowish-white and may have blue, green, light green or yellowish-green heads and adjacent
areas but not more than 25% (by count) of the units may have such colour that extends more than one-half the length of the unit.
(iii)Green means units which are green, light green, or yellowish-green and not more than 20 % (by count) oft he units may possess a white, cream, or yellowish-white colour of the bottom portion of the stalk, but such colour shall not extend more than one-half of the length of the unit.
(iv)Mixed shall consist of a mixture of white, cream, yellowish-white, blue, green, light green, or yellowish-green units.
Size groups and standards for size groups
(4) (a) Canned asparagus long shoots, shoots and tips may be presented as one of the following size groups:
(ii) Small
(ii) Medium
(iii) Large
(iv) Extra Large (Mammoth)
(v) Blend of sizes or Assorted sizes
(b)(i) "Small" asparagus shall have a diameter of-
(aa) maximum 8 mrn in the case of peeled asparagus; and
(bb) maximum 10 mm in the case of unpeeled asparagus.
(ii) "Medium" asparagus shall have a diameter between
(aa) 8 mm and 13 mm in the case of peeled asparagus; and
(bb) 10 mm and 15 mm in the case of unpeeled asparagus.
(iii) "Large" asparagus shall have a diameter between
(aa) 13 mm and 18 mm in the case of peeled asparagus; and
(bb) 15 mm and 20 mm in the case of unpeeled asparagus.
(iv) "Extra large (Mammoth)" asparagus shall have a diameter of more
than -
(aa) 18 mm in the case of peeled asparagus; and
(bb) 20 mm in the case of unpeeled asparagus.
Quality standards
(5) The quality standards for canned asparagus are as follows (see Table on page 15 of the Regulations):
Permissible deviations
(6) The maximum permissible deviations by number per container of canned asparagus are as follows (see Table on page 17 of the Regulations): - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 17 (2) - (6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned Aspragus 2004.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned Aspragus 2005.60 - Asparagus Yes Canned Aspragus 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned Aspragus - Description
- Canned Asparagus
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 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.90: -- Other, 2005.5: - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) : and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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
- Quality standards
18 (2) The quality standards for canned dried beans are as follows:(see Table on page 18 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations
(3) The maximum permissible deviations per mass are as follows:(See Table on page 18 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 18 (2) and (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned dried beans 2004.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned dried beans 2005.5 - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) : Yes Canned dried beans 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned dried beans - Description
- Canned Dried 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 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.90: -- Other, 2005.5: - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) : and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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
- Varietal groups and standards for varietal groups
19 (2) Beans of distinct varietal groups with respect to shape may be designated as:
(a) Round: beans having a width not greater than 1% times the thickness of the bean.
(b) Flat: beans having a width greater than 1 % times the thickness of the bean.
Styles and standards for styles
3 (a) Canned green beans shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Whole
(ii) French style (Shoestring)
(iii) Cuts
(iv) Short cuts
(v) Diagonal cuts
(b) (i) Whole green beans shall consist of whole pods of not more than 100 mm.
(ii) French style (Shoestring) green beans shall consist of pods sliced lengthwise or at an angle of 45° or less to the longitudinal.
(iii) Green bean cuts shall consist of transversely cut pods not less than 13 mm long and not more than 50 mm which may contain shorter end pieces which result from cutting.
(iv) Short green bean cuts shall consist of pieces cut transversely of which 75 percent or more, by count are less than 20 mm long.
(v) Diagonal green bean cuts shall consist of pods cut approximately 45° to the longitudinal.
Quality Standards
(4) The quality standards for canned green beans are as follows: (see Table on page 20 of the Regulations )
Permissible deviations
(5) The maximum permissible deviations are as follows:(see Table on page 20 of the Regulations ) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 19 (2) - (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned green beans 2004.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned green beans 2005.5 - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) : Yes Canned green beans 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned green beans - Description
- Canned green 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 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.90: -- Other, 2005.99.99: ---- Other and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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
- 20. The quality requirements for canned beetroot are as follows:
Styles and standards for styles
(1) (a) Canned beetroot shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Wholes
(ii) Dice
(iii) Radially cut pieces
(iv) Slices
Grated
(b) (i) Whole beetroot shall consist of beetroot which, after processing, retain their approximate original conformation. The largest diameter of beet-root, measured at right angles to the longitudinal axis shall not exceed
40 mm. The variation in diameter between the largest beet and smallest beet shall not exceed.
(ii) Diced beetroot shall consist of beetroot cut into approximate cubes with edges not exceeding 12,5 mm.
(iii) Radially cut beetroot pieces shall consist f beet cut into four approximately equal sections by two cuts at right angles to each other through the longitudinal axis and the radial axis.
(iv) Slices shall consist of beetroot which have been cut, either smooth or corrugated, at right angles to the longitudinal axis, into rings having a maximum thickness of 10 mm and a maximum diameter of 100 mm.
(v) Grated beet shall consist of beetroot which have been reduced to small to shreds by rubbing it on a grater.
Quality standards
(3) The quality standards for canned beetroot are as follows:(see Table on page 22 of the Regulation) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 20 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned beetroot 2004.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned beetroot 2005.99.99 ---- Other Yes Canned beetroot 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned beetroot - Description
- Canned beetroot
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 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.90: -- Other, 2005.99.99: ---- Other and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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
- 21. The quality requirements for canned carrots are as follows:
Styles and standards for styles
(1) (a) Canned carrots shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Whole
(ii) Baby whole
(iii) Halved
(iv) Quartered
(v) Sliced lengthwise
(vi) Sliced or Ring cut
(vii) Diced
(viii) Julienne, French style or Shoestring
(ix) Doubled diced
(x) Chunks or pieces
(xi) Finger cut
(b) (i) Whole carrots -
(aa) shall consist of conical of cylindrical cultivars - consisting of carrots which, after processing, retain their approximate original conformation. The largest diameter of the carrots shall not exceed 30 mm. The variation in diameter between the largest carrot and smallest carrot shall not excee3d: l; and
(bb) shall consist of spherical cultivars - consisting of fully mature carrots of a roundish shape of which the largest diameter shall not exceed 45 mm.
(ii) Baby whole carrots-
(aa) shall consist of conical or cylindrical cultivars - consisting of whole carrots which have a diameter of not more than 23 mm and are not longer than 100 mm; and
(bb) shall consist of spherical cultivars - consisting of whole carrots which have a diameter of not more than 18 mm in any direction.
(iii) Halved carrots shall consist of carrots bisected by cutting through the longitudinal axis so that two approximately equal halves result.
(iv) Quartered carrots shall consist of carrots cut into four approximately equal sections by two cuts at right angles through the longitudinal axis.
(v) Sliced lengthwise carrots shall consist of carrots which have been sliced longitudinally, either smooth or corrugated, into four or more pieces of approximately equal size. Not less than 20 mm long and not less than
5 mm in width measured at the maximum width.
(vi) Sliced or Ring cut carrots shall consist of carrots which have been cut, either smooth or corrugated at right angles to the longitudinal axis, into rings having a maximum thickness of 12 mm and a maximum diameter
of 50 mm.
(vii)Diced carrots shall consist of carrots cut into approximate cubes with edges not exceeding 123 mm.
(viii) Julienne, French style, or Shoestring carrots shall consist of carrots cut longitudinally, either smooth or corrugated, into strips. The cross section shall not exceed 5 mm (measured at the longest side of the
cross section).
(ix) Doubled diced carrots shall consists of sections of carrots cut into uniformly shaped units having a cross section that is square and of which the longest dimension is approximately twice that of the shortest dimension
- the shortest dimension not exceeding 12,5 mm.
(x) Chunks or pieces carrots shall consist of whole carrots cut crosswise into sections having a thickness greater than 10 mm or whole carrots which are halved and then cut crosswise into sections or sections of carrots that may be irregular in shape and size and which are larger than ring cut or double diced.
(xi) Finger cut carrots shall consist of whole carrots cut into pieces not less than 40 mm long and a diameter not more than 23 mm.
Quality standards
(3) The quality standards for canned carrots are as follows: (see Table on page 26 of the Regulations).
Permissible deviations
(4) The maximum permissible deviations are as follows:(see Table on page 26 of the Regulations). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 21 (1), (3) and (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned carrots 2004.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned carrots 2005.99.99 ---- Other Yes Canned carrots 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned carrots - Description
- Canned carrots
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 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.20: -- Peas (PISUM SATIVUM), beans (VIGNA SPP., PHASEOLUS SPP.) and lentils, 2004.90.90: -- Other, 2005.40: - Peas (Pisum sativum), 2005.99.99: ---- Other and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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
- Quality standards
22 (1) The quality standards for canned carrots and peas are as follows: (see Table on page 27 of the Regulations ) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 22 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned carrots and peas 2004.90.20 -- Peas (PISUM SATIVUM), beans (VIGNA SPP., PHASEOLUS SPP.) and lentils Yes Canned peas 2004.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned carrots 2005.40 - Peas (Pisum sativum) Yes Canned peas 2005.99.99 ---- Other Yes Canned carrots 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned carrots and peas - Description
- Canned carrots and peas
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 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.90: -- Other, 2005.99.99: ---- Other and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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
- 23. The quality requirements for canned cauliflower are as follows:
Styles and standards for styles
23 (1) (a) Canned cauliflower shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Whole
(ii) Pieces
(b) (i) Whole cauliflower shall consist of the whole, intact head of the cauliflower plant which is trimmed at the base and may have small, tender leaves attached.
(ii) Cauliflower pieces shall consist of cauliflower stems and florets cut into small pieces.
Quality standards
(2) The quality standards for canned cauliflower are as follows: (see Table on page 28 of the Regulations).
Permissible deviations
(3) The maximum permissible deviations are as follows:(see Table on page 29 of the Regulations). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 23
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned cauliflower 2004.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned cauliflower 2005.99.99 ---- Other Yes Canned cauliflower 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned cauliflower - Description
- Canned cauliflower
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 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.90: -- Other, 2005.99.99: ---- Other and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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
- 24. The quality requirements for canned courgettes (baby marrow) are as follows:
Styles and standards for styles
(1) (a) Canned courgettes shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Whole
(ii) Slices
(b) (i) Whole courgettes shall consist of marrows with a length of at least 50 mm but not more than 10 mm and a diameter of at least 15mm but not more than 50 mm. The variation in diameter between the largest
courgettes and smallest courgettes shall not exceed 3:1.
(ii) Slices shall consist of marrows cut either smooth or corrugated into strips and have a diameter of at least 15 mm but not more than 60mm and a thickness of not more than 10 mm.
Quality standards
(2) The quality standards for canned courgettes (baby marrow) are as follows:(See Table on page 29 of the Regulations).
Permissible deviations
(3) The maximum permissible deviations are as follows:(See Table on page 30 of the Regulations). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 24
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes courgettes (Baby marrow) 2004.90.90 -- Other Yes courgettes (Baby marrow) 2005.99.99 ---- Other Yes courgettes (Baby marrow) 2006.00.90 - Other Yes courgettes (Baby marrow) - Description
- Canned courgettes (Baby marrow)
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 2001.10: - Cucumbers and gherkins, 2004.90.10: -- Cabbages, cucumbers and gherkins, 2005.99.2: --- Lentils, cucumbers and gherkins: and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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
- Styles and standards for styles
25 (2) (a) Pickled cucumbers shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Whole
(ii) Whole curved
(iii) Halves
(iv) Finger cut or Sliced lengthwise
(v) Ring cut or Chunks
(vi) Slices or Cross cuts
(b)(i) Whole cucumbers shall consist of cucumbers with a maximum diameter of 54 mm when cut in the middle of the unit.
(ii) Whole curved cucumbers shall consist of cucumbers with a maximum diameter of 54 mm and curved at least 35°.
(iii) Halve cucumbers shall consist of cucumbers divided lengthwise into halves.
(iv) Finger cut or lengthwise sliced cucumbers shall consist of cucumbers cut lengthwise into sections of approximately equal size.
(v) Ring cut cucumbers or chunks shall consist of cucumbers cut at right angles to the longitudinal axis having a thickness from 10 to 40 mm and a maximum diameter of 54 mm.
(vi) Slices or Cross cuts cucumbers shall consist of cucumbers cut at right angles to the longitudinal axis having a thickness of not more than 10 mm and a maximum diameter of 54 mm.
Types of styles
(3) Pickled cucumbers shall be presented as one of the following types. The sensory characteristics are determined on the packing medium after equalisation: (see Table on page 32 of Regulations).
Working sample size
(4) The working sample size shall be as follows for the styles concerned:
(a) Whole, Whole curved - 20 whole cucumbers;
(b) Halves, Finger Cuts or Sliced lengthwise - 40 halves, finger cuts or lengthwise sliced cucumbers; and
(c) Ring cuts and Slices - 300 g drained cucumbers:
Provided that if the container contains less than the prescribed amount, the total contents of the container shall be taken as the working sample.
Quality standards
(5) The quality standards for canned pickled cucumbers are as follows: (see Table on page 32 of the Regulations).
Permissible deviations
(6) The maximum permissible deviations are as follows:
(a) the maximum permissible deviations in units per 20 whole cucumbers or 40 halves, finger cut or sliced lengthwise are as follows: (see Table on page 34 of the Regulations).
Denotes not allowable
(b) The maximum permissible deviations per 300 g drained ring cuts and slices are as follows:(see Table on page 35 of the Regulations). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 25(2)- (6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.10 - Cucumbers and gherkins Yes Pickled cucumbers 2004.90.10 -- Cabbages, cucumbers and gherkins Yes Pickled cucumbers 2005.99.2 --- Lentils, cucumbers and gherkins: Yes Pickled cucumbers 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Pickled cucumbers - Description
- Pickled cucumbers
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 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.90: -- Other, 2005.99.99: ---- Other and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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
- Quality standards
26 (1) The quality standards for canned okra are as follows: (see Table on page 35 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 26(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned okra 2004.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned okra 2005.99.99 ---- Other Yes Canned okra 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned okra - Description
- Canned okra
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 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.20: -- Peas (PISUM SATIVUM), beans (VIGNA SPP., PHASEOLUS SPP.) and lentils, 2005.40: - Peas (Pisum sativum) and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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
- Size groups and standards for size groups
27 (1) (a) Canned fresh peas shall be presented as one of the following size groups:
(i) Small
(ii) Medium
(iii) Large
(iv) Mixed
(b) (i) Small peas shall pass through a screen of 7,9 mm mesh.
(ii) Medium peas shall pass through a screen of 9,5 mm mesh, but not through a screen of 7,9 mm mesh.
(iii) Large peas shall pass through a screen of 10,3 mm mesh, but shall not pass through a screen of 9,3 mm mesh.
(iv) Mixed peas shall pass through a screen of 10,3 mm mesh: Provided that the container shall be marked according to subregulation.
(c) Large peas and mixed peas may not be presented as Extra Choice Grade.
(d) No size range is applicable when presenting fresh peas as Standard Grade.
Quality standards
(3) The quality standards for canned fresh peas are as follows:(see Table on page 37 of the Regulations).
Permissible deviations
(4) The maximum permissible deviations are as follows:(see Table on page 38 of the Regulations). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 27(1), (3) and (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned fresh peas 2004.90.20 -- Peas (PISUM SATIVUM), beans (VIGNA SPP., PHASEOLUS SPP.) and lentils Yes Canned fresh peas 2005.40 - Peas (Pisum sativum) Yes Canned fresh peas 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned fresh peas - Description
- Canned fresh peas
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 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.20: -- Peas (PISUM SATIVUM), beans (VIGNA SPP., PHASEOLUS SPP.) and lentils, 2005.40: - Peas (Pisum sativum) and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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) Canned green peas shall be presented in one of the following packs:
(a) "Liquid pack' when a liquid medium is used; or
(b) "Vacuum pack" or "Vacuum packed" if liquid packing medium does not exceed 20 percent of the total net mass of the product and the container is closed under conditions creating a high vacuum the container.
Quality standards
(3) The quality standards for canned fresh peas are as follows:(see Table on page 37 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations
(4) The maximum permissible deviations are as follows:(see Table on page 38 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 27 (2)-(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned fresh peas 2004.90.20 -- Peas (PISUM SATIVUM), beans (VIGNA SPP., PHASEOLUS SPP.) and lentils Yes Canned fresh peas 2005.40 - Peas (Pisum sativum) Yes Canned fresh peas 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned fresh peas - Description
- Canned fresh peas
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
