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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
- Quality standards
28 (2) The quality standards for dried or processed peas are as follows: (see Table on page 38 of Regulations)
Permissible deviations
(3) The maximum permissible deviations are as follows:(see Table on page 39 of Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 28 (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 peas: dried or processed 2004.90.20 -- Peas (PISUM SATIVUM), beans (VIGNA SPP., PHASEOLUS SPP.) and lentils Yes Canned peas: dried or processed 2005.40 - Peas (Pisum sativum) Yes Canned peas: dried or processed 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned peas: dried or processed - Description
- Canned peas: dried or processed
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 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.10: - Potatoes, 2005.20: - Potatoes 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
- 29. The quality requirements for canned potatoes are as follows:
Styles and standards for stlyes
(1) (a) Canned potatoes shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Whole
(ii) Dice
(iii) Slices
(iv) Halved
(b) (i) Whole canned potatoes-
(aa) shall consist of round cultivars consisting of potatoes which, after processing, retain their approximate original conformation. The largest diameter of potatoes, measured at right angles to the longitudinal axis shall not exceed 23 mm.
(bb) shall consist of spherical cultivars consisting of potatoes of a roundish shape of which the largest diameter in each direction shall not exceed 45 mm.
(ii) Diced potatoes shall consists of sections of potatoes 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.
(iii) Sliced potatoes shall consist of potatoes which have been cut, either smooth or corrugated, at right angle to the longitudinal axis, into rings having a maximum thickness of 10 mm and a maximum diameter of 50 mm.
(iv) Halved potatoes shall consist of potatoes bisected by cutting through the longitudinal axis so that two approximately equal halves result: Provided that it may only be presented as Choice and Standard.
Quality standard
(2) The quality standards for canned potatoes are as follows: (see Table on page 40 of the Regulations).
Permissible deviations
(3) The maximum permissible deviations are as follows:(see Table on page 41 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 29
- 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 potatoes 2004.10 - Potatoes Yes Canned potatoes 2005.20 - Potatoes Yes Canned potatoes 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned potatoes - Description
- Canned 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 2005.99.3: --- Sauerkraut:
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
- 30. The quality requirements for canned sauerkraut are as follows:
Quality standards
(1) The quality standards for canned sauerkraut are as follows:(see Table on page 41 of the Regulation)
Permissible deviations
(2) The maximum permissible deviations by mass per container are as follows:(see Table on page 42 of the Regulation) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 31
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2005.99.3 --- Sauerkraut: Yes Canned Sauerkraut - Description
- Canned Sauerkraut
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 2001.90.30: -- Sweet corn (ZEA MAYS VAR. SACCHARATA), 2004.90.40: -- Sweet corn (ZEA MAYS VAR. SACCHARATA), 2005.80: - Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) and 2006.00.40: - Sweet corn (ZEA MAYS VAR. SACCHARATA)
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
- 31. The quality requirements for canned sweet corn are as follows:
Styles and standards for styles
(1) (a) Canned sweet corn shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Whole kernel or cut kernel
(ii) Corn on the cob
(iii) Cream style corn
(b) (i) Whole kernel or cut kernel shall consist of whole or substantially whole cut kernels which are packed with a liquid medium.
(ii) Corn on the cob shall consist of the whole cob trimmed at both ends.
(iii) Cream style corn shall consist of whole or partially whole cut kernels packed in a creamy component from the corn kernels and other liquid or other ingredients to form a product of creamy consistency.
Quality standards
(3) The quality standards for canned sweet corn are as follows:(see Table on page 43 of the Regulation)
Permissible deviations
(4) The maximum permissible deviations are as follows: - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 31 (1), (3) -(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.30 -- Sweet corn (ZEA MAYS VAR. SACCHARATA) Yes Canned sweet corn 2004.90.40 -- Sweet corn (ZEA MAYS VAR. SACCHARATA) Yes Canned sweet corn 2005.80 - Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) Yes Canned sweet corn 2006.00.40 - Sweet corn (ZEA MAYS VAR. SACCHARATA) Yes Canned sweet corn - Description
- Canned sweet corn
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 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
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
(2) Canned tomatoes in the following styles are normally prepared with peel removed:
(a) Whole.
(b) Diced.
(c) Pieces.
(d) Sliced.
(e) Wedges.
Qualify standards
(5) The quality standards for canned tomatoes are as follows:( see Table on page 45 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations
(6) The maximum permissible deviations by number per container are as follows:( see Table on page 46 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 32 (2), (5)-(6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. No - Description
- Canned 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 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
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
- 33. (1) The quality requirements for crushed and sieved tomatoes are as follows:(see Table on page 46 of Regulations)
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 33 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Crushed and sieved tomatoes - Description
- Crushed ans sieved 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 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
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
- 34. (1) The quality requirements for crushed or mashed tomatoes are as follows: (see Table on page 47 of the Regulations)
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 34 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Crushed or mashed tomatoes - Description
- Crushed or mashed 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 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
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
(1) The quality standards for canned flavoured stewed or seasoned tomatoes area s follows: (see Table on page 48 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations
(2) The maximum permissible deviations are as follows:(see Table on page 49 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 35
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned flavoured, stewed or seasoned tomatoes - Description
- Canned flavoured, stewed or seasoned 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 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
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
36 (2) The quality standards for tomato concentrate, paste and puree are as follows: (see Table on page 49 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 36(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned tomato concentrate, paste and puree - Description
- Canned tomato concentrate, paste and puree
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
37 (2) The quality standards for canned mixed vegetables are as follows:(see Table on page 50 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 37 (2)
- 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 mixed vegetables (vegetable salad) 2004.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned mixed vegetables (vegetable salad) 2005.99.99 ---- Other Yes Canned mixed vegetables (vegetable salad) 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned mixed vegetables (vegetable salad) - Description
- Canned mixed vegetables (vegetable salad)
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: 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
- Quality standards
38 (1) The quality standards for unspecified canned vegetables are as follows:(see Table on page 52 of the Regulations).
Permissible deviations
(2) The maximum permissible deviations are as follows:(see Table on page 52 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 38
- 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 Unspecified canned vegetables 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Unspecified canned vegetables 2003 Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Unspecified canned vegetables 2004 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Unspecified 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 Unspecified canned vegetables 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Unspecified canned vegetables - Description
- Unspecified 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 2005.99.99: ---- 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
- 39. The quality requirements for unspecified canned vegetable concentrate, paste and puree are as follows: (see Table on page 52 of the Regulations)
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 39
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2005.99.99 ---- Other Yes Unspecified canned vegetable concentrate, paste and puree - Description
- Unspecified canned vegetable concentrate, paste and puree
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 2009.89.60: --- Vegetable juices and 2009.90.20: -- Vegetable juices
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
- 40. The quality requirements for canned vegetable juice are as follows: (see Table on page 53 of the Regulations)
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 40
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2009.89.60 --- Vegetable juices Yes Canned vegetable juice 2009.90.20 -- Vegetable juices Yes Canned vegetable juice - Description
- Canned vegetable juice
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 1001.1: - Durum wheat :
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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 Durum 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
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of wheat in the Republic of South Africa --
(a) unless the wheat is sold according to the classes set out in regulation 3;
(b) unless the wheat complies with the standards for the classes set out in regulation 4;
(c) unless the wheat, where applicable, complies with the grades of wheat and the standards for grades set out in regulations 5 and 6 respectively;
Classes of wheat
3. The classes of wheat are --
(a) Durum Wheat; and
(b) Other Wheat.
4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulations (2) and (3) a consignment of wheat
(e) be free from any undesired odour, taste or colour not typical of undamaged and sound wheat;
(f) be free from animal filth;
(g) be free from stones, glass, metal, coal or dung;
(h) with the exception of Class Other Wheat, be free from insects;
(j) with the exception of Class Other Wheat, have a moisture content not exceeding 13 percent.
(2) A consignment shall be classified as Durum Wheat if --
(a) the wheat in the consignment consists of at least 95 percent (m/m) of one or more of durum wheat seeds
(b) it complies with the standards for Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 or Grade 4 as set out in regulation 6.
(3) A consignment of wheat shall be classified as Class Other Wheat if it does not comply with the standards for Durum Wheat.
Grades of wheat
5. (1) The grades for Durum Wheat shall be as follows:
(a) Grade 1.
(b) Grade 2.
(c) Grade 3; and
(d) Grade 4.
(2) No grades are determined for Class Other Wheat.
Standards for grades of wheat
6. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulations (2), (3) and (4), a consignment of wheat shall be graded as --
(a) Grade 1 if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 2 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned.
(b) Grade 2 if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 3 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned.
(c) Grade 3 if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 4 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned.
(d) Grade 4 if the nature of the deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 5 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned.
(2) The minimum hectolitre masses for different grades are as follows:
(a) Grade 1 - 79 kg.
(b) Grade 2 - 77 kg.
(c) Grade 3 - 76 kg; and
(d) Grade 4 – 72 kg.
(3) (a) Grade 1, grade 2, grade 3 and grade 4 shall have a minimum falling number value of not less than 300 seconds.
(b) Notwithstanding the provision of paragraph (a), wheat shall be deemed to comply
with the requirements of the paragraph concerned if it deviates with not more
than 30 seconds lower than the minimum prescribed for Grade 1, Grade 2,
Grade 3 and Grade 4 as the case may be.
(4) Durum Wheat shall --
(a) in the case of Grade 1, contain--
(i) a minimum of 12 percent protein; and
(ii) a minimum of 85 percent amber glossy and flinty kernels.
(b) in the case of Grade 2, contain --
(i) a minimum of 11 percent protein; and
(ii) a minimum of 75 percent amber glossy and flinty kernels.
(c) in the case of Grade 3, contain --
(i) a minimum of 10 percent protein; and
(ii) a minimum of 60 percent amber glossy and flinty kernels.
(d) in the case of Grade 4, contain --
(i) a minimum of 9 percent protein; and
(ii) a minimum of 50 percent amber glossy and flinty kernels. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(a)-(c); 3; 4(1)(e)-(h) and (j); 4(2)-(3); 5 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001.1 - Durum wheat : No - Description
- Durum 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 0703.20: - Garlic
The measure came into effect on 21 February 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 February 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 24481, 21 February 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Garlic 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 in the Republic of South Afiica
(a) classified garlic --
(i) unless the garlic is sold according to the classes referred to in regulation 4;
(ii) unless the garlic complies with the standards for classes referred to in regulation 5
Classes for garlic
4. (1) Garlic shall be sold as either classified garlic or unclassified garlic.
(2) There are two classes of classified garlic namely Class 1 and Class 2.
Standards for classes
5. (1) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), garlic which is classified as Class 1 and Class 2
shall comply with the specifications set out in Table 1 of the Annexure.
(2) The extent to which Class 1 and Class 2 garlic may deviate from the specifications prescribed in subregulation (1) are determined in accordance to subregulation (3) and are set out in Table 2 of the Annexure.
(3) The extent to which Class 1 and Class 2 garlic deviates from the the prescribed specifications, shall be determined as follows:
(a) Examine the bulbs in the sample of the consignment sensorially in order to determine whether such deficiencies occur thereon or therein: Provided that any bulb from the sample referred to in regulation 10 with suspected internal deficiencies may be dissected for the purpose oaf confirmation or otherwise of the observation concerned.
(b) Determine with regard to each of the separate quality factors mentioned in subregulation (2) the mass of garlic that deviates from the prescribed specifications.
(c) Express the mass determined in paragraph (b) as a percentage of the net mass of the container of garlic.
(d) Such percentage represents the extent to which garlic with the deviation concerned is present in such container. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2 (1) (a) , 4, 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0703.20 - Garlic No - Description
- Garlic
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 2105.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 08 February 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 February 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36124, 8 February 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Edible Ices Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to Edible Ices intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa to which and under circumstances in which a prohibition in terms of section 3 of the Act regarding the sale of Edible Ices apply
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3 (1) No person shall sell edible ices in the Republic of South Africa
(a) unless such produces are classified and presented according to the classes referred to in regulation 4
(b) unless such products comply with the relevant standards for each class referred to in regulation 4
Classes of and standards for Edible Ices Classes
4. (1) The classes of Edible Ices are as follows:
(a) Dairy Ice-cream;
(b) Ice-cream;
(c) Frozen Dairy Dessert;
(d) Frozen Dessert;
(e) Frozen Yoghurt;
(f) Frozen Yoghurt and Dairy Ice-cream Blend;
(g) Frozen Yoghurt and Ice-cream Blend;
(h) Soft Serve; (I) Frozen Fruit Sorbet;
(j) Frozen Fruit Ice; and
(k) Flavoured Ice.
Standards for classes
(2) Dairy Ice-cream Mix and Dairy Ice-cream:
(a) Dairy Ice-cream Mix --
(i) means an unfrozen, homogenised and pasteurised product;
(ii) shall contain at least 7% (m/m) of butter fat only;
(iii) shall contain at least 33% (m/m) total solids of which at least 20% must be milk solids non-fat; and
(iv) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(b) Dairy Ice-cream --
(i) means aerated and frozen Dairy Ice-cream Mix; and
(ii) shall not have an overrun of more than 130%: Provided that-
(aa) a maximum deviation of 3% is permissible;
(bb) inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the overrun. Inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the fat content and the total solids of the Dairy Ice-cream Mix.
(3) Ice-cream Mix and Ice-cream:
(a) Ice-cream Mix --
(i) means an unfrozen, homogenised and pasteurised product;
(ii) shall contain at least 7% (m/m) vegetable fat or a combination of both vegetable fat and butter fat;
(iii) shall contain at least 33% (m/m) total solids of which at least 20% must be milk solids non-fat; and
(iv) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(b) Ice-cream --
(i) means aerated and frozen Ice-cream Mix; and
(ii) shall not have an overrun of more than 130 %: Provided that -
(aa) a maximum deviation of 3% is permissible; and
(bb) inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the overrun.
(c) Inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the fat content and the total solids of the Ice-cream Mix.
(4) Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix, Frozen Dessert Mix, Frozen Dairy Dessert and Frozen
(a) Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix --
(i) means an unfrozen, homogenised and pasteurised product;
(ii) shall contain the following percentage of butter fat only for the fat class concerned:
(aa) Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix - more than 3% (m/m) but less than 7% (m/m).
(bb) Low Fat Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix - more than 0.5% (m/m) but not exceeding 3% (m/m).
(cc) Fat Free Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix - 0.5% (m/m) or less.
(iii) shall contain at least 25% (m/m) total solids; and
(iv) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(b) Frozen Dessert Mix -
(i) means an unfrozen, homogenised and pasteurised product;
(ii) shall contain the following percentage of vegetable fat or a combination of both vegetable fat and butter fat for the fat class concerned:
(aa) Frozen Dessert Mix - more than 3% (m/m) but less than 7% (mlm).
(bb) Low Fat Frozen Dessert Mix - more than 0.5% (m/m) but not exceeding 3% (m/m).
(cc) Fat Free Frozen Dessert Mix - 0.5% (m/m) or less.
(iii) shall contain at least 25% (m/m) total solids; and
(iv) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(c) Frozen Dairy Dessert and Frozen Dessert--
(i) means aerated and frozen Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix, and aerated and frozen Frozen Dessert Mix; and
(ii) shall not have an overrun of more than 130 %: Provided that -
(aa) a maximum deviation of 3% is permissible; and
(bb) inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the overrun.
(d) Inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the fat content and the total solids of the Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix or Frozen Dessert Mix.
(5) Frozen Yoghurt, Frozen Yoghurt and Dairy Ice-cream Blend, and Frozen Yoghurt and Ice-cream Blend:
(a) Frozen Yoghurt -
(i) means a product obtained by aerating and freezing pasteurised or unpasteurised yoghurt;
(ii) shall contain the following percentage of butter fat only for the fat class concerned:
(aa) Frozen Yoghurt - more than 3% (m/m).
(bb) Low Fat Frozen Yoghurt - more than 0.5% (m/m) but not exceeding 3% (m/m).
(cc) Fat Free Frozen Yoghurt - 0.5% (m/m) or less.
(iii) shall contain at least 33% (m/m) total solids of which at least 20% must be milk solids non-fat;
(iv) shall not have an overrun of more than 130%: Provided that -
(aa) a maximum deviation of 3% is permissible; and
(bb) inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the overrun; and
(v) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(b) Frozen Yoghurt and Dairy Ice-cream Blend or Frozen Yoghurt and Ice-cream Blend --
(i) means a product obtained by blending yoghurt with either dairy icecream mix or ice-cream mix where after it is pasteurised (optional), aerated and frozen: Provided that the yoghurt content of the final product shall in no case be less than 30% (m/m);
(ii) shall contain at least --
(aa) 7% (m/m) butter fat only in the case where yoghurt and dairy ice-cream mix are blended; or
(bb) 7% (m/m) vegetable fat and butter fat combined in the case where yoghurt and ice-cream mix are blended; (iii) shall contain at least 33% (m/m) total solids of which at least 20% must be milk solids non-fat;
(iv) shall not have an overrun of more than 130 %: Provided that -
(aa) a maximum deviation of 3% is permissible; and
(bb) inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the overrun; and
(v) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(c) Inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the fat content and the total solids of the unfrozen Yoghurt, the blend of Yoghurt and Dairy Ice-cream Mix or the blend of Yoghurt and Ice-cream Mix.
(6) Soft Serve Mix and Soft Serve:
(a) Soft Serve Mix --
(i) means an unfrozen, homogenised and pasteurised product;
(ii) shall contain at least 3% (m/m) vegetable fat or a combination of both vegetable fat and butter fat;
(iii) shall contain at least 25% (m/m) total solids; and (iv) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(b) Soft Serve means semi-frozen Soft Serve Mix.
(c) Inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the fat content and the total solids of the Soft Serve Mix.
(7) Frozen Fruit Sorbet --
(a) means an aerated and frozen product consisting of mainly water and sugars;
(b) shall contain no added butter fat, milk solids non-fat or whey powder;
(c) shall contain at least 15% (m/m) fruit;
(d) may contain not more than 2.9% (m/m) vegetable fat;
(e) shall not have an overrun of more than 130 %: Provided that -
(i) a maximum deviation of 3% is permissible; and (f)
(ii) inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the overrun; and may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(8) Frozen Fruit Ice --
(a) means a frozen product consisting of mainly water and sugars;
(b) shall contain no added butter fat or milk solids non-fat;
(c) shall contain at least 6% (m/m) fruit; and
(d) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(9) Flavoured Ice --
(a) means a frozen product consisting of mainly water and sugars;
(b) shall contain no added butter fat or milk solids non-fat;
(c) shall contain less than 6% (m/m) fruit or only flavourings and colourants; and
(d) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3(1) (a)- (b) and 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2105.00.90 - Other No - Description
- Edible ices
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 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh 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 in the Republic of South Africa fresh vegetables, other than imported fresh vegetables referred to in subregulation 2;
(a) unless the fresh vegetables are unclassified or sold according to the classes in regulation 3;
(b) unless the fresh vegetables in that consignment comply with the quality standards prescribed in regulation 4;
Classes for fresh vegetables
3. (1) Fresh vegetables shall be sold as either classified fresh vegetables or unclassified fresh vegetables.
(2) There are four classes of classified fresh vegetables namely Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class.
Standards for classes
4. (1) Fresh vegetables shall be fit for human consumption as prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(2) Fresh vegetables which are classified as Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class shall comply with the specifications as set out in Part II.
(3) The extent to which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class fresh vegetables may deviate from the specifications prescribed in subregulation 1 of Part II is determined in accordance to regulations 15, 16 and 17.
(4) No consignment of fresh vegetables classified as "Class 1", "Class 2", "Class 3" and "Lowest Class" fresh vegetables shall contain ;
(a) plant injurious organisms of phytosanitary importance as specified by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries;
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to human being, and
(c) Arthropoda infestation including the organisms which according to paragraph (a) do not form part of plant injurious organisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the fresh vegetables or three free running Arthropoda per pallet load or part thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maximum of one Arthropoda per container. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(a)-(b); 3-4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers Yes Fresh vegetables - Description
- Fresh 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 0709.91: -- Globe artichokes
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh 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
- ARTICHOKES
1. The regulations and requirements for artichokes heads of the varieties (cultivars) of Cynara scolymus L., are as follows:
Quality standards
(1) Subject to the standards for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class artichokes in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, artichokes shall ;
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(e) be free from insect damage or damage caused by other organisms;
(f) be free from blemishes;
(g) be free from injuries;
(h) be free from bruises;
(i) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(j) be free from foreign odours;
(k) not be running to seed;
(I) be free from cold damage;
(m) be free from sun-scorch;
(n) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the artichokes detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and firm and show no sign of withering;
(p) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar;
(q) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(2) The stems of artichokes shall be cut off cleanly and not be longer than 100 mm:
Provided that this provision is not applicable to artichokes packed in bunches or to the artichokes of the
variety "Spinoso".
Classifications
(3) (a) In the case of Class 1 artichokes ;
(I) the bracts shall be well closed;
(ii) the ducts shall show no incipient woodiness; and
(iii) small cracks due to frost, may be present.
(b) In the case of Class 2 and Class 3 artichokes ;
(i) the bracts may be slightly open;
(ii) the ducts may show incipient woodiness;
(iii) small cracks due to frost, may be present; and
(iv) slight staining on the outer bracts are permitted.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class artichokes - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(5) (a) Class 1 artichokes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating artichokes ;
(I) at least comply with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 artichokes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 with 15% by mass: Provided that the deviating artichokes do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4%
injuries: 8%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) Class 3 artichokes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3 with 25% by mass: Provided that the deviating artichokes do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 6%
injuries: 10%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class -decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 1(1)-(3) and (5) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.91 -- Globe artichokes No - Description
- Artichokes
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 0709.20: - Asparagus
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh 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
- ASPARAGUS
2. The regulations for asparagus of the varieties grown form Asparagus officinalis L. are as follows:
Quality standards
(1) Subject to regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class asparagus as set out in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations set out in subregulation 11, each asparagus shall ;
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from visible foreign matter, including soil;
(d) be free from damage caused by unsuitable washing of the asparagus: Provided that asparagus may be washed but not soaked.
(e) be free from Athropoda infestation;
(f) be free from insect damage or damage caused by other organisms;
(g) be free from blemishes;
(h) be free from injuries;
(i) be free from bruises;
be free from abnormal external moisture: Provided that asparagus if washed orcooled by water the asparagus shall be properly dried;
(k) be free from cold damage;
(I) be free from foreign odours;
(m) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the asparagus detrimentally;
(n) be fresh and firm;
(o) have a sound and attractive appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar;
(p) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling;
(q) be cut off clean and square at the base of the shoot: Provided that to improve the presentation in the case of asparagus packed in bundles, the shoots packed on the outside of the bundle may be slightly bevelled to the extent that the bevelling does not exceed 1 cm; and
(r) not be hollow, scraped, peeled or broken.
(2) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 asparagus are divided into the following three groups according to colour:
(a) white asparagus;
(b) violet asparagus if the tip of the asparagus is of a pink to violet colour whilst the rest of the shoot is white;
(c) violet/green asparagus if part of the asparagus is of violet and green colour, and
(d) green asparagus if the tip and all or the largest part of the shoot is a greenish colour.
Classifications
(3) (a) Class 1 asparagus ;
(i) shall be of good quality, well formed, compact and practically straight thus not deviated by more than 10 mm from a straight line;
(ii) shall be closed at the tips;
(iii) shall not show any woodiness: Provided that in the case of asparagus other than white asparagus woodiness on the lower part of the shoot which can be removed through normal scrapping/pealing by the consumer, is permissible;
(iv) may, in the case of white asparagus, show a faint pink colour on the tip and shoot;
(v) shall in the case of green asparagus, be of a greenish colour for at least 80% of the length of the shoot;
(vi) may show no discolouration due to oxidation or age;
(vii) may have slight traces of rust which can be removed through normal scraping by the consumer; and
(viii) may show one or more cracks which in length, individually or collectively, not exceed 25 mm and not be deeper than 3 mm;
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 asparagus;
(i) shall be well formed, compact and practically straight;
(ii) shall be closed at the tips;
(iii) shall be practically free from woodiness;
(iv) may in the case of white asparagus show a faint pink or green colour on the tip;
(v) shall in the case of green asparagus be of a greenish colour for at least 60% of the length of the shoot;
(vi) may in the case of violet asparagus have a slight green tint at the tip;
(vii) may show slight discolouration due to oxidation or age: Provided that it is restricted to two lengths of 50 mm each;
(viii) may have slight traces of rust which can be removed through normal scraping by the consumer; and
(ix) may show one or more cracks which in length, individually or collectively, not exceed 25 mm and not be deeper than 3 mm.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class asparagus - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(11) (a) Class 1 asparagus may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with not more than 10% by number: Provided that ;
(i) the deviating asparagus shall at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) the following individual limits are not exceeded:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Athropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 asparagus may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that the following individual limits are not exceeded:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively
Athropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1
(c) In the case of Lowest Class - decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1)-(3) and (11) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.20 - Asparagus No - Description
- 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 0709.30: - Aubergines (egg-plants)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh 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
- AUBERGINES (EGGPLANT)
3. The regulations for aubergines (eggplant) of the varieties (cultivars) of Solanum melongena L. are as follows:
Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class aubergines and the permissible deviations in subregulation 11, aubergines shall ;
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(e) be free from insect damage or damage caused by other organisms;
(f) be free from blemishes or cracks: Provided that a blemish with an area of up to 30 mm2 is permissible for Class 1 and a blemish with an area of up to 40 mm2 is permissible for Class 2 and a blemish that cover an area of not more than 5% of the total fruit area is permissible in the case of Class 1 and Class 2 miniature aubergines;
(g) be free from injuries;
(h) be free from bruises;
(i) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(j) be free from foreign odours;
(k) be free from cold damage;
(I) be free from sun-scorch: Provided that sun-scorch is permissible in the case of Class 2 if the area does not exceed 40mm2 and a blemish that cover an area of not more than 5% of the total fruit area is permissible in the case of Class 1 and Class 2 miniature aubergines;
(m) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the aubergines detrimentally;
(n) be fresh and firm;
(o) be sufficiently developed, without the flesh being fibrous or woody and without overdevelopment of the seeds: Provided that miniature aubergines shall show little seed development;
(p) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(q) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(2) The calyx and penduncle of the aubergines shall be present: Provided that the calyx and penduncle may be slightly damaged.
Classifications
(3) Aubergines are divided into two groups according to their shape:
(a) Globus or pear shaped aubergines; or
(b) Elongated aubergines.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(11) (a) Class 1 aubergines may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating aubergines ; 0 at least comply with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 aubergines may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3, with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating aubergines do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 12% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Limit set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class: decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3(1)-(3) and (11) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.30 - Aubergines (egg-plants) No - Description
- Aubergines (eggplant)
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
