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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1101.00: Wheat or meslin flour. and 19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products
The measure came into effect on 22 February 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 February 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 30782, 22 February 2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Wheat Products Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell any wheat product in the Republic of South Africa;
(a) unless the wheat product concerned is sold according to the classes set out in regulation 3;
(b) unless the wheat product concerned complies with the standards for the classes set out in regulations 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8;
Classes for wheat products
3. The classes for wheat products shall be as follows:
(a) White wheat flour, which are divided into;
(i) white bread wheat flour or white bread flour made from wheat;
(ii) cake wheat flour or cake flour made from wheat;
(iii) soft wheat flour or soft flour made from soft wheat;
(iv) industrial wheat flour or industrial flour made from wheat; and
(v) self-raising wheat flour or self-raising flour made from wheat.
(b) Brown wheat flour, which are divided into;
(i) brown bread wheat flour or brown bread flour made from wheat;
(ii) whole-wheat brown flour; and
(iii) High bran wheat flour or high bran flour made from wheat.
(c) Whole-wheat flour.
(d) Wheat bread, which are divided into;
(i) White bread;
(ii) Brown bread;
(iii) Whole-wheat bread, and;
(iv) Speciality bread.
(e) Composite cereals flour or composite flour made from cereals.
(f) Stabilised wheat products or stabilised products made from wheat.
(g) Wheat semolina or semolina made from wheat.
(h) Wheat non-flour products which are divided into;
(i) Wheat bran or bran made from wheat;
(ii) Wheat germ or germ made from wheat; and
(iii) Whole and/or processed wheat kernels.
Standards for white wheat flours, brown wheat flours, whole-wheat flours and composite cereal flours
4. Subject to the provisions of regulation 2 these wheat flours;
(1) shall have a moisture content not exceeding 14 percent;
(2) shall contain the fraction of the milled wheat below the sieve when sieved through a 212 micron wire mesh sieve, and therefore shall contain no separated wheat semolina;
(3) shall contain a fraction of wheat bran above the 212 micron sieve in the case of flour classes with a defined wheat bran content;
(4) may contain flour improvers;
(5) be pure and sound;
(6) in the case of soft wheat flour;
(a) be a white wheat flour milled from a soft wheat; and
(b) not contain separated wheat bran, wheat germ or wheat semolina.
(7) in the case of cake wheat flour;
(a) have an ash content not exceeding 0,60 percent; and
(b) shall not contain separated wheat bran, wheat germ or wheat semolina;
(8) in the case of industrial wheat flour;
(a) have an ash content of not less than 0,85 percent;
(b) contain a maximum of 1,O percent wheat bran with a particle size greater than 21 2 micron;
(c) be fortified as prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972); and
(d) shall not contain separated wheat bran, wheat germ or wheat semolina.
(9) in the case of self-raising wheat flour;
(a) contain a raising agent which has been added according to the regulations promulgated in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972); and
(b) contain wheat flour which complies with the applicable requirements in regulations 4(6), 4(7), 4(8), 4(9), 4(10), 4(11), 4(12), 4(13), 4(14) and 4(15).
(10) in the case of white bread wheat flour;
(a) have an ash content of not less than 0,60 percent and not exceeding 1,0 percent;
(b) be fortified as prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972) and
(c) contain no separated wheat bran, wheat germ or wheat semolina.
(11) in the case of brown bread wheat flour;
(a) have an ash content of not less than 0,60 percent and not exceeding 1,0 percent obtained from the flour fraction that passed through a 212 micron sieve;
(b) have a wheat bran content of not less than 10 percent and not exceeding 15 percent;
(c) be fortified as prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972); and
(d) contain no separated wheat germ or wheat semolina.
(12) in the case of high bran wheat flour;
(a) have a wheat bran content of not less than 15 percent; and
(b) contain no separated wheat germ or wheat semolina.
(13) in the case of whole-wheat brown flour;
(a) contains all the components present in a wheat kernel including one or more of the following ingredients which shall be in the flour at a level not less than 10 percent; whole wheat, cracked wheat, crushed wheat and cut wheat;
(b) have a wheat bran content of not less than 10 percent;
(c) may contain wheat germ; and
(d) contain no separated wheat semolina.
(14) in the case of whole-wheat flour;
(a) includes all the components present in a wheat kernel obtained through the milling of the whole wheat kernel.
(15) in the case of composite cereals flour;
(a) contain wheat flour which has been blended with non-wheat flours and/or grains and/or seeds; and
(b) have a wheat flour component made up of wheat flour(s) which complies with the applicable requirements in regulations 4(6), 4(7), 4(8), 4(9), 4(10), 4(11), 4(12), 4(13), 4(14) and 4(15).
Standard for wheat semolina
5. Subject to the provisions of regulation 2 wheat semolina shall;
(a) have a minimum of 50 percent of the total white endosperm particle content that does not pass through a 21 2 micron sieve; and
(b) have a moisture content of not more than 15 percent.
Standards for wheat non-flour products
6. Subject to the provisions of regulation 2 wheat non-flour products shall;
(1) in the case of wheat bran;
(a) consist mainly of the bran fraction of wheat, provided that it may contain a quantity of ground screenings and vegetable matter other than wheat; and
(b) have a moisture content of not more than 15 percent.
(2) in the case of wheat germ;
(a) consist mainly of the seed embryo; and
(b) have a moisture content of not more than 15 percent.
(3) In the case of whole and/or processed wheat kernels;
(a) consist of cleaned kernels in intact or processed form; and
(b) have a moisture content of not more than 15 percent.
Standard for stabilised wheat products
7. Subject to the provision of regulation 2 stabilised wheat products;
(a) shall have been subjected to further processes such as heat treatment in order to inactivate enzymes andlor modify (denature) wheat proteins;
(b) or chemical treatment such as chlorination treatment to lower the pH of the dough;
(c) a wheat product component included in the classes for wheat products; and
(d) have a moisture content of not more than 14 percent.
Standards for wheat bread
8. (1) (a) Subject to the provision of subregulation 2, white bread shall consist of a dough made from white wheat flour and water, with or without other ingredients, that has been fermented by yeast or otherwise leavened, baked in any form, size or shape and which has been treated, prepared and processed in such a manner that the bread, if it is of a prescribed mass specified in column 2 of the Table, contains the applicable minimum dry solids mass specified opposite thereto in column 3 of the Table.
(b) Subject to the provision of subregulation 2, brown bread shall consist of a dough made from brown wheat flour and water, with or without other ingredients, that has been fermented by yeast or otherwise leavened, baked in any form, size or shape and which has been treated, prepared and processed in such a manner that the bread, if it is of a prescribed mass specified in column 2 of the Table, contains the applicable minimum dry solids mass specified opposite thereto in column 3 of the Table.
(c) Subject to the provision of subregulation 2, whole-wheat bread shall consist of a dough made from whole-wheat flour and water, with or without other ingredients, that has been fermented by yeast or otherwise leavened, baked in any form, size or shape and which has been treated, prepared and processed in such a manner that the bread, if it is of a prescribed mass specified in column 2 of the Table, contains the applicable minimum dry solids mass specified opposite thereto in column 4 of the Table.
(2) Notwithstanding the provision of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subregulation 1, white bread, brown bread and whole wheat bread shall be deemed to comply with the applicable requirements set out in the paragraph concerned of that subregulation in the case of a requirement relating to the dry solids content, deviates with not more than 1% from the minimum prescribed for white bread, brown bread or whole-wheat bread, as the case may be: Provided on average the minimum dry solid content complies with the prescribed minimum dry solid.
(3) Speciality bread shall consist of dough made of wheat flour or composite cereals flour and may contain ingredients providing specific sensory characteristics and/or nutritional value as well as whole or crushed grain kernels and/or seeds, that has been fermented by yeast or otherwise leavened, baked in any form, size or shape. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(a)-(b), 3-8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1101.00 Wheat or meslin flour. Yes Of Wheat 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products Yes Of wheat - Description
- Wheat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0702: Tomatoes, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 03 October 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 October 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38033, 3 October 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Grading, Packing And Marking Of Tomatoes Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell in the Republic of South Africa tomatoes, other than imported tomatoes referred to in subregulation (2), --
(i) unless the tomatoes are unclassified or sold according to the classes in regulation 4;
(ii) unless the tomatoes comply with the different standards for classified or unclassified tomatoes in regulation 5.
Types of tomatoes
3 (1) Round tomatoes
(2) Ribbed tomatoes
(3) Oblong tomatoes
(4) Speciality types of tomatoes
Classes for tomatoes
4. (1) Tomatoes shall be sold as either classified tomatoes or unclassified tomatoes.
(2) There are four classes of classified tomatoes namely Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class.
Standards for classes
5. (1) Classified and unclassified tomatoes shall, contain no chemical residues that exceed the prescribed maximum residue limit permissible in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972,
(2) Tomatoes which are classified as Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class shall comply with the specifications set out in Table 1 of the Annexure.
(3) The extent to which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class tomatoes may deviate from the specifications prescribed in subregulation (2), is determined in accordance to regulations 13, 14, 15 and 16 and as set out in Table 3 of the Annexure.
(4) No consignment of tomato classified as "Class 1", "Class 2", "Class 3" and "Lowest Class" shall contain;
(a) plant injurious organisms of phytosanitary importance as specified by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries;
(b) 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 tomatoes 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.
Sizing
6. Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section, by weight or count. The following provision shall not apply to the Speciality types of tomatoes. The minjmum size for oblong tomatoes type is 30 mm. Tomatoes which are classified as Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class shall comply with the size groupings set out in Table 2 of the Annexure. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1) and 3-6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0702 Tomatoes, fresh or chilled. No - Description
- Tomatoes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0405.10: - Butter
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Standards for modified butter
18. (1) Modified butter shall --
(a) be manufactured by blending butter fat with plant fat, animal fat and/or marine fat; and
(b) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) The word "spread" may form part of the class designation in the case where the modified butter is specifically manufactured for such purpose. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 18
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0405.10 - Butter Yes Modified butter - Description
- Modified butter
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 0404.90.10: -- Dairy powder blends, containing at least 30% (m/m) milk protein calculated on a fat-free basis and 0404.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Standards for dairy powder and dairy powder blend
19. (1) Milk powder and butter milk powder shall be manufactured by partial removal of water from the liquid primary dairy product concerned.
(2) All other primary dairy powder products not mentioned in sub-regulation (1) shall be manufactured by any other suitable manner to produce an end product that complies with the applicable specifications for the product concerned.
(3) Dairy powder blend shall --
(a) be manufactured by blending more than one primary dairy product; and
(b) contain no animal, plant or marine fat.
(4) Dairy powder and dairy powder blend shall comply with the provisions of regulation 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 19
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0404.90.10 -- Dairy powder blends, containing at least 30% (m/m) milk protein calculated on a fat-free basis No 0404.90.90 -- Other Yes Dairy powder and dairy powder blend - Description
- Dairy powder and dairy powder blend
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0405.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Standards for milk fat
20. (1) Milk fat shall --
(a) be manufactured by removal of water and non-fat solids from milk or products obtained from milk; and
(b) comply with the provisions of regulation 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 20
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0405.90 - Other Yes Milk fat - Description
- Milk fat
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 2008.50: - Apricots
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
- 21. The quality requirements for canned apricot pulp and canned solid pack apricots (apricot pie fruit) shall be as follows: styles and standards for styles
(1) (a) Canned apricot pulp and canned solid pack apricot shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) apricot halves
(ii) apricot pieces, mixed or irregular pieces ; and
(iii) apricot pulp
(b) (i) Apricot halves shall consist of pitted apricots cut into two approximately equal parts along the suture from the stem to the apex and may have been pealed or not.
(ii) Apricot pieces mixed pieces and irregular pieces shall consist of pitted apricots cut into irregular shaped and sized units and may have been pieced or not.
(iii) Apricot pulp shall consist of the edible part of the apricot with the removal of pits but with or without the removal of peel, obtainable by mechanical or physical crushing of apricot.
Quality (see Table on page 23 of Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 21
- 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 apricot pulp and solid pack apricot 2008.50 - Apricots Yes Canned apricot pulp and solid pack apricot - Description
- Canned apricot pulp and solid pack apricot
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, 2008.50: - Apricots and 0809.10: - Apricots
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
20 (2) (a) Canned apricots shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Whole apricots;
(ii) Apricot halves;
(iii) Apricot slices; and
(iv) Apricot pieces, mixed pieces or irregular pieces.
(b) (i) Whole apricots shall consist of unpitted whole apricots and may have been peeled or not.
(ii) Apricot halves shall consist of pitted apricots cut into two approximately equal parts along the suture from stem to apex and may have been peeled or not.
(iii) Apricot slices shall consist of pitted apricots cut into wedge shaped units and may have been peeled or not.
(iv) Apricot pieces, mixed pieces or irregular pieces shall consist of pitted apricots cut into irregular shaped and sized units and may have been peeled or not.
(3) There shall be five grades of canned apricots , namely Extra Choice Grade, .choice Grade , Standard Grade and Manufacturer's Grade
(b) The quality standards for canned apricots are as follows: (see Table on page 19 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviation
(4) The maximum permissible deviations for canned apricots are as follows: (see Table on page 23 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 20
- 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 apricots 2008.50 - Apricots No 0809.10 - Apricots No - Description
- Apricots
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 2934.99: -- Other, 2942.00: Other organic compounds., 2924.29.90: --- Other, 2929.90.10: -- Calcium cyclamate; sodium cyclamate, 2925.11: -- Saccharin and its salts, 2929.90.90: -- Other, 2905.49: -- Other, 2934.99: -- Other, 2940.00: Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than products of heading 29.37, 29.38 or 29.39., 2905.43: -- Mannitol, 2924.29.90: --- Other, 2905.44: -- D-glucitol (sorbitol), 2938.90: - Other and 3504.00: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed.
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 35672, 10 September 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations relating to the use of sweeteners in foodstuffs
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. For the purposes of section 2(1 )a)(iii) of the Act, to the extent that it is applied and applicable to foodstuffs, a sweetener shall at all times conform with the applicable Specifications of Identity and Purity recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission or, in the absence of such specifications, with appropriate specifications developed by reputable national or international bodies. In terms of safety, food grade quality is achieved by conformance of sweeteners to their specifications as a whole (not merely with individual criteria) and through their production, storage, transport, and handling in accordance with GMP.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2934.99 -- Other Yes Acesulfame potassium 2942.00 Other organic compounds. Yes Alitame 2924.29.90 --- Other Yes Aspartame, Aspartame-acesufame salt 2929.90.10 -- Calcium cyclamate; sodium cyclamate Yes Calcium and sodium cyclamate 2925.11 -- Saccharin and its salts Yes Calcium and potassium saccharin 2929.90.90 -- Other Yes Cyclamic acid 2905.49 -- Other Yes Erythritol, Xylitol 2934.99 -- Other Yes Isomalt 2940.00 Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than products of heading 29.37, 29.38 or 29.39. Yes Lactitol, maltitol, sucralose 2905.43 -- Mannitol No 2924.29.90 --- Other Yes Neotame 2905.44 -- D-glucitol (sorbitol) No 2938.90 - Other Yes Steviol glycosides 3504.00 Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed. Yes Thaumatin - Description
- 1. Acesulfame potassium
2. Alitame
3. Aspartame
4. Aspartame-acesulfame salt
5. Calcium cyclamate
6. Calcium saccharin
7. Cyclamic acid
8. Erythritol
9. Isomalt (Hydrogenated isomaltulose)
10. Lactitol
11. Maltitol
12. Maltitol syrup
13. Mannitol
14. Neotame
15. Polyglycitol syrup
16. Potassium saccharin
17. Saccharin
18. Sodium cyclamate
19. Sodium saccharin
20. Sorbitol
21. Sorbitol syrup
22. Steviol glycosides
23. Sucralose (Trichlorogalactosucrose)
24. Thaumatin
25. Xylitol
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pur
The measure came into effect on 08 August 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 August 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36123, 8 February 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Jam, Jelly and Marmalade Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell jam, jelly or marmalade in the Republic of South Africa--
(a) unless such product complies with the types referred to in regulation 3;
(b) unless such product is graded in accordance with the grades referred to in regulation 4
(c) unless such product complies with the quality standards and compositional requirements referred to in regulations 5,6,7,8,9 and 10;
Types of jam, jelly and marmalade
3 (1) The types of jams are as follows:(see Table on page 10 of the Regulations)
(2) The Types of jelly are as follows:(see Table on page 10 of the Regulations)
(3) The types of marmalade are as follows:(see Table on page 11 of the Regulations)
(4) If any health or comparative claim is made on the label of jam, jelly or marmalade the product shall comply with the fruit content of the specific type of jam, jelly or marmalade set out in subregulation (1) (2) (3), provided that:-
(a) the soluble solids content shall not be prescribed;
(b) the quality requirements set out in regulations 5, 7 and 9 respectively are complied with; and
(c) the requirements for these types of products as set out in the regulations made under the Foodstuff, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972) are complied with.
Grades of jam, jelly and marmalade
4. (1) There are five grades of jam, jelly and marmalade, namely choice grade, standard grade, manufacturer's grade, substandard grade and undergrade.
Quality standards for grades of jams
5. (1) All grades of jam:--
(a) shall be smooth or comprise of reasonably tender whole fruit or pieces of fruit as the case may be;
(b) shall be prepared from one or more than one type of fruit;
(c) shall have a colour and flavour typical of the type concerned;
(d) shall be consistency for the type of jam concerned as set out in Table 1;except in the case of where the fruit is in the form of whole or almost whole units; and
(e) may deviate from the specified quality standards to extent set out in Table 2.
(2) All grades of jam shall be free from:-
(a) defects;
(b) insect infestation;
(c) foreign or bad taste or flavours;
(d) discoloured particles and peel or skin;
(e) any sign of crystallization;
(f) burnt shreds;
(g) grit;
(h) foreign matter; and
(i) pips or seeds or pieces of pips or seeds, except
(i) jam made from fruit which is normally consumed with pips or seeds;
(ii) jam made from fruit which normally has pips or seeds and for which maximum allowances for pips or seeds are prescribed in Table 2;
(iii) jam where pips or seeds are purposefully added to render flavour to the product concerned: provided that product shall be marked in accordance with the prescribed marking requirements; and
(iv) melon jam where white, underdeveloped pips or seeds are allowed.
Compositional requirements for fruit mixtures of jam
6. (1) Subject to the provisions of regulations 3(1) and 5, fruit mixtures of jam shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) In the case where two fruits are used, the first named fruit shall present at least 50 per cent but not more than 90 per cent, of the total fruit content.
(b) In the case where three fruits are used, the first named fruit shall present at least 33 per cent but not more than 75 per cent, of the total fruit content.
(c) In the case where four or more fruits are used, the first- named fruit shall present at least 25 per cent but not more than 75 per cent, of the total fruit content.
Quality standards for grades jelly
7. (1) All grades of jelly:--
(a) shall be prepared from either the juice of the fruit or aqueous extracts that have been extracted from whole fruit and clarified by filtration or other means or from the juice of the fruit and aqueous extracts that have been extracted from whole fruits and clarified by filtration or other means;
(b) shall have colour and flavour typical of the fruit concerned;
(c) shall be reasonably clear and transparent and contain virtually no suspended fruit particles, except for purposefully added visible ingredients;
(d) shall be of a consistency for the type of jelly concerned as set out in Table 1; and
(e) may deviate from specified quality standards to the extent set out in Table 2.
(2) All grades of jelly shall be free from:- -
(a) insect infestation;
(b) foreign or bad taste or flavours;
(c) any sign of crystallization and granulation;
(d) peel or skin and shreds;
(e) pips or seeds or pieces of pips or seeds;
(f) grit; and
(g) foreign matter.
Compositional requirements for fruit mixtures of jelly
8. (1) Subject to the provision of regulations 3(2) and 7, fruit mixtures of jelly shall comply with the following compositional requirements:
(a) In the case where two fruits are used, the first named fruit shall present at least 50 per cent but not more than 90 per cent, of the total fruit content.
(b) In the case where three fruits are used, the first-named fruit shall present at least 33 per cent but not more than 75 per cent of the total fruit content.
(c) In the case where four or more fruits are used, the first- named fruit shall present at least 25 per cent, but not more than 75 per cent of the total fruit content.
Quality standards for grades of marmalade
9. (1) All grades of marmalade:--
(a) shall be prepared from sound, clean citrus or non-citrus fruit from which stems, calyxes and pips or seeds have been removed but includes pulps, juices, concentrated juices, extractions and preserved peels;
(b) shall have a colour and flavour typical of the product concerned;
(c) shall contain reasonably tender shreds;
(d) shall in the case of jelly marmalade, be at least reasonably clear or transparent with only a small portion of thinly cut peel strips suspended therein;
(e) shall be of consistency for the type of marmalade set out in Table 1; and
(f) may deviate from the specified quality standards to the extent set out in Table 2.
(2) All grades of marmalade shall be free from:- -
(a) defects;
(b) insect infestation;
(c) foreign or bad taste or flavours;
(d) discoloured particles on the peel or skin;
(e) any sign of crystallization and granulation;
(f) burnt shreds;
(g) pips or seeds or pieces of pips or seeds
(h) grit; and
(i) foreign matter.
Compositional requirements for fruit mixtures of marmalade
10. (1) Subjected to the provision of the regulations 3(3) and 9, fruit mixtures of the marmalade shall comply with the following compositional requirements:
(a) In the case where two fruits are used, the first- named fruit shall present at least 50 per cent but not more than 90 per cent, of the total fruit content.
(b) In the case where three fruits are used, the first-named fruit shall present at least 33 per cent but not more than 75 per cent of the total fruit content.
(c) In the case where four or more fruits are used, the first- named fruit shall present at least 25 per cent, but not more than 75 per cent of the total fruit content. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2 (1)(a)-(c), 3-10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2007 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pur Yes Jam, jelly and marmalade - Description
- Jam, jelly and marmalade
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2106.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Standards for dairy liquid blend and cultured dairy liquid blend
21. (1) Dairy liquid blend and cultured dairy liquid blend shall --
(a) be manufactured by blending more than one primary dairy product;
(b) contain no animal, plant or marine fat; and
(c) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) Cultured dairy liquid blend shall --
(a) be manufactured from heat treated dairy liquid blend which has been inoculated with a culture to produce a specific microbiological flora under controlled conditions; and
(b) contain at least 10(7) colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) of viable lactic acid producing micro-organisms per gram of a product.
(3)The word "blend" in the alternate class designation may be substituted by the word "mixture" or "mix". - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 21
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2106.90.90 -- Other Yes Dairy liquid blend and cultured dairy liquid blend - Description
- Dairy liquid blend and cultured dairy liquid blend
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 08: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall, subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), sell dried fruit for human consumption in the Republic of South Africa -
(a) unless such product is graded in accordance with the grades referred to in regulation 3;
(b) unless such product complies with the standards referred to in regulations 4, 5 and 14 up to 53;
Grades of Dried Fruit
3. (1) There shall be three grades of dried fruit, namely Choice Grade, Standard Grade and SubStandard Grade excluding pear halves with core and whole peaches with stone for which there shall be two grades, namely Standard Grade and SubStandard Grade.
(2) There shall be no grades for freeze- and vacuum dried fruit.
(3) Dried fruit produced by any other drying methods shall be graded: Provided the dried fruit concerned resembles the appearance of fruit dried by means of sun-, solar-, tunnel-, oven-, or wind drying method.
Standards for dried fruit
4 (1) Dried fruit shall -
(a) be prepared from healthy, ripe fruit;
(b) have an attractive appearance;
(c) -have a flavour characteristic of the kind of fruit from which it was prepared and be free of foreign smell and taste (slight smell of SO2 and slight smell and taste
of oil are not considered abnormal);
(d) be free from fermentation, mould, damage, decay, undue stickiness or any foreign matter;
(e) be reasonably free from stems (excluding stalk raisins), blobs or lumps, pips and seeds or pieces thereof, blackened and crushed fruit; and
(f) be free from -
(i) visible damage by insects, mites and other parasites;
(ii) living insects and mites, irrespective of the stage of development; and
(iii) insect residues.
(2) High moisture dried fruit shall -
(a) conform to the standards set out in Part I and graded according to the quality standards set out in Parts II to VI;
(b) be excluded from having to comply with the moisture content requirements as set out in Parts II to V: Provided they are labelled with the words "soft fruit" or "high moisture" on the main panel; and
(c) be treated with a preservative or preserved by any other means (e.g. pasteurisation).
(3) Vacuum and freeze dried fruit shall -
(a) conform to the standards set out in Part I;
(b) be excluded to comply with the grading quality standards as set out in Parts II to V;
(c) comply with the marking requirements as set out in regulation 8; and
(d) not be graded and a grade shall not be marked on a container or outer container thereof.
(4) Preservatives and additives:
(a) Dried fruit may be treated with preservatives and contain food additives to the extent permissible under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
Preservative Free Dried Fruit
5. (1) The use of the expression "preservative free" or similar description is subject to the requirements for non-preserved dried fruits as prescribed by these regulations.
(2) Bleached and lyed fruit shall not be sold as preservative free dried fruit.
(3) Preservative free dried fruit shall conform to the standards set out in Part I.
(4) Preservative free dried fruit shall be graded according to the quality standards set out in Parts II to V: Provided that-
(a) The colour of dried fruit which is markedly darker without addition of a preservative shall be evaluated according to the colour characteristics of the particular fruit when it is not preserved; and
(b) Choice Grade dried fruit in a single container shall have a uniform colour and Standard Grade dried fruit in a single container shall have a reasonably uniform colour, where applicable. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1)(a) and (b) , 3-5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons Yes Dried fruit i.e fruit in its original form or depipped, cut, peeled and dried by the sun-, solar-, tunnel-, oven-, wind or by other recognized methods of dehydration, excluding pureed, minced, cooked and baked dried fruit - Description
- Dried fruit i.e fruit in its original form or depipped, cut, peeled and dried by the sun-, solar-, tunnel-, oven-, wind or by other recognized methods of dehydration, excluding pureed, minced, cooked and baked dried fruit
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 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
- 2. (1) No person shall sell canned fruit in the Republic of South Africa -
(a) unless such product is graded in accordance with grades referred to in regulation 3;
(b) unless such product complies with the standards referred to in regulations 4 and 5
Grades for canned fruit
3. Canned fruit shall comply with the applicable grades for each kind of canned fruit as set out in Part II of these regulations.
Standards for grades of canned fruit
4. (1) All grades of canned fruit -
(a) shall be prepared from sound, fresh, clean and washed fruit;
(b) shall, subject to the provisions of paragraph (c), be free from any substance which does not normally form part of canned fruit, excluding extraneous vegetable matter; and
(c) shall contain only permitted food additives.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (1) -
(a) Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade canned fruit shall comply with the specific quality standards as set out in Part II; and
(b) Undergrade canned fruit, which may not be presented for sale, shall comprise fruit that do not comply with the standards for Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade or Manufacturers Grade, as set out in paragraph (a), and are inedible due to the presence of harmful or aesthetically objectionable foreign matter or foreign flavours and odours.
Standards for styles of canned fruit
5. (1) Canned fruit shall be presented as any of the styles prescribed in each of the canned fruit as set out in Part II.
(2) Any other presentation of the product shall be permitted: Provided that it -
(a) is sufficiently distinctive from other forms or presentation laid down in these regulations;
(b) 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
(c) is adequately described on the label to avoid confusing or misleading the consumer - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(a)-(b), 3-5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Canned fruit 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes Canned fruit - Description
- Canned fruit
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0813.50: - Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this Chapter
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Mixed Dried Fruit
52. (1) Mixed dried fruit shall consist of at least two kinds of dried fruit containing not more than 70% of any one kind: Provided that the mass of any of the remaining kinds shall not be less than 10% and in the case of apples and apricots not less than 5%.
(2) Choice Grade mixed dried fruit shall -
(a) comprise of Choice Grade dried fruit.
(3) Standard Grade mixed dried fruit shall -
(a) comprise of at least Standard Grade dried fruit.
(4) Sub Standard Grade mixed dried fruit shall -
(a) comprise of at least Sub Standard Grade dried fruit.
(5) Tolerances: (see Table on page 39 of the Regulations)
Dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs (Dried fruit mixes)
53. (1) Dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs shall be products consisting of
(a) dried fruit which comprises at least 55% of the total weight of the product; and
(b)nuts, cherries, glazed fruit, pieces of fruit skin, pieces of fruit leather, coconut flakes or any other ingredient suitable for immediate consumption.
(2) Products described in subregulation (1) shall be regarded as dried fruit mixes: Provided that where more than one kind of dried fruit is used and the quality standards as contemplated in regulation 51 will apply.
(3) Other foodstuffs shall be -
(a) sound, and free from rotting or deterioration;
(b) clean and free from visible foreign matter;
(c) free from living insects or mites whatever their stage of development;
(d) free from visible damage by insects, mites or other parasites;
(e) free from mould or fermentation;
(f) free from abnormal external moisture;
(g) free from of foreign smell and taste; and
(h) not over dried or burned.
(4) Choice Grade dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs shall -
(a) comprise of at least 55% Choice Grade dried fruit and other foodstuffs that are free from defects with the exception of very slight superficial defects provided that the general appearance of the produce, its quality, its keeping quality or its presentation in the package are not affected.
(5) Standard Grade dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs shall -
(a) comprise of at least 55% Standard Grade dried fruit and other foodstuffs shall be of good quality.
(6) SubStandard Grade dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs shall -
(a) comprise of at least 55 % SubStandard Grade dried fruit and other foodstuffs which comply with the minimum requirements
(7)Tolerances:(see Table on page 40 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 52 and 53
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0813.50 - Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this Chapter Yes Mixed dried friut - Description
- Mixed dried friut
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 0813: Fruit, dried, other than that of headings 08.01 to 08.06; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this Chapter.
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Whole Dates
46. (1) Unpitted dates shall -
(a) be ripe, plump and plastic where applicable;
(b) be intact;
(c) have the shape, development and colour characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type: Provided that Standard Grade dates may have slight defects in form or development;
(d) be amber-coloured to brown: Provided that Standard Grade dates may have defects of colouration;
(e) have abundant flesh which is fat or semi-fat and greasy;
(f) have a translucent epicarp, which, according to the variety, adhere to the flesh.
Standard Grade dates may have slight defects of the epicarp that do not affect the pulp;
(g) be uniform and each package shall contain only fruit of the same origin; and
(h) be of the same variety: Provided that Standard Grade shall be of the same commercial type.
(2) Size:
(a) Irrespective of the variety, the minimum weight of a date shall be 4,75 g.
(3) Moisture content for:
(a) Cane sugar varieties shall not contain more than 26% moisture;
(b) Invert sugar varieties shall not contain more than 30% moisture; and
(c) Daglat Noor variety, in their natural state, shall not contain more than 30% moisture.
(4) Varieties:
(a) Cane sugar varieties which contain mainly sucrose including -
(i) Daglat Noor (Deglet Nour); and
(ii) Daglat Beidha (Deglet Beidha).
(b) Invert sugar varieties which contain mainly glucose and fructose including -
(i) Akhaout alig, Alig, Amri, Barhi (Barhee), Deri, Hallaawi (Halawy), Khadhraawi (Khadrawy), Majhoul (Medjool), Saiidi (Saidy), Sayir (Sayer), Zandi (Zahidi).
Tolerances:(see Table on page 35 of the Regulations)
(6) Markings:
(a) The word "dates" shall be marked on non-transparent containers.
(b) The name of the variety or the commercial type shall be marked on containers containing Choice Grade dates.
(c) The word "common" shall be marked on Standard Grade and SubStandard Grade dates when the variety or commercial type is not defined or cannot be guaranteed.
Date Blocks
47. (1) Date blocks shall -
(a) consist of compressed whole dates packed in rectangular blocks;
(b) be free from blackened portions;
(c) have an attractive and typical colour for Choice Grade fruit and be reasonably attractive and typical of the cultivar concerned for Standard Grade fruit; and
(d) have a good and fleshy texture for Choice Grade fruit.
(2) Moisture content:
(a) Cane sugar varieties shall not contain more than 26% moisture.
(b) Invert sugar varieties shall not contain more than 30% misture; and
(c) Daglat Noor variety, in their natural state, shall not contain more than 30%
moisture.
(3) Tolerances:(see Table on page 36 of the Regulations)
(4) Marking of Block Dates containers:
(a) The word "dates" shall be marked on non-transparent containers.
(b) The name of the variety or the commercial type shall be marked on containers containing Choice Grade dates.
(c) The word "common" shall be marked on Standard and SubStandard Grade dates blocks when the variety or commercial type is not defined or cannot be guaranteed.
Whole Figs
48. (1) Moisture Content:
(a) Whole figs shall not contain more than 25% moisture.
(2) Whole figs shall -
(3)(a) be prepared from whole figs with the same cultivar characteristics;
(b) have an attractive colour typical of the cultivar concerned;
(c) have a uniform colour when examining a single container with dried figs;
(d) be free from blackened portions; and
(e) have a good and fairly fleshy texture for Choice Grade figs.
Stems, including the nodule, of length 8 mm and less are allowed on whole figs.
(4) Size group:(see Table on page 36 of the Regulations)
(4) Tolerances:(see Table on page 35 of the Regulations)
Fig Blocks
49. (1) Moisture Content:
(a) Fig blocks shall not contain more than 25% moisture.
(2) Fig blocks shall -
(a) consist of compressed whole figs packed in rectangular blocks;
(b) be free from blackened portions;
(c) have an attractive and typical colour for Choice Grade fruit and be reasonably attractive and typical of the cultivar concerned for Standard Grade fruit; and
(d) have a good and fleshy texture for Choice Grade fruit.
(3) Tolerances:(see Table on page 37 of the Regulations)
Tomatoes - Bleached and Unbleached
50. (1) Moisture Content:
(a) Tomatoes shall not contain more than 20% moisture.
(2) Quality standards:
(a) Choice Grade
(i) Fruit ingredient:
(aa) Unpeeled tomatoes with the same cultivar characteristics, consisting of cleanly cut halves, quarters or wheels.
(bb) Tomatoes shall have a bright and uniform colour.
(ii) Shape:
(aa) In the case of halves and wheels the normal round appearance of the fruit shall be retained.
(b) Standard Grade
(i) Fruit ingredient:
(aa) Unpeeled tomatoes with the same cultivar characteristics, consisting of cleanly cut halves, quarters or wheels but shall contain thin and overripe halves and quarters.
(bb) Flats are prepared from unpeeled tomatoes with the same cultivar characteristics which shall consist of halves and quarters which have dried flat and with irregular shapes because of over ripeness.
(cc) Tomatoes shall be reasonably bright and have a reasonably uniform colour.
(3) Size group: Halves(see Table on page 38 of the Regulations)
(4) Tolerances:(see Table on page 38 of the Regulations)
Unspecified Dried Fruit
51. (1) Proposed quality standards shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Officer.
(2) Tolerances: - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 46-51
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0813 Fruit, dried, other than that of headings 08.01 to 08.06; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this Chapter. Yes Other dried fruit ie dates , figs , tomatoes - Description
- Other dried fruit ie dates , figs , 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 0806.20: - Dried
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Quality Standards
35. (1) Choice Grade vine fruit shall -
(a) have a good and fleshy texture;
(b) have a uniform colour when examining a single container with dried vine fruit; and
(c) be of uniform size.
(2) Standard Grade vine fruit shall -
(a) have at least reasonably good and fleshy texture;
(b) have at least a reasonably uniform colour: Provided that the dried fruit shall not appear conspicuously variegated when examining a single container with raisins; and
(c) be of fairly uniform size.
(3) Moisture content:
(a) Raisins shall contain not more than 17% moisture.
(4) Standards for sizes:
(a) Sizing is determined by the minimum diameter of berries based on screening.
(b) The size of small, bold and jumbo raisins/sultanas shall be marked on nontransparent containers: Provided that acceptable abbreviations shall be used to indicate the size group.
(c) The sizing for Golden Sultanas, O.R. Sultanas, Thompson's Seedless raisins and W.P. Sultanas are as follows:(see Table on page 28 of the Regulations)
(5) The following quality factors are subject to the tolerances for each vine fruit and grade:
(a) Colour.
(b) Texture.
(c) Blemishes.
(d) Crystallised berries.
(e) Berry stems (Cap stems).
(f) Damaged berries.
(g) Berry stalks.
(h) Extraneous vegetable material.
(i) Floaters.
36. (1) Currants shall -
(a) be prepared from small, seedless, unlyed currant cultivars: Provided that SubStandard Grade may contain pinhead currants;
(b) consist of whole berries;
(c) be brown to dark brown in colour and free from white currants; and
(d) have a typical, good flavour: Provided that Standard Grade berries shall have a reasonably good and typical flavour.
(2) Tolerances: (see Table on page 28 of the Regulations)
Depipped Raisins - Lyed and Unlyed
37. (1) Depipped raisins shall -
(a) be prepared from suitable seeded grape cultivars;
(b) have a light brown to brown colour: Provided that lyed raisins shall have a greenish colour and unlyed raisins shall have a bluish colour: Provided further that Standard Grade raisins shall have a slightly darker to dark brown colour;
(c) be free from blackened berries; and
(d) not pass through a sieve of 10 mm mesh in the case of Choice Grade.
(2) Depipped raisins shall be marked with the expression "depipped" or "seeded".
(3) Tolerances: (see Table on page 29 of the Regulations)
38. (1) Loose raisins shall -
(a) be prepared from suitable, seeded grape cultivars;
(b) be light brown to brown. Muscatel raisins shall be dark bluish, Standard Grade shall be dark brown;
(c) be free from blackened berries;
(d) have a rich flavour for Choice Grade loose raisins, Standard Grade and SubStandard Grade raisins shall have a reasonably good flavour; and
(e) not pass through a sieve of 12 mm, for Choice Grade raisins.
(2) Depipped raisins shall be marked with the expression "depipped" or "seeded".
(3) Seed-bearing raisins shall be marked with the expression "with seeds" or "with pips".
(4) Tolerances:(see Table on page 29 of the Regulations)
Monucca Raisins
39. (1) Monucca raisins shall -
(a) be prepared from black Monucca grapes; and
(b) be reddish in case of bleached raisins and dark brown to black in case of unbleached raisins.
(2) Tolerances:(see Table on page 29 of the Regulations)
Stalk Raisins
40. (1) Stalk raisins shall -
(a) be prepared from whole Hanepoot, Datal or Waltham Cross grapes which are still attached to the stalks and of which all immature berries have been removed;
(b) be free from stickiness;
(c) consist of berries with stems of a reasonable length;
(d) have a light brown to medium brown colour: Provided that Muscatel raisins shall be dark bluish in colour: Provided further that Standard Grade raisins shall have a light brown to brown colour;
(e) be appealing: Provided that Standard Grade raisins shall be reasonably appealing; and
(f) have a rich flavour: Provided that Standard Grade and SubStandard Grade raisins shall have a good flavour.
(2) Provisions concerning sizing:
(a) Choice Grade:
(i) 90% of the berries shall not pass through a sieve of 13,5 mm mesh and the remainder shall not pass through a sieve of 10,5 mm mesh.
(b) Standard Grade:
(i) 65% of the berries shall not pass through a sieve of 13,5 mm mesh and the remainder shall not pass through a sieve of 10,5 mm mesh.
(3) Seed-bearing raisins shall be marked with the expression "with seeds" or "with pips".
(4) Tolerances:(see Table on page 31 of the Regulations)
Golden Sultanas
41. (1) Golden Sultanas shall -
(a) be prepared from whole, lyed and bleached seedless grapes; and
(b) have a light gold to golden colour for Choice Grade and shall be greenish gold to dark gold for Standard Grade.
(2) Golden sultanas shall be marked with the expression "Golden Sultanas" or "Bleached Sultanas" or "Sultanas".
(3) Tolerances: (see Table on page 31 of the Regulations)
O.R. Sultanas
42. (1) O.R. sultanas shall -
(a) be prepared from whole, lyed seedless grapes; and
(b) have a greenish to golden amber colour: Provided that Standard Grade shall be green to dark amber in colour.
(2) O.R. sultanas shall be marked with the expression "O.R." or "O.R. Sultanas" or "Sultanas".
(3) Tolerances:(see Table on page 32 of the Regulations)
Thompson Seedless Raisins
43. (1) Thompson's seedless raisins shall -
(a) be prepared from whole, unlyed seedless grapes;
(b) have a brown to dark brown colour; and
(c) be free from blackened berries.
(2) Thompson's seedless raisins shall be marked the expression "seedless raisins" or "Thompson raisins" or "Thompson".
(3) Tolerances:(see Table on page 33 of the Regulations)
W.P. Sultanas
44. (1) W.P. Sultanas shall -
(a) be prepared from whole lyed seedless grapes; and
(b) have a light brown to brown colour: Provided Standard Grade berries shall be dark brown in colour.
(2) Tolerances: (see Table on page 33 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 35-44
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0806.20 - Dried Yes Dried vine fruit made from seedless kinds of grapes, treated with cold lye and dried in the shade; - Description
- Dried vine fruit made from seedless kinds of grapes, treated with cold lye and dried in the shade;
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 0803.10.90: -- Other, 0803.90.90: -- Other, 0804.30.90: -- Other, 0804.50: - Guavas, mangoes and mangosteens and 0807.20: - Papaws (papayas)
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Quality Standards
29. (1) Moisture content:
(a) Subtropical fruit shall not contain more than 24% moisture.
(2) The following quality factors are subject to tolerance for each subtropical fruit and grade:
(a) Blemishes.
(b) Unspecified foreign matter.
(c) Grey and black discolouration.
(d) Deviation in cut.
(e) Extraneous vegetable matter.
(f) Retained core.
Bananas
30. (1) Bananas shall -
(a) be prepared from peeled bananas sliced in a direction parallel to the natural seam of the fruit or round slices cut at right angles to the longitudinal axis;
(b) have a uniform colour when examining a single container with dried bananas: Provided that Standard Grade bananas shall be of reasonably uniform colour;
(c) have a chewable texture: Provided that Standard Grade bananas shall have a reasonably chewable texture;
(d) be pliable when folding a single strip;
(e) be free from blackened fruit ends;
(f) be free from blackened parts in a strip;
(g) consist of uniform size pieces of fruit; and
(h) be free from fruit with floury taste and texture.
(2) Tolerances: (see Table on page 24 of Regulations)
Mangoes
31. (1) Different cultivars of mangoes shall be packed in the same container.
(2) Mangoes shall -
(a) be prepared from peeled cleanly cut mangoes;
(b) have a chewable texture: Provided that Standard Grade mangoes shall have a reasonably chewable texture;
(c) have a maximum thickness of 14 mm for Choice Grade mangoes; and
(d) be pliable when folding a single piece or strip of mango.
(3) Tolerances:(see Table on page 25 of Regulations)
Pawpaws
32. (1) Pawpaws shall -
(a) be prepared from peeled cleanly cut pawpaw slices;
(b) have a yellow to deep orange-red colour; and
(c) be pliable when folding a single piece or strips.
(2) Tolerances:(see Table on page 25 of Regulations)
Pineapples
33. (1) Pineapples in a single container shall be of the same cultivar.
(2) Pineapples shall -
(a) be prepared from whole, cored pineapples cut into round slices at right angles to the longitudinal axis, or such slices cut into four to six segments;
(b) be bright yellow to dark yellow in colour and free from darkened portions within a slice or segment;
(c) have a uniform colour: Provided that Standard Grade pineapples shall be of a reasonably uniform colour; and
(d) have a good texture: Provided that Standard Grade pineapples shall have a reasonably good texture.
Tolerances: (see Table on page 26 of Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 28 and 33
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0803.10.90 -- Other Yes Dried 0803.90.90 -- Other Yes Dried 0804.30.90 -- Other Yes Dried 0804.50 - Guavas, mangoes and mangosteens Yes Dried mangoes 0807.20 - Papaws (papayas) Yes Dried - Description
- Dried subtropical fruit i.e banana, mango, paw-paw and pineapple.
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 0813.10: - Apricots, 0813.20: - Prunes, 0813.30: - Apples and 0813.40: - Other fruit
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Quality Standards
15. (1) Choice Grade deciduous fruit shall -
grade:
(a) have a bright colour, typical of the cultivar concerned;
(b) have a uniform colour when examining a single container with deciduous fruit; and
(c) have a good texture.
(2) Standard Grade deciduous fruit shall -
(a) have a reasonably bright colour and be typical of the cultivar concerned;
(b) have a reasonably uniform colour when examining a single container with deciduous fruit; and
(c) have a reasonably good texture.
(3) Moisture content:
(a) Preserved deciduous fruits shall contain not more than 27% moisture excluding prunes.
(b) Non-preserved deciduous fruits shall not contain more than 22 % moisture.
(c) Preserved prunes shall contain not more than 34 % moisture.
(d) Non-preserved prunes shall not contain more than 25 % moisture.
(4) The following quality factors are subject to the tolerances for each deciduous fruit and
(a) Colour.
(b) Unspecified foreign matter.
(c) Blemishes.
(d) Deviations in cut.
(e) Extraneous vegetable matter; and
(f) Sizing.
Apples Segments and Rings
Apple Segments
16. (1) Apple segments -
(a) shall be prepared from peeled apples with the same cultivar characteristics which are cored and cut lengthwise into four to seven approximately equal parts;
(b) used for Choice Grade segments shall not exceed 82 mm and not be smaller than 60 mm in diameter;
(c) shall consist of whole segments; and
(d) shall have a bright, uniform colour, typical of the cultivar concerned: Provided that Standard Grade segments shall be reasonably bright and reasonably uniform.
Apple Rings
17 (1) Apple rings -
(a) shall be prepared from peeled, cored apples of the same cultivar characteristics, cut into rings at right angles to the longitudinal axis;
(b) shall have a bright and uniform colour, typical of the cultivar concerned; and
(c) shall consist of whole rings: Provided that Standard Grade rings shall be reasonably bright and reasonably uniform; and shall be prepared from any cultivar.
(2) Tolerances: (apple segments & rings)
Quality factor Tolerances for defective fruit - number per 100 fruit units
Choice Grade Standard Grade Sub Standard (see Table on page 15 of Regulations)
Apricots - Bleached and Unbleached
18. (1) Choice Grade apricots:
(a) Fruit ingredient:
(i) Unpeeled apricots with the same cultivar characteristics, consisting of cleanly cut apricot halves or destoned whole apricots.
(ii) Shall have a bright and uniform colour.
(b) Shape:
(i) In the case of whole destoned apricots the two halves shall be attached to each other and retain the normal round appearance of the fruit.
(2) Standard Grade apricots:
(a) Fruit ingredient:
(i) Unpeeled apricots with the same cultivar characteristics, consisting of cleanly cut halves, but may contain thin and overripe halves.
(ii) Flats are prepared from unpeeled apricots with the same cultivar characteristics which may consist of halves which have dried flat and with irregular shapes because of over ripeness.
(iii) Apricots shall be reasonably bright and have a reasonably uniform colour.
(b) Shape:
(i) In the case of whole destoned apricots the two halves shall be attached to each other but may contain poorly formed apricots.
Size group:(see Table on page 16 of Regulations)
(4) Tolerances:(see Table on page 16 of Regulations)
Peach Slices
19. (1) Peach slices shall -
(a) have a bright and uniform colour typical of the cultivar concerned: Provided that Standard Grade peaches shall be reasonably bright and have a reasonably uniform colour;
(b) be prepared from peaches with the same cultivar characteristics; and
(c) consist of cleanly cut slices.
(2) Tolerances:(see Table on page 17 of Regulations)
Peach Halves
20. (1) Peach halves shall -
(a) be prepared from cleanly cut peach halves with the same cultivar characteristics; and
(b) have a bright and uniform colour: Provided that Standard Grade halves shall be reasonably bright and have a reasonably uniform colour.
(2) Size group:(see Table on page 17 of Regulations)
(a) Nectarines:
(b) Other peach halves:(see Table on page 17 of Regulations)
(3) Tolerances: (see Table on page 18 of Regulations)
Whole Peaches with Stone
21. (1) There shall be two grades for whole peaches with stone namely Standard Grade and SubStandard Grade.
(2) Whole peaches with stone shall -
(a) be prepared from peeled or unpeeled Clingstone peaches with stone, with the same cultivar characteristics; and
(b) be reasonably bright and have a reasonably uniform colour.
(3) Minimum size:
(a) Standard Grade whole peaches with stone shall not pass through a sieve of 25 mm mesh.
(3) Tolerances: (see Table on page 18 of Regulations)
Pear Halves
22. (1) Pear halves shall -
(a) be prepared from peeled or unpeeled cleanly cut pear halves with the same cultivar characteristics; and
(b) have a bright and uniform colour, typical of the cultivar concerned: Provided that Standard Grade halves shall be reasonably bright and have a reasonably uniform colour.
(2) Size group:
(a) Unpeeled pear halves:(see Table on page 19 of Regulations)
(b) Peeled pear halves:(see Table on page 19 of Regulations)
(3) Tolerances:(see Table on page 19 of Regulations)
Pear Segments - Unpeeled
23. (1) Unpeeled Pear Segments shall -
(a) be prepared from bleached pears with the same cultivar characteristics;
(b) have a bright and uniform colour, typical of the cultivar concerned: Provided Standard Grade segments shall be reasonably bright and have a reasonably uniform colour;
(c) be cored and cut lengthwise in approximately four or more equal parts; and
(d) consist of cleanly cut parts.
(2) Tolerances: (see Table on page 20 of Regulations)
Pear Halves with Core - Unpeeled, Bleached
24. (1) There shall be two grades of Pear halves with core namely Standard Grade and Sub Standard Grade.
(2) Pear halves with core shall -
(a) be prepared from unpeeled and bleached pears of the cultivar William's Bon Chretien (Barlett);
(b) consist of cleanly cut halves with core; and
(c) be reasonably bright and have a reasonably uniform colour.
(3) Tolerances:(see Table on page 21 of Regulations)
Plum Halves - Bleached
25. (1) Plum halves shall -
(a) be prepared from plums of the yellow flesh cultivars which consist of cleanly cut halves, but shall not be thin or overripe: Provided that Standard Grade and SubStandard Grade may contain thin and overripe fruit; and
(b) have a bright and uniform colour, typical of the cultivar concerned: Provided that Standard Grade segments shall be reasonably bright and have a reasonably uniform colour.
(2) Size group:(see Table on page 21 of Regulations)
(3) Tolerances:(see Table on page 21 of Regulations)
Prunes with Stone
26. (1) Prunes with stone shall -
(a) be prepared from whole prunes of suitable cultivars.
(2) Size group:
(a) Diameter(see Table on page 22 of Regulations)
(b) Count(see Table on page 22 of Regulations)
(3) Tolerances:(see Table on page 22 of Regulations)
Destoned Prunes
27. (1) Destoned prunes shall -
(a) be prepared from whole destoned prunes of suitable cultivars.
(2) Minimum count per 454 gram:
(a) Choice Grade, shall not exceed 80 prunes.
(b) Standard Grade, shall not exceed 100 prunes.
(3) Tolerances:(see Table on page 23 of Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 15 -27
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0813.10 - Apricots No 0813.20 - Prunes No 0813.30 - Apples No 0813.40 - Other fruit Yes nectarines, peaches, pears, plums - Description
- Dried deciduous fruits i.e apples, apricots, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums and prunes.
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 0403.10: - Yogurt
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Standards for yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit
11. (1) Yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit, shall -
(a) be manufactured mainly from heat treated milk and/or reconstituted or recombined milk that has been inoculated with a yoghurt culture to produce a microbiological flora under controlled conditions;
(b) contain at least 10(7) colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) of viable yoghurt culture micro-organisms per gram of a product;
(c) comply with the applicable standards for the class concerned;
(d) not be subjected to heat treatment after fermentation, and
(e) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) A composite dairy product of the type known as fruit yoghurt shall have a total fruit content of at least 6 per cent but not more than 25 per cent on a mass per mass basis.
(3) The total dry matter content of a composite dairy product of the type known as yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit, and which has been sweetened with a permitted non-nutritive sweetener, shall, in the case of --
(a) high fat yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit be at least 15 per cent (m/m);
(b) full fat yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit be at least 14.5 per cent (m/m);
(c) medium fat yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit be at least 14 per cent (m /m);
(d) low fat yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit be at least 13.5 per cent (m/m); and
(e) fat free yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit be at least 13 per cent (m/m).
(4) The expression "drinking", "pouring", or any other similar word may precede or form part of the class designation if the yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit is specifically manufactured for such purpose.
(5) If a specific micro-organism is used in conjunction with the sale of any type of yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit, and where the content claim is made in the labelling that refers to the
presence of such specific micro-organism that has been added to supplement the yoghurt culture, it shall
contain at least 107 colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) of that specified micro-organism.
(6) The standards specified in Table 7 shall also be applicable to yoghurt which is sweetened with added sugar.
(7) Subject to the provisions of regulation 28 (3), the name of the added sugar may not form part of the class designation in the case of yoghurt sweetened with sugar. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0403.10 - Yogurt Yes Yoghurt with added foodstuff - Description
- Yoghurt with added foodstuff
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 0402.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Standards for sweetened condensed milk
8. (1) Sweetened condensed milk shall --
(a) be manufactured by partial removal of water from milk with the addition of sugar, or by any other process which leads to a product of the same composition and characteristics; and
(b) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) Sodium chloride may be added during the manufacturing process. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 8 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0402.99.90 --- Other Yes Sweetened condensed milk - Description
- Sweetened condensed milk
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 0402.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Standards for evaporated milk
9. (1) Evaporated milk shall --
(a) be manufactured by partial removal of water from milk by heat, or by any other process which leads to a product of the same composition and characteristics; and
(b) comply with the provisions of regulation 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0402.99.90 --- Other Yes Evaporated milk - Description
- Evaporated milk
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
