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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0703.10: - Onions and shallots
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class green onions in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6, green onions 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 cracks;
(i) be free from bruises;
(j) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(k) be free from seed stalks;
(I) be free from cold damage;
(m) be free from sun-scorch;
(n) be free from foreign odours;
(o) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the green onions detrimentally;
(p) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(q) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(r) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(2) The roots of green onions shall, in the case of ;
(a) Class 1 not be longer than 30 mm; and
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 not be longer than 40 mm.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class green onions - unclassified.
(3) The foilage of green onions shall be cut off at the same length.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(6) (a) Class 1 green onions may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by diameter: Provided that the deviating green onions ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2;
(ii) do not have any defects rendering them unfit for human consumption; and
(iii) 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 green onions may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by diameter: Provided that the deviating green onions do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda 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 22(1) -(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0703.10 - Onions and shallots No - Description
- Green onions
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 0708.10: - Peas (Pisum sativum)
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
- Quality standards
23(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 green peas in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 4 shall ;
(a) be intact, except in the case of trimmed peas, snow peas, mangetout peas or snap peas: Provided that trimmed peas are clearly marked as such;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil and parts of the flowers;
(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 cracks, also in the case of the seeds;
(h) be free from bruises;
(i) be free from injuries;
(j) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(k) be free from foreign odours;
(I) be free from cold damage;
(m) be free from sun-scorch;
(n) be free from hard filaments or films in mangetout peas and snap peas;
(o) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the green peas detrimentally;
(p) be fresh;
(q) have pods and peas that are young and tender;
(r) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(s) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
Classification
(2) (a) The green peas classified as Class 1 shall ;
(i) in the case of shelling peas ;
(aa) have normally developed, tender, succulent and sufficiently firm,
non-farinaceous seeds at least half full-grown but not full grown;
(bb) contain at least 5 seeds per pod;
(cc) have peduncles attached to pod; and
(ii) in the case of snap peas and mangetout peas seeds if present must be small and underdeveloped.
(b) The peas classified as Class 2 and Class 3 shall ;
(i) not be over developed;
(ii) in the case of shelling peas contain ;
(aa) at least 3 seeds per pod;
(bb) no over-mature seeds; and
(iii) in the case of mangetout peas and sugar snap peas seeds if present may be slightly more developed than in Class 1: Provided that overmature peas are not allowed.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class peas - unspecified.
(4) (a) Class 1 green peas may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating peas ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 1; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 2%
- Injuries: 6%
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 green peas may deviate form the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating peas do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries: 8% and 10% 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 23(1), (2)and (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0708.10 - Peas (Pisum sativum) Yes Green peas - Description
- Green peas
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 for 0706.90: - Other
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class horse-radish in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, horse-radish 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 horseradish detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(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) (a) The roots of Class 1 horse-radish shall -
(i) be of regular shape with not more than two crowns;
(ii) not be split;
(iii) be free of lateral roots; and
(iv) have white flesh without grey streaks.
(b) The roots of Class 2 and Class 3 horse-radish may not have more than 3 crowns.
(c) In the case of lowest class- unspecified.
(5) (a) Class 1 horse-radish may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with by diameter: Provided that the deviating horse-radish ;
(i) at least comply with the 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 horse-radish may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by diameter and length:Provided that the deviating horse-radish do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in Part 1 - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 24 (1), (2)and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.90 - Other Yes Horse radish - Description
- Horse-radish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0703.90: - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class Leeks in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, leeks shall ;
(a) be intact: Provided that the roots and ends of the leaves may be cut;
(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 leeks detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(p) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(q) be developed and of such condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(r) In the case of miniature leeks, free from filament and woodiness;
(2) The leaves of the leeks shall, if cut, be cut off neatly and the roots, if cut, shall be cut off without damaging the base of the leek.
(3) (a) Leeks classified as Class 1 leeks shall be white to greenish white for at least one third of the total length or half of the sheathed part.
(b) Leeks classified as Class 2 and Class 3 Leeks ;
(i) shall be white to greenish white for at least a quarter of the total length or one third of the sheathed part;
(ii) may have a tender flowering stem, provided that it is enclosed within the sheathed part; and
(iii) may have slight bruising damage caused by thrips and slight traces of rust on the leaves only.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class leeks - unspecified. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 25(1) -(3) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0703.90 - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables Yes Leeks - Description
- Leeks
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 0705.1: - Lettuce :
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the standards for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class lettuce in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6, each lettuce 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) not be running to seed;
(k) be free from foreign odours;
(I) be free from frost damage;
(m) be free from sun-scorch;
(n) be free from any other factors that detrimentally affect or may affect the quality of the lettuce;
(o) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(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 it to withstand transport and handling.
(2) The stalk of the lettuce shall be cut off directly beneath the outer leaves.
Classifications
(3) (a) Class 1 lettuce shall -
(i) be well-formed; and
(ii) in the case of head lettuce, have a single well-formed heart: Provided that lettuce grown under protection and in the case of cos lettuce, the heart may be less well-formed.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 lettuce shall-
(i) be reasonably well-formed;
(ii) be slightly discoloured; and
(iii) in the case of head lettuce, have a heart, which may be small: Provided that head lettuce grown under protection and cos lettuce may not have a heart.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class lettuce - unspecified.
(6) (a) Class 1 lettuce may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by not more than 10% by number: Provided that the deviating lettuce ;
(i) at least complies with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(iii) does not exceed the following individual limit:
-decay: 2%;
-injuries: 6%;
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 lettuce may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 by not more than 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that the deviating lettuce does not exceed the following individual limit:
-decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda 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 26(1)-(3) and (6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0705.1 - Lettuce : No - Description
- Lettuce
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 0709.51: -- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class cultivated mushrooms in subregulation 4 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6; mushrooms shall;
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter,
(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) be free from cold damage;
(I) be free from sun-scorch;
(m) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the mushrooms detrimentally;
(n) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(o) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(p) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(2) Mushrooms are divided into two groups:
(a) Uncut mushrooms, mushrooms which have the lower part of the stalk uncut; or
(b) Cut mushrooms, mushrooms which have the lower part of the stalk cut: Provided that the cut shall be clean and approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
(3) In both above-mentioned groups a distinction is made between:
(a) Closed mushrooms if the pileus is closed; or
(b) Open mushrooms if the pileus is open: Provided that the pileus retain its convexity.
Classification
(4) The amount of casing material (determined as a ration between the mass of the dried adhering casing material and that of the mushroom) may not exceed ;
(a) in the case of Class 1 ;
(i) uncut mushrooms not exceed 6%; or
(ii) cut mushrooms not exceed 2%; and
(b) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 ;
(i) uncut mushrooms not exceed 8%; or
(ii) cut mushrooms not exceed 4%
(c) In the case of Lowest Class mushrooms - unspecified.
(6) (a) Class 1 mushrooms may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating mushrooms ;
(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 mushrooms may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 with 15% by mass: Provided that the deviating mushrooms ;
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 mushrooms may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3 with 25% by mass: Provided that the deviating cultivated mushrooms ; do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 6%
-injuries: 10%;
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 27(1)-(4) and (6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.51 -- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus No - Description
- Mushrooms
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 0709.99: -- Other
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the permissible deviations in subregulation 2, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class Okra 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) be free from cold damage;
(I) be free from sun-scorch;
(m) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the okra detrimentally;
(n) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(o) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(p) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(2) (a) Class 1 okra may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating okra 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 okra may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating okra ; do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda 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
- Regulations 28 (1) and (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other Yes Okra - Description
- Okra
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.99: -- Other
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class parsley in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, each parsley 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 injuries;
(g) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(h) be free from foreign odours;
(i) be free from cold damage;
(j) be free from sun-scorch;
(k) be free from any other factors that detrimentally affect or may affect the quality of the parsley;
(I) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(m) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(n) be of such development and condition as to enable it to withstand transport and handling.
(2) If cut off, the roots of parsley shall be cut off directly under the juncture of the leaves.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(4) (a) Class 1 parsley may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by not more than 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating parsley ;
(i) at least complies with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) does 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 parsley may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 by not more than 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating parsley does not exceed the following individual limits:
-Decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
-Injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda 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 29(1), (2) and (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other Yes Parsley - Description
- Parsley
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 0706.90: - Other
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class parsnips and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, parsnips 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 parsnips detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(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.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(3) (a) Class 1 parsnips may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by diameter: Provided that the deviating parsnips ;
(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 parsnips may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 with 15% by diameter: Provided that the deviating parsnips ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 3; and
(ii) 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 parsnips may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3 with 25% by diameter: Provided that the deviating parsnips 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 30 (1) and (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.90 - Other Yes Parsnip - Description
- Parsnips
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 0709.93: -- Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.)
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class pumpkins in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, pumpkins 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 damages or damage caused by other organisms;
(f) be free from blemishes;
(g) be free from cracks;
(h) be free from injuries;
(i) be free from bruises;
(j) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(k) be free from foreign odours;
(I) be free from frost damage;
(m) be free from sun-scorch;
(n) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the pumpkin detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and firm;
(p) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(q) be developed and of such conditions as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
Classification
(2) (a) Class 1 pumpkins ;
(i) shall be free from defects.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 pumpkins -
(i) may show the following slight defects: Provided that the fruit is not affected:
-colouring;
-skin;
-shape and development.
(4) (a) Class 1 pumpkins may deviate from quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by
number: Provided that the deviating pumpkins:
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2;
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 2%
-injuries: 6%
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Pumpkins classified as Class 2 and Class 3 may deviate with 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that the individual limits mentioned in subregulation 1 are not exceeded and the following individual limits are not
exceeded:
(i) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c):Part 1 - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 31 (1), (2) and (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.93 -- Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.) Yes Pumpkins - Description
- Pumpkins
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 0706.90: - Other
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 and Lowest Class radishes in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6, radishes shall ;
(a) be intact: Provided that the terminal lootlet may be cut.;
(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 radishes;
(o) neither be hollow nor woody;
(p) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(q) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(r) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(2) The foliage of the radishes, if present, shall be fresh, green and sound and shall not be longer than 50 mm.
Classification
(3) (a) Class 1 radishes shall be free from cracks;
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 radishes may have slight cracks due to washing or handling or slight healed cracks which do not penetrate as far as the core.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class radishes - unspecified.
(6) (a) Class 1 radishes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by diameter: Provided that the deviating radishes ;
(I) at least comply with the 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 radishes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by diameter: Provided that the deviating radishes ; do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4(c): Part 1 - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 32(1)-(3) and (6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.90 - Other Yes Radishes - Description
- Radishes
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 0709.99: -- Other
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and the Lowest Class rhubarb in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, each rhubarb shall ;
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from visible foreign matter, including soil;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(e) be free from insect damage or damage caused by other organisms;
(f) be smooth and not excessively fibrous;
(g) be free from injuries;
(h) be free from bruises;
(i) be free from abnormal external moisture;
be free from foreign odours;
(k) be free from cold damage;
(I) be free from sun -scorch;
(m) be free from rust;
(n) be free from any other factors that detrimentally affect or may affect the quality of the rhubarb;
(o) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(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 leaves Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(4) (a) Class 1 rhubarb may deviate from the quality standards with not more than 10% by number or mass: Provided that the deviating rhubarb ; at least complies with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) does not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay - 2%
-injuries - 6%
-Arthropoda infestation - Limit as set out in regulatin 4(4)(c): Part 1
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 rhubarb may deviate from the quality standard for Class 2 and Class 3 with not more than 15% and 25% respectively by number or mass:
Provided that the deviating rhubarb ; does not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay - 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries - 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda infestation - Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.of the rhubarb, measured from the top of the leaf-stalk, shall not be longer than 50 mm. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 32(1), (2) and (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other No - Description
- Rhubarb
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 0714.90.90: -- Other
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
- 34(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 and Lowest Class scorzonera and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6, scorzonera 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 scorzonera detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(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.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(6) (a) Class 1 scorzonera may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating scorzonera ;
(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 regulations 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 scorzonera may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 with 15% by mass: Provided that the deviating scorzonera ;
(i) 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 scorzonera may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3 with 25%
by mass: Provided that the deviating scorzonera ;
(i) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 6%
-injuries: 10%
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulatin 4(4)(c): Part 1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 34(1) and (6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0714.90.90 -- Other Yes Scorzonera - Description
- Scorzenera
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 0709.70: - Spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach)
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 spinach in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, each spinach 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 abnormal external moisture;
(i) be free from foreign odours;
(j) be free from floral stems;
(k) be free from cold damage;
(I) be free from sun-scorch;
(m) be free from any other factors that detrimentally affect or may affect the quality of the spinach;
(n) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(o) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar;
(p) be of such development and condition as to enable it to withstand transport and handling; and
(q) be uniform in colour;
(2) The leaf-stalk of the spinach may not be longer than 100 mm.
(3) The roots shall be cut off close to the base of the outer leaves.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(4) (a) Class 1 spinach may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by not more than 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating spinach ;
(i) at least complies with quality standards for Class 2;
(ii) does 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 spinach may deviate from the quality standard for Class 2 and Class 3 by not more than 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating spinach does not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay :4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part1.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class s - decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 35 (1)-(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.70 - Spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach) No - Description
- Spinach
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 0710.40: - Sweet corn
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class sweet corn in subregulation 4 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 11 for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet corn 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 abnormal external moisture;
(i) be free from cold damage;
(i) be free from sun-scorch;
(k) have a sweet corn aroma and be free from a sour or any other foreign odours;
(I) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the sweet corn detrimentally;
(m) be fresh and firm;
(n) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(o) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(2) The kernels shall, except in the case of miniature corn, be well formed, not underdeveloped, soft and milky and show no sign of dents or discolouration.
(3) The cob shall be filled completely with kernels in straight rows.
(4) (a) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet corn ;
(i) shall be well trimmed;
(ii) the stalk shall not be longer than 20 mm and less than 8 mm; and
(iii) the end of the cob shall not be seedless for more than 25 mm.
(b) In the case of Lowest Class sweet corn - unspecified.
(5) In the case of miniature sweet corn ;
(a) the cob shall not be pollinated, but shall be conical, straight leading to a point;
(b) the kernels shall be evenly immature and in straight rows without confusion or spiralling; and
(c) silk shall be absent.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(11) (a) Class 1 sweet corn may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 sweet corn with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating sweet corn ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 2%
-injuries: 6%
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Sweet corn classified as Class 2 and Class 3 may deviate from the minimum standards with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating sweet corn do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree 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 36(1)-(5) and (11)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0710.40 - Sweet corn No - Description
- Sweet corn
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 0714.20: - Sweet potatoes
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2,and Class 3 sweet potatoes in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations, in subregulation 4 sweet potatoes 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 and mechanical damage;
(f) be free from blemishes;
(g) be free from cracks;
(h) be free from injuries;
(i) be free from bruises;
(j) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(k) be free from foreign odours;
(I) be free from frost damage;
(m) be free from sun-scorch;
(n) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the sweet potatoes detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and firm;
(p) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar;
(q) be developed and of such conditions as to enable them to withstand transport and handling; and
(r) not show any malformation: Provided that up to 10% (m/m) is permissible in the case of Class 1 and up to 15% (m/m) is permissible in the case of Class 2.
Classification
(2) (a) Sweet potatoes classified as Class 1 may ;
(i) be abraded on not more than 20% of the tuber area: Provided that no sign of progressive development of abrasion is visible;
(ii) have one dry growth crack with a maximum depth of 3 mm, a maximum length of 25 mm and a maximum width of 3 mm;
(iii) have one insect damage mark with a maximum depth and diameter of 2 mm;
(iv) have latex stains with a maximum length of 25 mm and a maximum width of 5 mm;
(v) have broken sealed tips with a maximum diameter of 17 mm; and
(vi) not have sprouts.
(b) Sweet potatoes classified as Class 2 and Class 3 may ;
(i) be abraded on not more than 50% of tuber area: Provided that no sign of progressive development of abrasion is visible;
(ii) have two dry growth cracks with a maximum depth of 6 mm, a maximum length of 30 mm and a maximum width of 6 mm;
(iii) have two insect damage marks with a maximum depth and diameter of 4 mm;
(iv) have latex stains with a maximum length of 25 mm and a maximum width of 5 mm;
(v) have sealed broken tips with a maximum diameter of 25 mm; and
(vi) have two sprouts per tuber with a maximum length of 3 mm or three sprouts with a maximum length of 2 mm.
(e) In the case of Lowest Class sweet potatoes - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(4) (a) Class 1 sweet potatoes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating sweet potatoes -
(i) at least comply with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limit:
-decay: 2%
-injuries: 6%
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 sweet potatoes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2, excluding malformation with 15% by mass: Provided that the deviating sweet potatoes:
(i) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4%
-injuries: 8%
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) Class 3 sweet potatoes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3, excluding malformation with 25% by mass: Provided that the deviating sweet potatoes:
(i) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 6%
-injuries: 10%
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in subregulation 4(4)(c): Part 1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 37(1) , (2) and (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0714.20 - Sweet potatoes No - Description
- Sweet potatoes
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 0706.10: - Carrots and turnips
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 and Lowest Class turnips the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, turnips 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 turnips detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and firm;
(p) be tender and juicy;
(q) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar;
(r) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling; and
(s) be free from cracks.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(4) (a) Class 1 turnips may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating turnips; 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 turnips may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating turnips do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 38 (1) and (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.10 - Carrots and turnips Yes Turnips - Description
- Turnips
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 0705.21: -- Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum)
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class witloof chicory in subregulations 2 and 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 11, witloof chicory 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 witloof
chicory detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(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) Witloof chicory classified as Class 1 shall -
(a) be of a colour typical of the cultivar;
(b) be well formed;
(c) have close heads i.e. heads with a sharp, well closed tip;
(d) have other leaves measuring at least % of the length of the chicory;
(e) not be greenish or glassy looking in appearance; and
(f) be firm.
(3) Witloof chicory classified as Class 2 and Class 3 ;
(a) may be slightly irregular in shape;
(b) may have a slight greenish shade at the tip of the leaves;
(c) the tips may be less tight: Provided that the diameter of the opening does not exceed 1/5 of the maximum diameter of the chicory; and
(d) be reasonably firm.
(11) (a) Class 1 witloof chicory may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating witloof chicory ;
(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 witloof chicory may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 with 15% by mass: Provided that the deviating witloof chicory ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 3; and
(ii) 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 witloof chicory may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3 with 25% by mass: Provided that the deviating witloof chicory 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 39(1)-(3) and (11)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0705.21 -- Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) No - Description
- Witloof chicory
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
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the permissible deviations in subregulation 2, Unspecified vegetables individually shall comply with the following general quality standards:
(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 cracks;
(h) be free from injuries;
(i) be free from bruises;
(i) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(k) be free from foreign odours;
(I) not be running to seed;
(m) be free from cold damage;
(n) be free from any other factors that detrimentally affect or may affect the quality of the unspecified vegetables;
(o) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(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.
(r) comply with the applicable marking requirements Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(2) (a) Unspecified vegetables may deviate from the general quality standards by not more than 20% by mass,size or number;
(b) Do not exceed individual limits of 6% decay and 10% injury.
(c) Do not exceed Anthropoda infestation limit as set out in regulation 4(4) (c): Part 1 - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 40(1) and (2)
- 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 Unspecified vegetables - Description
- Unspecified 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 1202: Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
The measure came into effect on 07 October 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 October 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 28084, 7 October 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Groundnuts Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations are the minimum standard applicable to groundnuts that are destined for sale in the Republic of South Africa but does not include -
(a) groundnuts in retail quantities; or
(b) those that have not yet undergone sieving and sorting processes. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. (1) No person shall sell groundnuts in the Republic of South Africa-
(a) unless the groundnuts are sold according to the classes and specifications for classes set out in regulations 4 and 5;
(b) unless the groundnuts complies with the grades and standards for the grade concerned set out in regulations 6 and 7;
Classes
4. There are 5 classes of groundnuts, namely -
(a) Class A;
(b) Class B;
(c) Class C;
(d) Class D; and
(e) Class E.
Specifications for classes
5. A consignment of groundnuts is classified as -
(a) Class A, if it contains at least 97% of the Red Spanish type of groundnuts (for example Harts);
(b) Class B, if it contains at least 97% of the Spanish type of groundnuts (for example Natal Common, Selection 5, Sellie, Agaat, Jasper, Robbie, Akwa, Kwarts and Anel);
(c) Class C, if it contains groundnuts that cannot be classified in accordance with these standards and requirements as Class A, Class B, Class D or Class E groundnuts;
(d) Class D, if it contains at least 97% of the runner-type of groundnuts (for example Norden); and
(e) Class E, if it contains at least 97% of the Virginia runner-type of groundnuts (for example Selmani).
Grades for groundnuts
6. The grades for the different classes groundnuts are -
(a) Choice Grade;
(b) Standard Grade;
(c) Machine cleaned choice grade;
(d) Machine cleaned standard grade;
(e) Machine cleaned crushing 100/130;
(f) Machine cleaned splits;
(g) Hands cleaned splits;
(h) Selection fall off;
(i) Crushing Grade;
(j) Sundry machine cleaned 80/100;
(k) Sundry hand cleaned 80/100;
(I) Crushing hand cleaned 100/130;
(m) Pods hand cleaned; and
(n) Grade Other.
Standards for grades
General
7. (1) All grades of groundnuts should -
(a) be free from a musty, sour and any other undesirable odour;
(b) be free from insects;
(c) be free from a substance which renders it unfit for human or animal consumption or processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed;
(d) contain no chemical residues that exceed the prescribed maximum residue limit;
(e) be free from seeds of Ricinus communis and not contain more noxious seeds, other than Ricinus communis, than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(f) have a moisture content of not more than 7%;
(g) comply with the requirements for plant injurious organisms of phytosanitary importance as determined by the Senior Managers of the Directorates of Plant Health and South African Agricultural Food, Quarantine and Inspection Services;
(h) comply with permitted tolerances for total aflatoxin as well as aflatoxin B1 as prescribed by the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972); and
(i) comply with the requirements as set out in Table 1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3- 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1202 Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken. No - Description
- groundnuts
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
