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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 November 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Regulation Concerning the Management of Genetically Modified Organisms
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Biosafety Regulation Concerning the Management of Genetically Modified Organisms
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Article 19 (Inspection for export)
1. The exporter or his representative shall:
A) Submit the request for inspection, forty-one days before the export of the goods, and verify compliance with the requirements of the recipient country;
(B) Provide the necessary means for the proper conduct of the inspection, and shall bear the costs thereof.
2. In the event of an anomaly in the inspection, the export of the goods shall not be authorized. - Reference of the measure
- Article 19(1)(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Genetically Modified Organisms
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° 50 of 13/12/2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Ministerial Order Nº 011/11.30 Of 18/11/2010 On The Importation, Marketing And Distribution Modalities Of Aquaculture And Fisheries Products, Equipment And Materials
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Order regulates the importation, marketing and distribution modalities of aquaculture and fishery products, equipment and materials.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- At each entry or exit post, the qualified authority shall be posted and shall carry out inspection of the aquaculture and fisheries products.
- Reference of the measure
- Art 5 paragraph 2
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products No - Description
- Aquaculture and fisheries products.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004,Regulations, 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Customs ManagementRegulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 114. (1) All postal articles shall, where the Commissioner so requires, be produced by an officer of the post office to a proper officer for examination, either at the port of arrival in, or departure from the Community, as the case may be, or at any other place in the Community as the Commissioner may direct.
(2) For the purpose of production of postal articles under sub regulation (1), the officer of the post office shall be deemed to be the agent of the importer or exporter..
115. In any case where a postal article, or any part of its contents, is found on
examination to be conveyed otherwise than in conformity with the provisions of any written law on postal services in a Partner State, or not to agree with any entry, invoice or other document purporting to relate to its contents, or is found to consist of goods prohibited to be conveyed by post, or to be imported or exported, as the case may be, or goods regulated by or under the Act, contrary to any conditions regulating such importation or exportation, the postal article and all its contents shall be deemed to be goods imported or exported contrary to the Act and shall be dealt with as provided in the Act.
Uncleared postal articles.
116. Where an addressee of a postal article does not claim a postal article, and where the postal article is not delivered to an alternative addressee or returned to the sender within such time as may be specified in the laws of the Partner States relating to the postal services, or where the addressee refuses to pay the duty, if any, in respect of the goods contained in the postal article, the post office shall send the postal article to the Customs for deposit in the Customs warehouse, and the postal articles shall be dealt with in accordance with section 42 of the Act.
121. (1) All courier articles shall be produced by an officer of the courier to a proper officer for examination, either at the port of arrival in, or departure from the consignments Community, as the case may be, or at any other place in the Community as the Commissioner may direct.
(2) For the purpose of production of courier consignments under sub regulation (1), the officer of the courier shall be deemed to be the agent of the importer or exporter.
Detention of courier articles.
122. (1) A courier article and all its contents shall be deemed to be goods imported or exported contrary to the Act and shall be dealt with as provided in the Act, where the courier article, or any part of its contents, is found on examination –
(a) not to be conveyed in conformity with the provisions of any written law in a
Partner State;
(b) to be inconsistent with any entry, invoice or other document purporting to relate to its contents, and which may be transmitted with the article or produced by the addressee;
(c) to consist of goods prohibited to be conveyed by courier, or to be imported or exported, as the case may be, or goods regulated byor under the Act, contrary to any conditions regulating the importation or exportation of the article.
(2) Imported goods not entered within the prescribed period, shall be detained by the Customs and shall be dealt with in accordance with section 34 of the Act. - Reference of the measure
- Part VII section 114-116, part IX sections 121, 122 (a),(b) & (c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No 01 July 2010 - Description
- Exports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Tanzania 01 July 2010 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004,Regulations, 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Customs ManagementRegulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 169. (1) Goods imported into an export processing zone shall be entered using Form C.17.
(2) An importer of goods to which sub-regulation (1) applies shall execute a security bond using the Customs Bond Form.
(3) Goods to which sub-regulation (1) applies shall be –
(a)consigned to the proper officer in charge of the relevant export processing zone, in sealed containers, boxes or vehicles except in the case of exceptionally bulky loads which cannot be contained in such containers, boxes or vehicles;
(b)accompanied by a copy of Form C 17;and
(c)recorded in the receipt and deliveries register.
(4) Goods imported into an export-processing zone shall be examined within the export-processing zone where the owner shall provide examination facilities.
(5) Notwithstanding sub-regulation (4), the Commissioner may on reasonable grounds direct a proper officer to carry out examination of the goods at the point of importation within the customs territory or before entry into the export processing zone.
(6) For the purposes of cancellation of a security bond, the proper officer shall return a copy of Form C.17 duly certified by him or her, to the owner, for presentation at the port of importation.
(7) Goods imported into the export-processing zone from the customs territory shall be entered in Form C 17.
Maintenance of stock records
171. (1) Goods intended for export shall be entered using Form C.17.
(2) A bond for the removal of goods from an export processing zone to the port of exportation shall be executed using the Customs Bond Form
(3) Goods to which sub-regulation (1) applies shall be produced to the proper officer for the purpose of examining and sealing of the container, box or vehicle in which the goods are contained.
(4) A copy of the entry made under sub-regulation (1) shall accompany the goods to the port of exportation within the Community.
(5) The proper officer may, where the seals referred to in sub-regulation (3) are tampered with, or on any reasonable grounds, examine the goods at the port of exportation.
(6) The proper officer shall return a copy of Form C. 17 duly certified by him or her, as to the exportation of the goods, to the owner for presentation to the proper officer at the export processing zone, for the purpose of cancellation of the security bond.
(7) Goods exported to the Customs territory from the export processing zone shall be treated as if the goods were imported and shall be entered using Form C.17.
194. (1) Goods for outward processing shall be entered using Form C 17 on production of an original outward processing authorization and any other supporting documents.
(2) The proper officer shall require the authorized person to produce the goods entered for outward processing, for examination - Reference of the measure
- Part XIV Section 169 (4) (5), section 171 (3)-(5), part XVI section 194 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No 01 July 2010 - Description
- Exports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Tanzania 01 July 2010 -
Applied by Tanzania on Tanzania for
The measure came into effect on 30 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA,THE SEEDS ACT, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The seeds act No 18 of 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 4. - (1) No person shall –
(a)Shall, import into Tanganyika or export from Tanganyika any seed under a grade name or designation so closely resembling a grade name prescribed under the provisions of this Act as to be likely to be mistaken therefore; or
(b)Apply to any seed or package containing seed a grade name or other designation so closely resembling a grade name prescribed under the provisions of this Act as to be likely to be mistaken therefore, unless the seed meets the requirements prescribed for the grade, has been graded and inspected as required by the regulations or orders and is marked and packed and the package is labeled in the prescribed manner.
(2) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an offence - Reference of the measure
- Section 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No 30 January 2004 - Description
- Seeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Tanzania 30 January 2004 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004,Regulations, 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Customs ManagementRegulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 102. Goods entered under bond for exportation or use as stores or for transhipment shall not, unless the Commissioner otherwise directs, be deemed to have been put on board such aircraft or vessel unless they are-
(a) entered using Form C.17;
(b) produced to a proper officer for examination immediately prior to loading;
(c) loaded on the exporting aircraft or vessel immediately after examination;
(d) produced to a proper officer, if he or she requires, after loading;
(e) certified on the appropriate form by the master or other principal officer of the aircraft or vessel as having been received on board; and
(f) except in the case of aircrafts or ships’ stores, included in the outward manifest of the aircraft or vessel - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 102 (b) & (c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No - Description
- Exports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Tanzania 01 July 2010 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 October 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 October 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The CASHEWNUT BOARD ACT No. 18 of 2009, Regulations 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Cashewnut Industry Regulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 41(4)In case of raw cashewnut the Board shall verify accuracy of quantity stuffed in containers at the port before allowing shipment.
(6.) The Board shall conduct a thorough inspection of cashewnut shipments to verify the submitted documents against the quantity and value of the shipped cashewnut. - Reference of the measure
- Part VII Regulation 41 (4) ; (6)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cashew nuts
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 06 December 1951
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 December 1951
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Hide and Skin Trade Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Hide & Skin Cap 89
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 11. Power of inspection, search and seizure.
(1) Any veterinary officer may at all reasonable times enter any premises in which any buyer or exporter carries on, or in which any veterinary officer suspects him or her of carrying on his or her business, or any premises suspected by any veterinary officer of being used for the purposes of preparing hides or skins, for the purposes of ascertaining whether
the provisions of this Act or of any rules made under this Act are being observed, and may inspect any hides or skins found on the premises and may take any such hides or skins as samples for the purpose of instituting any proceedings under this Act or under any rules made under this Act. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Hides and skins
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2014, No. 34
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy And Authority (Importation And Exportation of Drugs) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 11 (1) For the purposes of regulation 10, the person who re-exports drugs that are refused entry into Uganda, shall make an application for verification to the Authority and the application shall be accompanied by the relevant invoices and other documents related to the drugs including the exact point of destination of the drugs and the prescribed fees.
20 (6) Where the drugs imported for donation are to be re-exported, regulation 11 shall apply.
23(2) The Authority shall, on the arrival of a consignment of drugs at a port of exit out of Uganda, inspect the drugs to confirm that the drugs comply with the approved specifications and that each batch is accompanied by a certificate of analysis. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 11 (1)
Part III Regulations 20 (6) and 23 (2) - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 14 March 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 March 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 8 to The Uganda Gazette No. 15 Volume CI dated 14th March, 2008.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Fish (Quality Assurance) Rules, 2008(Under section 35 of the Fish Act, Cap 197).
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 11.Requirements for exportation and importation.
(1)A person shall not export, process for export or attempt to export any fish or fish product unless that fish or fish product is processed in an establishment in accordance with these rules.
(2) A person shall not import, export or attempt to import, export process, store for sale—
(a)any poisonous fish including species of the families tetradonidae,molidae, diodontidae, canthigasteridae and gempildae;
(b)fish or fishery products containing
(i)biotoxins, toxins, antibiotics and contaminants;
(ii) foods additives not permitted or in amounts exceeding permissible levels;
(iii) the quality is such that it is unfit for human consumption
(iv)fish or fishery products contaminated with radioactive material;
(v)or otherwise fails to meet the requirements of these rules.
(c)permissible standards for these contaminants are set out in the in the eighth schedule.
(3)A person shall not load a vessel, vehicle, aircraft or railway wagon for export or unload fish or fishery products from such conveyance, unless the consignment has been duly inspected by a fisheries inspector, or other official authorised by the Commissioner.
(4)A person shall not export out of Uganda, fish or fish products that do not comply with the labelling requirements of Uganda National Standard, (Standard Specification for Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods), including the Establishment Approval Number and the traceability code.
(5)The management of a fish processing establishment shall not import into Uganda any fish or fish product without prior authority of the Commissioner.
(6)Fish and fishery products being imported into Uganda shall be assessed by the competent authority or those authorities as delegated by the Commissioner, at the point of entry into Uganda.
(7)Where the management of an establishment imports any fish or fish product under sub-rule (5), the transportation, processing, packaging or other manner of handling of that fish or fish product shall be in accordance with these rules and with any conditions as may be prescribed by the Commissioner.
12.Inspection of fish for export.
(1)The management of an establishment shall, before dispatch of a batch or consignment of fish or fish products for export, declare its intention to export fish or fish products to a fish inspector at least twenty four hours in advance, in case of chilled or fresh products, and at least seven days in advance, in case of frozen products.
(2)A batch or consignment of fish or fish products to be exported shall be made available for inspection at the establishment or point of exit - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 11(3).(6) & para 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No 14 March 2008 - Description
- Fish and Fish Products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 March 2008 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0808.10: - Apples, 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 30 October 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 2633 of 30 October 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Standards And Requirements Regarding Control Of The Export Of Apples As Stipulated By Government Notice No. R. 1983 Of 23 August 1991
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining a sample of the consignment
(14) At least two per cent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at random for inspection purposes and an inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned: Provided that in the case of bulk containers, at least 25 per cent of the bulk containers or two bulk containers, whichever is the greatest, shall be drawn as sample of the consignment. In the case of pallet inspec-tion one bulk container shall be used to draw the representative sample.
Obtaining an inspection sample
(15) An inspection sample shall:
(i) in the case of containers, excluding bulk containers, be drawn from each container obtained in accordance with subitem (14) and shall, in the case of --
(aa) containers with 50 apples or less, consist of the entire contents of the container; or
(bb) containers with more than 50 apples, consist of 50 apples drawn at random from the container;
(ii) in the case of bulk containers, be obtained by randomly drawing three quantities of 50 apples each, respectively from the middle and two opposite corners, from each bulk container obtained in accordance with subitem (14); and
(iii) for the determination of uniformity in size, in the case of apples --
(aa) packed in layers, with or without trays, be obtained by random-ly drawing a single layer of apples from each container ob-tained in accordance with subitem (14); and
(bb) packed in any other packaging consists of 50 fruit or the entire contents if less than 50 fruit of each container obtained in accordance with subitem (14). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4(14)-(15)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0808.10 - Apples No 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Apples 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Apples - Description
- Apples
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0806: Grapes, fresh or dried., 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 October 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 October 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government No. 1266 of 9 October 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Standards and Requirements Regarding Control of the Export of Table Grapes as Stipulated by Government Notice No. R. 1983 Of 23 August 1991
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- SAMPLING PROCEDURES
Obtaining a sample of the consignment
17. At least two per cent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at ran-dom for inspection purposes and an inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned.
Obtaining an inspection sample
18. An inspection sample shall be taken from each container which are obtained in accordance with item 17 and shall consist of the entire contents of the container.
Deviating sample
19. If an inspector should notice during the process of drawing the random sample or during the inspection, that some of the containers derived from any part of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, contain table grapes which are noticeably inferior to or differ from the contents of the containers which represent the remainder of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, the inspection result shall be based only on the containers derived from the deviating portion of the pallet load, truck load or con-signment, and further samples required for inspection shall be drawn from this deviating portion. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 17-19
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0806 Grapes, fresh or dried. Yes Table grapes 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Table grapes 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Table grapes - Description
- Table grapes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.40: - Plums and sloes, 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 30 October 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government No. No. 2632 Of 30 October 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Standards And Requirements Regarding Control Of The Export Of Plums And Prunes As Stipulated By Government Notice No. R. 1983 Of 23 August 1991
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These standards and requirements shall relate to plums/prunes in respect of which an approval for the export thereof is required in terms of section 4 of the Act.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining a sample from the consignment
17. At least two per cent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at random for inspection purposes and an inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned.
Obtaining an inspection sample
18. An inspection sample shall be drawn from each container obtained in accordance with item 17 and shall, in the case of --
(a) containers with 50 plums/prunes or less, consist of the entire contents of the container; or
(b) containers with more than 50 plums/prunes, consist of 50 plums/prunes drawn at random from the container.
Deviating sample
19. If an inspector should notice during the process of drawing the random sample or during the inspection, that some of the containers derived from any part of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, contain plums/prunes which are noticeably inferior to or differ from the contents of the containers which represent the remainder of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, the inspection result shall be based only on the containers derived from the deviating portion of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, and further samples required for inspection shall be drawn from this deviating portion. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 17-19
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.40 - Plums and sloes Yes Plums and prunes 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Plums and prunes 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Plums and prunes - Description
- 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 0810.90.10: -- Granadillas and litchis, 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 March 1995
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 March 1995
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 225 of 24 March 1995
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Standards and Requirements Regarding Control of The Export of Litchis as Stipulated By Government Notice No. R. 1983 of 23 August 1991
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These standards and requirements shall relate to litchis in respect of which an approval for the export thereof is required in terms of section 4 of the Act.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining a sample from the consignment
17. At least two per cent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at random for inspection purposes and an inspector shall be satisfied that the con-tainers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned.
Obtaining an inspection sample
18. (i) An inspection sample shall be drawn from each container obtained in accordance with item 17 and shall, in the case of --
(a) containers with 25 litchis or less consists of the entire contents of the container; or
(b) containers with more than 25 litchis, consists of 25 litchis drawn at random from the container.
Deviating sample
19. If an inspector should notice during the process of drawing the random sample or during the inspection, that some of the containers derived from any part of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, contain litchis which are noticeably inferior to or differ from the contents of containers which represent the remainder of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, the inspection result shall only be based on the containers derived from the deviating portion of the pallet load or consignment, and further samples required for inspection shall be drawn from this deviating portion. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 17-19
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0810.90.10 -- Granadillas and litchis Yes Litchis 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Litchis 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Litchis - Description
- Litchis
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 0809.2: - Cherries :, 2006.00.30: - Cherries, drained or glac and 2008.60: - Cherries
The measure came into effect on 10 September 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government No. 2064 of 10 September 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Standards And Requirements Regarding Control Of The Export Of Cherries As Stipulated By Government Notice No. R. 1983 Of 23 August 1991
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These standards and requirements shall relate to cherries in respect of which an approval for the export thereof is required in terms of section 4 of the Act.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining a sample from the consignment
17. At least two per cent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at random for inspection purposes and an inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned.
Obtaining an inspection sample
18. An inspection sample shall be drawn from each container obtained in accordance with item 17 and shall consist of the entire contents of the container.
Deviating sample
19. If an inspector should notice during the process of drawing the random sample or during the inspection, that some of the containers derived from any part of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, contain cherries which are noticeably inferior to or differ from the contents of containers which represent the remainder of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, the inspection result shall only be based on the containers derived from the deviating portion of the pallet load or consignment, and further samples required for inspection shall be drawn from this deviating portion. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 17-19
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.2 - Cherries : No 2006.00.30 - Cherries, drained or glac No 2008.60 - Cherries No - Description
- Cherries
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 16: Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, 20: Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants and 21: Miscellaneous edible preparations
The measure came into effect on 23 August 1991
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 August 1991
- Publication where the measure is specified
- AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS GN. R. 1994 GG13473 23 August 1991
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS STANDARDS ACT, l990 (ACT No. 119 OF 1990) REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTROL OF THE EXPORT OF CANNED FRUIT
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 4.(1) Each consignment of canned foodstuffs intended for export which has to be presented for inspection in terms of these regulations shall, prior to the export thereof, be inspected by an inspector.
(2) A consignment referred to in subregulation (1), that shall be thus inspected, shall be stored
in such a manner that-
(a) access to each container therein can be obtained readily; and
(b) the marks, code marks, printing or writing on such containers can readily be read.
(3) The person who furnishes an application for an approval in terms of regulation 3, shall pay the prescribed inspection fee specified in the regulations made for this purpose under section 15 of the Act, to the Executive Officer or the Assignee concerned, as the case may be.
Procedure at inspection
5.(1) An inspector may open as many containers in a consignment of canned foodstuffs intended for export as he may deem necessary and inspect or analyse or have analysed the contents thereof in such a manner as he may deem fit.
(2) The result of an inspection or analysis in terms of subregulation (1) shall be deemed to be
applicable to the whole consignment of canned foodstuffs.
(3)(a) An inspector may re-inspect a consignment of canned foodstuffs which has already been approved for export, and may confirm or withdraw any previous approval with regard to the consignment concerned.
(b) The provisions or regulation 4 and this regulation shall mutatis mutandis apply to such re- inspection: Provided that no inspection fee shall be payable in respect of such re-inspection carried out on demand of an inspector.
Approvals and rejections
6.(1) If an inspector approves the export of a consignment of canned foodstuffs, he shall -
(a) mark each container in that consignment with a mark of approval; or
(b) endorse the consignment note of that consignment to such effect; and
(c) issue a certificate to the effect that such consignment has been approved for export.
(2) If a consignment of canned foodstuffs has been rejected for export purposes as a result of an inspection or re-inspection carried out at a port of export, the custodian of that consignment shall as soon as feasible remove it from the port area concerned.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (2), an inspector may, in the case of a consignment of canned foodstuffs in connection with which an appeal is lodged -
(a) direct that such consignment shall not without his consent be removed from the place where the inspection or re-inspection concerned was carried out; and - Reference of the measure
- Section 4-6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 16 Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates Yes canned foodstuffs 20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants Yes canned foodstuffs 21 Miscellaneous edible preparations Yes canned foodstuffs - Description
- canned foodstuffs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 23 August 1991 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0805: Citrus fruit, fresh or dried., 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.30: - Citrus fruit
The measure came into effect on 23 August 1991
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 August 1991
- Publication where the measure is specified
- AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS GN. R. 1998 GG13473 23 August 1991
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS ACT, 1990 (ACT No. 119 OF 1990) REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTROL OF THE EXPORT OF CITRUS FRUIT
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Presentation for inspection
4.(1) Each consignment of citrus fruit intended for export which has to be presented for inspection in terms of these regulations shall, prior to the export thereof, be approved for export by an inspector: Provided that the consignment of citrus fruit concerned shall be presented for inspection at least 12 hours prior to the intended time of export.
(2) A consignment of citrus fruit referred to in subregulation (1), shall be submitted for inspection in such a manner that-
(a) access to each container therein can be obtained readily; and
(b) the marks, printing or writing on such containers can readily be read.
Consignment note
5.(1) Every consignment of citrus fruit destined for export shall, when submitted for inspection, be accompanied by a consignment note completed clearly, legibly, fully and correctly.
(2) All the copies of such a consignment shall have the same serial number and one copy thereof shall be retained by the Department.
Procedure at inspection
6.(1) An inspector may in any consignment of citrus fruit open as many containers and inspect the contents thereof and remove samples of such contents for the purpose of further inspection or analyses as he may deem necessary.
(2) An inspector's finding in relation to the containers opened by him by virtue of the provisions of subregulation (1), and the contents thereof, shall apply as a finding in respect of the whole consignment from which such containers were abstracted.
(3) If an inspector is satisfied after his inspection that the consignment of citrus fruit-
(a) comply with the requirements of these regulations he shall approve such consignment for export, either by marking or causing to be marked on each container or label affixed thereto with a mark of approval or by issuing a certificate which indicates such approval; or
(b) do not comply with the requirements of these regulations he shall prohibit such consignment for export, either by marking or causing to be marked on each container or label affixed thereto with a mark or prohibition or by issuing a certificate which indicates such prohibition.
(4) An inspector may at his own discretion re-inspect a consignment of citrus fruit which has already been approved for export, and may confirm or withdraw according to subregulation (3) (b) any previous approval with regard to the consignment concerned: Provided that no inspection fee shall be payable in respect of are-inspection carried out on demand of an inspector. - Reference of the measure
- Section 4-6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0805 Citrus fruit, fresh or dried. No 2006.00.90 - Other Yes citrus fruits 2008.30 - Citrus fruit No - Description
- Citrus fruits
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 23 August 1991 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 17 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 17 SEPTEMBER 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MEAT SAFETY ACT, 2000 (ACT No. 40 OF 2000)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 33. (1) Only carcasses or meat that was inspected and passed may be presented for cutting.
(2) If carcasses or meat is received from a source other than the abattoir on the premises, the registered inspector must verify that -
(a) documentation pertaining to the origin of such meat is available;
(b) meat inspection was done on such meat and that it was passed; and
(c) the cold chain was maintained and that the meat core temperature is 7 "C or less.
(3) All meat presented for cutting must be free of contamination.
(4) No meat that exhibits signs of spoilage may be cut.
(5) A registered inspector may at any time require any packed meat to be re-opened for inspection, and may authorize the resealing of any such opened container or carton with meat.
(6) A linear production flow must be followed by avoiding cross flow, backtracking and accumulation or congestion of meat at any stage of the production process. - Reference of the measure
- Part II C Section 33
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat No - Description
- Meat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 17 September 2004 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1212.99: -- Other, 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., 2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pur, 2003.10: - Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, 1902: Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared., 2005: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06., 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac, 08: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons, 0710: Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water), frozen., 0811: Fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0902.10: - Green tea (not fermented) in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg, 0902.20: - Other green tea (not fermented), 0902.30: - Black tea (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg and 0902.40: - Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea
The measure came into effect on 22 May 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 May 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22 MAY 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS ACT, 1990 (ACT No. 119 OF 1990)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Presentation for inspection
4. (1) Each consignment of processed products intended for export which has to be presented for inspection in terms of these regulations shall, prior to the export thereof, be approved for export by an inspector: Provided that the consignment of processed products concerned shall be presented for inspection at least 12 hours prior to the intended time of export, or as otherwise arranged with the Executive Officer or designated Assignee.
(2) A consignment of processed products referred to in subregulation (1), shall be submitted for inspection in such a manner that
(a) access to each container therein can be obtained readily; and
(b) the marks, printing or writing on such containers can readily be read.
Consignment note
5. (1) Every consignment of processed products destined for export shall, when submitted for inspection, be accompanied by a consignment note completed clearly, legibly, fully and correctly.
(2) All the copies of such a consignment note shall have the same serial number and one copy thereof shall be retained by the Department or Assignee.
Procedure at inspection
6. (1) An inspector may in any consignment of processed products open as many containers and inspect the contents thereof and remove samples of such contents for the purpose of further inspection or analyses as he/she may deem necessary.
(2) An inspector's finding in relation to the containers opened by him/her by virtue of the provisions of subregulation (1), and the contents thereof, shall apply as a finding in respect of the whole consignment from which such containers were abstracted.
(3)products -If an inspector is satisfied after his/her inspection that the consignment of processed
(a) comply with the requirements of these regulations he/she shall approve such consignment for export, either by marking or causing to be marked on each
container or label affixed thereto with a mark of approval or by issuing acertificate which indicates such approval; or
(b) do not comply with the requirements of these regulations he/she shall prohibit such consignment for export, either by marking or causing to be marked on each container or label affixed thereto with a mark or prohibition or by issuing a certificate which indicates such prohibition.
(4) An inspector may at his/her own discretion re-inspect a consignment of processed products which has already been approved for export, and may confirm or withdraw according to subregulation (3)(b) any previous approval with regard to the consignment concerned: Provided that no inspection fee shall be payable in respect of a re-inspection carried out on demand of an inspector.
products
7. (1) Analyses as required by regulation 6(1) shall be conducted by a National Reference
Laboratory or Accredited Laboratories.
(2) The Executive Officer shall in accrediting or nominating a National Reference Laboratory or Accredited Laboratories to conduct such analyses in subregulation (1) consider inter alia their suitability with regards to the following criteria: Knowledge and/or expertise in the analyses of processed products;
(b) Compliance with the general criteria for testing laboratories laid down in ISO/IEC Guide 17025;
(c) Participation in appropriate proficiency testing schemes for analysis which conform to the requirements laid down in "The international harmonized protocol for the proficiency testing of analytical laboratories";
(d) Whenever available, use methods of analysis which have been validated according to the principles laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission; and
(e) Use of internal quality control procedures, such as those described in the "Harmonized Guidelines for internal Quality Control in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories". - Reference of the measure
- Section 6-7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1212.99 -- Other Yes apricot and peach kernels 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 2007 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pur No 2003.10 - Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus Yes canned mushroom 1902 Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared. Yes canned pasta products 2005 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes canned vegetables 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes canned vegetables 08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons Yes dried fruit 0710 Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water), frozen. No 0811 Fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes frozen fruit 0902.10 - Green tea (not fermented) in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg No 0902.20 - Other green tea (not fermented) No 0902.30 - Black tea (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg Yes honeybush, rooibos 0902.40 - Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea Yes honeybush, rooibos - Description
- (a) apricot and peach kernels;
(b) canned fruit;
(c) canned mushrooms;
(d) canned pasta products;
(e) canned vegetables;
(f) dried fruit;
(g) frozen fruit and frozen vegetables;
(h) honeybush and green honeybush;
jam, jelly and marmalade; and
Q) rooibos and rooibos mixtures;
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 22 May 2015 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 10: Cereals
The measure came into effect on 19 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P61: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12 MAY 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS ACT, 1990 (ACT No. 119 OF 1990) REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTROL OF THE EXPORT OF GRAINS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Presentation for inspection
4.(1)Each consignment of grains intended for export which has to be presented for inspection in terms of these regulations shall, prior to the export thereof,be inspected by an inspector.
(2)A consignment referred to in subregulation (1) that shall be thus inspected, shall be stored in such a manner that access thereto can be obtained readily.
(3)
Grains intended for export shall -
a.be presented for inspection when delivery by the producer to a grain elevator;
b.be presented for inspection at the port of export at least 48 hours before such grains is to be exported; and
c.be presented for inspection at the inland point at which the consignment will be loaded and sealed into a shipping container, at least 48 hours before container is to be sealed and released to shipping agent.
(4)The person who furnishes an application for an approval in terms of regulation 3 shall pay the prescribed inspection fee specified in the regulations made for this purpose under section 15 of the Act, to the Executive Officer or the Assignee concerned, as the case may be Procedure at inspection
6.(1)An inspector may open as many containers in a consignment of grains,intended for export as he may deem necessary and inspect or analyse or have analysed the contents thereof in such a manner as he may deem fit.
(2)The result of an inspection or analysis in terms of subregulation (1) shall be deemed to be applicable to the whole consignment of grains from which such containers were abstracted.
(3)(a)An inspector may re-inspect a consignment of grains which has already been approved for export, and may confirm or withdraw any previous approval with regard to the consignment concerned.
(b)The provisions of regulation 4 and this regulation shall mutatis mutandis apply to such re-inspection: Provided that no inspection fee shall be payable in respect of a re-inspection carried out on demand of an inspector.
(1) For the purpose of analysis as required by regulation 6(1), there shall be a National Reference Laboratory or an Officially Recognized Laboratories involved in the export control of grains.
(2) The following criteria shall be used in the recognition of laboratories involved in the export control of grains.
(a) Compliance with the general criteria for testing laboratories laid down in International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005;
(b) Participation in appropriate proficiency testing schemes for analysis which conform to the requirements laid down in "The international harmonized protocol for the proficiency testing of analytical laboratories";
(c) Whenever available, use methods of validated according to the principles Alimentarius Commission; and
(d) Use internal quality control procedures, the "Harmonized Guidelines for internal Chemistry Laboratories".analysis which have been laid down by the Codex such as those described in Quality Control in Analytical - Reference of the measure
- Section 4-7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 10 Cereals Yes Grain - Description
- Grains
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 19 December 2014 - Description
- All countries
P61: Inspection requirement
