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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.30: - Peaches, including nectarines, 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.70: - Peaches, including nectarines
The measure came into effect on 09 October 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 October 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 1265 of 9 October 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Standards And Requirements Regarding Control Of The Export Of Peaches And Nectarines 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 from the consignment
16. At least two percent 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
17. An inspection sample shall be drawn from each container obtained in accordance with item 16 and shall, in the case of --
(a) containers with 50 peaches or nectarines or less, consist of the entire contents of the container; or
(b) containers with more than 50 peaches or nectarines, consist of 50 peaches or nectarines drawn at random from the container.
Deviating sample
18. 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 peaches or nectarines 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 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 16-18
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.30 - Peaches, including nectarines No 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Peaches or nectarines 2008.70 - Peaches, including nectarines No - Description
- Peaches or nectarines
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 0808.10: - Apples, 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 30 October 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- 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
- The rationale of the measure
- These standards and requirements shall relate to apples 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
- QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Classes
(1) There are three classes of apples, namely "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2".
Standards for classes
(2) (a) A consignment of apples shall be classified as Extra Class if it --
(i) is of superior quality;
(ii) is characteristic of the cultivar and/or commercial type with regard to shape, size and colour;
(iii) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(iv) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Extra Class set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(v) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Extra Class set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
(b) A consignment of apples shall be classified as Class 1 if it --
(i) is of good quality;
(ii) is characteristic of the cultivar and/or commercial type;
(iii) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(iv) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Class 1 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(v) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Class 1 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
(c) A consignment of apples shall be classified as Class 2 if it --
(i) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(ii) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Class 2 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(iii) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Class 2 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
(d) No consignment of apples shall be classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2", if it contains:
(i) plant injurious organism of phytosanitary importance as specified by the Directorate Plant Health;
(ii) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being; and
(iii) Arthropoda infestation including the organism which do not form part of plant injurious organisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the apples or three free running Arthropoda per pallet load thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maximum of one Arthropoda per container.
Physical hazards
(3) No consignment of apples classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" or "Class 2" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
Biological and chemical hazards
(4) No consignment of apples classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972): Provided that --
(a) if the limit of the importing country is lower than is permissible in terms of Act 54 of 1972, the prescribed limit of the importing country shall be complied with; and
(b) the Executive Officer may warrant permission for apples with a higher limit, to be exported to countries where such higher limit is per-missible: Provided that the producer or exporter shall sign an affidavit in which it is declared that apples with higher limits shall only be exported to a country where these higher limits are permissible.
Chemical treatment
(5) (a) Any person intending to export apples during any particular season shall, before submitting the first consignment during that season for inspection, on request furnish the Executive Officer within 24 hours with a certificate certifying --
(i) which chemical remedies have been used during the spray program on the apple trees; and
(ii) which chemical remedies have been used on the apples as a post-harvest treatment.
(b) Subject to the provisions of subitem (a), the follow-on consignments of only the producer concerned whose apples exceed the maximum chemical residue limits, shall be held back from export for not more than four working days in order to establish if the apples complies with the prescribed residue limits: Provided that if two follow-on consign¬ments of the producer concerned, again comply with the prescribed residue limits, it shall not be held back from export any longer.
CONTAINERS
General
(6) (a) Containers, excluding bulk containers, in which apples are packed
shall --
(i) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(ii) not impart a foreign taste or odour or any substance which may be injurious to human health to the apples;
(iii) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(iv) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(v) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear, to the extent that apples are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
(b) Bulk containers in which apples are packed shall --
(i) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(ii) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(iii) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(iv) be free from bark if manufactured from wood and shall comply with ISPM 15 requirements, no visual sign of infestation and the stamp shall be marked on two opposite sides, legible, permanent and registered.
(c) Containers (excluding cartons) that are re-used, shall be of a suitable material that can be cleaned and disinfected prior to re-use.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
General
(7) (a) Only apples of the same quality, cultivar, ripeness and size (if sized) shall be packed in the same container. In case of mixed cultivars packed together they must be of the same quality, ripeness and size.
(b) Each container shall be packed firmly and to capacity.
(c) Apples shall be sized by diameter or weight.
(d) Extra Class apples shall be packed in layers.
(e) Only Class 1 and Class 2 apples may be packed in bulk containers.
(f) If apples are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are new, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing material
(8) If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall be new, clean, dry, odourless, not transmit to the apples any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the apples.
Stacking of containers on pallets
(9) If containers containing apples are palletised -
(i) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable and not transmit to the apples any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health;
(ii) the pallets shall comply with ISPM 15 requirements, no visual sign of infestation and the stamp shall be marked on two opposite sides, legible, permanent and registered;
(iii) pallets manufactured from wood shall be without bark;
(iv) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(v) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(vi) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(vii) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked on the same layer; and
(viii) the containers shall not be stacked upside down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
(10) (a) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(b) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers before the pallet load is strapped.
Marking on pallets
(11) In the event of exporting apples with a smaller diameter as stipulated in Table 2 item 10(a)(ii), the export destination (target market) must be clearly marked on at least one (1) side of the pallet.
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
(11) Producers, packhouses and exporters shall:
(a) establish the traceability of apples at all stages of production, pro-cessing, packing, handling and distribution;
(b) be able to identify any person or supplier from whom they have been supplied with apples, or any substance intended to, or expected to be used in the production or processing of apples;
(c) have in place systems and procedures to identify other businesses to which their apples have been supplied;
(d) ensure that adequate procedures are in place to withdraw apples from the trade where such apples present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(e) immediately withdraw apples from the trade which were identified as food products that present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(f) immediately inform the Executive Officer of such withdrawal;
(g) immediately make available to the Executive Officer, on request, any relevant information or documentation mentioned in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); and
(h) keep records of the information mentioned in (g), as well as any other relevant information for at least two years.
MARKING REQUIREMENTS
General
(12) (a) Each container containing apples shall be marked clearly, indelibly, legibly and not untidy, upside-down or askew, in block letters and numerals on any short or long side of the lid or container, where lids are not used, by printing, stamping or by means of specially designed labels with the following particulars: Provided that all particulars shall be grouped on the same side:
(i) The expression "Apples". The colour indication "Red", "Green" and "Bicolour" is optional.
(ii) The appropriate cultivar/cultivars or variety/varieties.
(iii) The applicable minimum and maximum diameter: Provided that it --
(aa) may be replaced with the applicable count, preceded by the expression "Count", in the case of apples packed in layers; or
(bb) shall be replaced with the applicable minimum diameter followed by the expression "and over", in the case of Class 2 apples which are not sized;
or
(iv) The applicable minimum and maximum weight: Provided that it --
(aa) may be replaced with the applicable count, preceded by the expression "Count", in the case of apples packed in layers; or
(bb) shall be replaced with the applicable minimum weight followed by the expression "and over", in the case of Class 2 apples which are not sized.
(v) The expression "Extra Class", "Class 1", "Cat 1", "Category 1", "Class I", "Cat I", "Category I", "Class 2", "Cat 2", "Category 2", "Class II", "Cat II" or "Category II".
(vi) The country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations or the expression "South Africa" on its own shall be used (e.g. "Product of South Africa", "Produced in South Africa" or any other similar expression).
(vii) The name and physical or postal address of the producer, exporter, owner of the contents of the container.
(viii) The producer's code (PUC) or the packhouse code (PHC) which is registered with the Executive Officer by the producer, exporter or packhouse, as the case may be: Provided that --
(aa) if the producer has more than one farm, each farm shall be registered separately; and
(bb) such code shall be preceded by the expression "Pro-ducer"/"PUC", "Packhouse"/"PHC", "Pack", "Grower Code" or "Farm number".
(ix) The applicable packing date on at least 90 per cent of the containers: Provided that if the packing date is expressed in a code, it shall be registered with the Executive Officer.
(b) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (a), each outer container con-taining prepacked units shall be marked with an indication of the total number of prepacked units per outer container.
(c) If the country to which the apples are exported, prescribes require-ments with regard to the marking of containers which differ from the aforesaid requirements, the containers containing such apples may, notwithstanding the provisions of these standards and requirements, be marked in a manner so prescribed and approved by the Executive Officer.
Prohibition of false or misleading description for products
(13) No person shall use any name, word, expression, reference, particulars or indication in any manner, either by itself or in conjunction with any other verbal, written, printed, illustrated or visual material, in connection with the sale of a product in a manner that conveys or creates or is likely to convey or create a false or misleading impression as to the nature, substance, quality or other properties, or the class or grade, origin, identity or manner or place of production, of that product. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4(1)-(13)
- 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 -- Other Yes Apples - Description
- Apples
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 0602.20: - Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts
The measure came into effect on 14 May 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 May 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette Notice ,14 May 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BIODIVERSITY ACT, 2004 (ACT NO. 10 OF 2004) PROHIBITION OF TRADE IN CERTAIN ENCEPHALARTOS (CYCAD) SPECIES
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. PROHIBITIONS
(1) The following restricted activities involving wild specimens of listed threatened or protected Encephalartos species, unless if required for conservation or enforcement purposes:
(a) Collect, pluck, uproot, destroy;
(b) Export from the Republic of South Africa , sell , trade, buy;
(c) Receive, give, donate, accept, acquire, dispose;
(d) Import into the Republic of South Africa, convey, move, translocate; or
(e) Possess, exercise physical control (except where permits have been issued, prior to the publication of this notice, for plants that form part of legally obtained parental stock).
(2) The following restricted activities involving artificially propagated specimens of listed threatened or protected Encephalartos species:
(i) The export from the Republic of South Africa of specimens with a stem diameter of more than 15cm, except for the following dwarf species which cannot be exported if the stem diameter is more than 7cm:
E. caffer, E. humilis, E. cupidus, E. cerinus and E. ngoyanus - Reference of the measure
- Section 2 (2)(i)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0602.20 - Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts Yes Encephalartos species - Description
- Encephalartos species
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 May 2012 - Description
- All countries
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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
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- 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
- The rationale of the measure
- These standards and requirements shall relate to table grapes 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
- QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Classes
4. There shall be three classes of table grapes namely "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2".
Standards for classes
5. (1) A consignment of table grapes shall be classified as Extra Class if it --
(a) is of superior quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar and/or commercial type with regard to shape, development and colour;
(c) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Extra Class set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(e) complies with the applicable berry size for Extra Class set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(f) complies with the maturity indices for Extra Class set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(g) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations for Extra Class set out in Tables 4 and 5 of Annexure 1: Provided that tolerances shall be increased or decreased accordingly in the case of containers that contain more or less than 2,6 kg to 5 kg table grapes.
(2) A consignment of table grapes shall be classified as Class 1 if it --
(a) is of good quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar and/or commercial type;
(c) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Class 1 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(e) complies with the applicable berry size for Class 1 set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(f) complies with the maturity indices for Class 1 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(g) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations for Class 1 set out in Tables 4 and 5 of Annexure 1: Provided that tolerances shall be increased or decreased accordingly in the case of con-tainers that contain more or less than 2,6 kg to 5 kg table grapes.
(3) A consignment of table grapes shall be classified as Class 2 if it --
(a) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(b) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Class 2 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(c) complies with the maturity indices for Class 2 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the applicable berry size for Class 2 set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1; and
(e) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations for Class 2 set out in Tables 4 and 5 of Annexure 1: Provided that tolerances shall be increased or decreased accordingly in the case of con-tainers that contain more or less than 2,6 kg to 5 kg table grapes.
Physical hazards
6. No consignment of Table grapes classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" or "Class 2" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Tables 4 and 5 of Annexure 1;
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 4 of Annexure 1.
Biological and chemical hazards
7. No consignment of table grapes classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972): Provided that --
(a) if the limit of the importing country is lower than is permissible in terms of Act 54 of 1972, the prescribed limit of the importing country shall be complied with; and
(b) the Executive Officer may warrant permission for table grapes with a higher limit, to be exported to countries where such higher limit is permissible: Provided that the producer or exporter shall sign an affidavit in which it is declared that table grapes with higher limits shall only be exported to a country where these higher limits are permissible.
Chemical treatment
8. (a) Any person intending to export table grapes during any particular season shall, before submitting the first consignment during that season for inspection, on request furnish the Executive Officer within 24 hours with a certificate certifying --
(i) which chemical remedies have been used during the spray program on the vineyards;
(ii) which chemical remedies have been used on the table grapes as a post-harvest treatment; and
(b) Subject to the provisions of subitems (a), the follow-on consignments of only the producer concerned whose table grapes exceed the maximum chemical residue limits shall be held back from export for not more than four working days in order to establish if the table grapes complies with the prescribed residue limits: Provided that if two follow-on con¬signments of the producer concerned, again comply with the prescribed residue limits, it shall not be held back from export any longer.
CONTAINERS
General
9. Containers in which table grapes are packed shall --
(a) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(b) not impart a foreign taste or odour or any substance which may be inju-rious to human health to the table grapes;
(c) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(e) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear, to the extent that table grapes are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
(f) Containers (excluding cartons) that are re-used, shall be of a suitable material that can be cleaned and disinfected prior to re-use.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
General
10. (1) Only table grapes of the same quality, cultivar and ripeness shall be packed together in the same container.
(2) Extra Class bunches in the same container shall be more or less uniform in size.
(3) Each container shall be packed firmly and to capacity.
(4) Extra Class table grapes shall be packed in single layers.
(5) If table grapes are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing Material
11. (1) If packing material are used inside the containers, such packing material shall be clean, dry, odourless, not transmit to the table grapes any harmful sub¬stance or any substance that may be injurious to human health and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the table grapes.
(2) Table grapes may be labelled with a suitable label.
Stacking of containers on pallets
12. If containers of table grapes are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable and not transmit to the table grapes any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to the human health;
(b) the pallets shall comply with ISPM 15 requirements, no visual sign of infestation and the stamp shall be marked in two opposite sides, legible, permanent and registered;
(c) pallets manufactured from wood shall be without bark;
(d) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(e) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(f) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(g) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(h) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
13. (1) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(2) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers, before the pallet load is strapped.
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
14. Producers, packhouses and exporters shall:
(a) establish the traceability of table grapes at all stages of production, processing, packing, handling and distribution;
(b) be able to identify any person or supplier from whom they have been supplied with table grapes, or any substance intended to, or expec¬ted to be used in the production or processing of table grapes;
(c) have in place systems and procedures to identify other businesses to which their table grapes have been supplied;
(d) ensure that adequate procedures are in place to withdraw table grapes from the market where such table grapes present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(e) immediately withdraw table grapes which were identified as food pro¬ducts that present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(f) immediately inform the Executive Officer of such withdrawal;
(g) immediately make available to the Executive Officer, on request, any relevant information or documentation mentioned in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); and
(h) keep records of the information mentioned in (g), as well as any other relevant information for at least two years.
MARKING REQUIREMENTS
General
15. (1) Each container containing table grapes, shall be marked clearly, indelibly, legibly and not untidy, upside-down or askew in block letters and numerals on any short or long side of the lid or container, where lids are not used, by printing, stamping or by means of specially designed labels with the following particulars: Provided that all particulars shall be grouped on the same side:
(a) The expression "Grapes" or "Table grapes".
(b) The appropriate cultivar or variety.
(c) The expression "Extra Class", "Class 1", "Class 2", "Class I", "Class II", "Category I", "Category II", "Category 1", "Category 2", "Cat I", "Cat II", "Cat 1", "Cat 2", as the case may be.
(d) The berry size diameter reference as set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1 preceded by the expression "Berry size": Provided that –
(aa) If the grapes are of a "Regular" berry size, the indication of the expression "Regular" is mandatory*;
(bb) the indication of the expressions "XX Large" or "XXL", "X Large" or "XL", "L" or "Large", is optional, if not indicated it must comply to large berry size;
(cc) If the expressions "XX Large" or "XXL", "X Large" or "XL", "L" or "Large" are indicated, the berry size must conform to the minimum berry sizes as set out in Table 1.
(dd) in the case of table grapes destined to the Far East the expression "Jumbo" may be indicated, where permissible.
(e) The country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations or the expres¬sion "South Africa" on its own shall be used (e.g. "Products of South Africa", "Produced in South Africa", or any other similar expression).
(f) The name and physical or postal address of the producer, exporter or owner of the contents of the container, as the case may be.
(g) The producers' code (PUC) or packhouse code (PHC) which is registered with the Executive Officer by the producer, exporter or packhouse as the case may be: Provided that --
(aa) if a producer has more than one farm, each farm shall be registered separately; and
(bb) such code shall be preceded by the expression "Pro-ducer"/"PUC", "Packhouse"/"PHC", "Pack", "Grower Code" or "Farm number".
(h) The packing date: The applicable date on at least 90% of the con-tainers: Provided that if the packing date is expressed in a code, such code shall be registered and approved by the Executive Officer.
(i) Cartons containing grapes that exceed the standards and tolerance for blush as indicated in Table 3 of Annexure 3, must be marked with the expression "Blushed".
(j) Cartons must be marked with an indication of nett mass of the contents in the container.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subitem (1), each outer container containing prepacked units shall be marked with an indication of the total number of prepacked units per outer container.
(3) If an indication highlighting a special grading, presentation or berry size is indicated on the same side as the particulars in subitem (1), such special grading may only be a trademark or registered trademark (®, TM).
(4) If the country to which the table grapes are exported, prescribes require-ments with regard to the marking of containers which differ from the aforesaid require-ments, the containers containing such table grapes may, notwithstanding the provisions of these standards and requirements, be marked in a manner so prescribed and approved by the Executive Officer.
Prohibited particulars
16. No wording, illustration or other means of expression which constitutes a misre-presentation or which directly or by implication, creates a misleading impression of the contents, shall appear on a container which contains table grapes. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 4-16
- 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
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- 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
- QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Classes
4. There are three classes of plums/prunes, namely "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2".
Standards for classes
5. (1) A consignment of plums/prunes shall be classified as Extra Class if it --
(a) is of superior quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar/variety and/or commercial type with regard to shape, development and colour;
(c) is of a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(e) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Extra Class set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
(f) complies with the ripeness standards for plums/prunes set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1.
(2) A consignment of plums/prunes shall be classified as Class 1 if it --
(a) is of good quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar/variety and/or commercial type;
(c) is of a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Class 1 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(e) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number of Class 1 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1;
(f) complies with the ripeness standards for plums/prunes set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(3) A consignment of plums/prunes shall be classified as Class 2 if it --
(a) is of a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(b) complies with the quality standards for Class 2 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(c) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number of Class 2 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the ripeness standards for plums/prunes set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1.
(4) No consignment of plums/prunes classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain --
(a) plant injurious organisms of phytosanitary importance as specified by the Directorate Plant Health;
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being; and
(c) Arthropoda infestation including the organisms which do not form part of plant injurious organisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the plums/prunes or three free running Arthropoda per pallet load or part thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maximum of one Arthropoda per container.
Physical hazards
6. No consignment of plums/prunes classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of the tolerance as set out in item 5(4).
Biological and chemical hazards
7. No consignment of plums/prunes classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" or "Class 2" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972): Provided that --
(a) if the limit of the importing country is lower than is permissible in terms of Act 54 of 1972, the prescribed limit of the importing country shall be complied with; and
(b) the Executive Officer may warrant permission for plums/prunes with a higher limit, to be exported to countries where such higher limit is per¬missible: Provided that the producer or exporter shall sign an affidavit in which it is declared that plums/prunes with higher limits shall only be exported to a country where these higher limits are permissible.
Chemical treatment
8. (a) Any person intending to export plums/prunes during any particular season shall, before submitting the first consignment during that season for inspection, on request furnish the Executive Officer within 24 hours with a certificate certifying --
(i) which chemical remedies have been used during the spray program on the plums/prunes trees; and
(ii) which chemical remedies have been used on the plums/prunes as a post-harvest treatment.
(b) Subject to the provisions of subitems (a), the follow-on consignments of only the producer concerned whose plums/prunes exceeded the maximum chemical residue limits, shall be held back from export for not more than four working days in order to establish if the plums/prunes complies with the prescribed residue limits: Provided that if two follow-on the consignments of the producer concerned, again comply with the prescribed residue limits, it shall not be held back from export any longer.
CONTAINERS
General
9. Containers in which plums/prunes are packed shall --
(a) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(b) not impart a foreign taste, odour or any substance which may be injurious to human health or to the plums/prunes;
(c) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(e) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear, to the extent that plums/prunes are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
General
10. (1) Only plums/prunes of the same quality, cultivar/variety, ripeness and size shall be packed together in the same container.
(2) Extra Class plums/prunes in the same container must be uniform in colour.
(3) Each container shall be packed firmly and to capacity.
(4) Plums/prunes shall be sized.
(5) Extra Class plums/prunes shall be packed to a suitable pattern or diagonally in trays one to three layers.
(6) If plums/prunes are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are new, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing material
11. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall be new, clean, dry, odourless and not transmit to the plums/prunes any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the plums/prunes.
Stacking of containers on pallets
12. If containers containing plums/prunes are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable;
(b) the pallets shall comply with ISPM 15 requirements, no visual sign of infestation and the stamp shall be marked on two opposite sides, be legible, permanent and registered;
(c) pallets manufactured from wood shall be without bark;
(d) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(e) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(f) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(g) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(h) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
13. (1) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(2) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers, before the pallet load is strapped.
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
14. Producers, packhouses and exporters shall:
(a) establish the traceability of plums/prunes at all stages of production, pro-cessing, packing, handling and distribution;
(b) be able to identify any person or supplier from whom they have been supplied with plums/prunes, or any substance intended to, or expected to be used in the production or processing of plums/prunes;
(c) have in place systems and procedures to identify other businesses to which their plums/prunes have been supplied;
(d) ensure that adequate procedures are in place to withdraw plums/prunes from the market where such plums/prunes present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(e) immediately withdraw plums/prunes which were identified as food products that present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(f) immediately inform the Executive Officer of such withdrawal;
(g) immediately make available to the Executive Officer, on request, any relevant information or documentation mentioned in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); and
(h) keep records of the information mentioned in (g), as well as any other relevant information for at least two years.
MARKING REQUIREMENTS
General
15. (1) Each container containing plums/prunes shall be marked clearly, indelibly, legibly and not untidy, upside down or askew in block letters and numerals on any short or long side of the lid or container, where lids are not used, by printing, stamping or by means of specially designed labels with the following particulars: Provided that all particulars shall be grouped on the same side:
(a) The expression "Plums", "Prunes", "Interspecific Plums", as the case may be.
(b) The appropriate cultivar/variety, where applicable.
(c) The expression "Extra Class", "Class 1", "Class I", "Cat 1", "Cat I", "Category 1", "Category I", or "Class 2", "Class II", "Cat 2", "Cat II", "Category 2", "Category II", as the case may be.
(d) The country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations or the expres-sion "South Africa" on its own shall be used (e.g. "Product of South Africa", "Produced in South Africa", or any other similar expression.)
(e) The name and physical or postal address of the producer, expor¬ter or owner of the contents of container.
(f) The producers' code (PUC) or the packhouse code (PHC) which is registered with the Executive Officer by the producer, exporter or packhouse, as the case may be: Provided that --
(i) if a producer has more than one farm, each farm shall be registered separately; and
(ii) such code shall be preceded by the expression "Producer", "Packhouse", "Packer", "PUC", "PHC", "Farm number" or "Grower Code".
(g) The applicable minimum and maximum diameter.
(h) The applicable packing date on at least 90 per cent of the containers: Provided that if the packing date is expressed in a code it shall be registered with the Executive Officer.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subitem (1), each outer container containing prepacked units shall be marked with an indication of the total number of prepacked units per outer container: Provided that if the total number of prepacked units are visible from the outside, it does not have to be indicated on the outer container.
(3) If the country to which the plums/prunes are exported, prescribes require-ments with regard to the marking of containers which differ from the aforesaid require-ments, the containers containing such plums/prunes may, notwithstanding the pro¬visions of these standards and requirements, be marked in a manner so prescribed and approved by the Executive Officer.
Prohibited particulars
16. No person shall use any name, word, expression, reference, particulars or indication in any manner, either by itself or in conjunction with any other verbal, written, printed, illustrated or visual material, in connection with the sale of a product in a manner that conveys or creates or is likely to convey or create a false or misleading impression as to the nature, substance, quality or other properties, or the class or grade, origin, identity or manner or place of production, of that product. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 4-16
- 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 0809.30: - Peaches, including nectarines, 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.70: - Peaches, including nectarines
The measure came into effect on 09 October 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 October 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 1265 of 9 October 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Standards And Requirements Regarding Control Of The Export Of Peaches And Nectarines 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 peaches or nectarines 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
- QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Classes
4(1) There are three classes of peaches or nectarines, namely "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2".
Standards for classes
(2) A consignment of peaches or nectarines shall be classified as Extra Class if it --
(a) is of superior quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar/variety and/or commercial type with regard to shape, development and colour;
(c) is of a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(e) complies with the maturity indices for Extra Class set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(f) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Extra Class set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(g) complies with the diameter groups and diameter codes set out in Table 4 of Annexure 1.
(3) A consignment of peaches or nectarines shall be classified as Class 1 if it --
(a) is of good quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar/variety and/or commercial type;
(c) is of a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Class 1 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(e) complies with the maturity indices for Class 1 set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(f) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Class 1 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(g) complies with the diameter groups and diameter codes set out in Table 4 of Annexure 1.
(4) A consignment of peaches or nectarines shall be classified as Class 2 if it --
(a) is of a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1:
(b) complies with the quality standards for Class 2 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(c) complies with the maturity indices for Class 2 set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Class 2 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(e) complies with the diameter groups and diameter codes set out in Table 4 of Annexure 1.
(5) No consignment of peaches and nectarines classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain --
(a) plant injurious organisms of phytosanitary importance as specified by the Directorate Plant Health;
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being; and
(c) Arthropoda infestation including the organisms which do not form part of plant injurious organisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the peaches and nectarines or three free running Arthropoda per pallet load or part thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maximum of one Arthro¬poda per container.
Physical hazards
5. No consignment of peaches and nectarines classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of the tolerance as set out in item 4(5).
Biological and chemical hazards
6. No consignment of peaches and nectarines classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972): Provided that --
(a) if the limit of the importing country is lower than is permissible in terms of Act 54 of 1972, the prescribed limit of the importing country shall be complied with; and
(b) the Executive Officer may warrant permission for peaches and nectarines with a higher limit, to be exported to countries where such higher limit is permissible: Provided that the producer or exporter shall sign an affidavit in which it is declared that peaches and nectarines with higher limits shall only be exported to a country where these higher limits are permissible.
Chemical treatment
7. (a) Any person intending to export peaches and nectarines during any particular season shall, before submitting the first consignment during that season for inspection, on request furnish the Executive Officer within 24 hours with a certificate certifying --
(i) which chemical remedies have been used during the spray program on the peaches and nectarine trees; and
(ii) which chemical remedies have been used on the peaches and nectarines as a post-harvest treatment.
(b) Subject to the provisions of subitems (a), the follow-on consignments of only the producer concerned whose peaches and nectarines exceeded the maximum chemical residue limits, shall be held back from export for not more than four working days in order to establish if the peaches and nectarines complies with the prescribed residue limits: Provided that if two follow-on consignments of the producer concerned, again comply with the prescribed residue limits, it shall not be held back from export any longer.
CONTAINERS
General
8. Containers in which peaches and nectarines are packed shall --
(a) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(b) not impart a foreign taste, odour or any substance which may be injurious to human health to the peaches or nectarines;
(c) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(e) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear, to the extent that the peaches or nectarines are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
General
9. (a) Only peaches or nectarines of the same quality, cultivar/variety, ripeness, size and colour shall be packed together in the same container.
(b) Extra Class peaches and nectarines in the same container must be uniform in colour.
(c) Each container shall be packed firmly and to capacity.
(d) Peaches and nectarines shall be packed to a suitable pattern or diagonally.
(e) (i) Extra Class peaches and nectarines shall only be packed in single layers: Provided that such peaches or nectarines shall not touch each other.
(ii) Class 1 and Class 2 peaches and nectarines may be packed in one to four layers: Provided that if up to four layers of peaches or nectarines are packed, such peaches or nectarines shall be packed on trays.
(iii) Class 1 and Class 2 peaches and nectarines may be packed in layers in a jumble container: Provided that a suitable material is used for demarcating layers.
(f) All peaches and nectarines shall be sized accordingly to the diameter groups and diameter codes set out in Table 5 of Annexure 1.
(g) If peaches or nectarines are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are new, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing material
10. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall be new, clean, dry, odourless, not transmit to the peaches or nectarines any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the peaches or nectarines.
Stacking of containers on pallets
11. If containers containing peaches or nectarines are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable;
(b) the pallet shall comply with ISPM 15 requirements, no visual sign of infestation and the stamp shall be marked on two opposite sides, be legible, permanent and registered;
(c) pallets manufactured from wood shall be without bark;
(d) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungal growth;
(e) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(f) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(g) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(h) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
12. (a) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(b) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers, before the pallet load is strapped.
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
13. Producers, packhouses and exporters shall:
(a) establish the traceability of peaches and nectarines at all stages of production, processing, packing, handling and distribution;
(b) be able to identify any person or supplier from whom they have been supplied with peaches and nectarines, or any substance intended to, or expected to be used in the production or processing of peaches and nectarines;
(c) have in place systems and procedures to identify other businesses to which their peaches and nectarines have been supplied;
(d) ensure that adequate procedures are in place to withdraw peaches and nectarines from the market where such peaches and nectarines present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(e) immediately withdraw peaches and nectarines which were identified as food products that present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(f) immediately inform the Executive Officer of such withdrawal;
(g) immediately make available to the Executive Officer, on request, any relevant information or documentation mentioned in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); and
(h) keep records of the information mentioned in (g), as well as any other relevant information for at least two years.
MARKING REQUIREMENTS
General
14. (1) Each container containing peaches or nectarines shall be marked clearly, indelibly, legibly and not untidy, upside down or askew in block letters and numerals on any short or long side of the lid or container, where lids are not used, by printing, stamping or by means of specially designed labels with the following particulars: Provided that all particulars shall be grouped on the same side:
(a) The expression "Peaches" or "Nectarines" as the case may be.
(b) The appropriate cultivar/variety.
(c) The colour of the flesh.
(d) The expression "Extra Class", "Class 1", "Cat 1", "Category 1", "Class I", "Cat I", "Category I", "Class 2", "Cat 2", "Category 2", "Class II", "Cat II" or "Category II.
(e) The country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations or the expres-sion "South Africa" on its own shall be used (e.g. "Product of South Africa", "Produced in South Africa", or any other similar expression).
(f) The name and physical or postal address of the producer, exporter or owner of the contents of container.
(g) The producers' code (PUC) or the packhouse code (PHC) which is registered with the Executive Officer by the producer, exporter or packhouse, as the case may be: Provided that --
(i) if a producer has more than one farm, each farm shall be registered separately; and
(ii) such code shall be preceded by the expression "Producer", "Packhouse", "Packer", "PUC", "PHC", "Farm number" or "Grower Code".
(h) The applicable diameter group and/or diameter code set out in Table 4 of Annexure 1.
(i) The applicable packing date on at least 90 per cent of the containers: Provided that if the packing date is expressed in a code, it shall be registered with the Executive Officer.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subitem (1), each outer container containing prepacked units shall be marked with an indication of the total number of prepacked units per outer container: Provided that if the total number of prepacked units are visible from the outside, it does not have to be indicated on the outer container.
(3) If an indication highlighting a special grading, presentation or size is indicated on the same side as the particulars in subitem (1), it shall not be used with the expression "Peaches" or "Nectarines", the cultivar/variety name or the class indication.
(4) If the country to which the peaches or nectarines are exported, prescribes requirements with regard to the marking of containers which differ from the aforesaid requirements, the containers containing such peaches or nectarines may, notwithstanding the provisions of these standards and requirements, be marked in a manner so prescribed and approved by the Executive Officer.
Prohibited particulars
15. No wording, illustration or other means of expression which constitutes a misre-presentation or which directly or by implication, creates a misleading impression of the contents, shall appear on a container which contains peaches or nectarines. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 4-15
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.30 - Peaches, including nectarines No 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Peaches or nectarines 2008.70 - Peaches, including nectarines No - Description
- Peaches and nectarines
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
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- 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
- QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Class
4. There shall be one class of litchis namely "Class 1".
Standards for the class
5. (1) A consignment of litchis shall be classified as Class 1 if it --
(a) is of good quality;
(b) is well-developed and characteristic of the cultivar and/or commercial type;
(c) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(e) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
(2) No consignment of litchis classified as "Class 1" shall contain --
(a) plant injurious organisms (dead or alive) of phytosanitary importance as specified by the Directorate: Plant Health;
(b) organisms (dead or alive) which may be a source of danger to the human being; and
(c) Arthropod infestation (dead or alive) including the organisms which do not form part of plant injurious organisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the litchis or three free running Arthropods per pallet load or part thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maximum of one Arthropod per container.
Physical hazards
6. No consignment of litchis classified as "Class 1" shall contain:
(a) foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(b) organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of the tolerance as set out in item 5(2).
Biological and chemical hazards
7. No consignment of litchis classified as "Class 1" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972): Provided that --
(a) if the limit of the importing country is lower than is permissible in terms of Act 54 of 1972, the prescribed limit of the importing country shall be complied with; and
(b) the Executive Officer may warrant permission for litchis with a higher limit, to be exported to countries where such higher limit is permissible: Provided that the producer or exporter shall sign an affidavit in which it is declared that litchis with higher limits shall only be exported to a country where these higher limits are permissible.
Chemical treatment
8. (a) Any person intending to export litchis during any particular season shall, before submitting the first consignment during that season for inspection, on request furnish the Executive Officer within 24 hours with a certificate certifying --
(i) which chemical remedies have been used during the spray program on the litchi trees; and
(ii) which chemical remedies have been used on the litchis as a post-harvest treatment.
(b) Subject to the provisions of subitems (a), the follow-on consignments of only the producer concerned whose litchis exceeded the maximum chemical residue limits, shall be held back from export for not more than four working days in order to establish if the litchis comply with the prescribed residue limits: Provided that if two follow-on consignments of the producer concerned, again comply with the prescribed residue limits, it shall not be held back from export any longer.
CONTAINERS
9. (a) Containers, excluding bulk containers, in which litchis are packed shall:
(i) be, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(ii) shall not impart a foreign taste or odour or any substance that may be injurious to human health or to the litchis;
(iii) be free from any visible signs of fungal growth;
(iv) be free from Arthropod infestation (dead or alive); and
(v) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear to the extent that litchis are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
(b) Containers (excluding cartons) that are re-used, shall be of a suitable material that can be cleaned and disinfected prior to re-use.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
General
10. (a) Only litchis of the same quality, cultivar, ripeness and size shall be
packed in the same container.
(b) The net mass of the contents of a 4 kg container shall be at least 4.14 kg during inspection.
(c) The net mass of the contents of a 2 kg container shall be at least 2.07 kg during inspection.
(d) The net mass of cartons on which the mass is specified should be at least the mass specified on the carton, excluding cartons mentioned in 10(b) and 10(c).
(e) If litchis are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
(f) The difference in diameter between the largest and the smallest litchi in the same container shall not be more than the limits prescribed for the specific size reference, as set out in item 7 of Table 2, Annexure 1.
(g) In the case of sea transport, an inspector shall reject litchis for export if the period between the date of packing and the scheduled time of departure of the vessel concerned, exceeds 14 days.
Packing material
11. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall
be new, clean, dry, odourless, not transmit to the litchis any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the litchis.
Stacking of containers on pallets
12. If containers containing litchis are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable and not transmit to the litchis any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health;
(b) the pallets shall comply with ISPM 15 requirements, shows no visual signs of infestation and the stamp shall be legible, permanent and registered;
(c) pallets manufactured from wood shall be without bark;
(d) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungal growth;
(e) the pallet shall be free from Arthropod infestation;
(f) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and with the pallet;
(g) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(h) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
13. (a) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(b) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering may be placed on top of the pallet load of containers before the pallet load is strapped.
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
14. Producers, packhouses and exporters shall:
(a) establish the traceability of litchis at all stages of production, packing, processing, handling and distribution;
(b) be able to identify any person or supplier from whom they have been supplied with litchis, or any substance intended to, or expec¬ted to be used in the production or processing of litchis;
(c) have in place systems and procedures to identify other busi¬nesses to which their litchis have been supplied;
(d) ensure that adequate procedures are in place to withdraw litchis from the market where such litchis present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(e) immediately withdraw litchis which were identified as food products that present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(f) immediately inform the Executive Officer of such withdrawal;
(g) immediately make available to the Executive Officer, on request, any relevant information or documentation mentioned in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); and
(h) keep records of the information mentioned in (g), as well as any other relevant information for at least two years.
MARKING REQUIREMENTS
General
15. (1) Each container containing litchis shall be marked clearly, neatly indelibly, legibly, in block letters and numerals on any visible short or long side of the lid or container, where lids are not used, by printing, stamping or by means of specially designed labels with the following particulars: Provided that all particulars shall be grouped on the same side:
(a) The expression "Litchis" or "Lychees".
(b) The appropriate cultivar/variety.
(c) The expression "Class 1", "Class I", "Category I", "Category 1", "Cat 1", Cat I".
(d) The country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations or the expression “South Africa” on its own shall be used (e.g. "Product of South Africa", "Produced in South Africa", or any other similar expression).
(e) The name and physical or postal address of the producer, exporter or owner of the contents of the container.
(f) The producer's code (PUC) or packhouse code (PHC) which is registered with the Executive Officer by the producer, or packhouse, as the case may be: Provided that:
(aa) if a producer has more than one farm, each farm shall be registered separately; and
(bb) such a code shall be preceded by the expression "Producer"/"PUC", "Packhouse"/"PHC", "Pack", "Grower code" or "Farm number".
(g) The packing date on at least 90% of the containers: Provided that if the packing date is expressed in a code, such code shall be registered and approved by the Executive Officer.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subitem (1), each outer container containing prepacked units shall be marked with the total number of prepacked units: Provided that if the total number of prepacked units is visible from the outside, it does not have to be indicated on the outer container.
(3) If the country to which the litchis are exported, prescribes requirements with regard to the marking of containers which differ from the aforesaid requirements, the containers containing such litchis may, notwithstanding the provisions of these standards and requirements, be marked in a manner so prescribed and approved by the Executive Officer.
Prohibition of false or misleading description for products
16. No person shall use any name, word, expression, reference, particulars or indication in any manner, either by itself or in conjunction with any other verbal, written, printed, illustrated or visual material, in connection with the sale of a product in a manner that conveys or creates or is likely to convey or create a false or misleading impression as to the nature, substance, quality or other properties, or the class or grade, origin, identity or manner or place of production, of that product. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4-16
- 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
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- 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
- QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Class
4. There are two classes of cherries, namely "Class 1” and "Class 2”.
Standards for the class
5. (1) A consignment of cherries shall be classified as Class 1 if it --
(a) is of superior quality;
(b) is well-developed and characteristics of the cultivar/variety and/or commercial type with regard to colour;
(c) is of a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(e) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
(2) A consignment of cherries shall be classified as Class 2 if it --
(a) is a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(b) complies with the quality and food safety standards set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(c) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
(3) No consignment of cherries classified as "Class 1” and "Class 2" shall contain --
(a) plant injurious organisms of phytosanitary importance as specified by the Directorate Plant Health;
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being; and
(c) Arthropoda infestation including the organisms which do not form part of plant injurious orga¬nisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the cherries or three free running Arthropoda per pallet load or part thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maxi-mum of one Arthropoda per container.
Physical hazards
6. No consignment of cherries classified as "Class 1”and "Class 2" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1.
Biological and chemical hazards
7. No consignment of cherries classified as "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972): Provided that --
(a) if the limit of the importing country is lower than is permissible in terms of Act 54 of 1972, the prescribed limit of the importing country shall be complied with; and
(b) the Executive Officer may warrant permission for cherries with a higher limit, to be exported to countries were such higher limit is permissible: Provided that the producer or exporter shall sign an affidavit in which it is declared that cherries with higher limits shall only be exported to a country where these higher limits are permissible;
Chemical treatment
8. (a) Any person intending to export cherries during any particular season shall, before submitting the first consignment during that season for inspection, on request furnish the Executive Officer within 24 hours with a certificate certifying --
(i) which chemical remedies have been used during the spray program on the cherry trees; and
(ii) which chemical remedies have been used on the cherries as a post-harvest treatment.
(b) Subject to the provisions of subitems (a), the follow-on consignments of only the producer concerned whose cherries exceeded the maximum chemical residue limits, shall be held back from export for not more than four working days in order to establish if the cherries complies with the prescribed residue limits: Provided that if the consignments of the producer concerned, again comply with the prescribed residue limits, it shall not be held back from export any longer.
CONTAINERS
General
9. Containers in which cherries are packed shall --
(a) be new, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(b) shall not impart a foreign taste or odour of any substance which may be injurious to human health or to the cherries;
(c) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(e) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear, to the extent that cherries are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
10. Producers, packhouse managers and exporters shall:
(a) establish the traceability of cherries at all stages of production, packing, handling and distribution;
(b) be able to identify any person or supplier from whom they have been supplied with cherries, or any substance intended to, or expected to be used in the production or processing of cherries;
(c) have in place systems and procedures to identify other businesses to which their cherries have been supplied;
(d) ensure that adequate procedures are in place to withdraw cherries from the market where such cherries present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(e) immediately withdraw cherries which were identified as food products that present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(f) immediately inform the Executive Officer of such withdrawal;
(g) immediately make available to the Executive Officer, on request, any relevant information or documentation mentioned in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); and
(h) keep records of the information mentioned in (g), as well as any other relevant information for at least two years.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
General
11. (1) Only cherries of the same quality and cultivar shall be packed in the same container.
(2) Cherries in the same container shall be reasonably uniform in size.
(3) Each container shall be packed firmly and to capacity.
(4) If cherries are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container : Provided that the prepacked units are new, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing material
12. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall be new, clean, dry, odourless and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the cherries.
Stacking of containers on pallets
13. If containers containing cherries are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable;
(b) the pallet shall comply with ISPM 15 requirements, no visual sign of infestation and the stamp shall be marked on two opposite sides, be legible, permanent and registered;
(c) pallets manufactured from wood shall be without bark;
(d) the pallet shall be free from visible signs of fungus growth;
(e) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(f) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(g) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked on a pallet; and
(h) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on a pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
14. (1) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(2) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers before the pallet load is strapped.
MARKING REQUIREMENTS
General
15. (1) Each container containing cherries shall be marked clearly, indelibly, legibly and not untidy, upside-down or askew, in block letters and numerals on any short or long side of the lid or container, where lids are not used, by printing, stamping or by means of specially designed labels with the following particulars: Provided that all particulars shall be grouped on the same side:
(a) The expression "Cherries".
(b) The appropriate cultivar/variety.
(c) The expression "Class 1", "Cat 1", "Category 1", "Category I", "Class I", "Cat I", "Class 2", "Cat 2", "Category 2", "Category II", "Class II", "Cat II".
(d) The country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations or the expression "South Africa" on its own shall be used (e.g. "Products of South Africa", "Produced in South Africa", "Manufac¬tured in South Africa" or any other similar expression).
(e) The name and physical or postal address of the producer, exporter or owner of the contents of container.
(f) The producers' code (PUC) and the packhouse code (PHC) which is registered with the Executive Officer by the producer or packhouse, as the case may be: Provided that --
(i) if a producer has more than one farm, each farm shall be registered separately; and
(ii) such code shall be preceded by the expression "Producer", "FBO", "Packhouse", "PUC", "PHC", "Packer", "Farm number" or "Grower Code".
(g) The applicable minimum and maximum diameter.
(h) The applicable packing date on at least 90 per cent of the containers: Provided that if the packing date is expressed in a code, it shall be registered and approved with the Executive Officer.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subitem (1), each outer container containing prepacked units shall be marked with an indication of the total number of prepacked units per outer container: Provided that if the total number of prepacked units is visible from the outside, it does not have to be indicated on the outer container.
(3) If the country to which the cherries are exported, prescribes requirements with regard to the marking of containers which differ from the aforesaid requirements, the containers containing such cherries may, notwithstanding the provisions of these standards and requirements, be marked in a manner so prescribed and approved by the Executive Officer.
Prohibited particulars
16. No person shall use any name, word, expression, reference, particulars or indication in any manner, either by itself or in conjunction with any other verbal, written, printed, illustrated or visual material, in connection with the sale of a product in a manner that conveys or creates or is likely to convey or create a false or misleading impression as to the nature, substance, quality or other properties, or the class or grade, origin, identity or manner or place of production, of that product. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4-16
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
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 Yes Cherries 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 2524: Asbestos.
The measure came into effect on 28 March 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STAATSKOERANT, 28 MAART 2008 No. 30904 3 GOVERNMENT NOTICE
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS FOR THE PROHIBITION OF THE USE, MANUFACTURING, IMPORT AND EXPORT OF ASBESTOS AND ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- PROHIBITIONS
2.(1) No person shall acquire, process, package or repackage asbestos; manufacture asbestos containing materials, or distribute asbestos or asbestos containing materials.
(2) No person shall import asbestos or asbestos containing material into the Republic, or export asbestos or asbestos containing materials from the Republic.
(3 No person shall import asbestos containing waste into the Republic.
(4) The provisions of sub-regulation (2) and (3) shall not apply to a person -
(a) importing asbestos or asbestos containing material which is in transit from a State outside the Republic to another State outside of the Republic, unless further repackaging or processing of the asbestos or asbestos containing material is performed in the Republic; or
(b) importing asbestos which is solely for use in analysis or research and which is not intended to develop a new use for asbestos or asbestos containing material; or
(c) importing asbestos or asbestos waste from a State, which is a member of the Southern African Development Community, for safe disposal at a disposal site for which a permiit has been issued in terms of section 20 of the Environment Conservation Act, 1989;
provided that persons conducting the activities in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) register the activity with the Minister as contemplated in regulation 4 of these regulations.
(5) The provisions of sub-regulation (1) and (2) shall not apply to a person who, on the date of the commencement of these regulations, is lawfully importing an identified product or asbestos for use in the manufacture of an identified product, nor to any person manufacturing or distributing an identified product for local use, provided that the person conducting the activity registers the ACTi, •it’s with the Minister as contemplated in regulation 4 and acts in accordance with an approved Asbestos Phase-out Plan as referred to in regulation 5 of these regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Section 2 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2524 Asbestos. No - Description
- asbestos
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 28 March 2008 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 25 March 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 March 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 5467, 25 March 1977
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Under The Hazardous Substances Act 15 Of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2(4) An applicant for a licence shall pay a fee of R20 by means of a revenue stamp for that amount, which shall be affixed to the application form.
4(3) A licensee shall keep all Group I hazardous substances in his possession or charge under proper care and control, entirely separate from articles of food or drink and either in a room, a cupboard or an enclosure reserved solely for the purpose and securely locked at all times except when stocks are added or removed. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(4) and 4(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The list of hazardous substances are neither listed in the Act nor in the Regulations. The NTM Manager to request these from the South African NTM focal point as the list is not available online.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 44 Hazardous chemicals and pesticides No - Description
- Group 1 hazardous substances i.e any substance or mixture of substances which, in the course of customary or reasonable handling or use, including ingestion, might, by reason of its toxic, corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitizing or flammable nature or because it generates pressure through decomposition, heat or other means, cause injury, ill-health or death to human beings.
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 0307.81: -- Live, fresh or chilled
The measure came into effect on 15 August 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.35436, 15 June 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Introduction Of The Compulsory Specification For Live Aquacultured Abalone (VC 9001)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This Compulsory Specification applies to the harvesting, preparation, packing, conveyance and quality of live aquacultured abalone.
1.2 Wild harvested live abalone is excluded from the scope of this Compulsory Specification - Description of the measure
- 3.8 The testing of live aquacultured abalone against the requirements of this Compulsory Specification shall be done by test facilities that are accredited to use the test methods as referenced in the SAMSM&CP. In the case where there are no test facilities available that are in compliance with the foregoing, the NRCS will determine
which facilities can be used in terms of its conformity assessment policy. This includes testing undertaken by farms and/or packers to demonstrate conformance with this Compulsory Specification 4.2 Live aquacultured abalone for packing shall be obtained from sources that are officially approved by DAFF.
4.5 All official sampling of live aquacultured abalone and water shall take place according to the requirements of the SAMSM&CP.
4.8 The live aquacultured abalone harvested, packed or shipped for the purpose of placing on the market for human consumption, shall not contain any chemicals, microbiological contaminants, and marine biotoxins at levels that could be detrimental to the health ofthe consumer as per requirements of the SAMSM&CP.
4.9 The live aquacultured abalone product shall be traceable according to the requirements of the movement document referred to in the SAMSM&CP
5 MARKINGS
Packed live aquacultured abalone product shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of SANS 729 - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.8, 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 and 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0307.81 -- Live, fresh or chilled Yes Live aquacultured abalone - Description
- Live aquacultured abalone
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 0303: Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04., 0304.6: - Frozen fillets of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), e, 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs., 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. and 0307: Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt
The measure came into effect on 24 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38707, 24 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Frozen Fish, Frozen Marine Molluscs And Frozen Products Derived Therefrom - VC 8017
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This Compulsory Specification applies to the handling, preparation, processing, packing, transportation, freezing, storage and quality of frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom, for human consumption, which are to be offered for sale.
- Description of the measure
- 3.12 The testing of frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom against the requirements of this Compulsory Specification shall be done by test facilities that are accredited to use the referenced test methods. In the case where there are no test facilities available that are in compliance with the foregoing, the NRCS
shall determine which facilities can be used in terms of its conformity assessment policy.
5 Markings
Frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of SANS 585, and shall include the official factory / establishment number issued by the NRCS in accordance with section A 1.5 of this Compulsory Specification.
B.1.2 Health guarantees shall only be issued to approved factories / establishments appearing on the official lists drawn up by the specific countries or trade blocks requiring such guarantees
B.1.3 As required, finally prepared and packed frozen fish, marine molluscs, and product derived therefrom shall be monitored on the basis of random testing and surveillance programmes. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.12 , 5, Annex B.1.2 and Annex B.1.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0303 Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04. Yes Frozen 0304.6 - Frozen fillets of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), e Yes Frozen 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Frozen 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Frozen molluscs 0307 Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt Yes Frozen - Description
- Frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom
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 0306.11: -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.)
The measure came into effect on 04 September 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 September 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 978 (Government Gazette 25171) Of 4 July 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Frozen Rock Lobster And Frozen Lobster Products Derived Therefrom
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers requirements for the handling, preparation, processing, packaging, freezing, storage and quality of frozen lobster tails, frozen whole lobster (cooked or raw) or any other frozen lobster product derived from lobsters of the families Palinuridae and Scyllaridae, and of the family Nephropidae (genera Homarus, Nephrops and Metanephrops, or any other species of lobster), intended for human consumption. It also covers requirements for factories and employees involved in the production.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.1.2 Requirements for importing countries
In order to meet the requirements of an importing country, products for export may be packed to requirements that deviate from those laid down in this specification, subject to the following conditions:
a) prior written application for the packaging of the product in accordance with the proposed deviation shall be made to the authority administering this specification, full details of the intended deviation being furnished;
b) the deviation shall not, in the opinion of the authority administering the specification, after consultation with organizations representing the industry, result in the packing and exporting of a product of doubtful quality or of such nature as to affect deleteriously the Republic of South Africa's export image in the market concerned; and
c) the products hall be accurately described on its container or label and the labelling or marking shall not be misleading to the consumer.
6.4 Marking on outer containers and packages for export
Outer containers and packages for export shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of the importing country and may be marked differently from the requirements of 6.1 and 6.3, provided that there is no attempt to misrepresent the contents. Details as required by 6.1(c) shall be printed on each outer container and package.
7.2.2 Delivery for export
The frozen product for export shall be conveyed from the factory to the freezer storage depot and
delivered into the transporting vessel's freezer storage facilities at a temperature of-1 8 ̊Cor lower.
If, at any time during this transportation, the temperature of the product rises above-18 ̊C,it shall be
lowered to the required temperature as rapidly as possible. The product shall be reinspected if the
temperature has risen above -7 ̊ C. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.1.2, 6.4 and 7.2.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306.11 -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) No - Description
- Frozen rock lobster and frozen lobster products derived therefrom
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 0306.14: -- Crabs, 0306.15: -- Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), 0306.16: -- Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), 0306.17: -- Other shrimps and prawns, 1605.10: - Crab, 1605.2: - Shrimps and prawns : and 1605.40.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38707, 24 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Frozen Shrimps (Prawns), Langoustines And Crabs, And Products Derived Therefrom - VC 8031
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This Compulsory Specification applies to the handling, preparation, processing, packing, transportation, freezing, storage and quality of frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom, for human consumption, which are to be offered for sale.
- Description of the measure
- 3.12 The testing of frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom against the requirements of this Compulsory Specification shall be done by test facilities that are accredited to use the referenced test methods. In the case where there are no test facilities available that are in compliance with the foregoing, the NRCS shall determine which facilities can be used in terms of its conformity assessment policy.
5 Markings
Frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of SANS 788. In terms of South African produced products the official factory / establishment number issued by the NRCS in accordance with section A 1.5 of this Compulsory Specification shall be included.
A.2.2 For locally produced products, where applicants require approval for export or any other purposes, applicants shall supply details of the frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom per consignment for which approval is sought by providing information with regards to the type of approval required (e.g. certificate of compliance, health guarantee to a particular country or other specific certification for official purposes). This application shall as a minimum be made 10 working days prior to the date on which it is needed.
B.1.2 Health guarantees shall only be issued for approved factories / establishments
appearing on the official lists drawn up by the specific countries or trade blocks
requiring such guarantees.
B.1.3 As required, finally prepared and packed frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines
and crabs, and products derived therefrom shall be monitored on the basis of random
testing and surveillance programmes.
B.1.4 For the issuing of health guarantees, it is required that for every consignment:
a) The product originates from factories / establishments approved by the NRCS
in terms of the requirements of this Compulsory Specification;
b) All products and product codes are reflected in the request for export; and
c) The product covered by such a guarantee is fully traceable to its origin. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.12 and 5; Annex A .2.2; Annex B.1.2, Annex B.1.3 and Annex B.1.4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306.14 -- Crabs No 0306.15 -- Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) Yes frozen langoustines 0306.16 -- Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon) No 0306.17 -- Other shrimps and prawns No 1605.10 - Crab Yes Frozen 1605.2 - Shrimps and prawns : Yes Frozen 1605.40.90 -- Other Yes frozen langoustines - Description
- Frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom
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 0302.89: -- Other and 0305.49.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 22 March 1974
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 March 1974
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 474 of 22 March 1974
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification for Smoked snoek
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing. or treatment of the cooked product, smoked snoek (Thyrsites atun).
- Description of the measure
- 7.4 Markings on the Containers for Export
Containers for export may be marked differently to the requirements of this section provided that there is no attempt to misrepresent the product and that the information called for by 7.1 (f) appears either on the container or on a packing slip placed on the top of the contents before the container is sealed. The requirements of the importing country shall be complied with. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0302.89 -- Other Yes Snoek 0305.49.90 --- Other Yes smoked snoek - Description
- Snoek intended for smoking or in the course of preparation for smoking or in the course of being smoked or after having been smoked, as indicated by the context.
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 1601: Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. and 1602: Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 791 (Government Gazette 26531) of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing and Treatment of Canned Meat Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification specifies requirements for the manufacture, production, processing and treatment of canned meat products intended for human consumption.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 12.2.1 .7 Containers for export
Provided that the requirements of the importing country are met and subject to there being no attempt to misrepresent the product, products may be exported either unlabelled, or labelled differently from the requirements of this specification. The requirements of 12.2.1.6 shall, however, apply, except that a code mark may be used in lieu of the name of the manufacturer. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12.2.1.7
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1601 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. Yes Canned meat products 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood. Yes Canned meat products - Description
- Canned meat products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10.1.7 Containers for export
Provided that the requirements of the importing country are met and subject to there being no attempt to misrepresent the product, products may be exported either unlabelled, or labelled differently from the requirements of this specification. The requirements of 10.1.6 shall, however, apply, except that a code mark may be used in lieu of the name of the manufacturer. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10.1.7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Canned fish 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans - Description
- Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0808.10: - Apples
The measure came into effect on 29 May 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 32254, 29 May 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Apples 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
- 8. If containers containing apples are palletized-
(b) local pallets shall have visible signs of fungus growth and Arthropoda infestation. This is only applicable to export. Imports will be covered by the ISPM 15; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 8
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0808.10 - Apples No - Description
- Apples
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- (3) The Director of Mines shall consider the following in evaluating an application under this section:
(b) for a mineral export permit—
(i) a mineral analysis and valuation certificate issued by the Director of Geological Survey
(4) A holder of a mineral export or mineral import permit shall submit monthly export or import returns in the prescribed form.
48. A mineral export or mineral import permit—
(a) shall be valid for a period of one year
51. (1) The Director of Geological Survey shall be responsible for analysing minerals and mineral products and issuing mineral analysis certificates and valuation certificates in respect of —
(a) applications for the import or export of minerals, mineral products or samples; - Reference of the measure
- PART III; Division 7: Section 47 (3)(b)(i) and (4) ; Section 48 (a); Section 51 (1)(a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Minerals, ore and mineral products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- (3) The Director of Mines shall consider the following in evaluating an application under this section:
(c) for an application for a mineral export or mineral import permit for radioactive minerals, the applicant’s compliance with the requirements of the Ionising Radiation Protection Act, 2005 - Reference of the measure
- PART III, Division 7: Section 47 (3) (c);
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Radioactive minerals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
