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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables Intended For Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Additional marking requirements
32 (7) Subject to the provisions of regulation 9, if the peel is not removed, the style is considered additionally as "Unpeeled" and must be indicated. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 32 (7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned tomatoes - Description
- Canned tomatoes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables Intended For Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Additional marking requirements
(2) (a) Subject to the provisions of regulation 9 the following product designates may be used as alternative for "sieved crushed tomatoes":
(i) "strained crushed tomatoes";
(ii) "screened crushed tomatoes"; or
(iii) "Passata": Provided that the word "Passata" may not be used on its own but shall be accompanied by a descriptive product name namely "strained/sieved/screened crushed tomatoes".
(b) The words "pasta" or "puree" may not appear on a container containing "sieved crushed tomatoes" since the quality specifications for these products are set in regulation 36. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 33(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Crushed and sieved tomatoes - Description
- Crushed and sieved tomatoes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables Intended For Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Additional marking requlmments
(2) Subject to the provisions of regulation 9, the word "mashed" may only be used on products still containing seeds and peel. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 34
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Crushed or mashed tomatoes - Description
- Crushed or mashed tomatoes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables Intended For Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Additional marking requirements
(2) Subject to the provisions of regulations 9 the word "concentrate" may also be used as a synonym for "tomato puree" or "tomato pulp". - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 36 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned tomato concentrate, paste and puree - Description
- Canned tomato concentrate, paste and puree
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid., 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid., 2003: Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid., 2004: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06., 2005: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. and 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables Intended For Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Additional marking requirements
37 (3) Subject to the provisions of regulation 9 -
(a) each container mixed vegetables containing mayonnaise or a similar ingredient shall be labelled "Vegetable Salad"; and
(b) every kind of vegetable of which the mass exceeds 5% of the drained mass of the container concerned, shall be indicated on the label in descending order in which it is used in the mixture on a mass-per-mass basis. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 37 (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Unspecified canned vegetables 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Unspecified canned vegetables 2003 Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Unspecified canned vegetables 2004 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Unspecified canned vegetables 2005 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Unspecified canned vegetables 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Unspecified canned vegetables - Description
- Canned mixed vegetables (vegetable salad)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1001.1: - Durum wheat :
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Durum Wheat Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of wheat in the Republic of South Africa --
(e) unless the containers or sale documents, as the case may be, are marked in accordance with the marking requirements set out in regulation 8.
8. (1) Every container or the accompanying sale documents of a consignment of wheat shall be marked or endorsed by means of appropriate symbols specified in sub-regulation (2), with --
(a) the class of the wheat; and
(b) the grade.
(2) The symbols referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall appear in the order of class and grade.
(3) The symbols used to indicate the different --
(a) classes shall be --
(i) D in the case of Durum Wheat; and
(ii) O in the case of Other Wheat;
(b) grades shall be --
(i) 1 in the case of Grade 1;
(ii) 2 in the case of Grade 2;
(iii) 3 in the case of Grade 3, and
(iv) 4 in the case of Grade 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(e) and 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001.1 - Durum wheat : No - Description
- Durum wheat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0703.20: - Garlic
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 24481, 21 February 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Garlic Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2 (1) No person shall sell in the Republic of South Africa
(a) classified garlic --
(v) unless such garlic is marked with the particulars and in the manner prescribed in Regulation 8
(viii) if such garlic is marked with particulars or in a manner prescribed as particulars with which or a manner in which it may not be marked;
(b) unclassified garlic unless such garlic is marked with the particulars and in the manner prescribed in regulation 8(8).
Marking requirements
8. (1) Containers containing classified garlic destined for sale, shall be marked in clear and legible block letters of at least 5 mm in height with the following particulars:
(a) The name and address or trade mark of the producer, owner, packer and/or local dispatcher.
(b) The expression “Product of” followed by the name of the country of origin of the garlic.
(c) The class, in the case of Class 1 and Class 2.
(d) The size group of the garlic in the container, indicated as a minimum diameter and maximum diameter
(e) The net mass of the contents, in letters of a size as prescribed by the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
(f) The word "garlic", in the case of containers the contents of which are not visible from outside
(g)If containers is packed in a carrier container each carrier container shall be marked with the particulars set out in subitem (1), as well as with the number of container it contains and its contents, on at least one end of every carrier container by means of stamping or printing or by pasting a printed label thereon.
(2) The particulars prescribed in subregulation ( 1) shall be indicated on the container or on a label affixed to the container.
(3) Particulars shall be printed in English or both in English and any of the other official languages.
(4) If at any stage the class or size designation should change the labels shall be replaced unless the new class or size designation is stamped in red ink across the old class or size designation, in clear legible block letters of at least 2 mm larger than the previous marks, with a suitable stamp.
(5) Any labels shall be firmly affixed to each container. If more than one label is used, the markings on different labels shall not be contradictory.
(6) Each container containing garlic shall be provided with one or more labels that shall be (a) intact, clean and neat;
(a) manufactured from manilla paper or other suitable material; and
(c) affixed f m l y to the container and in such a manner that re-stamping is possible without opening or damaging the container.
(7) If classified garlic is displayed for sale in loose quantities- -
(a) any quantity of a particular class, a size group or a cultivar shall not be displayed mixed with garlic of any other class, size group or cultivar; and
(b) the class, size group and country of origin of such garlic shall be indicated in clear, legible block letters of at least 10 mm in height on a notice board prominently placed at such a quantity of garlic.
(8) Containers containing unclassified garlic destined for sale, shall be marked in clear and legible block letters of at least 5 mm in height with the name and address of the producer or owner and with the expression
“Unclassified garlic”.
Prohibited particulars
9. No wording, illustration or other device of expression which constitutes a misrepresentation or which directly or by implication can create a misleading impression of the contents shall appear on a container containing garlic or on a label affixed thereto or which is displayed therewith. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2 (1)(a) (v) and (viii), 2(1)(b) , 8 and 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0703.20 - Garlic No - Description
- Garlic
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2105.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 08 February 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 February 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36124, 8 February 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Edible Ices Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to Edible Ices intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa to which and under circumstances in which a prohibition in terms of section 3 of the Act regarding the sale of Edible Ices apply.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking of containers and outer containers
6. (1) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (9), the main panel of each container containing Edible Ices, excluding the class Soft Serve, shall be marked with the following particulars at least in English:
Class designation
(a) The applicable class designation or alternative class designation as specified in columns 2 and 3 of Table 2 and Table 3: Provided that --
(i) in the case of --
(aa) the classes Frozen Fruit Sorbet and Frozen Fruit Ice , the word "Fruit" may be substituted by the name(s) of the specific fruit(s) used; and
(bb) the class Flavoured Ice, the word "Flavoured" shall be preceded by the name(s) of the specific fruit(s) and/or flavouring(s) used;
(ii) an altered word sequence of the class designation or alternative class designation is permissible on condition that the altered word sequence does not constitute a misrepresentation, or not directly or by implication create or may create a misleading impression regarding the quality, nature, origin or composition of the product concerned; and
(iii) no word or expression may be bigger than the class designation or alternative class designation unless it is a registered trade mark or brand name.
Additions to the class designation
(b) The applicable additions to the class designation or alternative class designation:
(i) If a flavouring has been added to Edible Ices in order to render a distinctive flavour thereto, the applicable class designation or alternative class designation shall either be preceded by the expression "X Flavoured" or followed by the expression "with X Flavour" or "with X Flavouring", where "X" indicates the name(s) of the flavouring(s) used, unless the flavouring concerned has been added with the intention to enhance the flavour of the fruit or added foodstuff concerned.
(ii) If lactic acid and yoghurt flavouring, instead of real yoghurt, have been added to the class Dairy Ice-cream, Ice-cream, Frozen Dairy Dessert, Frozen Dessert or Soft Serve, the applicable class designation or alternative class designation shall either be preceded by the expression "Yoghurt Flavoured" or followed by the expression "with Yoghurt Flavour" or 'with Yoghurt Flavouring".
(iii) If a foodstuff has been added to Edible Ices in order to render a distinctive taste thereto -
(aa) the applicable class designation or alternative class designation shall be followed by the expression "with X", or wording having a similar meaning, where "X" indicates the generic name(s) of the foodstuff(s) added (e.g. "with chocolate pieces", "with choc-chip cookies", "with pineapple and mango pieces", etc); or
(bb) the applicable class designation or alternative class designation shall be preceded by the generic name(s) of the foodstuff(s) added (e.g. "choc-chip cookies ice -cream ", "mango and peach frozen yoghurt", etc.); and
(cc) the requirements on Quantitative Ingredient Declarations (QUID), as specified in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfects Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), shall be complied with.
The expression "pasteurised"
(c) The expression "Pasteurised" in the case where -
(i) Frozen Yoghurt has been pasteurised after fermentation; and
(ii) blends of yoghurt and either dairy ice-cream mix or ice-cream mix has been pasteurised.
The expression "contains no live cultures"
(d) The expression "contains no live cultures", "contains no live micro-organisms", or wording having a similar meaning, in close proximity to the class designation or alternative class designation, in the case where -
(i) Frozen Yoghurt has been pasteurised after fermentation; and
(ii) blends of yoghurt and either dairy ice-cream mix or ice-cream mix has been pasteurised.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (9), each container containing Edible Ices, excluding the class Soft Serve, shall either on the main panel or on any other conspicuous place thereon, be marked with the following particulars at least in English:
Name and address
(a) The name and address of the manufacturer, packer, importer, seller or person or entity on whose behalf the product has been packed in a letter size of at least 1 mm in height.
Country of origin
(b) The country of origin which shall be declared on the label as follows in a letter size of at least 1 mm in height:
(i) "Product of (name of country)" if all the main ingredients, processing and labour used to make the product are from one specific country;
(ii) "Produced in (name of country)", "Processed in (name of country)", "Manufactured in (name of country)", "Made in (name of country)", or wording having a similar meaning, when the product is processed in a
second country which changes its nature; or
(iii) In the case where single ingredient agricultural commodities are imported in bulk and where owing to climatic, seasonal or other contingencies more than one country may be the source of the single ingredient
agricultural commodity, the wording 'Product of (name(s) of country(ies))' separated by the expression 'and/or', shall be declared on the label of the final pre-packed foodstuff: Provided that the final end product remains a
single ingredient agricultural commodity: Provided further that the words "Packed in (name of country)" may be used in addition to the requirements of subparagraph (i) or (ii) above.
Net mass or volume
(c) The net mass or volume of the Edible Ices packed therein as required in terms of the Trade Metrology Act, 1 973 (Act No. 77 of 1973): Provided that the letter sizes of such indications shall comply with the requirements of the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
Individual units packed in multipacks
(3) In the case where individual un its are packed in a multipack, only the particulars prescribed in subregulations (1)(a), (1)(b), (2)(a) and (8) need be indicated on the containers containing the individual units: Provided that such individual units may not be sold loose.
Multipacks
(4) In the case of a multipack, at least the following marking requirements shall be indicated on the multipack:
(a) The particulars prescribed in subregulations (1) and (2); and
(b) The number of containers (individual units) contained therein as required in terms of the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
Outer containers
(5) In the case of an outer container, at least the following marking requirements shall be indicated on the outer container:
(a) The particulars prescribed in subregulations (1)(a), (2)(a) en (2)(b); and
(b) The number of containers (individual units) or multipacks contained therein as required in terms of the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
Soft Serve dispensing machines
(6) The class designation "Soft Serve" shall be indicated conspicuously on each soft serve dispensing machine where Soft Serve is sold in single serve portions.
Single serve portions
(7) In the case of Edible Ices, excluding the class Soft Serve, sold in single serve portions, the applicable class designation or alternative class designation shall be indicated conspicuously on either the immediate container in which it is displayed, or on the display freezer unit itself.
Ingredients list
(8) The ingredients list shall be indicated in the manner prescribed in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972) in a letter size of at least 1 mm in height.
(9) The particulars referred to in subregulations (1) to (8) shall be indicated in detached letters and figures --
(a) that are clearly legible;
(b) that are of the same type;
(c) that appear on a contrasting background; and
(d) of which the minimum vertical height is 3 mm, except where otherwise indicated and in the case of subregulations (6) and (7) where a minimum letter size of 50 mm is required: Provided that --
the minimum vertical height shall be applicable to the smallest letter or figure in the indications; and
(ii) if the letter size of the additions to the class designation or alternative class designation, as required in subregulation (1)(b), differs in size from letter size of the class designation or alternative class designation
indication, the difference in size between the smallest and the largest letter shall not exceed 3 mm. Restricted particulars on containers, multipacks and outer containers
7. (1) (a) No class designation other than the applicable class designation or alternative class designation shall be marked on a container, multipack or outer container.
(b) No word or expression which so nearly resembles the class designation or alternative class designation of a product that it could be misleading with regard to the composition shall be marked on the container, multipack or outer container.
(2) Depictions or illustrations of the specific fruit(s) added to or used in the manufacturing of Edible Ices shall only be allowed if the product concerned contains at least 6% (m/m) or more fruit: Provided that depictions or illustrations of any other ingredient(s) emphasised on a container, multipack or outer container shall only be allowed if the requirements on Quantitave Ingredient Declarations (QUID), as specified in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfects Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), have been complied with.
(3) No word, mark, illustration, depiction or any other method of expression that constitutes a misrepresentation or directly or by implication creates or may create a misleading impression regarding the quality, nature, class, origin or composition of Edible Ices shall be marked on a container, multipack or outer container.
(4) No registered trade mark or brand name which may possibly, directly or by implication, be misleading or create a false impression of the contents of a container, multipack or outer container containing Edible Ices, shall appear on such a container, multipack or outer container.
(5) No claim regarding the absence of any substance that does not normally occur in Edible Ices shall be marked on the container, multipack or outer container thereof except in cases where it is allowed for in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(6) (a) The words "fresh", "freshly", "natural", "nature's", "pure", "traditional", "original", "authentic", "real", "genuine", "home made", "selected", "premium", "finest", "quality" or "best", or any other words, statements, phrases, logos or expressions having a similar meaning, whether directly or by implication, shall not appear on a
container, multipack or outer container of an Edible Ice product unless the criteria on the use of such terms, as set out in the guidance notes compiled by the United Kingdom's Food Standard Agency, have been complied with. The latest version of these guidance notes is available on the Department's website or may be obtained directly from the office of the Executive Officer.
(b) Registered trade marks or brand names bearing the words, statements, phrases, logos or expressions referred to in paragraph (a) and which have been in use on containers, multipacks or outer containers containing Edible Ices prior to the publication of these regulations, shall not be subject to these restrictions.
(7) No claim which compares the total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar, sodium or salt, or energy value of two or more similar Edible Ices by using words such as "reduced", "less than", "fewer", "light" and "lite", or words having a similar meaning, shall be made on the container, multipack or outer container thereof, unless the following conditions are complied with:
(a) The Edible Ice product shall be compared with a different version of the same or similar product.
(b) The Edible Ice product being compared shall be clearly marked on the container and multipack with the following information:
(i) A statement of the amount of difference in the energy value or relevant nutrient content, expressed as a percentage.
(ii) The identity of the Edible Ice product(s) to which it is being compared in close proximity to or as part of the comparative claim.
(c) The comparison shall be based on a relative difference of at least 25% in the energy value or nutrient content of an equivalent mass or volume.
(d) The Edible Ice product shall be marked with the prescribed nutritional information declaration required in terrors of the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfects Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(8) The provisions of this regulation shall mutatis mutandis apply to-
(a) particulars that are marked on a soft serve dispensing machine in the case of the class Soft Serve;
(b) particulars that are marked on the container or the display freezer unit in the case of Edible Ices, excluding the class Soft Serve, sold in single serve portions;
(c) particulars that are marked on a notice board displayed at or in the immediate vicinity of Edible Ices that are kept or displayed for sale; and (d) all advertisements for Edible Ices. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 6 and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2105.00.90 - Other No - Description
- Edible ices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell in the Republic of South Africa fresh vegetables, other than imported fresh vegetables referred to in subregulation 2;
(e) unless the containers concerned are marked according to the requirements set out in regulations 10 and 11;
Marking requirements
10. (1) Each container containing fresh vegetables destined for sale shall be marked in clear and legible letters and figures with the following particulars: Provided that all particulars shall be grouped on the same side:
(a) The name or trademark and physical or postal address of either the producer or owner or importer or packer of the fresh vegetables packed in that container.
(b) The expression "Class 1", "Class 2", "Class 3" and "Lowest Class", as the case may be.
(c) The total number of prepacked units per outer container.
(d) The total number(count) of vegetables in each container or the net mass as prescribed by the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973) or size of the vegetables if prescribed in Part II for the specific type of vegetable.
(e) The name of the type of fresh vegetables in the case of containers where the contents are not visible from outside.
(f) The packing date.
(g) Country of origin.
(2) If containers containing fresh vegetables are packed in an outer container, each outer container shall be marked with the particulars in subregulation 1, as well as with the number of containers it contains, on at least one end of every carrier container by means of stamping or stenciling or by pasting a printed label thereon. Provided that outer containers which allow visibility of the individual prepacked units need not provide any marking.
(3) The particulars prescribed in subregulation 1 shall be indicated on the container by stamping, printing or by affixing a label thereon.
(4) Particulars shall be printed in English or both in English and any of the other official languages: Provided that internationally acknowledged symbols may be used.
(5) If at any stage the class or size designation should change, the labels shall be replaced unless the new class or size designation is stamped across the old class or size designation, in clear legible letters of at least 2 mm larger than the previous marks, with a suitable stamp.
(6) If classified fresh vegetables are displayed for sale in loose quantities ;
(a) any quantity of a particular class, shall not be displayed mixed with fresh vegetables of any other class; and
(b) the class and country of origin in case of imported fresh vegetables shall be indicated in clear, legible letters on a notice board prominently placed at the quantity of fresh vegetables.
Prohibited particulars
11. No wording, illustration or other device of expression which constitutes a misrepresentation or which directly or by implication can create a misleading impression of the contents shall appear on a container containing fresh vegetables or on a label affixed thereto or which is displayed therewith. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1) e) ; 10-11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers Yes Fresh vegetables - Description
- Fresh vegetables
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.20: - Asparagus
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements
(13) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1): Part 1 each container in which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class asparagus are packed shall be marked with-
(a) the number of bundles or pre-packs in the case where asparagus is packed in bundles or pre-packs;
(b) an indication of the colour of the asparagus if the contents of the container is not visible from the outside; and
(c) an indication that it contains asparagus tips, short shoots or a mixture of white and violet asparagus, where applicable. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(13)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.20 - Asparagus No - Description
- Asprugus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.30: - Aubergines (egg-plants)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements
3 (13) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1): Part I, each container in which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 Lowest Class aubergines are packed, shall be marked with ;
(a) the size, where applicable, expressed as either minimum and maximum diameter, or minimum and maximum mass; and
(b) the expression "mini aubergines" or "baby aubergines" or other appropriate term for miniature produce, where applicable: Provided that where several types of miniature produce are mixed in the same package, all products shall be mentioned. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3(13) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.30 - Aubergines (egg-plants) No - Description
- Aubergines (eggplant)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0704.10: - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements
(8) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1): Part I each container in which Class 1,
Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class broccoli are packed, shall be marked with ;
(a) the minimum and maximum diameter of the floral stem in mm or of the head in cm; and
(b) the expression "Packed with crushed ice" where appropriate. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5(8) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.10 - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli Yes Broccoli - Description
- Broccoli
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 0704.20: - Brussels sprouts
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements
(8) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1): Part 1 each container in which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class brussels sprouts are packed shall be marked with the minimum and maximum diameter where applicable. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6(8) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.20 - Brussels sprouts No - Description
- Brussels sprouts
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 0704.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements
(7) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1): Part I each container in which Class 1, Class 2 Class 3 and Lowest Class cabbage are packed, shall be marked with the expression "mini cabbage" or "baby cabbage" or other appropriate term for miniature produce, where appropriate: Provided that where several types of miniature produce are mixed in the same package, all products shall be mentioned. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 8 (7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.90 - Other Yes Cabbages - Description
- Cabbages
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 0904.2: - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements
(7) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1) of Part 1, each container in which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class capsicums are packed, shall be marked with ;
(a) the colour, if the capsicums are of a colour other than green;
(b) the type (elongated pointed capsicums, square blunt capsicums, square pointed capsicums or flat capsicums) if the capsicums are not visible from the outside; and
(c) the minimum and maximum diameter. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9(7) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0904.2 - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta : Yes Capsicums (peppers) - Description
- Capsicums (peppers)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0706.10: - Carrots and turnips
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements
(11) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1): Part 1 each container in which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class carrots are packed, shall be marked with -
(a) the minimum and maximum diameter or mass per carrot, where applicable;
(b) the expressions "bunched carrots" or "carrots" and "early carrots" or "main-crop carrots", if the contents are not visible from the outside;
(c) the variety- optional;
(d) the number of bunches in the case of bunched carrots; and
(e) the expression "mini carrots" or "baby carrots" or other appropriate term for miniature produce, where appropriate: Provided that where several types of miniature produce are mixed in the same package, all products shall be mentioned. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10(11)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.10 - Carrots and turnips Yes Carrots - Description
- Carrots
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 0704.10: - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements
(13) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1): Part I each container in which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class cauliflower heads are packed shall be marked with ;
(a) commercial type or variety in the case of violet, purple or green cauliflower;
(b) size expressed as minimum and maximum or number of units in the container concerned; and
(c) the expression "miniature cauliflower", "baby cauliflower" or other appropriate term for miniature produce where appropriate: Provided that where several types of miniature produce are mixed in the same package, all products and their respective origin must be mentioned. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11(13) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.10 - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli Yes Cauliflower - Description
- Cauliflower
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 0910.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements
12 (7) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1): Part I, each container in which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class celery are packed shall be marked with the expression "small", "medium" or "large", as the case may be. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12 (7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0910.99 -- Other Yes Celery - Description
- Celery
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 0704.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements
(8) Subject to the provisions of subregulation 10(1): Part I, each container in which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class chinese cabbage are packed shall be marked with ;
(a) the number of heads in the container concerned; and
(b) the minimum and maximum diameter of the heads, where applicable. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 14 (8)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.90 - Other Yes Chinese cabbage - Description
- Chinese cabbage
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements
(7) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1): Part 1, each container in which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class courgettes are packed shall be marked with ;
(a) the maximum and minimum length, where applicable; or
(b) the maximum and minimum mass, where applicable. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 15(7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other Yes Courgettes (baby marrows) - Description
- Courgettes (baby marrows)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A31: Labelling requirements
