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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2309.10: - Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale
The measure came into effect on 25 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33310 of 25 June 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Farm Feed Regulations: Amendment (R. No. 552 of 2010)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Substitution of Regulation 22(2)(a)
8. The regulations are hereby amended by the substitution of regulation 22(2)(a) by the
following regulation;
22. (2) (a). A vignette, graphic, or pictoral presentation of a product on a pet
food shall not misinterpret the contents of the package. When a graphic or picture of animal
protein, vegetables. cereals and grains is used on the label it shall be used subject to the
following rules-
(i) Where a label shows graphics or pictorial of vegetables, fish, milk and eggs it
shall mean that there is at least a 4%. of the ingredient appearing in the picture or graphic in the
final product;
(ii) Where a label shows graphics or pictorial of cereals and/or grains. it shall mean
that there is at least a 14%, of the ingredient appearing in the picture or graphic in the final
product; and
(iii) Where a label shows graphics or pictorial of meat, it shall mean that there is at
least a 26%, of the ingredient appearing in the picture or graphic in the final product. - Reference of the measure
- Article 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2309.10 - Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale No - Description
- Pet food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Additional marking requirements
28 (8) (a) Subject to the provisions of Regulation 10: Part I, a complete list of ingredients shall be declared on the label indicating the kinds of fruit which constitute the highest percentage of the contents in a descending order. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 28(8)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned Fruit Cocktail 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Canned Fruit Cocktail - Description
- Canned Fruit Cocktail
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 25 (5) Subject to the provisions of Regulation 10: Part I, the cultivar of the berries shall be stated on the label : Provided that -
(a) young berries and booyberries maybe deemed to be identical; and
(b) young berries maybe described as "Cape loganberries" - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 25 (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned gooseberries 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Canned gooseberries - Description
- Canned gooseberries
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Additional marking requirements
26 (5) Subject to the provisions of item 10: Part I, the product name "Golden Berries" may be used instead of Cape gooseberries. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 26 (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned Cape gooseberries 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Canned Cape gooseberries - Description
- Canned Cape gooseberries
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac and 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Additional marking requirements
29 (5) Subject to the provisions of Regulation 10: Part I, a complete list of ingredients shall be declared on the label indicating the kinds of fruit in descending order. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 29 (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Canned fruit salad 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes Canned fruit salad - Description
- Canned fruit 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 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac and 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Additional marking requirements
30(5) Subject to the provisions of item 14: Part I, a complete list of ingredients shall be declared on the label indicating the kinds of fruit in descending order. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 30(5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Canned tropical fruit salad 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes Canned tropical fruit salad - Description
- Canned tropical fruit 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 0702: Tomatoes, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 03 October 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 October 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38033, 3 October 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Grading, Packing And Marking Of Tomatoes Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell in the Republic of South Africa tomatoes, other than imported tomatoes referred to in subregulation (2), --
(iv) unless the tomatoes are marked with the particulars and in the manner prescribed in regulation 10.
Marking requirements
10. (1) Containers containing tomatoes destined for sale shall be marked in clear and legible block letters and numerals in a manner described in subregulation (5) with the following particulars:
(a) The name of the FBO or trademark and physical or postal address of either the producer or owner or importer or packer of the tomatoes packed in that container.
(b) The expression "Product of followed by the name of the country of origin of the tomatoes.
(c) The class, in the case of Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class: Provided that additional to the class names the following names may be used:
Class 1 - First,
Class 2 - Select,
Class 3 - Standard,
Lowest Class - Budget.
(d) The size group of the tomatoes in the container, indicated as either minimum diameter and maximum diameter or as --
"Extra Large" or "XL",
"Large" or "L",
"Medium Plus" or "M+",
"Medium" or "M",
"Medium small" or MS
"Small" or "S" and Baby or Mini tomatoes: Provided that the size group indication may be omitted in the case of speciality types of tomatoes and tomatoes packed in the transparent plastic bags and punnets.
(e) The net mass of the contents as prescribed by the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
(f) The word "tomatoes", in the case of containers the contents of which are not visible from outside.
(2) If containers containing tomatoes are packed in a carrier container, each carrier 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.
(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 other official language:
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 block letters of at least 2 mm larger than the previous marks, with a suitable stamp.
(6) Each container containing tomatoes shall be provided with only one or more labels that shall be -
(a) intact, clean and neat;
(b) manufactured from paper or other suitable material; and
(c) affixed firmly to the container and in such a manner that re-stamping is possible without opening or damaging the container.
If classified tomatoes are displayed for sale in loose quantities -
(a) any quantity of a particular class, size group or cultivar shall not be displayed mixed with tomatoes of any other class, size group or cultivar;
(b) the class, size group and country of origin of the tomatoes shall be indicated in clear, legible block letters of at least 10mm on a notice board prominently placed at the quantity of tomatoes.
(8) Containers containing unclassified tomatoes shall be marked in clear and legible block
letters and also comply with subregulations 10(1)(a), (b), (e),and (f) and subregulations 10(2), (3), (4) and
(6).
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 tomatoes or on a label affixed thereto or which is displayed therewith. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(iv) and 10-11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0702 Tomatoes, fresh or chilled. No - Description
- Tomatoes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2934.99: -- Other, 2942.00: Other organic compounds., 2924.29.90: --- Other, 2929.90.10: -- Calcium cyclamate; sodium cyclamate, 2925.11: -- Saccharin and its salts, 2929.90.90: -- Other, 2905.49: -- Other, 2934.99: -- Other, 2940.00: Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than products of heading 29.37, 29.38 or 29.39., 2905.43: -- Mannitol, 2924.29.90: --- Other, 2905.44: -- D-glucitol (sorbitol), 2938.90: - Other and 3504.00: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed.
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 35672, 10 September 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations relating to the use of sweeteners in foodstuffs
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Labelling requirements
8. Subject to the provisions of Section 3 of the Act and the Regulations Relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs published in Government Notice No.R.146 of 1 March 2010, as amended, the following shall be indicated on the label of a foodstuff regarding the presence of a sweetener:
a. In the case of a mixed, compounded or blended foodstuffi. sweeteners shall be indicated by its common name in the list of ingredients, provided that in the case of a non-nutritive sweetener, the words "non-nutritive sweetener" shall appear in brackets immediately following the name of the sweetener; or the words "non-nutritive
sweetener" followed by a semi-colon and the name of the nonnutritive sweetener; and
ii. in the case of the sweetener steviol glycosides, it shall be described as "Steviol Glycosides", or "Steviol Extract";
b. A foodstuff containing sugar alcohols or polyols, singly or in combination, in excess of 50g/kg of the final product shall be labelled with the expression "excessive consumption may have a laxative effect"; provided that for sugar-free chewing gum the statement is required if the sugar alcohol content of the product exceeds 250g/kg; and
c. A foodstuff containing aspartame and aspartame-acesulfame salt must bear:
i. the word "aspartame" or aspartame-acesulfame salt in the list of ingredients followed by an asterisk; and
ii. an asterisk shall appear on a separate line directly below the list of ingredients followed by the words: "Contains phenylalanine" OR "Phenylketonurics: contains a source of phenylalanine". - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2934.99 -- Other Yes Acesulfame potassium 2942.00 Other organic compounds. Yes Alitame 2924.29.90 --- Other Yes Aspartame, Aspartame-acesulfame salt 2929.90.10 -- Calcium cyclamate; sodium cyclamate Yes Calcium and sodium cyclamate 2925.11 -- Saccharin and its salts Yes Calcium and potassium saccharin 2929.90.90 -- Other Yes Cyclamic acid 2905.49 -- Other Yes Erythritol, Xylitol 2934.99 -- Other Yes Isomalt 2940.00 Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than products of heading 29.37, 29.38 or 29.39. Yes Lactitol, maltitol, sucralose 2905.43 -- Mannitol No 2924.29.90 --- Other Yes Neotame 2905.44 -- D-glucitol (sorbitol) No 2938.90 - Other Yes Steviol glycosides 3504.00 Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed. Yes Thaumatin - Description
- 1. Acesulfame potassium
2. Alitame
3. Aspartame
4. Aspartame-acesulfame salt
5. Calcium cyclamate
6. Calcium saccharin
7. Cyclamic acid
8. Erythritol
9. Isomalt (Hydrogenated isomaltulose)
10. Lactitol
11. Maltitol
12. Maltitol syrup
13. Mannitol
14. Neotame
15. Polyglycitol syrup
16. Potassium saccharin
17. Saccharin
18. Sodium cyclamate
19. Sodium saccharin
20. Sorbitol
21. Sorbitol syrup
22. Steviol glycosides
23. Sucralose (Trichlorogalactosucrose)
24. Thaumatin
25. Xylitol
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pur
The measure came into effect on 08 August 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 August 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36123, 8 February 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Jam, Jelly and Marmalade Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking requirements on the container
General
13. (1) Each container containing jam, jelly or marmalade shall be clearly and legibly marked or labeled with the following particulars in at least English:
(a) A true description of the contents thereof which shall include, on the main panel the type of jam, jelly or marmalade; provided that:--
(1) if any permitted visible ingredient has purposefully been added to the product, an indication thereof shall be marked in close proximity to the product designation in the letters at least 50 per cent of the size of the
product name;
(ii) if a flavouring has been added to the product in order to render a distinctive flavour thereto and the added flavour differs from the flavour of the ingredients of the product, the name of the product shall be preceded
by the words "X" flavoured or followed by the words "with X" flavour, where "X" denotes the descriptive name of the distinctive flavour;
Provided that in the case of apple jelly that is coloured and flavoured, the product name shall indicate the distinctive taste or flavour of the final product;
(iii) the product name shall in the case of mixed fruits include the name of the fruits contained in descending order of weight of the raw material used, provided that in the case where more than three fruits are used the
expression "mixed fruit" may be used as a product name;
(iv) in the case where the pips or seed have been purposefully been added to the product, an indication of the presence of pips or seeds shall be marked in the letters at least 50% of the size of the class designation;
and
(v) the expression "Preserve" or "Conserve" may be used instead of the expression "jam" or "Extra fruit jam".
(b) An indication of the grade thereof, on the main panel; provided that the expression "Caterers Grade" may be used instead of the expression "manufacturers Grade".
(c) The name and physical address of the manufacturer, owner, importer, packer or importer in a letter size of at least 1 mm.
(d) The ingredient list in a manner set out in the regulations made under the Foodstuff, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972) in a letter size of at least 1mm.
(e) The country of origin, which shall be declared as follows:
(i) "Product of (name of country)" if all the main ingredients, processing and labour used to make the foodstuff is 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 similar words when a foodstuff is processed in a second country which
changes its nature; or
(iii) the words "Packed in (name of country)" may be used in addition to the requirement of paragraph (a) or (b) above.
The net mass of the contents as required in terms of the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
(g) A code mark which has been approved, in writing, by the Executive Officer and which shall consists of the product concerned, the date of manufacture and the name of the processing establishment thereof; provided that:--
(i) the processing establishment identification code shall be indicated on the last position on in the sequence; and
(ii) in the case of a transparent containers where the contents are clearly visible , the product code need not to be indicated.
(2) No word shall be larger than the size of the product name, except in case of a trade mark.
(3) Except where specifically prescribed, all other markings shall be indicated in minimum letter size of at least 2 mm height, provided that the height of the mass indications shall comply with the requirements in terms of the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
(4) The label on a container containing jam, jelly or marmalade shall:- -
(a) be clean and neat;
(b) be pasted securely and cannot be separated from the container at point of sale;
(c) not be pasted over labels; and
(d) be affixed to such a container only by, or on behalf of the packer concerned.
Marking requirements on the outer containers
14. (1) If one or more containers containing jam, jelly or marmalade are packed in an outer container, such container shall be marked or labeled with the following particulars:-
(a) the number of containers packed therein;
(b) the net mass of the content thereof;
(c) the name and physical address of the manufacturer, owner, importer, packer or importer;
(d) an indication of the grade: provided that the expression "Caterers' Grade" may be used instead of the expression "manufacturers' Grade"; and
(e) a true description of the content: provided that when any such package contains assorted kinds of jam, jelly or marmalade, words signifying the assortment concerned may be marked thereon.
(2) In the case of transparent outer containers where the marking requirements on the containers are visible from the outside, the requirements of subregulation (1) need not be complied with.
Restricted particulars
15. (1) No wording, illustration or any other means of expression which constitutes a misrepresentation or which directly or by implication creates or may create a misleading impression regarding the contents or grade, nature or quality shall appear on a container or outer container containing jam, jelly or marmalade.
(2) No 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 containing jam, jelly or marmalade, shall appear on such a container. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 13-15
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2007 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pur Yes Jam, jelly and marmalade - Description
- Jam, jelly and marmalade
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0804.10: - Dates, 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 47 (4) Marking of Block Dates containers:
(a) The word "dates" shall be marked on non-transparent containers.
(b) The name of the variety or the commercial type shall be marked on containers containing Choice Grade dates.
(c) The word "common" shall be marked on Standard and SubStandard Grade dates blocks when the variety or commercial type is not defined or cannot be guaranteed. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 47(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0804.10 - Dates No 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Block Dates 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Block Dates - Description
- Block Dates
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0806.20: - Dried
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 43 (2) Thompson's seedless raisins shall be marked the expression "seedless raisins" or
"Thompson raisins" or "Thompson". - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 43 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0806.20 - Dried Yes Thompson's seedless raisins - Description
- Thompson's seedless raisins
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0806.20: - Dried
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 42 (2) O.R. sultanas shall be marked with the expression "O.R." or "O.R. Sultanas" or
"Sultanas". - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 42 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0806.20 - Dried Yes O.R sultanas - Description
- O.R sultanas
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0806.20: - Dried
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 41 (2) Golden sultanas shall be marked with the expression "Golden Sultanas" or "Bleached
Sultanas" or "Sultanas". - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 41 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0806.20 - Dried Yes Golden sultanas - Description
- Golden sultanas
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
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Marking of containers and outer containers
25. (1) Except where specifically prescribed, all other marking requirements as specified by these regulations shall be clearly legible and be indicated at least in English, in a letter or figure size of at least 1 mm for lower case vowels.
(2) The container of a dairy product or an imitation dairy product shall be marked with the following particulars:
(a) The class designation and if applicable the additions to the class designation in letters of the same type, size, colour and font, prominently on the main panel in letter size of at least 2mm for lower case vowels.
(b) The additional particulars on the main panel, where applicable.
(c) The name and address of the manufacturer, packer, importer or seller of that dairy product or imitation dairy product: Provided that in the case where it is not possible to use the physical address a postal address with a telephone number may be used.
(d) The nett and/or drained mass, or volume whichever one is applicable, of the dairy product or imitation dairy product packed therein as required in terms of the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973): Provided the height of the mass or volume indications shall comply with the requirements as set out in the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
(e) The ingredient list, in the manner prescribed in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(f) The "best before" or "use by" or "sell by" date and the batch code or batch number in the manner prescribed in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(g) The country of origin, which shall be declared as follows:
(i) "Product of (name of country)" if all the main ingredients, processing and labour used to make the foodstuff are from one specific country; or
(ii) "Produced in (name of country)", "Processed in (name of country)", "Manufactured in (name of country)", "Made in (name of country)" or similar words when a foodstuff is processed in a second country which
changes its nature:
(iii) Provided that the words "Packed in (name of country)" may be used in addition to the requirement of sub-paragraph (i) or (ii) above.
(3)The particulars referred to in sub-regulation (2) (a), (c), (d) and (f) shall be marked on an outer container in which more than one container of a dairy product or an imitation dairy product is packed.
(4) If a primary dairy product known as milk or cultured milk is sold from a tank into the container of the buyer, the tank from which such milk or cultured milk is sold shall be marked in the immediate vicinity of the tap with the applicable class designation and the manner of heat treatment, e.g. "pasteurised" or if not heat treated, the expression "raw" or "unpasteurised", in letters and figures of which the minimum vertical height is at least 50mm.
(5) In the case of a multipack, only the particulars prescribed in sub-regulation (2) (a) shall be indicated on the individual containers: Provided that such individual containers may not be sold loose and that the outer container or the foil lid is marked with all the prescribed marking requirements.
(6) If a primary dairy product known as cheese is cut and packed in the retail trade, the container or wrapper thereof shall be provided with a label indicating the particulars referred to in subregulation ( 2) (a), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) and regulation 29.
(7) No word or expression may be bigger than the class designation unless it is --
(a) a registered trade mark or trade name; or
(b) the name that is used in connection with the sale of the cheese specified in Table 9: Provided that the difference in letter size may not exceed 5 mm.
Indication of class designation
26. (1) The class designation of a dairy product or an imitation dairy product shall be --
(a) the applicable class designation or the alternate class designation as specified in regulations 3 and 22; or
(b) any combination of the class designation and the alternate class designation:
Provided that the designation shall represent the true description of the product concerned.
(2) In the case of other dairy products or imitation dairy products of which the class designation or the alternate class designation thereof is not provided for by these regulations, the class designation shall be the true description of the product concerned: Provided that it is not misleading and that in the case of modified dairy products or imitation dairy products the word "modified" or "imitation", as the case may be shall form part of the class designation.
(3) If imitation milk is derived from plant material, the word "milk" shall be preceded by the name of the plant concerned and the word "imitation" may be omitted.
(4) The word "process" in the class designation of process cheese and process cheese with added foodstuff may be substituted by the word "processed".
(5) The class designation may be marked in altered word sequence provided, that the altered word sequence does not constitute a misrepresentation, or does not directly or by implication create a misleading impression regarding the quality, nature, origin, class or composition of that dairy product or imitation dairy product concerned.
Additions to class designation
27. (1) In the case of reconstituted or recombined milk, the word " reconstituted" or "recombined" shall form part of the class designation.
(2) If a primary product has been obtained from the milk of an animal other than a cow of the bovine specie, the applicable class designation for that product shall be preceded by the name of the specie of the animal concerned.
(3) If a flavouring has been added to a dairy product or an imitation dairy product in order to render a distinctive specific flavour thereto, the class designation for that product shall be preceded by the descriptive name for the distinctive flavour concerned and 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 flavourant concerned as been added with the intention to enhance the flavour of the fruit or added foodstuff concerned.
(4) Subject to the provisions of regulation 11 (2), the applicable class designation shall include the actual name of the foodstuff or fruit added if a foodstuff or fruit has been added to a dairy product or imitation dairy product.
(5) The expression "plain" may form part of the class designation if no foodstuff, fruit or flavouring has been added to a dairy product or imitation dairy product.
(6) The word "with" in the class designation of a composite dairy product or imitation dairy product may be omitted: Provided that the indication of the class designation is not misleading.
(7) The words used to describe the texture or appearance e.g. "chunky", "smooth", etc. may form part of the class designation: Provided that such description is not misleading.
Additional particulars on the main panel
28. (1) The main panel of a container of a primary dairy product of the type known as dairy powder blend and dairy liquid blend shall be marked with a product description of the product concerned:
Provided that --
(a) such product description shall consist of an indication of the descriptive names of the main dairy ingredients of the product concerned, indicated in descending order of mass; and
(b) the letter size of the indication of the descriptive names referred to in paragraph (a) shall not be less than 50 per cent of the size of the class designation.
(2) (a) If vegetable fat, marine fat and/or animal fat is a constituent of a modified dairy product or an imitation dairy product, the expression 'with (name of the fat)" shall immediately follow the class designation in a letter size not less than 50 per cent of the size of the class designation, except in the case where the class designation includes the indication of the added fat.
(b) The provisions of paragraph (a) above shall also apply in the case where added protein and/or carbohydrates is/are obtained from a source other than a primary dairy product.
(c) The requirements of sub-regulation (2) shall be indicated in letters of the same colour and font as the class designation.
(3) If a dairy product or an imitation dairy product has been sweetened, the expression "sweetened" shall be indicated on the main panel of a container thereof in a letter size of at least 2 mm in height for lower case vowels.
(4) If the types of primary dairy products known as milk and cream have been heat treated, the manner of processing thereof shall be included on the main panel in close proximity to the class designation in a letter size not less than 50 per cent of the size of the class designation.
(5) The provisions of sub-regulation (4) shall mutatis mutandis apply to fermented dairy products if it is subjected to heat treatment after fermentation: Provided that the applicable class designation for the dairy product concerned shall be "heat treated fermented milk" or "heat treated dairy product".
(6) If the types of primary dairy products known as milk and cream have not been heat treated as contemplated in sub-regulation (4), the applicable class designation for that product shall include the expression "Unpasteurized" or "Raw".
(7) The expression "long life" may be indicated on the label of commercially sterile dairy products.
(8) The expression "extended shelf life" may be indicated on the container of milk if the milk has been treated in a suitable manner to ensure that all pathogens are destroyed and that the product is not microbiologically degraded when stored unopened at 6-8°C for at least 21 days, excluding UHT and sterilised milk.
(9) The expression "not for baby/infant feeding" shall be indicated on the main panel of the container of imitation dairy products, modified dairy products and that of goat milk in the manner prescribed in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
Batch identification
29. (1) A container of a dairy and imitation dairy product shall be clearly marked with the batch code or batch number in such a way that the specific batch is identifiable and traceable.
Additional particulars on containers
30. (1) A container of a powdered dairy product or powdered imitation dairy product shall be marked with directions for the reconstitution thereof in order to obtain a final ready-to-use product.
(2) A container of butter of the class known as medium fat butter, and of modified butter of the class known as medium fat modified butter shall be marked with the expression "not suitable for frying (purposes)".
(3) If the fat content of a dairy product or an imitation dairy product is indicated on the container thereof, the indicated fat content of the product concerned shall not differ by more than 15 per cent calculated from the actual fat content thereof.
Restricted particulars on containers and outer containers
31. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (2) --
(a) no class designation other than the applicable class designation of a dairy product or an imitation dairy product shall, except in the circumstances set out in regulation 28, be marked on a container thereof; and
(b) no word or expression which so nearly resembles the class designation of a dairy product that it could be misleading with regard to the composition of an imitation dairy product shall be marked on the container of such imitation dairy product.
(2) If the class designation of a dairy product, or a word or expression referred to in subregulation (1)(b), forms part of a registered trade mark that has been in use before 20 November 1987, such trade mark may be marked on a container of an imitation dairy product if --
(a) the registered trade mark is framed clearly on the container of the imitation dairy product concerned; and
(b) an abbreviation of the trade mark symbol that is permissible under the Trade Marks Act, 1993 (Act No. 194 of 1993), is marked within such frame.
(3) (a) No word, mark, illustration, depiction or 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 a dairy product or an imitation dairy product shall be marked on a container of such product.
(b) The provisions of paragraph (a) above shall, in the case of an imitation dairy product of the type known as imitation milk product, not be construed so as to include a prohibition on an illustration or depiction of a drinking glass or glass jug containing a liquid with a white colour.
(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 or outer container containing a dairy product or an imitation dairy product, shall appear on such a container.
(5) The words "natural", "super", "extra", "pure", "fine" or any other word or expression that directly or by implication creates or may create the impression that a dairy product or an imitation dairy product is of a special or particular quality shall not be marked on the container of such product.
(6) The words "mature" or "vintage" may be marked on the container of cheese only if such cheese has --
(a) subject to the requirements in regulation 13 (5), been ripened for the applicable minimum ripening period specified in column 7 of Table 9;
(b) after organoleptic evaluation according to the method specified in item 1 of Table 19, attained an average score of at least 4; and
(c) broken down sufficiently.
(7) The words and expressions "choice" and "specially selected" may be marked on the container of a primary dairy product of the type known as cheese and butter only if, after organoleptic evaluation according to the method mentioned in item 1 of Table 19 --
(a) in the case of cheese with the designation Gouda or Cheddar, it attained an average score of at least 4; or
(b) in the case of butter, it attained an average score of at least 3.
(8) No claim regarding the absence of any substance that does not normally occur in a dairy product or an imitation dairy product shall be marked on the container of such product, except in the cases where the negative claim is allowed for in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(9) No comparison with or reference to the respective merits or demerits of dairy products against imitation dairy products, whether relevant or not, shall be marked on the container of a dairy product and an imitation dairy product.
(10) The word "instant" may only be marked on the container of a dairy product if such product, when reconstituted in accordance with the usage instructions thereof, will disperse in water at 20 °C within 60 seconds when stirred.
(11) The word "fresh" may only be marked on a container of a primary dairy product of the type known as pasteurised, ultra pasteurised and unpasteurised milk or raw milk with no added foodstuff or minerals, and on the container of a primary dairy product of the type known as pasteurised and unpasteurised/raw cream.
(12) An imitation dairy product labelled as "non-dairy" or "dairy free" shall not contain any dairy ingredients.
(13) The word "organic" shall not be labelled on a container of dairy product unless the product was produced, processed and handled in compliance with recognised standards and certified by an accredited certification body or authority.
(14) Subject to the provisions of regulation 11 (2), depictions, illustrations or expressions which emphasise the presence of the added foodstuff or fruit in a dairy product or imitation dairy product shall only be allowed if 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), have been complied with.
(15) The provisions of this regulation shall mutatis mutandis apply to particulars that are marked on --
(a) an outer container in which one or more separate containers of a dairy product or an imitation dairy product is packed;
(b) a notice board displayed at or in the immediate vicinity of a dairy product or an imitation dairy product that is kept or displayed for sale; and (c) all advertisements for dairy and imitation dairy products. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 25-31
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 11 Dairy products No - Description
- Dairy products and imitation dairy products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac and 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell canned fruit in the Republic of South Africa -
(g) unless such product concerned are marked in the manner prescribed in regulation 10; and
(h) if such product is marked with particulars and in a manner so prescribed as particulars with which it may not be marked.
MARKING REQUIREMENTS
10. (1) Each container containing canned fruit shall be clearly and legibly marked or labelled with the following particulars:
(a) A code mark which has been approved, in writing, by the Executive Officer and which consists of the name of the canning establishment, the product concerned and the date of manufacturer thereof: Provided that -
(i) the canning establishment identification code shall be indicated at the last position in the sequence: Provided further that in the case where the codes are indicated in two lines, the identification code shall be the last digit in the second line; and
(ii) in case of a transparent container where the contents are clearly visible, the product code need not be indicated.
(b) The name or trade mark of the manufacturer or packer.
(c) The physical address of the manufacturer or packer.
(d) A true description of the contents thereof indicated on the main panel: Provided that if a permissible artificial colouring and artificial flavouring matter has been added to canned fruit the words disclosing that fact shall be declared on the list of ingredients.
(e) The packing medium in which the canned fruit is packed, shall be declared on the product name or in close proximity to the product name: Provided that it is still declared on the main panel.
(f) An indication of the grade thereof: Provided that the expression "Caterers Grade" may be used instead of the expression "Manufacturers Grade".
(g) The net mass of the contents thereof, as required in terms of the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
(h) The expression "Product of" followed by the name of the country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations shall be used.
(2) If one or more containers with canned fruit are packed in an outer container, such outer container shall be marked with the following particulars:
(a) The name or trademark of the manufacturer or packer.
(b) The physical address of the manufacturer or packer.
(c) A true description of the contents thereof.
(d) An indication of the grade thereof: Provided that the expression "Caterers Grade" may be used instead of the expression "Manufacturers Grade".
(e) The net mass of the contents thereof as required in terms of the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
(f) The expression "Product of" followed by the name of the country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations shall be used.
(g) The number of containers packed therein.
(3) If a transparent outer container is used and the particulars on the containers are visible from the outside, the requirements of subregulation () need not be complied with.
(4) The label of a container of canned fruit shall -
(a) be clean and neat;
(b) be pasted securely;
(c) not be pasted over other labels; and
(d) be affixed to such container only by or on behalf of the packer or manufacturer concerned or his agent.
(5) Subject to the provisions of subregulations (1) and (2) and regulation 11, canned fruit shall comply with the additional marking requirements, where applicable, for each kind of canned fruit as set out in Part II.
Prohibited particulars
11. No word, mark, illustration, depiction or any other method of expression that constitute a misrepresentation,
or, directly or by implication, create or may create a misleading impression regarding the contents, quality or grade, shall appear on a container or outer container containing canned fruit. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(g)-(h), 10-11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Canned fruit 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes Canned fruit - Description
- Canned fruit
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 08: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2(1) No person shall, subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), sell dried fruit for human consumption in the Republic of South Africa -
(e) unless such product is marked with the particulars and in the manner prescribed in regulation 8 and 9; and
(f) if such product is marked with particulars and in a manner so prescribed as particulars with which it shall not be marked.
Marking Requirements
8. (1) Information required by these regulations shall appear on containers and outer containers of dried fruit in letters -
(a) not less than 3 mm in height for a mass of more than 3 kg;
(b) not less than 2 mm in height for a mass of more than 250 g; or
(c) not less than 1 mm in height for a mass of 250 g or less.
(2) Containers of dried fruit shall be clearly and legibly marked in printed letters in at least English with the following particulars:
(a) The name and address of the packer of that dried fruit: Provided that in the case where it is not possible to use the physical address a postal address shall be used.
(b) The country of origin of dried fruit shall be declared on the label as follows:
(i) "Product of (name of country)" if all the main foodstuffs, processing and labour used to make the dried fruit 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 similar words when a dried fruit is processed in a second country which
changes its nature;
(iii) in the case where more than one country can be the origin, the words "Product of (name(s) of country(ies)" separated by the expression 'and/or'; or
(iv) the words "Packed in (name of country)" shall be used in addition to the requirement of paragraph (i) or (ii) above.
(c) A true description of the kind of product, type of fruit, the grade, cut style and the size group (if sized), shall be indicated on the main panel of a container: Provided that acceptable abbreviations shall be used to indicate the size group.
(d) In the case of preservative free dried fruit the expression "preservative free" and the grade designation "grade X preservative free" shall be indicated as a unit.
(e) Mixed colour dried fruit shall be marked with the expression "mixed colour' and mixed sizes shall be marked with the expression "mixed sizes" and with the two main sizes used.
(f) In the case of the dried fruit presented for sale in cut styles not prescribed by these regulations; be marked with the cut style in accordance with normal trade practice: Provided that abbreviations shall not be used and the words or expressions used to describe the cut style are not misleading.
(g) In the case of mixed dried fruit and dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs, the product description shall be labelled as "dried fruit mix" or "dried fruit with the name of the added foodstuff": Provided that the dried fruit and foodstuff used shall be indicated in descending order of mass on the product description.
(h) In the case of vacuum-, freeze dried and dried fruit from any other drying method the words indicating the method of drying shall be marked on the main panel.
(3) The word "dried" may be omitted from the name of the dried fruit or true description of a dried fruit product if a dried fruit product is packed in a container or outer container of which a continuous portion of at least 25 percent of the area thereof is transparent;
(4) The date marking, production or lot (batch) shall be indicated on each container of dried fruit by a best before date preceded by the words "best before" or "BB": Provided that the best before date may be used as a production or batch identification.
(5) The Food Business Operator Code (FBOC) which is registered with the Executive Officer shall be indicated on each container: Provided that it shall be preceded by "FBOC" or "FBO" followed by the allocated code or the code shall be indicated at the end of the batch code.
(6) The net mass and the height thereof shall be indicated in accordance with the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
(7) In the case of outer containers, at least particulars prescribed in subregulations (2)(a)(b)(c)(h) ; and regulations 8 (4 ) to (6) of marking requirements shall be indicated.
(8) In the case of a non conformance on marking requirements after an official inspection; a supplementary label containing the information set out in subregulations (1) to (5) may be used to cover the incorrect information, instead of relabeling or repacking.
(9) Besides the requirements of these regulations containers and outer containers of dried fruit shall also comply with the requirements of the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
Restricted Particulars on Containers and Outer Containers
9. (1) The words "dried fruit mix", "dried fruit" or the name of a fruit which refers directly or by implication to any kind of dried fruit shall not appear on a container containing less than 55% (m/m) dried fruit.
(2) No word, registered trade mark, brand name, mark, illustration, depiction or other method of expression that either directly or by implication constitutes a misrepresentation or creates or shall create a misleading impression regarding the contents, quality, origin, grade or size group of the dried fruit in a container, shall be indicated on a container or on an outer container containing such containers.
(3) The word "organic" shall not be indicated on a container or outer container of dried fruit unless the dried fruit was produced, processed and handled in compliance with organic standards and certified by a certification body or authority.
(4) No claim regarding the absence of any substance that does not normally occur in dried fruit shall be marked on the container or outer container of such dried fruit product except in cases where it is allowed in terms of the requirements of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972). - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(e)-(f), 8-9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons Yes Dried fruit i.e fruit in its original form or depipped, cut, peeled and dried by the sun-, solar-, tunnel-, oven-, wind or by other recognized methods of dehydration, excluding pureed, minced, cooked and baked dried fruit - Description
- Dried fruit i.e fruit in its original form or depipped, cut, peeled and dried by the sun-, solar-, tunnel-, oven-, wind or by other recognized methods of dehydration, excluding pureed, minced, cooked and baked dried fruit
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1101: Wheat or meslin flour., 1103.13: -- Of maize (corn) and 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
The measure came into effect on 14 November 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 November 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 31584 of 14 November 2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendments of the Regulations relating to the fortification of certain foodstuffs
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6. Regulation 12 of the Regulations is hereby amended
(1) by the substitution for
(a) paragraph (a) of the following paragraph:
"(a) the nutrient content claims may be used in addition to the word 'fortified' on one label only in cases where a micronutrient other than the specified fortificants is added to a food vehicle: Provided that the claim complies with the conditions of the specific nutrient content claim;"
(b) paragraph (b) of the following paragraph:
neb} the claim 'Fortified for better health' and the official fortification logo to that effect as indicated in Annexure VII are reserved only for food vehicles that have been identified and fortified in accordance with the Regulations and may be displayed on the label or in advertising material;"
(c) paragraph (f) of the following paragraph:
U(f} the fortification addition rate must be clearly indicated on the label of the fortification mixes;"; and
(d) paragraph (g) of the following paragraph: neg} The label or container of the fortification mix sold as such must indicate the date up to which the product will comply with the requirements stipulated in Table 1! Table 2a and Table 2b of the Regulations." - Reference of the measure
- Article (Regulation) 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1101 Wheat or meslin flour. Yes Dry and uncooked 1103.13 -- Of maize (corn) Yes Dry and uncooked 1905 Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products. Yes bread prepared with and containing at least 90% fortified wheat flour, excluding water - Description
- Fortified "food vehicles" where food vehicle" means dry and uncooked wheat flour, dry and uncooked maize meal and bread prepared with and containing at least 90% fortified wheat flour, excluding water
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
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
- A31: Labelling requirements
- 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
- 2. (1) No person shall sell apples in the Republic of South Africa other than imported apples referred to in subregulation (3)
(f) unless such apples are marked with the particulars and in the manner prescribed in regulation 12
MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLES
12. (1) Each container containing apples shall be marked clearly, indelibly, legibly and not untidy, upside-down or askew 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 "Apples".
(b) The appropriate cultivar.
(c) 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
(d) 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.
(e) The appropriate class in accordance with regulation 3.
(f) The name and physical or postal address of the producer or owner of the contents of the container.
(g) The producer's code or the packhouse code (excluding imported apples) which is registered with the Executive Officer by the producer or packhouse, as the case may be: Provided that
(i) the packhouse code shall be used if the origin of the apples cannot be traced back to the producer;
(ii) if a producer has more than one farm, each farm shall be registered separately; and
(iii) such code shall be preceded by the expression "Producer", "Packhouse", "Packer", "PUC", "PHC", "FBO" or any other suitable term having a similar meaning.
(h) The country of origin.
(i) Indication of date code/date on at least 90% of the containers and prepacked containers: Provided that if the packing date is expressed in date 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 is visible from the outside, it does not have to be indicated on the outer container.
(3) No indication highlighting a special grading, presentation weight or size shall be indicated on the same side as the particulars in subitem (1).
(4) The net weight must be indicated on jumble cartons.
(5) If apples are displayed for sale in loose quantities
(a) any quantity of a particular class, size group or cultivar shall not be displayed mixed with apples of any other class, size group or cultivar; and
(b) if imported, the country of origin of the apples shall be indicated in clear, legible block letters on a notice board placed at the quantity of apples.
PROHIBITED PARTICULARS
13. No wording, illustration or other means of expression which constitutes a misrepresentation or which
directly or by implication, creates a misleading impression of the contents, shall appear on a container which
contains apples.
Display
14. (1) If apples in containers for sale are being displayed, such container shall be placed in such a manner to ensure that the prescribed markings on the containers or labels, as the case may be, are clearly visible.
(2) If apples are displayed for sale other than in containers,
(a) any quantity thereof of a particular class, size group or cultivar, as the case may be, shall not be so displayed mixed with apples of any other class, size group or cultivar; and
(b) the class and cultivar of such quantity of apples shall be displayed in clear legible block letters of at least 10 mm in height on a notice board prominently placed at such quantity of apples. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2 (1 (f) , 12, 13 and 14
- 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 South Africa on the entire world for 0809.10: - Apricots
The measure came into effect on 06 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.34910 , 6 January 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Apricots 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
10. (1) Each container containing apricots shall be marked clearly, indelibly, legibly and not untidy, upside-down or askew 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 "Apricots".
(b) The appropriate cultivar/variety.
(c) The appropriate Class in accordance with regulation 3.
(d) The name and physical or postal address of the producer or owner of the contents of container.
(e) 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" or any other similar expression.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (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 an indication highlighting a special grading, presentation or size is indicated on the same side as the particulars in subregulation (1 ), it shall not be used with the expression "Apricots", the cultivar name or the class indication.
Prohibited particulars
11. No wording, illustration or other means of expression which constitutes a misrepresentation or which directly or by implication, creates a misleading impression of the contents, shall appear on a container which contains apricots. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 10 and 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.10 - Apricots No - Description
- Apricots
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1001: Wheat and meslin.
The measure came into effect on 29 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39627, 29 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Bread 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
- Marking requirements
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) B in the case of Bread 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;
(iv) 4 in the case of Grade 4; and
(v) UT in the case of Utility Grade. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001 Wheat and meslin. Yes Bread wheat - Description
- Bread wheat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A31: Labelling requirements
