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Applied by South Africa for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 9 Requirements to control the integrity of cans and other types of containers
9.1 General requirements
Containers, including lids or caps shall meet the following requirements:
a) be capable of maintaining the preservation of their contents in a sound wholesome condition;
b) be made of a suitable material and constructed so that they can be easily closed and sealed;
c) be sufficiently durable to withstand mechanical and thermal stresses during the canning processes and to resist physical damage and maintain their normal appearance during normal distribution and storage;
NOTE Collapsible tubes if unsuitable for heat sterilization, should be used only for products such as fish pastes or fish roe with a high salt content where heat sterilization is not obligatory.
d) protect the contents from contamination by micro-organisms or any other substance;
e) be suitable for the type of pro,duct and the conditions of storage and transportation;
f) their inner surfaces shall be adequately coated with a suitable material and shall not react with the contents in any way that would adversely affect the product or the containers;
g) the internal surface coating such as lacquer shall be uniformly applied and shall not become loose or peel off the surface of the can or lid during processing and normal storage conditions;
h) the outer surfaces shall be resistant to corrosion under normal storage and retail conditions;
i) the compound sealing material on lids or caps shall be suitable for the purpose and for the type of product used;
j) lids shall be tamper-proof, a tamper detector shall be provided in cases where lids or caps can be removed by hand, such as with screw-on caps on jars; and
k) the containers shall be such that the contents can be easily emptied out.
9.2 Condition of containers and closures
Containers or lids with signs of poor or doubtful container integrity shall not be used. The inner surfaces of all containers and closures shall, at the time of use, be clean and in the case of cans, free from corrosion, pinholes, evidence of de-tinning, de-lacquering, damages, serious solder splashing or excess application of solder. When lacquered cans or lids or both are used, the lacquer shall be free from drops or splashes of lacquer, significant scratches and other imperfections, and it shall have no detrimental effect on the product such as foreign flavours, foreign odours and discolouration. The seams and seals, where applicable, shall be normal in appearance with a strong leakproof structure and quality. The sealing compound on closures shall be evenly applied around
the entire contour with a normal appearance and adhesion.
Can bodies and lids with scoring lines for easy opening purposes of the final product by the consumer, shall be subjected to appropriate examinations for integrity. There shall be no signs of corrosion in the scoring lines. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Canned Fish 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans - Description
- Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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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
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
14 (5) (a) The minimum mass for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 chinese cabbage is 350g.
(b) The mass of the heaviest chinese cabbage shall ;
(i) in the case Class 1 chinese cabbage not be more than one and a half times the mass of the lightest head in the same packing; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 chinese cabbage not be more than twice the mass of the lightest head in the same packing. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 14 (5) (a) and (b)
- 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
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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
- A33: Packaging 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
- 15 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class courgettes in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, each courgette shall ;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil;
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 courgettes may deviate from the packing and sorting
requirements, set out in subregulation 4, by not more than 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number or by mass. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 15(1)(c) and (6)
- 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
-
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
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(4) (a) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 courgettes shall be packed according to length or mass.
(b) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 courgettes shall be packed according to the following lengths (measured between the junction of the stalk and the end of the courgette):
(i) 70 mm to 140 mm,
(ii) more than 140 mm to 210 mm,
(iii) more than 210 mm to 300 mm.
(c) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 courgettes shall be packed according to the following masses:
(i) 101 g and more,
(ii) 71 g to 100 g,
(iii) 50 g to 70 g, - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 15(4) of Part II
- 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
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0707.00: Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(3) (a) The minimum mass for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 cucumbers ;
(I) grown under protection is 250 g; or
(ii) grown in the open is 180 g.
(b) the minimum length for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cucumbers grown under protection is ;
(I) 250 mm in the case of cucumbers with a mass of between 250 g and 500 g; and
(ii) 300 mm in the case of cucumbers with a mass of 500 g and more;
(c) The maximum difference in mass between the lightest and heaviest Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cucumber in the same packing shall not exceed ;
(i) 100 g if the lightest cucumber weigh between 180 g and 400 g; and
(ii) 150 g if the lightest cucumber weigh more than 400 g.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class cucumber - unspecified.
(4) The maximum length for miniature cucumbers is 60 mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cucumbers may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulation 4, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that the deviating cucumbers do not deviate by more than 10% from the specified size and weight limits. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 16 (3) , (4) and(6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0707.00 Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled. Yes Cucumbers - Description
- Cucumbers
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 0707.00: Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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 cucumbers are packed shall be marked with ;
(a) the expression "grown under protection", where applicable;
(b) the expression "mini cucumbers" or "baby cucumber" or other appropriate term for miniature produce, where appropriate: Provided that where several types of miniature produce are mixed in the same packages, all products shall be mentioned; and
(c) the minimum and maximum mass. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 16(7) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0707.00 Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled. Yes Cucumbers - Description
- Cucumbers
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
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(4) (a) Endives shall be packed and sorted according to mass of individual units.
(b) In the case of Class 1 endives -
(i) grown under protection -
(aa) the minimum mass per endive shall be 150 g; and
(bb) the difference in mass between the lightest and heaviest endive in the same packing shall not exceed 100 g; or
(ii) grown in open-air-
(aa) the minimum mass per endive shall be 200 g; and
(bb) the difference in mass between the lightest and heaviest endive in the same packing shall not exceed 150 g.
(c) In the case of Class 2 and Class 3 endives ;
(i) grown under protection ;
(aa) the minimum mass per endive shall be 100 g; and
(bb) the difference in mass between the lightest and heaviest endives in the same packing shall not exceed 100 g; or
(ii) grown in open air ;
(aa) the minimum mass per endives shall-be 100 g; and
(bb) the difference in mass between the lightest and heaviest endives in the same packing shall not exceed 100 g.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class endives - unspecified
(5) A container of Class 1 endives shall not contain more than three layers of endives.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 endives may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements by 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number as set out in subregulation 4: Provided that the mass does not deviate by more than 10% from the applicable size groups.
(8) Lowest Class indives - unspecified. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 17(4)- (5)and (7)-(8)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other Yes Endives - Description
- Endives
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 0909.6: - Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(5) Fennel shall be packed and sorted according to the maximum diameter of the equatorial section.
(6) The minimum diameter for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 is 60 mm
(7) The difference in diameter between the smallest and largest Class 1 fennel in the same package shall not exceed 20 mm. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 18 (5)-(7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0909.6 - Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries : Yes Fennel - Description
- Fennel
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 0909.6: - Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(5)Fennel shall be packed and sorted according to the maximum diameter of the equatorial section.
(6) The minimum diameter for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 is 60 mm
(7) The difference in diameter between the smallest and largest Class 1 fennel in the same package shall not exceed 20 mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(9) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 fennel may deviate from packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulations 4 to 6, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviations may not be extended to include fennel with a diameter below 55 mm. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 18(5)-(7) and (9)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0909.6 - Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries : Yes Fennel - Description
- Fennel
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.93: -- Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(3) (a) The minimum diameter for gem squashes ;
(i) classified as Class 1 is 50 mm; and
(ii) classified as Class 2 and Class 3 is 40 mm.
(b) The maximum difference in diameter between the smallest and the largest gem squash in the same packing shall -
(i) in the case of Class 1 gem squashes not exceed 5 mm; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 gem squashes not exceed 10 mm.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class gem squashes - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class, 2 and Class 3 gem squashes may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements as set out in subregulation 2, by not more than 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 19(3)and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.93 -- Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.) Yes Gem squashes - Description
- Gem squashes
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 0910.1: - Ginger :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(3) (a) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 ginger shall be sorted and packed according to mass in the following groups:
(i) Hands (rhizomes) - at least 150 g each; and
(ii) fingers (segments) - at least 75 g but not more than 150 g each.
(b) The mass of the heaviest hand or finger may not be more than twice the mass of the lightest hand or finger in the same packaging.
(c) The minimum diameter of a finger (segment) shall be 32 mm in the case of:
(i) Hands - measured at the thickest part of the largest finger (segment) in the hand; or
(ii) fingers - measured at the thickest part of the finger.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class ginger - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 ginger may deviate ;
(a) by 10%, 15% and 25% (m/m) from the prescribed minimum size for the hand (rhizome) respectively;
(b) by 10%, 15% and 25% (m/m) from the minimum diameter for the finger (segment) respectively; and
(c) In the case of Lowest Class ginger -unspecified. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 20(3) and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0910.1 - Ginger : No - Description
- Ginger
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 0708.20: - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(3) (a) The size is determined by the maximum width of the pod measured at right angles to the seam.
(b) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 needle beans are divided into the following groups according to diameter:
(i) 6 mm and smaller - very fine beans;
(ii) 9 mm and smaller -fine beans; and
(iii) 12mm and more -medium beans.
(c) Sizing is not compulsory for green beans other than needle beans.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class green beans - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 green beans may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulation 3, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by diameter. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 20(3) and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0708.20 - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) Yes Green beans - Description
- Green beans
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 0703.10: - Onions and shallots
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(4) (a) Green onions are sorted and packed according to diameter.
(b) The minimum diameter for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 green onions is 10 mm.
(c) In the case of Lowest class green onions - unspecified.
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 green onions packed in the same packing shall be uniform in size and colour.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 green onions may deviate from the packing and sorting
requirements set out in subregulations 4 and 5, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by diameter. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 22(4) , (5)and (7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0703.10 - Onions and shallots Yes Green onions - Description
- Green onions
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 0708.10: - Peas (Pisum sativum)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(3) Sizing is not compulsory in the case of peas.
Permissible deviations with regard to sorting and packing requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 green peas may deviating from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulation 3, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by mass. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 23(3) and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0708.10 - Peas (Pisum sativum) Yes Green peas - Description
- Green peas
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0706.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(3) (a) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 horse-radish shall be packed and sorted according to ,
(i) the diameter of the upper third of the root; and
(ii) the length of the root, excluding the crowns.
(b) The minimum diameter of the root ;
(i) in the case of Class 1 horse-radish is 25 mm; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 horse-radish is 15 mm.
(c) The minimum length of the root ;
(i) in the case of Class 1 horse-radish is 200 mm; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 horse-radish is 100 mm.
(4) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 horse-radish may be packed ;
(a) in bunches; or
(b) in loose quantities.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
regulation 4(4)(c):
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 horse-radish may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements,
set out in subregulations 3 and 4, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by diameter and
length. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 24 (3), (4)and (6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.90 - Other Yes Horse radish - Description
- Horse-radish
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 0703.90: - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(4) (a) The minimum diameter for all Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 leeks measured above the swelling of the neck, is 8 mm for early leeks and 10 mm for other leeks.
(b) The diameter of the largest Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 leeks in the same packaging shall not be more than twice the diameter of the smallest leek.
(c) In the case of miniature leeks -
(i) the minimum diameter is 8 mm; and
(ii) the maximum diameter is 22 mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 leeks, may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulation 4, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 25(4) and (6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0703.90 - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables No - Description
- Leeks
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0705.1: - Lettuce :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(4) The minimum mass per lettuce according to which Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 lettuce shall be packed, is -
(a) in the case of lettuce grown in the open-air:
(i) 150 g for all lettuce, excluding Iceberg lettuce;
(ii) 300 g for Iceberg lettuce; and
(iii) 100 g for leaf lettuce.
(b) in the case of lettuce grown under protection is:
(i) 100 g for all lettuce, excluding Iceberg lettuce;
(ii) 200 g for Iceberg lettuce; and
(iii) 150 g for leaf lettuce.
(c) in the case of Lowest class lettuce - unspecified.
(5) The maximum difference in mass between the lightest and heaviest lettuce in the same packing shall not exceed ;
(a) 40 g in the case of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 lettuce with a mass of less than 150 g per lettuce;
(b) 100 g in the case of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 lettuce with a mass of between 150 g and 300 g per lettuce;
(c) 150 g in the case of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 lettuce with a mass of between 300 g and 450 g per lettuce; and
(d) 300 g in the case of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 lettuce with a mass of 450 g and more per lettuce.
(e) In the case of Lowest Class - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 lettuce may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulations 4 and 5 by not more than 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 26(4), (5) and (7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0705.1 - Lettuce : No - Description
- Lettuce
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.51: -- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
27(5) (a) Mushrooms are packed and sorted according to the maximum diameter of the pileus and the length of the stalk.
(b) The minimum diameter of the pileus;
(i) in the case of closed mushrooms is 15 mm; and
(ii) in the case of open mushrooms is 20 mm.
(c) The size groups, diameter of the pileus and the maximum length of the stalk for cut mushrooms in the case of closed mushrooms are set out in the table below: (see Table on page 74 of the Regulations)
(d) The size group, diameter of the pileus and the maximum length of the stalk for cut mushrooms in the case of open mushrooms are set out in the table below:(see Table on page 74 of the Regulations)
(e) Uncut mushrooms of which the stalk is longer than the diameter of the pileus shall be classified as Class 2.
(f) Sizing is compulsory in the case of ;
(i) Class 1 cut mushrooms;
(ii) Class 1 uncut mushrooms presented in packages weighing 1 kg or less; and
(iii) Class 2 cut and uncut mushrooms presented in packages weighing 1 kg or less.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 mushrooms may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulation 5, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 27 (5) and (7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.51 -- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus No - Description
- Mushrooms
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(3) If Class 1 parsley is packed in bunches, each bunch shall weigh at least 50 g. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 29 (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other Yes Parsley - Description
- Parsley
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 0706.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Packing and sorting requirements
30(2) (a) Parsnips are packed and sorted according to diameter.
(b) The minimum diameter for Class 1 parsnips is 15 mm.
(c) The roots of miniature parsnips shall not be wider than 8 mm diameter at the cutting edge.
(d) Miniature parsnips shall have a maximum diameter of 35 mm measure at the crown.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(4) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 parsnips may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in regulation 2, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 30 (2) and (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.90 - Other Yes Parsnip - Description
- Parsnip
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
A33: Packaging requirements
