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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 mass per pumpkin is ;
(i) in the case of Class 1 pumpkins 1000 g; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 pumpkins 800 g.
(b) The maximum difference between the lightest and heaviest pumpkin in the same packing shall -
(i) in the case of Class 1 pumpkins not exceed 300g; and
(iii) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 pumpkins not exceed 400 g.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class pumpkin - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 pumpkins 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
- Regulations 31(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 Pumpkins - Description
- Pumpkins
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 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
(4) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 radishes shall be packed;
(a) without foliage; or
(b) with foliage.
(5) (a) Radishes shall be packed and sorted according to diameter.
(b) The minimum diameter in the case of Class 1 radishes is 15 mm.
(c) The maximum difference in diameter between the smallest and largest Class 1 radish in the same packing shall exceed 10 mm.
(d) No sizing prescribed for Class 2 and Class 3.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 radishes may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulation 4, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by diameter: Provided that the diameter of the smallest radish shall not be smaller than 10 mm. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 32 (4) , (5) and (7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.90 - Other Yes Radishes - Description
- Radishes
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
- Packing and sorting requirements
(3) (a) Rhubarb is packed and sorted according to the length of the leaf-stalk and the maximum diameter measured at the mid-point-of the leaf-stalk.
(b) The minimum length of the leaf-stalk ;
(i) in the case of Class 1 rhubarb ;
(aa) grown under protection, is 250 mm; or
(bb) grown in the open, is 200 mm; or
(cc) grown in the open, without forcing, is 250 mm; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 rhubarb ;
(aa) grown under protection, is 200 mm; or
(bb) grown in the open, is 150 mm; or
(cc) grown in the open, without forcing, is 200 mm.
(c) The minimum diameter in the case of ;
(i) Class 1 rhubarb ;
(aa) grown under protection, is 15 mm; or
(bb) grown in the open, is 20 mm; or
(cc) grown in the open, without forcing, is 20 mm; and
(ii) Class 2 and Class 3 rhubarb ;
(aa) grown under protection, is 10 mm; or
(bb) grown in the open, is 15 mm; or
(cc) grown in the open, without forcing, is 15 mm. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 33(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 Rhubarb - Description
- Rhubarb
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 0714.90.90: -- 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
(2) Scorzonera shall be packed and sorted according to length and maximum diameter measured at right angles to the axis of the root.
(3) The minimum length and minimum diameter for Class 1 is 220 mm and 15 mm, respectively.
(4) The minimum length and minimum diameter for Class 2 is 150 mm and 12 mm, respectively.
(5) The maximum difference in length and diameter in the same package or bunch in the case of Class 1 shall not exceed the following:
(a) 100 mm in length: Provided that in the case of roots presented in punnets or bunches it may not exceed 50 mm in length; and
(b) 15 mm in diameter.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 scorzonera may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulations 2 to 5, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that no Scorzonera with a minimum length and minimum diameter of less than 120 mm and 10 mm respectively is permissible. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 34 (2)- (5) and (7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0714.90.90 -- Other Yes Scorzonera - Description
- Scorzonera
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 0709.70: - Spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach)
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
- Packaging
(5) (a) The spinach must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.
(b) Packages must be free of all foreign matter. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 35(5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.70 - Spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach) No - Description
- Spinach
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 0710.40: - Sweet corn
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
(6) (a) Sweet corn, except in the case of miniature corn, shall be packed and sorted according to the length of the cob.
(b) The maximum cob length in the case of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet corn is 300 mm.
(c) The minimum cob length in the case of ;
(i) Class 1 sweet corn is 140 mm; and
(ii) Class 2 sweet corn is 120 mm.
(7) Sweet corn shall be uniform in the same packing in respect of diameter, length and the
cut at the base of the cob: Provided that the cut at the base shall be clean and only on the one side of
the cob.
(8) Sweet corn shall be packed separately in the case of shaped and unshaped ends.
(9) Sweet corn with leaves and stamens, without cover or partially covered shall be packed separately.
(10) (a) Miniature corn shall be packed and sorted according to cob diameter (measured at the base) and cob length.
(b) The minimum diameter is 8 mm and the maximum diameter 20 mm.
(c) The maximum difference in diameter between the smallest and largest miniature corn in the same packing shall not exceed 5 mm.
(d) The minimum cob length is 60 mm and the maximum cob length is 120 mm.
(e) The maximum difference in length between the largest and shortest miniature corn cob in the same packing shall not exceed 15 mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(12) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet corn may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulations 6 to 10, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by mass. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 36(6)-(10) and (12)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0710.40 - Sweet corn No - Description
- Sweet corn
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 0714.20: - Sweet potatoes
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) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet potatoes are sorted and packed according to mass.
(a) The minimum mass for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 is 100g.
(b) The difference between the lightest and heaviest sweet potatoes in the same packaging shall not exceed 350 g.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet potatoes may deviate from the mass groups as follows:
(a) too light 10%, 15% and 25% respectively;
(b) too heavy 10%, 15% and 25% respectively;
(c) too light and too heavy collectively 10%, 15% and 25% respectively. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 37(3) and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0714.20 - Sweet potatoes No - Description
- Sweet potatoes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0706.10: - Carrots and turnips
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- 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
(2) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 turnips shall be packed ;
(a) without foliage; or
(b) with foliage: Provided that the foliage shall be fresh, green and sound;
(c) baby or miniature turnips shall have a minimum diameter of 25 mm and a maximum diameter of 35 mm;
(d) baby or miniature turnips shall have a maximum stalk length of 10 mm.
(3) (a) Turnips are packed and sorted according to diameter.
(b) The minimum diameter in the case of Class 1 turnips is 40 mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 turnips, may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulations 2 and 3, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 38(2),(3) and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.10 - Carrots and turnips Yes Turnips - Description
- Turnips
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 0705.21: -- Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum)
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) Witloof chicory shall be packed and sorted according to the diameter of the widest section at right angles to the longitudinal axis, and according to length.
(5) The minimum and maximum diameter for Class 1 witloof chicory under 140 mm in length is 25 mm and 60 mm, and over 140 mm in length is 30 mm and 60 mm respectively.
(6) The minimum and maximum length for Class 1 witloof chicory is 90 mm and 170 mm, respectively.
(7) The minimum diameter for Class 2 witloof chicory is 25 mm.
(8) The minimum and maximum length for Class 2 witloof chicory is 90 mm and 240 mm, respectively.
(9) The maximum permissible difference in length for Class 1 is 50 mm.
(10) The maximum permissible difference in diameter for Class 1 is 25 mm. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 39(4)-(10)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0705.21 -- Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) No - Description
- Witloof chicory
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 1202: Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
The measure came into effect on 07 October 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 October 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 28084, 7 October 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Groundnuts Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations are the minimum standard applicable to groundnuts that are destined for sale in the Republic of South Africa but does not include -
(a) groundnuts in retail quantities; or
(b) those that have not yet undergone sieving and sorting processes. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10. (1) Groundnuts of different classes (with the exception of Class C) and grades may not be packed in the same container.
(2) A consignment of groundnuts shall for the purposes of the application of these regulations be packed in containers that are suitable, intact, clean, dry, odourless and strong enough. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1202 Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken. No - Description
- Groundnuts
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0810.90.10: -- Granadillas and litchis
The measure came into effect on 01 December 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39504, 1 December 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Litchis 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 litchis in the Republic of South Africa --
(c) unless such litchis are packed in a container and in the manner prescribed in regulations 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
Requirements for containers
5. (1 ) Litchis shall be packed in containers that are:
(a) suitable, clean, undamaged;
(b) not impart a foreign taste or odour to the litchis;
(c) strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape shall be retained and shall
not bulge out, dent in, break or tear during normal storage, handling or transport; and
(d) provided with suitable lids, where applicable.
Packing requirements
6. (1) Litchis in the same container shall be uniform with regard to ripeness, shape, size, appearance and cultivar.
( 2) Each container shall be packed to capacity.
(3) If litchis are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
(4) Where applicable, not more than 15 per cent of the ventilation holes of the carton containers in a consignment may be blocked by unpunched-out portions and/or litchis.
Packing material
7. If packing material is used inside the container such packing material shall be new, clean, dry, odourless, and not transmit to the litchis any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to litchis.
Stacking of containers on pallets
8. If containers containing litchis are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged, suitable and not transmit to the litchis any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health;
(b) pallets manufactured from wood shall be free from bark;
(c) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungal growth;
(d) the pallet shall be free from Arthropod infestation;
(e) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and with the pallet;
(f) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(g) containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
9. (a) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(b) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering may be placed on top of the pallet load of containers before the pallet load is strapped.
Provisions concerning presentation
10. ( 1) Uniformity
The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only litchis of the same origin, variety, quality and size (if sized) and the same degree of ripeness. The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1) (c), 5-10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0810.90.10 -- Granadillas and litchis Yes Litchis - Description
- Litchis
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1102.20: - Maize (corn) flour, 1103.13: -- Of maize (corn), 1104.23: -- Of maize (corn), 1107.10.90: -- Other, 1107.20.90: -- Other, 1108.12: -- Maize (corn) starch and 19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2017
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Maize 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
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of maize products in the Republic of South Africa --
(c) unless such maize products are packed in a container and in the manner prescribed in regulation 5
Packing requirements
5. (a) Maize products of different grades shall not be packed in the same container.
(b) Bags shall be filled in accordance with the mass depicted and properly closed. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(c) and 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1102.20 - Maize (corn) flour No 1103.13 -- Of maize (corn) No 1104.23 -- Of maize (corn) No 1107.10.90 -- Other Yes of maize 1107.20.90 -- Other Yes of maize 1108.12 -- Maize (corn) starch No 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products Yes Of maize - Description
- Maize 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 1003: Barley.
The measure came into effect on 21 June 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 June 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36587, 21 June 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Malting Barley Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of barley in the Republic of South Africa -
(d) unless the barley is packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 7;
Packing requirements
7. Barley of different classes, cultivars and grades shall be packed in different containers, or stored separately. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(d) and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1003 Barley. Yes Malting barley - Description
- Malting barley
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 1005: Maize (corn).
The measure came into effect on 21 June 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 June 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 32190, 8 May 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Maize Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 2. These regulations are the minimum standards applicable to maize that are destined for sale in the Republic of South Africa but does not include
(a) maize in retail quantities; and
(b) maize for seed production purposes. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. (1) No person shall sell maize in the Republic of South Africa
(d) unless the maize is packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 8
Packing requirements
8. Maize of different classes and grades shall be packed in different containers. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3(1)(d) and 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1005 Maize (corn). No - Description
- Maize
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 13 June 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 June 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38546, 13 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Onions And Shallots 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 onions or shallots in the Republic of South Africa-
(c) unless such onions or shallots are packed in a container and in the manner as prescribed in regulations 6, 7 and 8.
Requirements for containers
6. Containers in which onions or shallots are packed shall-
(a) be intact, clean, suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of onions or shallots;
(b) not impart a taste or odour to onions or shallots; and
(c) in case of containers that are re-used, be of such materials that the container can be cleaned and disinfected prior to re-use.
Closing of containers
7. Containers shall be closed in any suitable manner.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
8. (1) Onions or shallots shall, in the same consignment, in the case of Class 1 and Class 2 correspond in cultivar, size group and maturity.
(2) Each container of a type as prescribed in regulation 6 shall be packed as firmly as possible with onions or shallots without damaging the container or the onions or shallots concerned. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(c) and 6-8
- 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 No - Description
- Onions and shallots
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.30: - Peaches, including nectarines
The measure came into effect on 04 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 34720, 4 November 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Peaches And Nectarines 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 persons shall sell peaches and nectarines in the Republic of South Africa -
(c) unless such peaches and nectarines are packed in accordance with the packing requirements as set out in regulations 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
5. Containers in which peaches and nectarines are packed shall -
(a) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(b) not impart a foreign taste or odour to the peaches and nectarines;
(c) be free from any visible sign of fungus growth;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(e) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear, to the extent that peaches and nectarines are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
6. (1) Only peaches and nectarines of the same quality, cultivar, ripeness and size shall be packed together in the same container.
(2) Class 1 peaches and nectarines in the same container must be uniform in colour.
(3) Peaches and nectarines shall be sized.
( 4) Class 1 peaches and nectarines shall be packed to a suitable pattern or diagonally in one to three layers.
(5) If peaches and nectarines are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are new, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing material
7. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall be suitable, clean, dry, odourless and not transmit to the peaches and nectarines any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the peaches and nectarines.
Stacking of containers on pallets
8. If containers containing peaches and nectarines are palletised -
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable;
(b) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(c) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(d) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(e) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(f) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
9. (1) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(2) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the
pallet load of containers, before the pallet load is strapped. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(c) and 5-9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.30 - Peaches, including nectarines No - Description
- Peaches and nectarines
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0808.30: - Pears
The measure came into effect on 27 May 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 May 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 40014, 27 May 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Pears Destined 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 pears in the Republic of South Africa, other than imported pears referred to in subregulation (3) --
(c) unless such pears are packed in a container and in accordance with the packing requirements as set out in regulations 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS FOR PEARS
General
5. Containers in which pears are packed shall --
(a) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(b) not impart a foreign taste or odour or any substance which may be injurious to the pears;
(c) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(e) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear, to the extent that the pears are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
Packing requirements for pears
6. (1) Only pears of the same quality, cultivar, ripeness and size shall be packed together in the same container.
(2) Class 1 pears in the same container must be uniform in colour.
(3) Each container shall be packed firmly and to capacity.
(4) Pears shall be sized by diameter: Provided that sizing shall be optional in the case of Class 2 and Lowest Class pears.
(5) If pears are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing material
7. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall be clean, dry, odourless, not transmit any harmful substance injurious to the pears.
Stacking of containers on pallets
8. If containers containing pears are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable;
(b) local pallets may have visible signs of fungus growth and Arthropoda infestation. This is only applicable to export. Imports will be covered by the ISPM 15;
(c) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(d) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(e) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of the pallets loads
9. (1) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(2) If containers without lids are used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers, before the pallet load is strapped - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(c) and 5-9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0808.30 - Pears No - Description
- Pears
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.40: - Plums and sloes and 0813.20: - Prunes
The measure came into effect on 04 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 34720, 4 November 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Plums And Prunes 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 persons shall sell plums and prunes in the Republic of South Africa--
(c) unless such plums and prunes are packed in accordance with the packing requirements as set out in regulations 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
5. Containers in which plums and prunes are packed shall --
(a) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(b) not impart a foreign taste or odour to the plums and prunes;
(c) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(e) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear, to the extent that plums and prunes are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
6. (1) Only plums and prunes of the same quality, cultivar, ripeness and size shall be packed together in the same container.
(2) Class 1 plums and prunes in the same container must be uniform in colour.
(3) Plums and prunes shall be sized.
(4) Class 1 plums and prunes shall be packed to a suitable pattern or diagonally in one to three layers.
(5) If plums and prunes are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are new, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing material
7. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall be clean, dry, odourless, not transmit to the plums and prunes any harmful substance or any substance that maybe injurious to human health and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the plums and prunes.
Stacking of containers on pallets
8. If containers containing plums and prunes are palletised -
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable;
(b) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(c) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(d) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(e) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(f) the containers shall not be stacked upside--down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
9. (1) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(2) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers, before the pallet load is strapped. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(c) and 5-9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.40 - Plums and sloes Yes Plums 0813.20 - Prunes No - Description
- Plums and prunes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0701: Potatoes, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 12 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33735, 12 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Potatoes 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
- 3. (1 ) No person shall sell potatoes in the Republic of South Africa -
(c) unless such potatoes are packed in a container and in the manner prescribed in regulations 6 and 7;
6. (1 ) Potatoes shall be packed in containers which -
(a) are new, intact, clean. suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of potatoes;
(b) shall not impart a taste or odour to the potatoes;
(c) In case of a carrier container, shall be strong enough not to bulge out or dent in during normal handling and transporting practices;
Packing requirements
7. (1) Potatoes shall, in the case of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3, correspond in cultivar, class and size group in the same consignment: Provided that the size groups shall not be applicable to Class 3.
(2) Containers shall be closed by bunch tying with a suitable wire tie or by sewing with a suitable tying string or with a suitable lid or whatever the case may be. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3(1)(c), 6-7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0701 Potatoes, fresh or chilled. No - Description
- Potatoes
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 1006: Rice.
The measure came into effect on 08 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39580, 8 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Sorghum Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of sorghum in the Republic of South Africa --
(d) unless the sorghum is packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 7;
Packing requirements
7. Sorghum of different classes and grades shall be packed in different containers. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(d) and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1006 Rice. No - Description
- Sorghum
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A33: Packaging requirements
