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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1006: Rice.
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38159, 7 November 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Rice 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 rice in the Republic of South Africa --
(c) unless the rice concerned is packed in containers and in the manner prescribed in regulations 6 and 7;
Requirements for containers
6. (1) Rice shall be packaged in containers which will safeguard the hygienic, nutritional and organoleptic qualities of the food.
(2) The containers, including packaging material, shall be made of substances which are safe and suitable for their intended use. They should not impart any toxic substance or undesirable odour or flavour to the product.
(3) When the product is packaged in bags, they must be clean, sturdy and strongly sewn or sealed.
Packing requirements
7. Rice of different classes shall be packed in different containers, or stored separately. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1)(c), 6 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
- Rice
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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Soft Wheat Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of wheat in the Republic of South Africa --
(d) unless the wheat is packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 7;
Packing requirements
7. Wheat of different grades shall be packed in different containers, or stored separately. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 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 1001 Wheat and meslin. No - Description
- Soft wheat
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 1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
The measure came into effect on 20 June 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 June 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37741, 20 June 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Soya Beans 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 soya beans in the Republic of South Africa --
(d) unless the soya beans are packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 7.
Packing requirements
7. Soya beans of different classes 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 1201 Soya beans, whether or not broken. No - Description
- Soya beans
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 1206.00: Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken.
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Sunflower Seed 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 sunflower seed in the Republic of South Africa--
(d) unless the sunflower seed are packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 7.
Packing requirements
7. Sunflower seed of different classes 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 1206.00 Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken. No - Description
- Sunflower seed
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 25 July 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 July 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Serial No. 791 Of 25 July 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Consolidation Of The Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Wheat Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of wheat in the Republic of South Africa --
(d) unless the wheat is packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 7;
Packing requirements
7. Wheat of different classes 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 1001 Wheat and meslin. Yes wheat - Description
- Wheat
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 0806: Grapes, fresh or dried.
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 Table Grapes 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 table grapes in the Republic of South Africa other than imported table
grapes referred to in subregulation (3) –
(c) unless such table grapes are packed in accordance with the packing requirements as set out in regulations 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9;
PACKING REQUIREMENTS FOR TABLE GRAPES
Requirements for table grapes containers
5. Containers in which table grapes are packed shall:
(a) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(b) not impart a foreign taste or odour or any substance which may be injurious to the table grapes;
(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 table grapes are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
Packing requirements
6. (1) Only table grapes of the same quality, cultivar and ripeness shall be packed together in the same container. In case of mixed cultivars packed in the same container, grapes shall be of the same quality and shall comply with their individual ripeness standards”.
(2) Class 1 table grapes in the same container must be uniform in colour.
(3) Each container shall be packed firmly and to capacity.
(4) If table grapes are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing material
7. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall be clean, dry, odourless, not transmit any harmful substance injurious to table grape.
Stacking of containers on pallets
8. If containers containing table grapes are palletised:
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable;
(b) local pallets may have visible signs of fungus growth and Arthropoda infestation.
(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 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 0806 Grapes, fresh or dried. Yes Table grapes - Description
- Table grapes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads., 1516: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared. and 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
The measure came into effect on 09 March 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 35109, 9 March 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Classification, Packing And Marking Of Fat Spreads Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 2. (1) These regulations shall apply to the classification, packing and marking of fat spreads intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa to which and under circumstances in which a prohibition in terms of section 3 of the Act regarding the sale of fat spreads apply.
(2) These regulations shall not apply to a fat spread in a package of more than 2 kg if that fat spread is intended for processing or for use in the manufacture of another product. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. (1) No person shall, subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), sell fat spreads in the Republic of South Africa unless --
(b) the containers in which fat spreads are packed comply with the requirements for containers referred to in regulation 6.
Requirements for containers
6. (1) The container of a fat spread shall
(a) be made from a material that
(i) is suitable for this purpose;
(ii) will protect the contents thereof from contamination; and
(iii) will not impart any undesirable flavour to the contents thereof;
(b) be so strong that it will not tear or break during normal storage, handling and transport practices;
(c) be unbroken;
(d) in the case of a container that is re-used, be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized before the fat spread is packed therein; and
(e) be closed properly in a manner permitted by the nature thereof.
(2) No container shall contain more than one class of fat spread: Provided that outer containers (multi packs) with more than one class of fat spread packed therein, in separate containers or in small serving containers, are allowed - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3(1)(b) and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0405 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads. Yes Fat spreads 1516 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared. Yes Fat spreads 1517 Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 15.16. Yes Fat spreads - Description
- Fat spreads
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 1101.00: Wheat or meslin flour. and 19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products
The measure came into effect on 22 February 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 February 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 30782, 22 February 2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Wheat 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 any wheat product in the Republic of South Africa;
(c) unless the containers in which the wheat product concerned is packed comply with requirements set out in regulation 9;
(d) unless the wheat product concerned is packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 9;
Requirements for containers
9. (1) Wheat products shall, where appropriate, be packed in containers which;
(a) are intact, clean, dry, suitable and strong enough for packing and normal handling of wheat products;
(b) shall not impart an undesirable taste or odour to the contents thereof; and
(c) shall properly be closed in a manner permitted by the nature of the container and the contents thereof.
(2) If the containers are packed in outer containers, such containers shall be clean and intact.
(3) Subject to the provisions of subregulation 1 the specifications for the different containers for different wheat products shall be as prescribed in the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973). - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(c)-(d) and 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1101.00 Wheat or meslin flour. Yes Of Wheat 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products Yes Of wheat - Description
- Wheat 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
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Requirements for containers and outer containers
24. (1) A container or outer container in which a dairy product or an imitation dairy product is packed shall --
(a) be made from a material that --
(i) is suitable for this purpose;
(ii) will protect the contents thereof from contamination; and
(iii) will not impart any undesirable flavour or taste to the contents thereof;
(b) be so strong that it will not be damaged or deformed during normal storage, handling and transport practices;
(c) in the case of a container that is re-used, be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized before a dairy product or an imitation dairy product is packed therein;
(d) be intact; and
(e) be closed properly in a manner permitted by the nature thereof.
(2) No outer container shall contain more than one class of dairy product or imitation dairy product, irrespective whether those dairy products or imitation dairy products are packed therein in separate containers. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 24
- 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
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
- A33: Packaging 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 -
(c) unless the containers in which such product is packed, comply with the requirements referred to in regulation 6;
(d) unless such product is packed in accordance with the packing requirements referred to in regulation 7;
Requirements for containers and outer containers
6. (1) Containers and outer containers containing dried fruit shall -
(a) be manufactured of a material suitable for the packing and transport of dried fruit;
(b) be clean, durable, sound and safe;
(c) not pass on to the dried fruit any odour, taste, colour or other foreign characteristics during storage or distribution or display of the dried fruit; and
(d) be properly closed and sealed.
Packing Requirements
7. (1) Unless provided elsewhere in these regulations, dried fruit of different grades shall not be packed in the same container.
(2) The top layer or the visibly packed outer layer of dried fruit in a container shall truly resemble the quality of the dried fruit in that container.
(3) Whenever dried fruit is sold in loose quantities, no quantity of a particular grade, size group, count or cultivar, as the case may be, shall be displayed mixed with dried fruit of another grade, size group, count or cultivar with the exception of mixed dried fruit as prescribed in these regulations:
Provided that the grade, kind and type of dried fruit shall be displayed, in clear legible printed letters of at least 50 mm in height, on a notice board or label prominently placed in the immediate proximity
(4) Before an unspecified dried fruit is packed for sale -
(a) proposed quality standards shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Officer; and
(b) written permission shall be obtained from the Executive Officer. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(c)-(d) and 6-7
- 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 0702: Tomatoes, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 03 October 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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), --
(iii) unless the tomatoes are packed in a container and in the manner prescribed in regulations 7,8 and 9.
Requirements for containers
7. (1) Containers in which tomatoes are packed shall--
(a) be intact, clean, suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of tomatoes;
(b) not impart a taste or odour to the tomatoes;
(c) be free from any foreign matter other than the tomatoes packed therein and the packing material in which tomatoes are customarily packed;
(d) in' the case of containers that are re-used, the container should --
(i) be of such material that the container can be cleaned and disinfected prior to re-use;
(ii) be thoroughly clean before tomatoes are packed therein; and
(iii) be free from all marks and labels removed or be covered by new labels.
(2) A carrier container shall be strong enough not to bulge out or dent in during normal handling and transporting practices.
Packing requirements
8. Each container of tomatoes shall -
(a) be packed with tomatoes to the full capacity thereof; and
(b) in the case of classified tomatoes, contain tomatoes of the same class and size group and as far as practical possible of the same colour.
Stacking of containers on pallets
9. If containers containing tomatoes are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable and not transmit to tomatoes any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health;
(b) the pallet for imported consignments of tomatoes shall comply with the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15);
(c) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation and any visible signs of fungal growth;
(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 - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2 (1) (iii), 7-9
- 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 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
- A33: Packaging 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 -
(c) unless such product complies with the types of pack referred to in regulation 6;
(d) unless such product complies with the packing media requirements referred to in regulation 7;
Types of pack
6. Canned fruit shall be presented as any one of the following types of pack:
(a) Regular pack which shall consist of fruit packed in a packing medium.
(b) Heavy pack which shall consist of crushed style fruit with or without sweetening ingredients and containing at least 73 percent drained mass.
(c) Solid pack which shall consist of practically all fruit with very little or no free flowing liquid.
Types and standards of packing media
7. (1) (a) Canned fruit shall be packed in any one of the following packing media:
(i) Water, where water is the sole packing medium.
(ii) Water and fruit juice(s), where water and juice from the fruit concerned, or water and any other single fruit juice or water and two or more fruit juices are combined in any proportion to form the packing medium.
(iii) Fruit juice(s), where -
(aa) juice from the fruit concerned, or any other compatible fruit juice, is the sole packing medium; or
(bb) two or more compatible fruit juices, which may include juice from the fruit concerned, are combined to form the packing medium: Provided that the fruit juices may be pulpy, turbid or clear.
(b) Any of the packing media mentioned in paragraph (a) may contain permitted nutritive sweeteners or non-nutritive sweeteners and flavourants.
(2) (a) When permitted nutritive sweeteners are added to water, water and fruit juice(s) or fruit juice(s), the packing media shall be classified on the basis of the cut-out strength as follows:
(i) Very light syrup - Not less than 9°Brix but less than 14°Brix.
(ii) Light syrup - Not less than 14°Brix but less than 18°Brix.
(iii) Syrup - Not less than 16°Brix but less than 20°Brix.
(iv) Heavy syrup - Not less than 18°Brix.
(b) The cut-out strength of any product must comply to the requirements mentioned in paragraph (a): Provided that 33,3 percent of the containers in an inspection sample may deviate by 1 "Brix.
(3) When permitted non-nutritive sweeteners are added to water the packing media shall be declared as -
(a) "packed in water sweetened with non-nutritive sweeteners";
(b) "in water sweetened with non-nutritive sweeteners";
(c) "packed in water sweetened with 'x'"; or
(d) "in water sweetened with 'x'" [where 'x' indicates the name(s) of the specific nonnutritive sweetener(s)].
(4) When no nutritive sweeteners or non-nutritive sweeteners are added to water, water and fruit juice(s) or fruit juice(s), the packing media shall be declared as -
(a) "packed in water";
(b) "in water";
(c) "packed in water and 'x' juice(s)";
(d) "in water and 'x' juice(s)";
(e) "packed in 'x' juice(s)"; or
(f) "in 'x' juice(s)", as the case may be [where 'x' indicates the name(s) of the specific fruit juice(s)].
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTAINERS
General
8. (1) Containers for canned fruit shall -
(a) be intact, clean, suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of the canned fruit: Provided that reusable containers shall be properly sterilised;
(b) be free from rust and serious dents or any other disorders which may detrimentally affect the quality of the product;
(c) not impart any undesirable taste or odour to the contents thereof; and
(d) be closed properly and in a manner permitted by the nature thereof.
(2) If containers containing canned fruit are packed in outer containers, such outer containers shall be clean, neat and intact.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
General
9. (1) Except where otherwise stipulated in these regulations, canned fruit of different kinds, grades or styles shall not be packed together in the same container or outer container.
(2) Canned fruit shall, in the case of Manufacturer's Grade, be packed in A10 or larger containers.
(3) In the case of unspecified canned fruit mixes, the composition of each mix, in descending order, shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Officer.
(4) In the case of unspecified canned fruit, the proposed quality standards shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Officer. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(c)-(d), 6-9
- 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 2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pur
The measure came into effect on 08 August 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging 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
- Requirements for containers
11. (1) Container of jam, jelly or marmalade shall:--
(a) be intact, clean , suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of the jam, jelly or marmalade;
(b) be free from rust and serious dents or any other disorders which may detrimentally affect the quality of the product;
(c) not impart any undesirable taste, flavour or hazardous substance to the content
thereof; and
(d) be closed properly in a manner permitted thereof.
(2) Metal surfaces shall be properly lacquered on the inside in the case where quality of the jam, jelly or marmalade may, at any time be impaired due to contact with the metal of the surfaces of a container.
(3) If containers containing jam, jelly or marmalade are packed in an outer container, such outer container shall be clean, neat and intact.
Packing requirements
12. (1) Containers containing different grades of jam, jelly or marmalade shall not be packed together in the same outer container.
(2) Jam, jelly or marmalade shall, in the case of manufacturer's grade, substandard and undergrade, be packed in A10 or larger containers. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11 and 12
- 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
The measure came into effect on 11 November 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 November 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- 6 No. 28196 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 11 NOVEMBER 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO. 54 OF 1972) REGULATIONS RELATING TO OBJECTS PACKED IN FOODSTUFFS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) Toys that are wrapped before packaging in a foodstuff shall be properly wrapped, and the wrapping material shall not affect the chemical composition of the foodstuff.
(2) A toy shall be regarded as safe for the purposes of these regulations if, when used in a foreseeable way and having regard to the normal behaviour of children under the age of three years, it does not jeopardize the safety or health of the user or any third party.
(3) Foodstuffs that have toys packaged inside them shall be clearly labelled to indicate the presence of toys. - Reference of the measure
- Section 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- foodstuff
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 11 November 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. and 0403: Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa
The measure came into effect on 28 November 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 November 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENTNOTICES GOEWERMENTSKENNISGEWINGS 23 November 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO 54 OF 1972) REGULATIONS RELATING TO HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS FOR MILKING SHEDS, THE TRANSPORT OF MILK AND RELATED MATTERS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Milk containers and milking machine
7. (1) A milk container shall –
(a) be designed and constructed in such a way that it has smooth finish, free from open seams, cracks and rust stains to ensure that, where necessary, they can be adequately cleaned, disinfected and maintained to avoid the contamination of milk;
(b) not be made wholly or partly of copper, or any copper alloy or any toxic material
(c) be constructed in such a way that any surface that comes into contact with milk is accessible for the purpose of washing and disinfection; and
(d) not be used for any other purpose except the handling of milk.
(2) A milking machine shall-
(a) be designed, constructed or manufactured in such a way that –
(i) the vacuum pipe of the machine can be drained to remove all the moisture;
(ii) be adequately cleaned, disinfected and maintained to avoid the contamination of milk;
(iii) is equipped with a device rendering visible the milk flow from each milk animal and;
(iv) comply with sub-regulation (1)(a), (b), (c) and (d);
(b) be durable and movable or capable of being disassembled to allow for maintenance, cleaning, disinfection, monitoring and, to facilitate inspection - Reference of the measure
- Section 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes milk 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes milk 0403 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa Yes milk - Description
- Milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 23 November 2012 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. and 0406: Cheese and curd.
The measure came into effect on 21 November 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 November 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS RELATING TO MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS Published under Government Notice No. R. 1555 of 21 November 1997 As corrected by: Government Notice No. R.1278 of 29 October 1999 Government Notice No. R. 488 of 8 June 2001 As amended by: Government Noti
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), Regulations relating to Milk and Dairy Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Restrictions
2. No person shall use or sell raw milk intended for further processing which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the m ax i m u m res i d u e levels stipulated in the Regulations governing Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues that my be present in Foodstuffs (Government Notice No. R. 1809 of 3 July 1992, as amended) (here in after referred to as t h e Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicines and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations) or which virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substances which for any reason whatsoever may render the milk unfit for human consumption;
(b) gives a positive result when subjected to the clot-on-boiling test described in paragraph 6 of Annex A
(c) gives a standard plate count of more than 200 000 colony forming units per 1,0ml when subjected to the standard plate count test described in paragraph 7 of Annex A or the dry rehydrated film method for standard colony count described in paragraph 10 of Annex A;
(d) (i) on application of the test described in paragraph 4(4) of Annex A, exceeds the most probable number (MPN) of 10,0 coliform bacteria per 1,0 ml milk or, if the test for coliforms described in paragraph 5 or 11 of Annex A is used, the number of colony forming units exceeds 20 per milliliter of milk; or
(ii) on application of the modified Eijkmann test, the VRB MUG agar method, or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 2, 5 and 11, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 0,01ml or raw milk. When the Eijkmann test is used, or any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of raw milk if the methods described in paragraph 5 or 11 of Annex A are used;
(e) when subjected to the Standard Methods for Counting Somatic Cells in Bovine Milk*, is found to contain an average of 500 000 or more somatic cells per 1,0ml of bovine milk or an average of 750 000 or more cells per 1,0ml goat’s or sheep’s milk after three successive readings at intervals of at least seven days during the test period, of which shows any other signs of abnormal secretary activity of the mammary gland(s); * The Standard Method for Counting Somatic Cells in Bovine Milk is set forth in International Dairy Federation (IDF) Bulletin No. 114 of 1979.
(f) fails the ethanol stability test described in paragraph 9 of Annex A; and
(g) is not packed in a closed container.
(1) No person shall sell for consumption raw milk, raw cream, raw skimmed milk, raw reconstituted (prepared) milk or raw reconstituted (prepared) skimmed milk which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render the product unfit for human consumption;
(b) gives a standard plate count of more than 50 000 colony forming units (CFUs) per 1,0ml of the product when subjected to the standard plate count test described in paragraph 7 of Annex A or the dry rehydrated film method for standard colony count described in paragraph 10 of Annex A.
(c) gives a positive result when subjected to the clot-on-boiling test desribed in paragraph 6 of Annex A;
(d) fails the ethanol stability test described in paragraph 9 of Annex A;
(e) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test, the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 2, 5 and 11, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of cream;
(f) (i) on subjection to the Standard Routine Method for the Counting of Coliform Bacteria in Raw Milk of the International Dairy Federation’s International IDF 73:1985, or any revised version thereof, or on application of the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraph 5 of Annex A or on using the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraph 11 of Annex A, is found to contain more than 20 coliform bacteria in 1,0ml of fluid; or
(ii) on subjection to the coliform bacteria test described in paragraph 4(4) of Annex A, exceeds the most probable number (MPN) of 10,0 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of semi-solid product;
(g) in the case of raw milk, on subjection to the Standard Method for Counting Somatic Cells in Bovine Milk, is found to contain an average of 500 000 or more somatic cells per 1,0ml of bovine milk or an average of 750 000 or more cells per 1,0ml of goat’s or sheep’s milk after three successive readings at intervals of at least seven days during the test period, or which shows any other signs of abnormal secretory activity of the mammary gland(s); (h) is not packed in a closed cntainer;
(i) does not bear clearly on the label the words: “Unpasteurised” / “Ongepasteuriserd” or “Raw milk” / “Rou melk”; (j) when the milk is sold in the consumer’s own container, is tapped from a container which does not bear a label clearly indicating the words: “Unpasteurised” / “Ongepasteuriseerd” or “Raw milk” / “Rou melk”;
(k) (i) is not derived from a herd enrolled in the Bovine Tuberculosis Scheme and the Bovine Brucellosis Scheme which have been established in terms of the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984); or
(ii) is not derived from a herd which annually tests negative for tuberculosis and brucellosis.
5. No person shall sell for consumption raw milk that has become sour which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render the raw milk unfit for human consumption;
(b) on application of the modified Eijkmann test or the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraphs 2 and 5 respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of the product;
(c) on subjection to the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 5 and 11 of Annex A, respectively, contains more than 50 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of the product;
(d) is not packed in a closed container; and
(e) does not bear clearly on the label the words: “Un pasteurised sour milk” / “onge pasteuriseerde sour melk” or “Raw sour milk” / “Rou suur melk”;
(f) when the milk is sold in the consumer’s own container, is tapped from a container which does not bear a label clearly indicating the words: “Unpasteurised sour milk” / “Onge pasteuriseerde suur melk” or “Raw sour milk” / “Rou suur melk”.
6. No person shall sell -
(a) pasteurised milk, pasteurised reconstituted (prepared) milk, pasteurized skimmed milk, pasteurized reconstituted (prepared) skimmed milk or pasteurized cream which -
(i) contains the following:
(aa) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test (for example the Kundrat test) is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(bb)(i) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render the product unfit for human consumption;
(ii) has been shown by the Aschaffenburg and Mullen phosphate test described in paragraph 3 of Annex A or any other test, provided its accuracy equals that of the aforementioned test, to yield the equivalent of 10 micrograms or more of p- nitrophenol per 1,0ml;
(iii) (aa) on execution of the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method is found to contain more than 10,0 coliform bacteria in 1,0ml or exceeds the most probable number (MPN) of 10,0 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of milk or 1,0g of semi-solid product; or (bb) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test, the VRB MUG agar method or the dry rehydrated film method described in paragraphs 2, 5 and 11, espectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of milk or 1,0g of semi-solid product;
(iv) gives a standard plate count of more than 50 000 colony forming units (CFUs) per 1,0ml of fluid or per 1,0g of semi-solid product when subjected to the tests described in paragraph 7 or 10 of Annex A;
(v) is not packed in a hermetically sealed container when sold to the ultimate consumer: Provided that in cases where the consumer supplies his or her own empty container to be filled from a bulk tank or container, the filled container need to be hermetically sealed;
(b) sterilised cream, sterilised milk, sterilised reconstituted (prepared) milk or UHT cream or UHT milk which -
(i) contains the following:
(aa) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(bb) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substances which for any reason whatsoever may render any such product unfit for human consumption;
(ii) (aa) shows an increase in titratable acidity greater than 0,02, expressed as grams of lactic acid per 100ml of milk, on application of the test described in paragraph 8 of Annex A after incubation at 30oC +/- 1oC for 14 days; (bb) shows any signs of coagulation or blown containers after incubation;
(iii) is not packed in a hermetically sealed container when sold to the ultimate consumer.
7. Subject to the provisions of the Act, no person shall sell any dairy product or composite product which -
(a) contains the following:
(i) Antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed the maximum residue levels stipulated in the Maximum Limits for Veterinary Medicine and Stock Remedy Residues Regulations or which by virtue of a presumptive test is suspected to contain antibiotics or other antimicrobial substances in amounts that exceed such maximum residue levels;
(ii) pathogenic organisms, extraneous matter or any inflammatory product or other substance which for any reason whatsoever may render any such product unfit for human consumption;
(b) in the case of milk powder or skimmed milk powder, contains more than 50 000 colony forming units per gram on application of the standard plate count test described in paragraph 7 of Annex A;
(c) with the exception of ripened cheese -
(i) on execution of the test described in paragraph 4 of Annex A or the test described in International Standard IDF 73A:1985, contains more than 50 coliform bacteria per 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of solid or semi-solid product; (ii) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test or the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraphs 2 and 5, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli in 1,0ml of fluid or 1,0g of solid or semi-solid product;
(d) in the case of ripened cheese -
(i) on execution of the test described in paragraph 4 of Annex A or the test described in International Standard IDF 73A: 1985 contains more than 1 000 coliform bacteria per 1,0g of the product;
(ii) on execution of the modified Eijkmann test or the VRB MUG agar method described in paragraphs 2 and 5, respectively, of Annex A, is found to contain any Escherichia coli per 1,0 ml of fluid or 1,0g of solid or semi-solid product;
(e) is not packed in a hermetically sealed package or in a closed package.
8. No person shall sell any dairy product or composite dairy product which contains any food additive not permitted by regulation. - Reference of the measure
- Section 2(g,h),5(d) & section 7(e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No 0406 Cheese and curd. Yes Cheese - Description
- Milk & cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 21 November 1997 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid., 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid., 2003: Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid., 2004: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06., 2005: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. and 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables Intended For Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell canned vegetables in the Republic of South Africa -
(c) unless the containers in which such products are packed, comply with the requirements referred to in regulation 7;
(d) unless such products are packed in accordance with the packing requirements referred to in regulation 8;
7. (1) Containers for canned vegetables shall -
(c) be properly closed and sealed;
(2) Metal surfaces of containers shall be lacquered properly on the inside in the case of all canned vegetables of which the quality may impaired at any time as a result of contact with the metal of the container.
(3) If containers of canned vegetables are packed in outer containers, such outer containers shall be clean, neat and intact.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
8. (1) Except where stipulated otherwise in these regulations, canned vegetables of different kinds, grades and types shall not be packed together in the same container or outer container.
(2) In the case of unspecified canned vegetables, the proposed quality standards shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Officer - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2 (1) (c) -(d), 7 (1)(c) , (2) - (3) and 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables 2003 Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables 2004 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Canned vegetables 2005 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Canned vegetables 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Canned vegetables - Description
- Canned vegetables
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.90: -- Other, 2005.99.99: ---- Other and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables Intended For Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Types of Pack
20 (2) Canned beetroot shall be presented in one of the following packs:
(a) "Liquid pack" when a liquid medium is used; or
(b) "Vacuum pack" or "Vacuum packed" if liquid packing medium does not exceed 20 percent of the total net mass of the product and the container is closed under conditions creating a high vacuum in the container. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 20 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned beetroot 2004.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned beetroot 2005.99.99 ---- Other Yes Canned beetroot 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned beetroot - Description
- Canned beetroot
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.90: -- Other, 2005.99.99: ---- Other and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables Intended For Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Types of Pack
21(2) Canned carrots shall be presented in one of the following packs:
(a) "Liquid pack" when a liquid medium is used; or
(b) "Vacuum pack" or "Vacuum packed" if liquid packing medium does not exceed 20 percent of the total net mass of the product and the container is closed under conditions creating a high vacuum in the container. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 21 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned carrots 2004.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned carrots 2005.99.99 ---- Other Yes Canned carrots 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned carrots - Description
- Canned carrots
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2001.90.30: -- Sweet corn (ZEA MAYS VAR. SACCHARATA), 2004.90.40: -- Sweet corn (ZEA MAYS VAR. SACCHARATA), 2005.80: - Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) and 2006.00.40: - Sweet corn (ZEA MAYS VAR. SACCHARATA)
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables Intended For Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Types of pack
31 (2) (a) Whole kernel or cut kernel and corn on the cob style may be packed as follows:
(i) "Liquid Pack" when liquid medium is used; or
(ii) "Vacuum pack" or "Vacuum packed" if the liquid packing medium does not exceed 20 percent of the total net mass of product and the container is closed under conditions creating a high vacuum in the container. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 31 (2)(a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.30 -- Sweet corn (ZEA MAYS VAR. SACCHARATA) Yes Canned sweet corn 2004.90.40 -- Sweet corn (ZEA MAYS VAR. SACCHARATA) Yes Canned sweet corn 2005.80 - Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) Yes Canned sweet corn 2006.00.40 - Sweet corn (ZEA MAYS VAR. SACCHARATA) Yes Canned sweet corn - Description
- Canned sweet corn
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A33: Packaging requirements
