Non-tariff Measures
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1503:2013, Fresh common green onions — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, for fresh common green onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium fistulosum, Allium ascalonicum, Allium chinense and other non-bulbing onion cultivars to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard does not specify requirements for green onions for industrial processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1503:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- fresh common green onions of varieties (cultivars) grown from Allium fistulosum, Allium ascalonicum, Allium chinense and other non-bulbing onion cultivars
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1502:2013, Fresh Bermuda onions — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, for onions of varieties (cultivars) of Bermuda-Granex-Grano grown from Allium cepa L. to be supplied to the consumer in the natural state. This standard does not specify requirements for Bermuda onions for industrial processing.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1502:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- onions of varieties (cultivars) of Bermuda-Granex-Grano grown from Allium cepa L.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 979:2013, Breakfast cereals — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for breakfast cereals intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 979:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- breakfast cereals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 953:2013, Amaranth flour — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling for flour prepared from dried amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus, A. cruentus) intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 953:2013,
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- flour prepared from dried amaranth grain (Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus, A. cruentus)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 952:2013, Amaranth grain — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for whole grains obtained from Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus and A. cruentus intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US 952:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- whole grains obtained from Amaranthus caudutus, A. hypochondaricus and A. cruentus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 908:2013, Nutrient-concentrated foods for therapeutic uses – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, Management systems , methods of sampling and test for nutrient-concentrated foods for therapeutic uses.
- Reference of the measure
- US 908:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- nutrient-concentrated foods for therapeutic uses.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 999:2013, Fresh chilli pepper— Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling,, methods of sampling
for fresh chili peppers of varieties grown from Capsicum species to be supplied fresh to the consumer. This standard does not cover requirements for chili pepper for industrial processing. - Reference of the measure
- US 999:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- fresh chili peppers of varieties grown from Capsicum species
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0306.11: -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) and 0306.12: -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.)
The measure came into effect on 04 September 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 September 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 978 (Government Gazette 25171) Of 4 July 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Frozen Rock Lobster And Frozen Lobster Products Derived Therefrom
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers requirements for the handling, preparation, processing, packaging, freezing, storage and quality of frozen lobster tails, frozen whole lobster (cooked or raw) or any other frozen lobster product derived from lobsters of the families Palinuridae and Scyllaridae, and of the family Nephropidae (genera Homarus, Nephrops and Metanephrops, or any other species of lobster), intended for human consumption. It also covers requirements for factories and employees involved in the production.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.4 Water
3.4.1 Potable water
3.4.1.1 Subject to the provisions of 3.4.2, every factory shall have an adequate supply of clean potable water that is free from suspended matter and substances that could be deleterious to the product or harmful to health. In addition, the water shall have been so treated, by flocculation, filtration, chlorination or other acceptable processes, as to ensure compliance with the following requirements:
a) coliform organisms: the count of coliform organisms shall not exceed five organisms per 100 ml of the water (see 10.16); and
b) faecal coliform bacteria: faecal coliform bacteria shall not be detectable in 100 ml of the water (see 10.16).
3.4.1.2 For the purposes of the water examination, coliform group shall include all gram-negative, non-spore-forming rods capable of fermenting lactose with the production of acid and gas at 37 °C in less than 48 h. Faecal coliform bacteria shall be regarded as gram-negative, non-spore-forming rods capable of fermenting lactose with the production of acid and gas at both 37 °C and 44 °C in less than 48 h, and of producing indole in tryptone water.
3.4.1.3 Chlorinated water that could have any deleterious effect on the product shall be dechlorinated immediately before use. In all cases, the free residual chlorine concentration shall be determined by the N,N-diethyl-I ,4-l-phenylenediamine test or other acceptable test that has equivalent sensitivity.
3.4.1.4 Factory installations for the treatment of water shall be thoroughly cleaned at least once a week by an acceptable method.
3.4.2 Sea water
Clean, uncontaminated, freshly pumped sea water may be used for any purpose in the factory, provided that the count of coliform organisms does not exceed 50 organisms per 100 ml of the water (see 10.16) and no faecal coliform bacteria are detectable in 100 ml of the water (see 10.16).
3.4.3 Water for cleaning
Water used for the cleaning of the plant and equipment shall comply with the requirements of 3.4.1 or 3.4.2, as relevant. Chlorinated water that could have any deleterious effect on the product shall be dechlorinated immediately before use. In all cases, the free residual chlorine concentration shall be determined by the N, N-diethyl-I ,4-l-phenylenediamine test or other acceptable test that has equivalent sensitivity.
3.4.4 Ice
The purity of ice shall be such that the water derived from it (by melting the ice under aseptic conditions at a temperature not exceeding 10 °C) immediately after the ice has been manufactured, complies with the microbiological requirements of 3.4.1 or 3.4.2, as relevant.
4.11 Microbiologicalrequirements
When tested in accordance with the methods given in 10.6 to 10.14, the product shall comply with the requirements given in column 2 or column 3 of table 1, as relevant. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.4 and 4.11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306.11 -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) Yes Frozen rock lobster 0306.12 -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.) No - Description
- Frozen rock lobster and frozen lobster products derived therefrom
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 08 August 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 August 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Published under Government Notice No. R.918 of 30 July 1999 As corrected by: Government Notice No. R. 723 of 12 July 2002 As amended by: Government Notice No. R.1125 of 8 August 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS GOVERNING GENERAL HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD PREMIS ES AND THE TRANS PORT OF FOOD: The Health Act, 1977 (Act No. 63 of 1977)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 6.(1) The surface of any table, counter or working surface on which unwrapped food is handled and any equipment, utensil or basin or any other surface which comes into direct contact with food shall be made of smooth, rust-proof, non-toxic and non-absorbent material that is free of open joints or seams: Provided that wooden chopping blocks, cutting boards and utensils shall not be prohibited providing such items are kept in such a condition that dirt does not accumulate thereon or then.
(2) No surface referred to in sub regulation (1) and no crockery, cutlery, utensils, basins or any other such facilities shall be used for the handling of food if they are not clean or if they are chipped, split or cracked.
(3) Any utensil or item which is suitable for single use only -
(a) shall be stored in a dust-free container until used; and
(c) shall not be used more than used.
(4) A surface referred to in sub regulation (1) and a facility referred to in sub regulation (2) shall be -
(a) cleaned and washed before food come into direct contact with it for the first time during each work shift; and
(b) cleaned and washed, as and when necessary, during and/or immediately
after the handling of food, so that contamination of the food that comes into contact with any such surface or facility is prevented, and any such surface or facility shall, before food comes into direct contact therewith, contain-
(i) no more than 100 viable micro-organisms per cm2 upon analysis, conducted in accordance with acknowledged scientific micro- biological methods of investigation, of a sample taken in accordance with the swab technique prescribed by SABS Standard Test Method 763: Efficacy of Cleaning Plant, Equipment and Utensils: Swab Technique; and
(ii) no remains of cleaning materials or disinfectants which may pollute the food.
(5)(a)Every chilling and freezer facility used for the storage, display or transport of perishable food shall be provided with a thermometer which at all times shall reflect the degree of chilling of the refrigeration area of such facility and which shall be in such a condition and positioned so that an accurate reading may be taken unhampered.
(b) Every heating apparatus or facility used for the storage, display or transport or heated perishable food shall be provided with a thermometer which at all times shall reflect the degree of heating of the heating area concerned and which shall be in such a condition and positioned so that an accurate reading may be taken unhampered. - Reference of the measure
- Section 6 (4&5)
- 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
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 08 August 2003 - 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
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- 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) Imported peaches and nectarines shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1 ),
provided that the peaches and nectarines --
(d) do nof contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1912 (Act No. 54 of 1972}. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(2)(d)
- 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
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- 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
- 4. (2) No consignment of pears “Class 1” or “Class 2” or Lowest Class shall contain –
(a) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being; and
(b) Arthropoda infestation including the organisms which according to paragraph (a) do not form part of plant injurious organisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the pears or three free live Arthropoda per pallet load or part thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maximum of one Arthropoda per container. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4(2)
- 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
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- 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(2) Imported plums and prunes shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1 ),
provided that the plums and prunes --
(d) do not contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
4(5) No consignment of plums and prunes classified as "Class 1" or "Class 2" or "Lowest Class" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972). - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(2)(d) and 4(5)
- 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 0904.2: - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- 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
- Quality standards
13 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class chillies in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 3, chillies shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(3) (a) Class 1 chillies may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating chillies ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 chillies may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating chillies do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) In the case of Lowest class- decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 13 (1) and (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0904.2 - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta : No - Description
- Chillies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0704.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- 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
- 14 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class chinese cabbage and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6, chinese cabbage shall;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(6) (a) Class 1 chinese cabbage may deviate from the quality standards from Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating chinese cabbage;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 chinese cabbage may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating chinese cabbage do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class - decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 14 (1)(d) and (6) a)(ii) and (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.90 - Other Yes Chinese cabbage - Description
- Chinese cabbage
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
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
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 15 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class courgettes in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, each courgette shall;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 15 (1)(d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other Yes Courgettes (baby marrows) - Description
- Courgettes (baby marrows)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0707.00: Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- 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
- 16(1) Subject to the regulation for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class cucumbers in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, cucumbers shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(5) (a) Class 1 cucumbers may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10%
by mass: Provided that the deviating cucumbers ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 cucumbers may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating cucumbers ; do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
Bitter taste: 2%
(c) In the case of Lowest Class - decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 16(1)(d) and (5) (a)(ii) and (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0707.00 Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled. Yes Cucumbers - Description
- Cucumbers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- 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
- 17(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class endives in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6, endives shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(6) (a) Class 1 endives may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by not more than 10% by number: Provided that the deviating endives -
(i) at least comply with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%;
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c):Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 endives may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2
and Class 3 by not more than 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided
that the deviating endives -
(i) are not affected by rotting or severely bruised;
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class -decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 17(1)(d) and 6(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other Yes Endives - Description
- Endives
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0909.6: - Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- 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
- 18 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class fennel in subregulation 2 and 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 7, fennel shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 18 (1)(d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0909.6 - Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries : Yes Fennel - Description
- Fennel
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0909.6: - Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- 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
- 18(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class fennel in subregulation 2 and 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 7, fennel shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(8) (a) Class 1 fennel may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating fennel ;
(i) at least comply with quality standards for Class 2;
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
and
decay: 2%
Injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 fennel may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 with 15% by mass: Provided that the deviating fennel ;
(i) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4%
injuries: 8%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) Class 3 fennel may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3 with 25% by mass: Provided that the deviating fennel ; do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 6%
injuries: 10%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 18(1)(d), (8) (a)(ii), (b)(ii) and (c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0909.6 - Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries : Yes Fennel - Description
- Fennel
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.93: -- Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- 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
- (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class gem squashes
and the permissible deviations in subregulation 3, gem squashes shall ;
(e) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(4) (a) Class 1 gem squashes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by not more than 10% by number: Provided that the deviating gem squashes ;
(i) at least comply with quality standards for Class 2;
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay - 2%
injuries - 6%
Arthropoda infestation - Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 gem squashes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 by not more than 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that the deviating gem squashes ; do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay - 4% and 6% respectively;
Injuries - 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation - Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1 - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 19(1)(e), (4) (a)(ii) and (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.93 -- Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.) Yes Gem squashes - Description
- Gem squashes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product



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