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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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- Kinds of fruit
30 (1)(a) Canned tropical fruit salad shall consist of at least the following three basic kinds of fruit:
Basic fruit
(i) Pineapples
(ii) Pawpaws or mangoes (single or in combination)
(iii) Bananas
(b) One or more of the following optional kinds of fruit may also be added to the three basic kinds of fruit mentioned in paragraph (a);
Optional fruit
(i) Apples
(ii) Apricots
(iii) Avocados
(iv) Cherries, which may be --
(aa) light, sweet variety; or
(bb) artificially coloured red; or
(cc) artificially coloured red and flavoured, whether natural or artificial: Provided that it does not stain the other ingredients.
(v) Citrus fruit
(vi) Granadillas
(vii) Grapes (any seedless variety)
(viii) Guavas
(ix) Litchis
(x) Peaches (yellow clingstone)
(xi) Pears
(xii) Sweet melon
(c) The kinds of fruit used in the preparation of canned tropical fruit salad shall consist of either fresh, frozen or previously canned fruit.
(d) One of the ingredients, excluding the main ingredient, may be one grade lower.
Styles permitted for the kinds of fruit
(2) The styles permitted for the kinds of fruit, which may be peeled or pitted, as may be applicable for the respective fruit, used in the preparation of canned tropical fruit salad are as follows:
Basic fruit
(a) Pineapples - Titbits, pieces or diced
(b) Pawpaws or mangoes - Slices or diced
(c) Bananas - Slices or diced
Optional fruit
(a) Apples - Slices or diced
(b) Apricots - Pieces, diced or slices
(c) Avocados - Pieces, diced or slices
(d) Cherries - Halves or whole (unpitted)
(e) Citrus fruit - Slices or segments
(f) Granadillas - Pulp (flesh) with or without seeds
(g) Grapes - Whole
(h) Guavas - Quarters, slices or diced or as purée
(i) Litchis - Whole (pitted) or broken segments
(j) Peaches - Slices, pieces or diced
(k) Pears - Slices, pieces or diced
(l) Sweet melon - Pieces or diced
Proportions of fruit
(3) Canned tropical fruit salad shall contain the kind of fruit in the following proportions, based on the individual drained fruit mass in relation to the total drained mass of all the fruit: (see Table on page 49 of the Regulations)
Quality Standards
(4) (a) There shall be four grades for canned tropical fruit salad namely Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned tropical fruit salad are as follows:( see Table on page 50 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 30(1)-(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Canned tropical fruit salad 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes Canned tropical fruit salad - Description
- Canned tropical fruit salad
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 9020.00: Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters.
The measure came into effect on 20 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 370 (Government Gazette 25040) Of 20 March 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Breathing Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the following types of breathing apparatus for personal respiratory protection:
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed-air type;
b) fresh-air hose for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
c) compressed-air line with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
d) compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood for abrasive blasting;
e) closed-circuit type;
f) compressed oxygen type;
g) closed-circuit type that comprises
1) a compressed oxygen type, or
2) chemical oxygen type;
h) escape type;
i) closed-circuit compressed oxygen type for special use;
j) powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood;
k) compressed-air line, incorporating hood;
I) open-circuit compressed-air type with full mask or mouthpiece; and
m) open-circuit compressed-air type, incorporating hood.
1.2 This specification covers the design classification of breathing apparatus and the environments in which
these devices are to be used.
1.3 This specification also covers the following details:
a) connections between gas cylinder valves and gas cylinders;
b) threaded connections between the gas cylinder valve and the pressure reducer for devices that contain
oxygen;
c) oxygen and nitrogen or breathable air; and
d) dimensions and tolerances for connections.
1.4 This specification does not cover self-contained self-rescue apparatus of the type covered in
SABS 1737:2001, Body-worn escape type breathing apparatus. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.7 Powered fresh-air hose breathing apparatus shall comply with SABS EN 269:1994, Respiratory protective devices - Powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood - Requirements, testing, marking.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3.7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details about the NTM will be made available once the SABS EN 269:1994, Respiratory protective devices - Powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood is made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9020.00 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters. Yes Powered fresh-air hose breathing apparatus - Description
- Powered fresh-air hose breathing apparatus
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 1602: Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 791 (Government Gazette 26531) of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing and Treatment of Canned Meat Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification specifies requirements for the manufacture, production, processing and treatment of canned meat products intended for human consumption.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.7.1 Preparation
Corned meat shall be adequately cured and shall be prepared as a solid pack of meat, with or without permitted edible offal. Mechanically deboned meat not exceeding 25 % by mass of the total ingoing mix may be added.
Not more than 6 % by mass of cereal may be added.
7.7.2 Meat
The meat used shall be obtained from the skeletal musculature of food animals. The meat shall be well trimmed until free from perceptible sinews, tendons and other tough connective tissue. The actual lean meat content determined in accordance with 1 1.3, shall be at least 60 %.
7.7.3 Permitted edible offal (see 12.1.2.5 and 12.1.2.6)
a) One of the following constituent limitations shall apply, and the nature of the offal shall be declared on the ingredients panel:
1) Any one of heart, tongue, kidney or liver may be used to the extent of 10 % of the product.
2) Any one other edible offal may be used to the extent of not more than 5 % of the product.
3) Two or more edible offal may be used together to the extent of not more than 10 % of the
product. b) If more than 10 % (or more than 5 % in the case of lungs and spleen) but not more than 35 % of the product consists of one or more edible offal, the nature of the offal(s) shall be declared in the title of the product by name in print of the same colour and prominence as the rest of the title and in at least half the size of the print used for the rest of the title.
c) Where offal is the major meat ingredient as in a product described as "Corned offal and meat", the
skeletal muscular meat content shall not be less than 20 % of the product.
7.7.4 Fat content (see1 2.1.2.5 and 12.1.2.6)
When determined in accordance with 11.4, the fat content shall not exceed 25 % by mass.
7.7.5 Natural binder Not more than 10 % by mass or, where edible offal is used, not more than 8 % by mass of natural binder shall be added to the product (see 5.23 and 6.13).
Its presence shall be declared in the ingredients panel of the label in plain type of not less than 1,5 mm face measurement.
7.7.6 Salt
In the preparation of the product, salt may be added to give a concentration of total chlorides, determined in accordance with 11.6 and expressed as sodium chloride, of not more than 3 % by mass.
7.7.9 Appearance, colour and texture
The product shall be of attractive appearance and shall have an acceptably uniform colour and texture, both being characteristic of this type of product. It may be fine in texture, but shall not have a close, springy texture and shall not be soggy or doughy when cooled to between 10 °C and 15 °C. Emulsified matter shall not be predominant. When determined in accordance with 10.7, exuded fat, if any, shall not exceed 14 % of the d.n.m. The exuded fat shall be distributed in a reasonably even layer around the product surface and shall not be hard at ambient temperature. In addition, other exuded material, determined in accordance with 10.7, shall not exceed 5 % of the d.n.m. Internal fat shall be evenly distributed in the product. No lumps of fat or lumps of cereal or other material shall be present. The product shall not stick to the sides of the container and it shall be free from large surface cavities and discolouration. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 7.7.1 to 7.7.6 and 7.7.9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1602 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood. Yes Corned meat obtained from the skeletal musculature of food animals - Description
- Corned meat obtained from the skeletal musculature of food animals
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 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- 31. The quality requirements for canned granadillas and canned granadilla pulp are as follows:
Types of packing media and standards for types of packing media
(1) (a) Canned granadillas shall be packed in water to which sweeteners, as permitted under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), are added.
(b) Canned granadilla pulp shall consist of practically all fruit with very little free flowing liquid.
Quality Standards
(2) (a) There shall be five grades of canned granadillas and canned granadilla pulp, namely Fancy Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned granadillas and canned granadilla pulp are as follows:(see Table on on page 52 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 31
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned granadillas and canned granadilla pulp 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Canned granadillas and canned granadilla pulp - Description
- Canned granadillas and canned granadilla pulp
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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5.5 Minced, diced or sliced fish products
Proper procedures are to be instituted to prevent contamination of product with metal and other foreign material from mincers, slicers, dicers or other cutting machinery. Raw material used for the product must be fresh and of a quality suitable for human consumption. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 5.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Minced, diced or sliced fish products - Description
- Minced, diced or sliced fish products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- 32. The quality requirements for canned grapes with seeds are as follows:
Style
(1) Canned grapes with seeds shall be presented as whole grapes.
Quality Standards
(2) (a) There shall be five grades of canned grapes with seeds namely Fancy Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned grapes with seeds are as follows: (see Table on page 54 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (by number per container)
(4) The maximum permissible deviations for canned grapes with seeds are as follows: - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 32
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned grapes with seeds 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Canned grapes with seeds - Description
- Canned grapes with seeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6.1.1 Packing appearance and colour
The product in a container shall comprise fish or molluscs or crustaceans or a mixture of these, of an appearance and colour characteristic of the genus or genera processed and packed in the manner indicated. The product shall have a normal texture characteristic of the species, the type of product and the process used.
6.1.8 Sensory requirements
The product shall have an odour and flavour that is characteristic of fresh raw material and of the packing medium and processing undergone. Examine the product as stipulated in 11.9. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.1.1 and 6.1.8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Canned 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned - Description
- Canned fish or molluscs or crustaceans or a mixture of these
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0704.10: - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class cauliflower as set out in subregulation 2, and the permissible deviations in subregulation 10, each cauliflower shall ;
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(e) be free from insect damage or damage caused by other organisms;
(f) be free from blemishes;
(g) be free from injuries;
(h) be free from bruises and show no brown discolouration due to bruising;
(i) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(j) be free from foreign odours;
(k) not be running to seed;
(I) be free from cold damage;
(m) be free from sun-scorch;
(n) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the cauliflower detrimentally;
(o) be fresh: Provided that the leaves shall also be fresh if marketed with leaves;
(p) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristic of the cultivar; and
(q) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
Classifications
(2) (a) The head of cauliflower classified as Class 1 shall ;
(i) be compact and firm;
(ii) not have a woolly appearance; and
(iii) be uniformly white or slightly creamy or ivory in colour.
(b) The head of cauliflower classified as Class 2 and Class 3 ;
(i) shall be compact;
(ii) may have a slight woolly appearance;
(iii) may have a light yellow colour;
(c) All miniature cauliflower shall ;
(i) have a stem of at last 5 mm; and
(ii) be enclasped by at least two clasp leaves.
(d) The flower clusters are unspecified.
(e) In the case of Lowest Class cauliflower - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to colour variations
(12) Class 1 and Class 2 cauliflower may deviate from the colour variations requirements, set out in subregulations 1, 2 and 7 with 20% and 25% respectively by mass: Class 3 and Lowest Class are unspecified. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11(1) , (2) and (12)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.10 - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli Yes Cauliflower - Description
- Cauliflower
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- 33. The quality requirements for canned seedless grapes are as follows:
Style
(1) Canned seedless grapes shall be presented as whole grapes.
Quality Standards
(2) (a) There shall be five grades of canned seedless grapes namely Fancy Grade, Choice Grade, Standard
Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned seedless grapes are as follows:(see Table on page 57 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (by number per container)
(4) The maximum permissible deviations for canned seedless grapes are as follows:(see Table on page 58 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 33
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned seedless grapes (sultanas) 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Canned seedless grapes (sultanas) - Description
- Canned seedless grapes (sultanas)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 9020.00: Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters.
The measure came into effect on 20 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 370 (Government Gazette 25040) Of 20 March 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Breathing Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the following types of breathing apparatus for personal respiratory protection:
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed-air type;
b) fresh-air hose for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
c) compressed-air line with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
d) compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood for abrasive blasting;
e) closed-circuit type;
f) compressed oxygen type;
g) closed-circuit type that comprises
1) a compressed oxygen type, or
2) chemical oxygen type;
h) escape type;
i) closed-circuit compressed oxygen type for special use;
j) powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood;
k) compressed-air line, incorporating hood;
I) open-circuit compressed-air type with full mask or mouthpiece; and
m) open-circuit compressed-air type, incorporating hood.
1.2 This specification covers the design classification of breathing apparatus and the environments in which
these devices are to be used.
1.3 This specification also covers the following details:
a) connections between gas cylinder valves and gas cylinders;
b) threaded connections between the gas cylinder valve and the pressure reducer for devices that contain
oxygen;
c) oxygen and nitrogen or breathable air; and
d) dimensions and tolerances for connections.
1.4 This specification does not cover self-contained self-rescue apparatus of the type covered in
SABS 1737:2001, Body-worn escape type breathing apparatus. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.8 Compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose breathing apparatus (for use in abrasive blasting operations ) shall comply with SABS EN 271:1995, Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line or powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood for use in abrasive blasting operations Requirements, testing, marking.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3.8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details about the NTM will be made available once the SABS EN 271:1995, Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line or powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood for use in abrasive blasting operations is made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9020.00 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters. Yes Compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose breathing apparatus - Description
- Compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose breathing apparatus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1006: Rice.
The measure came into effect on 12 November 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 November 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39580, 8 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Sorghum Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of sorghum in the Republic of South Africa --
(a) unless the sorghum is sold according to the classes set out in regulation 3;
(b) unless the sorghum complies with the standards for the class concerned as set out in regulation 4;
(c) unless the sorghum complies with the grades of sorghum and the standards for grades set out in regulations 5 and 6 respectively;
Classes of sorghum
3. Sorghum shall be classified as --
(a) Class GM;
(b) Class GH; and
(c) Class Other.
Standards for classes
4. ( 1) A consignment of sorghum shall be classified as Class GM Sorghum if it--
(a) consists of malt sorghum that does not have a dark testa; and
(b) complies with the standards for the grade of Class GM sorghum as set out in
regulation 6.
(2) A consignment of sorghum shall be classified as Class GH sorghum if it--
(a) consists of malt sorghum that has a dark testa; and
(b) complies with the standards for grades for Class GH Sorghum as set out in
regulation 6.
(3) A consignment of sorghum shall be classified as Class Other if it does not comply with
the standards for Class GM, and GH Sorghum
Grades of sorghum
5. Sorghum shall be graded as --
(a) Class GM
(i) Grade GM1
(ii) Grade GM2
(iii) Grade GM3
(b) Class GH
(i) Grade GH1
(ii) Grade GH 2
(c) No grades are determined for Class Other.
Standards for grades
6. (1) All grades of sorghum shall --
(a) be free from black smearing as a result of smut;
(b) not contain 10 or more smut balls or portions of smut balls which are collectively equivalent to 10 or more smut balls, per 100 g of sorghum;
(c) be free from a musty, sour or other undesirable smell;
(d) be free from any substance that renders it unsuitable for human consumption or animal consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed;
(e) be free from stones, glass, metal, coal or dung;
(f) not contain more poisonous seeds than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(g) with the exception of Class Other, be free from grain insects;
(h) with the exception of Class Other, have a moisture content of not more than 14 percent; and
(i) be free from animal filth.
(2) Grades GM1, GM2, GM3, GH1 and GH2 shall not exceed the permissible deviations
specified in columns 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the Table in the Annexure, respectively, with regard to the nature of deviation specified in column 1 of the said table.
(3) The presence of purple anthocyanic blotches in or on the pericarp shall not be taken into consideration when determining the grade of a consignment of sorghum. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(a)-(c) and 3-6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1006 Rice. No - Description
- Sorghum
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- Colour types
34 (2) The colour types for canned grapefruit are as follows:
(a) White, which is produced from white-fleshed grapefruit.
(b) Pink, which is produced from pink or red-fleshed grapefruit.
Styles
(3) (a) Canned grapefruit shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Grapefruit segments or grapefruit sections.
(ii) Broken grapefruit segments or broken grapefruit sections.
Quality Standards
(4) (a) There shall be five grades for canned grapefruit namely Fancy Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade,
Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned grapefruit are as follows: (see Table on page 60 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (by mass per container)
(5) The maximum permissible deviations for canned grapefruit are as follows: (see Table on page 62 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 34(2)-(4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned grapefruit 2008.99 -- Other Yes Canned grapefruit - Description
- Canned grapefruit
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 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6.1.3 Absence of toxic fish, biotoxins and histamine
No fish that are naturally toxic or affected by biotoxins from the aquatic environment or have high histamine levels may be used for canning. The product shall not contain more than 10 mg/100g histamine based on the average of samples tested, provided that no sample shall contain more than 20 mg histamine per 100 g product. The limits for other biotoxic substances are as per United States Foods and Drugs Administration regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.1.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 17 Poisonous fish No - Description
- Toxic fish, biotoxins and histamine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- 35.The quality requirements for canned guavas are as follows:
Styles and standards for styles
(1) (a) Canned guavas shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Whole guavas.
(ii) Guava halves.
(iii) Guava quarters.
(b) (i) Whole guavas shall consist of peeled, whole guavas.
(ii) Guava halves shall consist of peeled guavas cut into two approximately equal parts which may have been seeded or not.
(iii) Guava quarters shall consist of peeled and pitted guavas cut into four approximately equal parts.
Quality Standards
(2) (a) There shall be five grades of canned guavas, namely Extra Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned guavas are as follows:(see Table on page 63 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (by number per container)
(3) The maximum permissible deviations for canned guavas are as follows:(see Table on page 66 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 35
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned guavas 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Canned guavas - Description
- Canned guavas
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 0203.12: -- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, 0210.11: -- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, 1602.41: -- Hams and cuts thereof, 1602.42: -- Shoulders and cuts thereof, 0201: Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled., 0202: Meat of bovine animals, frozen. and 1602.50: - Of bovine animals
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 791 (Government Gazette 26531) of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing and Treatment of Canned Meat Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification specifies requirements for the manufacture, production, processing and treatment of canned meat products intended for human consumption.
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.8 Ham, cured shoulder of pork, and cured solid pressed beef
7.8.1 Ham
Ham shall be prepared from the ham (gammon) of a pig and shall be adequately cured and canned, and either pasteurized or commercially sterilized by heat treatment. This product shall have a meat-to-fat ratio, determined in accordance with 10.6, of at least 9:l. The fat on the outside of the ham shall be fairly evenly distributed. In the case of hams labelled as defatted ham, all surface fat shall, as far as practicable, be trimmed off. The actual lean meat content, determined in accordance with 11.3, shall be at least 80 % by mass.
7.8.2 Cured shoulder of pork
Cured shoulder of pork shall be prepared from the shoulder of a pig and shall be adequately cured and canned, and either pasteurized or commercially sterilized by heat treatment. This product shall have a meat-to-fat ratio, determined in accordance with 10.6, of at least 7:l. The fat on the outside of the product shall be fairly evenly distributed. The description of this product shall not include the word "Ham", and in the description all the words used in the title shall appear in plain type of the same size and prominence. The actual lean meat content, determined in accordance with 11.3, shall be at least 80 %.
7.8.3 Cured solid pressed beef
Cured solid pressed beef shall be prepared from skeletal musculature beef and shall be adequately cured and canned, and either pasteurized or commercially sterilized by heat treatment. It shall be free from excessive exuded fat and moisture. After all gelatinous material or other jelled materials have been removed from the surface of the contents, the product shall have an actual lean meat content of at least 80 % by mass, determined in accordance with 11.3.
7.8.4 Meat
Meat used in the preparation of ham and cured shoulder of pork shall be derived from the carcasses of gilts or barrows up to baconer stage. The carcasses of sows and boars exceeding the age of six months shall not be used. Meat that is bruised, soft or oily shall not be used. Frozen meat shall have been stored at a temperature of -1 8 "C or lower. Soya and other non-meat proteinaceous materials shall not be used.
7.8.5 Gelatin or agar-agar
Gelatin or agar-agar may be added to the product. In the case of the latter, not more than 2 % by mass
may be added. 7.8.6 Phosphates
Phosphates may be added to the product.
7.8.7 Curing
The product shall be adequately cured and, where necessary, shall be adequately cleaned after curing
and before packing.
7.8.8 Smoking
The product may be either smoked or unsmoked (see 12.1.2.2.3).
In the preparation of the product, salt may be added to give a concentration of total chlorides, determined in accordance with 11.6 and expressed as sodium chloride, of not more than 3 % by mass.
7.8.110 Trimming and packing
The product shall be adequately trimmed and shall be free from bone. Whether the product is manufactured from one or more pieces, it shall be compact and permit slicing without breaking into pieces. Where the product is in the form of compressed pieces, and its appearance and sliceability suffer in consequence, this fact shall be conspicuously declared in the main panel of the label in compliance with the regulations under the current Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
Gammon may be packed with rind but only if the rind is intact and sliceable. Shoulder shall not be packed with rind. Gelatine or agar-agar may be used to solidify the juices provided that in the case of agar-agar, the content does not exceed 2 %. The juices in the container shall be a gel at a product temperature of 20 "C or lower. Shoulders shall be neatly tied.
7.8.11 Appearance and texture
Upon removal from the container, the product shall have essentially the same shape as that of the container and shall be as free as is practicable from surface cavities that significantly affect its appearance. The product shall be free from bruises, blood spots, discolouration, surface contamination and other forms of blemish. The original muscular structure shall be retained. Ham and cured shoulder of pork products shall not have a "chopped meat" texture. The texture of the product shall not have an emulsified appearance. Layers of fat shall be evenly distributed in the product. The manufacturing process shall be such as to ensure that the product has a cured colour and a texture that are characteristic. The product shall be sliceable at a product temperature of 20 °C or lower.
7.8.12 Freedom from defects
The product shall be free from hair follicles, loose fat, loose rind, gristle, cartilage, superficial glands and tough sinews. Poisonous and deleterious substances including solder and flux shall not be present. The product shall be free from scorched or burnt portions and the container shall be free from visible internal corrosion that might affect the product adversely.
7.8.13 Sliceable mass
The mass of the product, freed from adhering jelled materials and loose fat, and other unattached material from the surface of the contents shall be at least 80 % of the d.n.m. in the case of pasteurized ham, 75 % in the case of pasteurized cured shoulder of pork, and 65 % in the case of ham and cured shoulder of pork that have been commercially sterilized. In the case of cured solid pressed beef, the mass of the product, freed from adhering jelly, shall be not less than 80 % of the d.n.m. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 7.8.1 to 7.8.10
Regulations 7.8.11 to 7.8.13 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0203.12 -- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in Yes Ham, cured shoulder of pork 0210.11 -- Hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in Yes Ham, cured shoulder of pork 1602.41 -- Hams and cuts thereof Yes Hams 1602.42 -- Shoulders and cuts thereof Yes cured shoulder of pork 0201 Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled. Yes cured solid pressed beef 0202 Meat of bovine animals, frozen. Yes cured solid pressed beef 1602.50 - Of bovine animals Yes cured solid pressed beef - Description
- Ham, cured shoulder of pork, and cured solid pressed beef
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- Styles and standards for styles
36. (2) (a) Canned mangoes shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Mango halves.
(ii) Mango slices.
(iii) Mango diced.
(iv) Mango pieces, mixed pieces or irregular pieces.
(b) (i) Mango halves shall consist of peeled mangoes cut into two approximately equal parts along the suture from stem to apex.
(ii) Mango slices shall consist of peeled mangoes cut lengthwise or crosswise into long, slender pieces.
(iii) Mango diced shall consist of peeled mangoes cut into approximately cube – shaped units.
(iv) Mango pieces, mixed pieces or irregular pieces shall consist of peeled mangoes cut into irregular shaped and sized units.
Quality standards
(3) (a) There shall be four grades of canned mangoes namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned mangoes are as follows: (see Table on page 68 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (per number per container)
(4) The maximum permissible deviations by number, unless otherwise stipulated, for canned mangoes are as follows:(see Table on page 70 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 36
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned mangoes 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Canned mangoes - Description
- Canned mangoes
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 9020.00: Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters.
The measure came into effect on 20 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 370 (Government Gazette 25040) Of 20 March 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Breathing Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the following types of breathing apparatus for personal respiratory protection:
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed-air type;
b) fresh-air hose for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
c) compressed-air line with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
d) compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood for abrasive blasting;
e) closed-circuit type;
f) compressed oxygen type;
g) closed-circuit type that comprises
1) a compressed oxygen type, or
2) chemical oxygen type;
h) escape type;
i) closed-circuit compressed oxygen type for special use;
j) powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood;
k) compressed-air line, incorporating hood;
I) open-circuit compressed-air type with full mask or mouthpiece; and
m) open-circuit compressed-air type, incorporating hood.
1.2 This specification covers the design classification of breathing apparatus and the environments in which
these devices are to be used.
1.3 This specification also covers the following details:
a) connections between gas cylinder valves and gas cylinders;
b) threaded connections between the gas cylinder valve and the pressure reducer for devices that contain
oxygen;
c) oxygen and nitrogen or breathable air; and
d) dimensions and tolerances for connections.
1.4 This specification does not cover self-contained self-rescue apparatus of the type covered in SABS 1737:2001, Body-worn escape type breathing apparatus. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.9 Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus (escape type) shall comply with SABS EN 400:1993,
Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Compressed
oxygen escape apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking, and with SASS EN 401:1993, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Chemical oxygen (KOz) escape apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking, and with SABS EN 1061:1996, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus - Chemical oxygen (NaCIO:J escape apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3.9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details about the NTM will be entered once SABS EN 400:1993, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Compressed oxygen escape apparatus ,
SABS EN 401:1993, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Chemical oxygen (KO2) escape apparatus and
SABS EN 1061:1996, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus - Chemical oxygen (NaCIO2) escape apparatus are made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9020.00 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters. Yes Self-contained open-circuit breathing apparatus (escape type) - Description
- Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus (escape type)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.30: - Citrus fruit
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- Styles and standards for styles
37(1) (a) Canned oranges shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Whole orange segments
(ii) Broken orange segments
(iii) Orange slices
(iv) Orange pieces
(b) (i) Whole orange segments shall consist of peeled orange segments which are practically intact and which retain their original shape: Provided that the segments may be slightly split.
(ii) Broken orange segments shall consist of portion of segments which retain at least 50 percent of their original apparent size, or which are large enough to remain on a sieve having 12 mm square openings formed by a wire of 2 mm diameter.
(iii) Orange slices shall consist of peeled oranges cut transversally into slices.
(iv) Orange pieces shall consist of portions of segments that are large enough to remain on a sieve having 8 mm square openings formed by a wire of 2 mm diameter
Size grouping in the case of whole orange segments
(2) Canned whole orange segments shall be grouped according to size in the following manner:
(a) Large: 20 or less whole orange segments per 100 gram of drained fruit.
(b) Medium: 21 to 35 whole orange segments per 100 gram of drained fruit.
(c) Small:36 or more whole orange segments per 100 gram of drained fruit
Quality Standards
(3)(a) There shall be five grades of canned oranges, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned oranges are as follows:(see Table on page 72 of the Regulations).
Permissible deviations (by mass per container)
(4) The maximum permissible deviations by mass per container, unless otherwise specified, for canned oranges are as follows:(see Table on page 75 of the Regulations). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 37
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned oranges 2008.30 - Citrus fruit Yes Canned oranges - Description
- Canned oranges
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0910.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class celery and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, each celery shall ;
(a) be intact: Provided that the upper leaf part may be removed;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(e) be free from insect damage or damage caused by other organisms;
(f) be free from blemishes;
(g) be free from injuries;
(h) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(i) be free from foreign odours;
(j) be free from cold damage;
(k) be free from sun-scorch;
(I) be free from cavities, suckers and flower stems;
(m) be free from any other factors that detrimentally affect or may affect the quality of the celery;
(n) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(o) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(p) be of such development and condition as to enable it to withstand transport and handling.
(2) Blanched celery shall be white to yellowish-white or greenish-white in colour for at least half of its length.
(3) The main root shall be well cleaned and not exceed 50 mm in length.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(5) (a) Class 1 celery may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by not more than 5% by mass: Provided that the deviating celery -
(i) at least complies with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) does not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulatin 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 celery may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 by not more than 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating celery ;
(i) does not have any defect rendering it unfit for human consumption; and
(ii) does 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 12(1)-(3) and (5) of Part II
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0910.99 -- Other Yes Celery - Description
- Celery
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.30: - Citrus fruit
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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
- 38. The quality requirements for canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded) shall be as follows:
Style
(1) Canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded) shall be presented as whole citrus segments which are practically intact and which retain their original shape: Provided that the segments may be slightly split.
Quality standards
(2) (a) There shall be five grades for canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded), namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded) are as follows: (see Table on page 76 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (by mass per container)
(3) The maximum permissible deviations for canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded) are as follows:(see Table on page 82 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 38
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded) 2008.30 - Citrus fruit Yes Canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded) - Description
- Canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
