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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 08: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons

The measure came into effect on 03 October 2014
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NTM classification
P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force
03 October 2014
Publication where the measure is specified
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 3 october 2014
Regulation where the measure is specified
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS ACT, 1990 (ACT No. 119 OF 1990) REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTROL OF THE EXPORT OF FRESH FRUITS
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Prohibition on the export of fresh fruits
2.(1)Subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), no person shall export fresh fruits from the
Republic unless each quantity thereof has been approved by the Executive Officer for that purpose.
(2)Fresh fruits which are -
(a)exported in a consignment of less than 20 kg net mass; and
(b)taken in as provisions for consumption aboard a conveyance to a foreign country,shall be exempted from the prohibition set out in subregulation (1).
(3)An approval in terms of subregulation (1) may also be given by an Assignee designated with regard to fresh fruits.
Application for approval for export
3.(1)An application for an approval in terms of section 4 of the Act for the export of a consignment of fresh fruits, shall be directed in writing to the Executive Officer or the Assignee who has been designated with regard to fresh fruits.
(2)Such an application shall be made at least four working days before the intended date of export or as otherwise arranged with the Executive Officer or designated Assignee.
(3)The following particulars shall be supplied when such an application is made:
(a)The name and address to the applicant and, where applicable, of his agent or exporter.
(b)The type of fruit, cultivar and class thereof.
(c)The applicable Food Business Operator code.
(d)The number and type of containers in the consignment.
(e)The intended date and time of export and the port or airport from which the consignment concerned shall be exported.
(f)The particulars concerning the marking and destination of the consignment concerned.
(g)The address of the premises where the consignment concerned can be inspected and the date and time when the consignment will be ready for inspection.
(h)Any other additional information regarding the consignment concerned
Reference of the measure
Section 2 & 3
Measure also domestic
No

Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons Yes fresh fruits
Description
fresh fruits
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 03 October 2014
Description
All countries

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
08	Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons	Yes	fresh fruits

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	03 October 2014

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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0603: Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.

The measure came into effect on 14 November 2014

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NTM classification: P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force: 14 November 2014
Publication where the measure is specified: GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14 November 2014
Regulation where the measure is specified: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS ACT, 1990 (ACT No. 119 OF 1990) REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTROL OF THE EXPORT OF FRESH CUT FLOWERS AND FRESH ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE
Country/Region applying the measure: South Africa
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: Prohibition on the export of fresh cut flowers and fresh ornamental foliage
2.(1)Subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), no person shall export fresh cut flowers and fresh ornamental foliage from the Republic unless each quantity thereof has been approved by the Executive Officer for that purpose.
(2)Fresh cut flowers and fresh ornamental foliage which are -
(a)exported in a consignment of less than 10 kg net mass; and
(b)taken in as provisions aboard a conveyance to another country, shall be exempted from the prohibition set out in subregulation (1).
(3)An approval in terms of subregulation (1) may also be given by an Assignee designated with regard to fresh cut flowers and fresh ornamental foliage.
Application for approval for export
3.(1)An application for an approval in terms of section 4 of the Act for the export of a consignment of fresh cut flowers and fresh ornamental foliage, shall be directed in writing to the Executive Officer or the Assignee who has been designated with regard to fresh cut flowers and fresh ornamental foliage
(2)Such an application shall be made at least four working days before the intended date of export or as otherwise arranged with the Executive Officer or designated Assignee.
(3)The following particulars shall be supplied when such an application is made:
(a)The name and address to the applicant and, where applicable, of his agent or exporter.
(b)The cultivar and class thereof.
(c)The number and type of containers in the consignment.
(d)The intended date and time of export and the port or airport from which the consignment concerned shall be exported.
(e)The particulars concerning the marking and destination of the consignment concerned.
(g) The address of the premises where the consignment concerned can be inspected and the date and time when the consignment will be ready for inspection.
(f) Any other additional information regarding the consignment concerned
Reference of the measure: Section 2 & 3
Measure also domestic: No

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
0603	Cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh, dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared.	Yes	fresh cut flowers and fresh ornamental foliage

Description: fresh cut flowers and fresh ornamental foliage

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	11 November 2014

Description: All countries

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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 05: Products of animal origin,not elsewhere specified or included, 4101: Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split., 4102: Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split, other than those excluded by note, 4103: Other raw hides and skins (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split, other than those excluded by note, 4104: Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared., 4105: Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared., 4106: Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared., 4301: Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03., 4302: Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings), unassembled, or assembled (without the addition of other materials) other than those of heading 43.03., 51: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric and 67: Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair

The measure came into effect on 22 May 2015

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NTM classification: P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force: 22 May 2015
Publication where the measure is specified: GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22 MAY 2015
Regulation where the measure is specified: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS ACT, 1990 (ACT No. 119 OF 1990) REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTROL OF THE EXPORT OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS
Country/Region applying the measure: South Africa
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure: Prohibition on the export of animal products
2.(1)Subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), no person shall export animal products
from the Republic unless each quantity thereof has been approved by the Executive Officer for that purpose.
(2)Animal products which are -
(a)exported in a consignment of less than 20 kg net mass; and
(b)taken in as provisions aboard a conveyance to another country, shall be exempted from the prohibition set out in subregulation (1).
(3)An approval in terms of subregulation (1) may also be given by an Assignee designated with regard to animal products.
Application for approval for export
3.(1)An application for an approval in terms of section 4 of the Act for the export of a consignment of animal products, shall be directed in writing to the Executive Officer or the Assignee who has been designated with regard to those animal products.
(2)Such an application shall be made at least four working days before the intended date of export, or as otherwise arranged with the Executive Officer or designated Assignee.
(3)The following particulars shall be supplied when such an application is made:
(a)The name and address of the applicant and, where applicable, of his agent or exporter.
(b)The type and class or grade or grade and size (in the case of eggs) of product.
(c)The number of containers in and the mass of the consignment concerned.
(d)The intended date of export, the method of transport and, in the case of export by sea, the name of the vessel concerned and the port or airport from which the consignment concerned shall be exported.
(e)The particulars concerning the marking and destination of the consignment concerned.
(f)The address of the premises where the consignment concerned can be inspected and the date and time when the consignment will be ready for inspection.
(g) Any other additional information regarding the consignment concerned.
Reference of the measure: Section 2 & 3
Measure also domestic: Yes

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication
05	Products of animal origin,not elsewhere specified or included	No
4101	Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split.	No
4102	Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split, other than those excluded by note	No
4103	Other raw hides and skins (fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split, other than those excluded by note	No
4104	Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.	No
4105	Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.	No
4106	Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.	No
4301	Raw furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings, suitable for furriers' use), other than raw hides and skins of heading 41.01, 41.02 or 41.03.	No
4302	Tanned or dressed furskins (including heads, tails, paws and other pieces or cuttings), unassembled, or assembled (without the addition of other materials) other than those of heading 43.03.	No
51	Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric	Yes	Animal products
67	Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair	Yes	Animal products

Description: animal products

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	22 May 2015

Description: All countries

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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0602.20: - Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts

The measure came into effect on 14 May 2008
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NTM classification
P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force
14 May 2008
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Gazette Notice ,14 May 2012
Regulation where the measure is specified
BIODIVERSITY ACT, 2004 (ACT NO. 10 OF 2004) PROHIBITION OF TRADE IN CERTAIN ENCEPHALARTOS (CYCAD) SPECIES
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa
Coded list of objectives
E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
2. PROHIBITIONS
(1) The following restricted activities involving wild specimens of listed threatened or protected Encephalartos species, unless if required for conservation or enforcement purposes:
(a) Collect, pluck, uproot, destroy;
(b) Export from the Republic of South Africa , sell , trade, buy;
(c) Receive, give, donate, accept, acquire, dispose;
(d) Import into the Republic of South Africa, convey, move, translocate; or
(e) Possess, exercise physical control (except where permits have been issued, prior to the publication of this notice, for plants that form part of legally obtained parental stock).
(2) The following restricted activities involving artificially propagated specimens of listed threatened or protected Encephalartos species:
(i) The export from the Republic of South Africa of specimens with a stem diameter of more than 15cm, except for the following dwarf species which cannot be exported if the stem diameter is more than 7cm:
E. caffer, E. humilis, E. cupidus, E. cerinus and E. ngoyanus
Reference of the measure
Section 2 (1) (d)
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0602.20 - Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts No
Description
Encephalartos species
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 14 May 2012
Description
All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0602.20: - Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts

The measure came into effect on 14 May 2012
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NTM classification
P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force
14 May 2012
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Gazette Notice ,14 May 2012
Regulation where the measure is specified
BIODIVERSITY ACT, 2004 (ACT NO. 10 OF 2004) PROHIBITION OF TRADE IN CERTAIN ENCEPHALARTOS (CYCAD) SPECIES
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa
Coded list of objectives
E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure
2. PROHIBITIONS
(1) The following restricted activities involving wild specimens of listed threatened or protected Encephalartos species, unless if required for conservation or enforcement purposes:
(a) Collect, pluck, uproot, destroy;
(b) Export from the Republic of South Africa , sell , trade, buy;
(c) Receive, give, donate, accept, acquire, dispose;
(d) Import into the Republic of South Africa, convey, move, translocate; or
(e) Possess, exercise physical control (except where permits have been issued, prior to the publication of this notice, for plants that form part of legally obtained parental stock).
(2) The following restricted activities involving artificially propagated specimens of listed threatened or protected Encephalartos species:
(i) The export from the Republic of South Africa of specimens with a stem diameter of more than 15cm, except for the following dwarf species which cannot be exported if the stem diameter is more than 7cm:
E. caffer, E. humilis, E. cupidus, E. cerinus and E. ngoyanus
Reference of the measure
Section 2 1(b)
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0602.20 - Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts Yes Encephalartos species
Description
Encephalartos species:
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 14 May 2012
Description
All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0805: Citrus fruit, fresh or dried., 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.30: - Citrus fruit

The measure came into effect on 08 August 1991
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NTM classification
P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force
08 August 1991
Publication where the measure is specified
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS GN. R. 1998 GG13473 23 August 1991
Regulation where the measure is specified
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS ACT, 1990 (ACT No. 119 OF 1990) REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTROL OF THE EXPORT OF CITRUS FRUIT
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
Prohibition on the export of citrus fruit
2.(1) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), no person shall export citrus fruit from the Republic unless each quantity thereof has been approved by the Executive Officer for that purpose.
(2) Citrus fruit which are-
(a) exported to countries specified in the Annexure;
(b) exported in a consignment of less than 20 kg net mass; and
(c) taken in as provisions for consumption abroad a conveyance to a foreign country,shall be exempted from the prohibition set out in subregulation (1).
(3) An approval in terms of subregulation (1) may also be given by an Assignee designated with
regard to citrus fruit.
Application for approval for export
3.(1) An application for an approval in terms of section 4 of the Act for the export of a consignment of citrus fruit, shall be directed in writing to the Executive Officer or the Assignee who has been designated with regard to citrus fruit.
(2) Such an application shall be made at least four working days before the intended date of
export.
(3) The following particulars shall be supplied when such an application is made:
(a) The name and address of the applicant and, where applicable, of his agent or exporter.
(b) The cultivar and class thereof.
(c) The number and type of containers in the consignment.
(d) The intended date and time of export and the port or airport from which the consignment
concerned shall be exported.
(e) The particulars concerning the marking and destination of the consignment concerned.
(f) The address of the premises where the consignment concerned can be inspected and the date
and time when the consignment will be ready for inspection.
(g) Any other additional information regarding the consignment concerned.
Reference of the measure
Section 2 & 3
Measure also domestic
No

Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0805 Citrus fruit, fresh or dried. No

2006.00.90 - Other Yes citrus fruits

2008.30 - Citrus fruit No
Description
Citrus Fruit
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 23 August 1991
Description
All countries

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
0602.20	- Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	14 May 2012

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
0602.20	- Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts	Yes	Encephalartos species

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	14 May 2012

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication
0805	Citrus fruit, fresh or dried.	No
2006.00.90	- Other	Yes	citrus fruits
2008.30	- Citrus fruit	No

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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0306.14: -- Crabs, 0306.15: -- Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), 0306.16: -- Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), 0306.17: -- Other shrimps and prawns, 1605.10: - Crab, 1605.2: - Shrimps and prawns : and 1605.40.90: -- Other

The measure came into effect on 24 April 2015

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NTM classification: P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force: 24 April 2015
Publication where the measure is specified: Government Gazette No. 38707, 24 April 2015
Regulation where the measure is specified: Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Frozen Shrimps (Prawns), Langoustines And Crabs, And Products Derived Therefrom - VC 8031
Country/Region applying the measure: South Africa
The rationale of the measure: This Compulsory Specification applies to the handling, preparation, processing, packing, transportation, freezing, storage and quality of frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom, for human consumption, which are to be offered for sale.
Description of the measure: 3.5 Application for approval required for export or any other purposes as required by the applicant, shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Annex A2.2.

A.2.2 For locally produced products, where applicants require approval for export or any other purposes, applicants shall supply details of the frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom per consignment for which approval is sought by providing information with regards to the type of approval required (e.g. certificate of compliance, health guarantee to a particular country or other specific certification for official purposes). This application shall as a minimum be made 10 working days prior to the date on which it is needed.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 3.5 and Annex A. 2.2
Measure also domestic: No

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication
0306.14	-- Crabs	No
0306.15	-- Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus)	Yes	langoustines
0306.16	-- Cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon)	No
0306.17	-- Other shrimps and prawns	No
1605.10	- Crab	Yes	Frozen
1605.2	- Shrimps and prawns :	Yes	Frozen
1605.40.90	-- Other	Yes	frozen langoustines

Description: Frozen shrimps (prawns), langoustines and crabs, and products derived therefrom

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

Description: All countries

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The measure came into effect on 24 April 2015

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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 16: Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, 20: Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants and 21: Miscellaneous edible preparations

The measure came into effect on 23 August 1991

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NTM classification: P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force: 23 August 1991
Publication where the measure is specified: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS GN. R. 1994 GG13473 23 August 1991
Regulation where the measure is specified: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS STANDARDS ACT, l990 (ACT No. 119 OF 1990) REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTROL OF THE EXPORT OF CANNED FRUIT
Country/Region applying the measure: South Africa
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure: Prohibition on the export of canned foodstuffs
2.(1) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), no person shall export canned foodstuffs from the Republic unless each quantity thereof has been approved by the Executive Officer for that purpose.
(2) Canned foodstuffs which are-
(a) exported to countries specified in the Annexure;
(b) exported in a consignment of less than 20 kg; and
(c) taken in as provisions for consumption aboard a conveyance to another country,
shall be exempted from the prohibition set out in subregulation (1).
(3) An approval in terms of subregulation (1) may also be given by an Assignee designated with
regard to canned foodstuffs.
Application for approval for export
3.(1) An application for an approval in terms of section 4 of the Act for the export of canned foodstuffs, shall be directed in writing to the Executive Officer or the Assignee who has been designated with regard to canned foodstuffs, as the case may be.
(2) Such an application shall be made at least 48 hours before the intended date of export.
(3) The following particulars shall be supplied when such an application is made:
(a) The name and address of the applicant and, where applicable, of his agent or exporter, as the case may be.
(b) The grade and type of canned foodstuffs in the consignment concerned.
(c) The number of containers, the mass and the number of units, as the case may be, which
comprises the consignment concerned.
(d) The manner of packing and the individual container sizes.
(e) The intended date of export, the method of transport and, in the case of export by sea, the name of the vessel concerned and the port from which the consignment concerned shall be exported.
(f) The destination of the consignment concerned.
(g) The address of the premises where the consignment concerned may be inspected and the date and time when the consignment will be ready for inspection.
(h) The trade mark and, where applicable, the code marks which appear on the containers concerned.
(i) Any other pertinent information concerning the consignment
Reference of the measure: Section 2&3
Measure also domestic: Yes

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication
16	Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates	Yes	canned foodstuffs
20	Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants	Yes	canned foodstuffs
21	Miscellaneous edible preparations	Yes	canned foodstuffs

Description: canned foodstuffs

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	23 August 1991

Description: All countries

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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0307.81: -- Live, fresh or chilled

The measure came into effect on 15 August 2012
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NTM classification
P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force
15 August 2012
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Gazette No.35436, 15 June 2012
Regulation where the measure is specified
The Introduction Of The Compulsory Specification For Live Aquacultured Abalone (VC 9001)
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa
The rationale of the measure
1.1 This Compulsory Specification applies to the harvesting, preparation, packing, conveyance and quality of live aquacultured abalone.
1.2 Wild harvested live abalone is excluded from the scope of this Compulsory Specification.
Description of the measure
3.2 The facility for live aquacultured abalone products shall be pre-approved by the NRCS for conformity of production requirements as prescribed in Annex A.1.
3.3 The packer may not dispatch live aquacultured abalone product from the facility without a valid NRCS approvals document for the facility.
3.4 Application for approval of the product shall be made to the NRCS for every consignment of live aquacultured abalone in accordance with the requirements of AnnexA.2.
A.2 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PRODUCT
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of the product. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.2.1 Importers and exporters shall supply details of the live aquacultured abalone product per consignment for which approval is sought and provide evidence that the product complies with SANS 729 (specific export requirements are given in Annex B);
A.2.2 The applicable rights and permits as required by SAMSM&CP;
A.2.3 Test results for the live aquacultured abalone and water as prescribed in SANS 729 for a minimum period of three months preceding the application;
A.2.4 Records and documentation as evidence of implementation of a product safety management system;
A.2.5 Movement documentation to substantiate traceability;
A.2.6 Declaration of current classification of farm with regards to the SAMSM&CP;
A.2.7 Test results as per SANS 729 and SAMSM&CP at request;
A.2.8 Details of the markings used on the packed product:
A.2.9 Information to the satisfaction of the NRCS regarding the measures taken by the applicant to ensure ongoing conformity with the requirements of this Compulsory Specification; and
A.2.1 0 Any reasonable additional information requested by the NRCS.
Reference of the measure
Regulations 3.2 to 3.4 and Annex A.2
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0307.81 -- Live, fresh or chilled Yes Live aquacultured abalone
Description
Live aquacultured abalone
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world
Description
All countries

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
0307.81	-- Live, fresh or chilled	Yes	Live aquacultured abalone

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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0303: Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04., 0304.6: - Frozen fillets of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), e, 0307: Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt, 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 24 October 2015

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NTM classification: P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force: 24 October 2015
Publication where the measure is specified: Government Gazette No. 38707, 24 April 2015
Regulation where the measure is specified: Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Frozen Fish, Frozen Marine Molluscs And Frozen Products Derived Therefrom - VC 8017
Country/Region applying the measure: South Africa
The rationale of the measure: 1.1 This Compulsory Specification applies to the handling, preparation, processing, packing, transportation, freezing, storage and quality of frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom, for human consumption, which are to be offered for sale.
Description of the measure: 3.5 Application for approval required for export or any other purposes as required by the applicant, shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Annex A2.2.
4.3 All local raw molluscan shellfish for processing shall be obtained from a source that has a valid permit from DAFF to either harvest, grow, process or supply molluscan shellfish.
A.2.2 For locally produced products, where applicants require official approval for export or any other purposes, applicants shall supply details of the frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom per consignment for which approval is sought by providing information with regards to the type of approval required (e.g. certificate of compliance, health guarantee to a particular country or other specific certification for official purposes). This application shall as a minimum be made 10 working days prior to the date on which it is needed.
Reference of the measure: Regulations 3.5, 4.3 and Annex A2.2.
Measure also domestic: Yes

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication
0303	Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.	No
0304.6	- Frozen fillets of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), e	No
0307	Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt	Yes	Frozen
1604	Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.	Yes	Frozen
1605	Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.	Yes	Frozen molluscs

Description: Frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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Description: All countries

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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 01: Live animals, 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates and 06: Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage

The measure came into effect on 05 March 2010

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication
01	Live animals	Yes	Species listed under Appendices I, II and Ill of CITES
03	Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates	Yes	Species listed under Appendices I, II and Ill of CITES
06	Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage	Yes	Species listed under Appendices I, II and Ill of CITES

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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 01: Live animals, 05: Products of animal origin,not elsewhere specified or included and 06: Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage

The measure came into effect on 19 May 2015

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NTM classification: P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force: 19 May 2015
Publication where the measure is specified: Government Gazette Vol. 599 No. 38809 of 19 May 2015
Regulation where the measure is specified: Bioprospecting, Access and Benefit-Sharing Amendments Regulations, 2015
Country/Region applying the measure: South Africa
The rationale of the measure: None specified
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: Discovery phase export permit
14. (1)A person who wishes to export from the Republic any indigenous genetic and biological resources for the purpose of bioprospecting for commercial research must obtain a discovery phase export permit from the issuing authority.
Biotrade permit
16. (1)A person who wishes to engage in biotrade within the Republic, must obtain a
biotrade permit from the issuing authority.
(2) A biotrade permit referred to in paragraph (1) above, may also be used for export from the Republic of any indigenous genetic and biological resources covered in the permit application.
(3) An application for a biotrade permit must be submitted in the form of Annexure 5 to these Regulations.

Integrated biotrade and bioprospecting permit
18. (1)A person who wishes to engage in both biotrade and bioprospecting involving indigenous genetic and biological resources within the Republic, must obtain an integrated biotrade and bioprospecting permit from the issuing authority.
(2) An integrated biotrade and bioprospecting permit referred to in paragraph (1) above, may also be used for export from the Republic of any indigenous genetic and biological resources covered in the permit application.

Export permit for research other than bioprospecting
19. (1) A person who wishes to export from the Republic any indigenous genetic and biological resources for research other than bioprospecting must obtain an export permit for research other than bioprospecting from the issuing authority.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 14(1), 16, 18 and 19(1)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication
01	Live animals	Yes	Any indigenous genetic and biological resources
05	Products of animal origin,not elsewhere specified or included	Yes	Any indigenous genetic and biological resources
06	Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage	Yes	Any indigenous genetic and biological resources

Description: Any indigenous genetic and biological resources

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

Description: Entire world

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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 01: Live animals

The measure came into effect on 28 September 1998
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NTM classification
P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force
28 September 1998
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Gazette No. 19292 of 28 September 1998
Regulation where the measure is specified
Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act 62 of 1998)
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa
The rationale of the measure
None specified
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure
17 Exportation of animals and genetic material of landrace
(1) No person shall export from the Republic an animal or genetic material of a landrace unless such exportation has been authorised by the registrar in writing.
Reference of the measure
Article 17
Measure also domestic
No

Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
01 Live animals No
Description
Animal and genetic material of a landrace where ‘‘landrace’’ means a specified breed of a kind of animal indigenous to or developed in the Republic
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world
Description
Entire world

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
01	Live animals	No

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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1212.99: -- Other, 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., 2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pur, 2003.10: - Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, 1902: Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared., 2005: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06., 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac, 08: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons, 0710: Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water), frozen., 0811: Fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0902.10: - Green tea (not fermented) in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg, 0902.20: - Other green tea (not fermented), 0902.30: - Black tea (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg and 0902.40: - Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea

The measure came into effect on 22 May 2015

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NTM classification: P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force: 22 May 2015
Publication where the measure is specified: GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22 MAY 2015
Regulation where the measure is specified: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT STANDARDS ACT, 1990 (ACT No. 119 OF 1990)
Country/Region applying the measure: South Africa
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: Application for approval for export
3. (1) An application for an approval in terms of section 4 of the Act for the export of a consignment of processed products, shall be directed in writing to the Executive Officer or the Assignee who has been designated with regard to those processed products.
(2) Such an application shall be made at least four working days before the intended date of export, or as otherwise arranged with the Executive Officer or designated Assignee.
(3) The following particulars shall be supplied when such an application is made:
(a) The name and address of the applicant and, where applicable, of his agent or exporter.
(b) The type and class, kind and class, type and grade or kind and grade, as the case may be, of product.
(c) The number of containers in and the mass of the consignment concerned.
(d) The intended date of export, the method of transport and, in the case of export by sea, the name of the vessel concerned and the port or airport from which the consignment concerned shall be exported.
(e) The particulars concerning the marking and destination of the consignment concerned.
(f)The address of the premises where the consignment concerned can be inspected and the date and time when the consignment will be ready for inspection.
(g)Any other additional information regarding the consignment concerned.
Prohibition on the export of processed products
2. (1) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), no person shall export processed products from the Republic unless each quantity thereof has been approved by the Executive Officer for that purpose.
(2) Processed products which are -
(a) exported in a consignment of less than 20 kg net mass; and
(b) taken in as provisions aboard a conveyance to another country, shall be exempted from the prohibition set out in subregulation (1).
(3) An approval in terms of subregulation (1) may also be given by an Assignee designated with regard to processed products.
Reference of the measure: Section 2 &3
Measure also domestic: No

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication
1212.99	-- Other	Yes	apricot and peach kernels
2008	Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.	Yes	canned fruit
2007	Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pur	No
2003.10	- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus	Yes	canned mushroom
1902	Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.	Yes	canned pasta products
2005	Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06.	Yes	canned vegetables
2006	Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac	Yes	canned vegetables
08	Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons	Yes	dried fruit
0710	Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water), frozen.	No
0811	Fruit and nuts, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.	Yes	frozen fruit
0902.10	- Green tea (not fermented) in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg	No
0902.20	- Other green tea (not fermented)	No
0902.30	- Black tea (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3 kg	Yes	honeybush, rooibos
0902.40	- Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea	Yes	honeybush, rooibos

Description: "processed products" means -
(a) apricot and peach kernels;
(b) canned fruit;
(c) canned mushrooms;
(d) canned pasta products;
(e) canned vegetables;
(f) dried fruit;
(g) frozen fruit and frozen vegetables;
(h) honeybush and green honeybush;
jam, jelly and marmalade; and
Q) rooibos and rooibos mixtures;

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	22 May 2015

Description: All countries

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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0106.19: -- Other and 0602.90: - Other

The measure came into effect on 31 March 2015

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
0106.19	-- Other	Yes	Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicomis), a white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)
0602.90	- Other	Yes	Encephalartos species

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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0602.90: - Other

The measure came into effect on 06 November 2015

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NTM classification: P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force: 06 November 2015
Publication where the measure is specified: Government Gazette No. 39379 of 6 November 2015
Regulation where the measure is specified: National Forests Act: Declaration of particular trees and particular groups of trees as "champion trees" (No. 1056 of 2015).
Country/Region applying the measure: South Africa
The rationale of the measure: Protection of particular tree species
Coded list of objectives: E: Protection of the environment and F: Protection of wild fauna and flora
Description of the measure: By virtue of powers vested in me under Section 12(1 )(a) and (b) of the National Forests Act, 1998, I, Senzeni Zokwana, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries hereby declare all particular trees and particular groups of trees set out in the schedule below as protected trees.

The effect of this declaration is that in terms of Section 15(1) of the National Forests Act, 1998, no person may cut, disturb, damage or destroy any protected tree or possess, collect, remove, transport, export, purchase, sell, donate or in any other manner acquire or dispose of any protected tree or any forest product derived from a protected tree, except under a licence granted by the Minister or in terms of an exemption from the provisions of this subsection published by the Minister in the Gazette.
Contravention of this declaration is regarded as a first category offence that may result in a person who is found guilty of being sentenced to a fine or imprisonment for a period up to three years, or both a fine and imprisonment.
Reference of the measure: Preamble to the Schedule
Measure also domestic: Yes

Products affected by the measure.

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
0602.90	- Other	Yes	Cinnamomum camphora (camphor tree) - The Hohenhort Grove Eucalyptus globulus (blue gum) - The Welbedacht Tree Sequoia sempervirens (Californian redwood) - Hogsback Redwood Giants Quercus suber (cork oak) - Ina Paarman Oak Eucalyptus globulus (blue gum) - Houwhoek Inn Tree Eucalyptus sa ligna (saligna gum) - Merensky Lane Eucalyptus diversicolor (Karri) - Boschendal Lane

Description: Cinnamomum camphora (camphor tree) - The Hohenhort Grove
Eucalyptus globulus (blue gum) - The Welbedacht Tree
Sequoia sempervirens (Californian redwood) - Hogsback Redwood Giants
Quercus suber (cork oak) - Ina Paarman Oak
Eucalyptus globulus (blue gum) - Houwhoek Inn Tree
Eucalyptus sa ligna (saligna gum) - Merensky Lane
Eucalyptus diversicolor (Karri) - Boschendal Lane

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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The measure came into effect on 18 April 2011
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NTM classification
P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force
18 April 2011
Publication where the measure is specified
Fisheries Act, 2011
Regulation where the measure is specified
Fisheries Act,2011
Country/Region applying the measure
Zambia
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health
Description of the measure
25. (1) A person shall not export any fish or fish product without an export permit issued by the Director.
Reference of the measure
PART III: Section 25
Measure also domestic
No

Products affected by the measure.
Description
Fish or fish product
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world
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The measure came into effect on 01 January 1970
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NTM classification
P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force
01 January 1970
Publication where the measure is specified
The Firearms Act
Regulation where the measure is specified
Firearms Regulations
Country/Region applying the measure
Zambia
Coded list of objectives
G: Protection of national security
Description of the measure
3 .(2) Application for the issue of a firearms dealer's export permit shall be made to theRegistrar in Form 2 in the Second Schedule.
3. (3) A firearms dealer's export permit shall be issued by the Registrar in Form 3 in the Second Schedule and a fee of six fee units shall be payable on the issue of the permit.
3.(4) A firearms dealer's export permit shall be valid for a period of three months from the date of issue thereof and if not used within such period shall be delivered by the holder thereof to the Registrar within two weeks after the expiration of such period. The fee paid shall not be returnable.
4. (1) Application for the issue of a tourist's import permit and/or export permit shall be made to the Registrar in Form 4 in the Second Schedule.
(2) A tourist's import and/or export permit shall be issued by the Registrar in Form 5 in the Second Schedule.
Reference of the measure
Section 3 (2) : Form 2 Second Schedule
Section 3 (3) : Form 3 Second Schedule
Section 3 (4)
Section 4 (1) : Form 4 Second Schedule
Section 4 (2) : Form 5 Second Schedule
Measure also domestic
Yes

Products affected by the measure.
Description
firearms
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world
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The measure came into effect on 01 January 1970
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NTM classification
P13: Production and post-production requirements to export
Date when the measure came into force
01 January 1970
Publication where the measure is specified
The Firearms Act
Regulation where the measure is specified
Firearms Act 1970
Country/Region applying the measure
Zambia
Coded list of objectives
G: Protection of national security
Description of the measure
9. (1) No person shall export firearms or ammunition except under the authority of, and in accordance with the terms and conditions (if any) contained in, a firearms dealer's export permit, a tourist's export permit or a resident's export permit, as the case may be. Such permits shall be in the prescribed form and shall be issued by the Registrar.
(2). A tourist's export permit shall be issued only to a tourist to whom a tourist's import permit was issued
Reference of the measure
PART II; Section 9(1,2 )
Measure also domestic
No

Products affected by the measure.
Description
Firearms and ammunition
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world

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