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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 October 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 October 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The CASHEWNUT BOARD ACT No. 18 of 2009, Regulations 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Cashewnut Industry Regulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 41 (3) A person who wishes to export cashewnuts or kernels shall make a declaration to the Board in respect of quality and geographical origin of cashewnuts or kernels intended for export and thereby submit original Procurement Dispatch Note for verification.
- Reference of the measure
- Part VII Regulation 41 (3)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cashewnuts
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 26 October 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 October 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The CASHEWNUT BOARD ACT No. 18 of 2009, Regulations 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Cashewnut Industry Regulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 41 (3) A person who wishes to export cashewnuts or kernels shall make a declaration to the Board in respect of quality and geographical origin of cashewnuts or kernels intended for export and thereby submit original Procurement Dispatch Note for verification.
- Reference of the measure
- Part VII Regulation 41 (3)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cashewnut kernels
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 2004 No. 73. THE ANIMAL DISEASES (CONTROL OF BEE DISEASES) RULES, 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the Animal Diseases (Control of BeeDiseases)Rules, 2004.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 18. Quality standards for honey:
A person who produces, sells, distributes, imports or offers honey for export shall ensure that the honey or its by-products conforms to the minimum standards of quality prescribed by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards, the codex standards 12 -2001 and any other law in force. - Reference of the measure
- Rule 18
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Honey
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 06 December 1951
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 December 1951
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Hide and Skin Trade Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Hide & Skin Cap 89
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 9 (2) In addition to any conditions which may be prescribed under this Act, it shall be a condition of every exporters-buyers licence—
(a) that the licensee shall maintain premises having storage, packing and pressing facilities to the satisfaction of the commissioner;
(b) that all hides or skins purchased by the exporter shall be graded by him or her before the export of the purchase;
(c) that all hides and skins purchased for export shall be branded on the right foreshank with a distinguishing mark in the manner prescribed denoting the region of origin; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9 (2) a,b,c
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Hides and skins
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 April 1962
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 April 1962
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Hides and Skins (Export Duty) Act. CAP 339
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Hides and Skins (Export Duty) Act. CAP 339
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 4. Returns to regional commissioner of customs and excise.
Any person who exports hides, skins or game hides shall furnish monthly to the regional commissioner of customs and excise, Kampala, within thirty days of the close of the last preceding month a return in the form and manner specified by the commissioner showing the total weight, number, kind and destination of all hides, skins and game hides exported by him or her. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Hides, skins or game hides
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2005 No. 40.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Cotton (Establishment of Zones and Isolated and Segregated Areas), Regulations, 2005.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (3) The Organisation shall prescribe the manner in which or the route by which any such cotton plant, cotton seed, seed cotton or lint cotton may be processed, exported from or imported into the isolated and segregated area and the ginnery or ginneries at which the seed cotton produced in the area shall be ginned.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 8 (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- cotton plant, cotton seed, seed cotton and lint cotton
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 29 June 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 June 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Acts Supplement No. 3 Seeds and Plant Act 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Seed and Plant Act 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (4) All seed intended for export shall comply with the requirements of the importing country.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12 (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2014, No. 34
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy And Authority (Importation And Exportation of Drugs) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 11 (4) The Authority shall witness the loading of the drugs for reexport.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 11 (4)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 0409.00.00: Natural honey.
The measure came into effect on 01 October 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 October 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 2004 No. 73. THE ANIMAL DISEASES (CONTROL OF BEE DISEASES) RULES, 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the Animal Diseases (Control of BeeDiseases)Rules, 2004.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- A person who produces, sells, distributes, imports or offers honey for export Shall ensure that the honey or its by-products conforms to the minimum standards of quality prescribed by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards, the codex standards12-2001 and any other law in force
- Reference of the measure
- section 18
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0409.00.00 Natural honey. No - Description
- Honey
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 October 2004 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 14 March 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 March 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 8 to The Uganda Gazette No. 15 Volume CI dated 14th March, 2008.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Fish (Quality Assurance) Rules, 2008(Under section 35 of the Fish Act, Cap 197).
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 11.Requirements for exportation and importation.
(1)A person shall not export, process for export or attempt to export any fish or fish product unless that fish or fish product is processed in an establishment in accordance with these rules.
(2) A person shall not import, export or attempt to import, export process, store for sale—
(a)any poisonous fish including species of the families tetradonidae,molidae, diodontidae, canthigasteridae and gempildae;
(b)fish or fishery products containing
(i)biotoxins, toxins, antibiotics and contaminants;
(ii) foods additives not permitted or in amounts exceeding permissible levels;
(iii) the quality is such that it is unfit for human consumption
(iv)fish or fishery products contaminated with radioactive material;
(v)or otherwise fails to meet the requirements of these rules.
(c)permissible standards for these contaminants are set out in the in the eighth schedule.
(3)A person shall not load a vessel, vehicle, aircraft or railway wagon for export or unload fish or fishery products from such conveyance, unless the consignment has been duly inspected by a fisheries inspector, or other official authorised by the Commissioner.
(4)A person shall not export out of Uganda, fish or fish products that do not comply with the labelling requirements of Uganda National Standard, (Standard Specification for Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods), including the Establishment Approval Number and the traceability code.
(5)The management of a fish processing establishment shall not import into Uganda any fish or fish product without prior authority of the Commissioner.
(6)Fish and fishery products being imported into Uganda shall be assessed by the competent authority or those authorities as delegated by the Commissioner, at the point of entry into Uganda.
(7)Where the management of an establishment imports any fish or fish product under sub-rule (5), the transportation, processing, packaging or other manner of handling of that fish or fish product shall be in accordance with these rules and with any conditions as may be prescribed by the Commissioner.
12.Inspection of fish for export.
(1)The management of an establishment shall, before dispatch of a batch or consignment of fish or fish products for export, declare its intention to export fish or fish products to a fish inspector at least twenty four hours in advance, in case of chilled or fresh products, and at least seven days in advance, in case of frozen products.
(2)A batch or consignment of fish or fish products to be exported shall be made available for inspection at the establishment or point of exit - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 11 (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No 14 March 2008 - Description
- Fish and Fish products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 March 2008 - Description
- All countries
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 December 1993
- Publication where the measure is specified
- CHAPTER 206 THE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY AND AUTHORITY ACT.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY AND AUTHORITY ACT
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 46. Import and export licences.
(2) No permit shall be granted for the import or export of any narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances under international control, other than for medical, dental or veterinary use
(3) A permit granted under this section may be granted generally for the import or export of classified drugs or limited to specified drugs - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 46 (2 & 3)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 23 Medicines No - Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Uganda 03 December 1993 - Description
- Uganda
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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
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- 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
- 10.1.7 Containers for export
Provided that the requirements of the importing country are met and subject to there being no attempt to misrepresent the product, products may be exported either unlabelled, or labelled differently from the requirements of this specification. The requirements of 10.1.6 shall, however, apply, except that a code mark may be used in lieu of the name of the manufacturer. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10.1.7
- 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 fish 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans - Description
- Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0806: Grapes, fresh or dried.
The measure came into effect on 02 November 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 November 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2 November 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ACT, 1996 (ACT NO. 47 OF 1996); Records and returns relating to Vines as well as production and market information ot table grapes
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 12. The purpose and aims of the statutory measure is to compel the parties set out herein to keep records and render returns to the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI). This is necessary to ensure that continuous, timeous and accurate information relating to the products as defined, is available to all role players. Market information is deemed essential for all role players in order to them to make informed decisions. By prescribing the keeping of records with the rendering of returns on an individual basis, market and production information for the table grape industry can be processed and disseminated.
The establishment of the measure should assist in promoting the efficiency of the marketing of products. The viability of the table grape industry should thus be enhanced. The measure will not be detrimental to the number of employment opportunities or fair labor practice. Any information obtained will be dealt with in a confidential manner and no sensitive or potentially sensitive client specific information will be made available to any party without the prior approval of the party whose rights are affected.
The measures will be administered by SATI, a company incorporated under Section 21 of the Companies Act, 1973 (Act 61 of 1973). SATI will implement and administer the measure as set out in the Schedule on behalf of SAT, a company incorporated under Section 21 of the Companies Act, 1973 (Act 61 of 1973). - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Records to be kept and returns to be rendered
15. (1) All producers and exporters of table grapes shall keep such records and render the returns as may be required by the SATI relating to
(a) Vine surveys; and
(b) The volume of grapes destined for export
(2) No records or returns shall be required in terms of this measure which disclose confidential information of a marketing nature, and in particular, no returns disclosing, inter alia, contracting parties; purchasers of fruit; prices of services or prices obtained for fruit, or any similar information shall be required to be furnished.
(3) The National Department of Agriculture or its assignee shall render a copy of all export certificates or furnish the information required by SATI contained in such certificates within the period specified in sub-clause (4)
(4) The records referred to in sub-clause (1) shall -
(a) be recorded on a computer or with ink in a book;
(b) be kept at the registered premises of the person required to keep it for a period of at least three years.
(5) The returns referred to in sub-clause (1) shall be rendered on forms obtainable free of charge for this purpose from SATI within 15 days after the end of the month in which the returns have been requested and shall -
(a) be submitted, when forwarded by post, to SATI
P O Box 2932 PAARL 7620
(b) when delivered by hand, be delivered to - SATI
2 Bergsig Street Zomerlust Estate PAAR 7646
(c) when sent by telefax, be addressed to - 021 872 4375
(d) when sent by E-mail, addressed to - info@.satgi.co.za - Reference of the measure
- Section 15
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0806 Grapes, fresh or dried. No - Description
- table grapes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 02 November 2012 - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0808.10: - Apples, 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 30 October 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 2633 of 30 October 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Standards And Requirements Regarding Control Of The Export Of Apples As Stipulated By Government Notice No. R. 1983 Of 23 August 1991
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These standards and requirements shall relate to apples in respect of which an approval for the export thereof is required in terms of section 4 of the Act.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Classes
(1) There are three classes of apples, namely "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2".
Standards for classes
(2) (a) A consignment of apples shall be classified as Extra Class if it --
(i) is of superior quality;
(ii) is characteristic of the cultivar and/or commercial type with regard to shape, size and colour;
(iii) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(iv) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Extra Class set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(v) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Extra Class set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
(b) A consignment of apples shall be classified as Class 1 if it --
(i) is of good quality;
(ii) is characteristic of the cultivar and/or commercial type;
(iii) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(iv) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Class 1 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(v) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Class 1 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
(c) A consignment of apples shall be classified as Class 2 if it --
(i) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(ii) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Class 2 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(iii) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Class 2 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
(d) No consignment of apples shall be classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2", if it contains:
(i) plant injurious organism of phytosanitary importance as specified by the Directorate Plant Health;
(ii) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being; and
(iii) Arthropoda infestation including the organism which do not form part of plant injurious organisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the apples or three free running Arthropoda per pallet load thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maximum of one Arthropoda per container.
Physical hazards
(3) No consignment of apples classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" or "Class 2" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
Biological and chemical hazards
(4) No consignment of apples classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972): Provided that --
(a) if the limit of the importing country is lower than is permissible in terms of Act 54 of 1972, the prescribed limit of the importing country shall be complied with; and
(b) the Executive Officer may warrant permission for apples with a higher limit, to be exported to countries where such higher limit is per-missible: Provided that the producer or exporter shall sign an affidavit in which it is declared that apples with higher limits shall only be exported to a country where these higher limits are permissible.
Chemical treatment
(5) (a) Any person intending to export apples during any particular season shall, before submitting the first consignment during that season for inspection, on request furnish the Executive Officer within 24 hours with a certificate certifying --
(i) which chemical remedies have been used during the spray program on the apple trees; and
(ii) which chemical remedies have been used on the apples as a post-harvest treatment.
(b) Subject to the provisions of subitem (a), the follow-on consignments of only the producer concerned whose apples exceed the maximum chemical residue limits, shall be held back from export for not more than four working days in order to establish if the apples complies with the prescribed residue limits: Provided that if two follow-on consign¬ments of the producer concerned, again comply with the prescribed residue limits, it shall not be held back from export any longer.
CONTAINERS
General
(6) (a) Containers, excluding bulk containers, in which apples are packed
shall --
(i) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(ii) not impart a foreign taste or odour or any substance which may be injurious to human health to the apples;
(iii) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(iv) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(v) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear, to the extent that apples are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
(b) Bulk containers in which apples are packed shall --
(i) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(ii) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(iii) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(iv) be free from bark if manufactured from wood and shall comply with ISPM 15 requirements, no visual sign of infestation and the stamp shall be marked on two opposite sides, legible, permanent and registered.
(c) Containers (excluding cartons) that are re-used, shall be of a suitable material that can be cleaned and disinfected prior to re-use.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
General
(7) (a) Only apples of the same quality, cultivar, ripeness and size (if sized) shall be packed in the same container. In case of mixed cultivars packed together they must be of the same quality, ripeness and size.
(b) Each container shall be packed firmly and to capacity.
(c) Apples shall be sized by diameter or weight.
(d) Extra Class apples shall be packed in layers.
(e) Only Class 1 and Class 2 apples may be packed in bulk containers.
(f) If apples are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are new, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing material
(8) If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall be new, clean, dry, odourless, not transmit to the apples any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the apples.
Stacking of containers on pallets
(9) If containers containing apples are palletised -
(i) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable and not transmit to the apples any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health;
(ii) the pallets shall comply with ISPM 15 requirements, no visual sign of infestation and the stamp shall be marked on two opposite sides, legible, permanent and registered;
(iii) pallets manufactured from wood shall be without bark;
(iv) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(v) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(vi) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(vii) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked on the same layer; and
(viii) the containers shall not be stacked upside down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
(10) (a) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(b) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers before the pallet load is strapped.
Marking on pallets
(11) In the event of exporting apples with a smaller diameter as stipulated in Table 2 item 10(a)(ii), the export destination (target market) must be clearly marked on at least one (1) side of the pallet.
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
(11) Producers, packhouses and exporters shall:
(a) establish the traceability of apples at all stages of production, pro-cessing, packing, handling and distribution;
(b) be able to identify any person or supplier from whom they have been supplied with apples, or any substance intended to, or expected to be used in the production or processing of apples;
(c) have in place systems and procedures to identify other businesses to which their apples have been supplied;
(d) ensure that adequate procedures are in place to withdraw apples from the trade where such apples present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(e) immediately withdraw apples from the trade which were identified as food products that present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(f) immediately inform the Executive Officer of such withdrawal;
(g) immediately make available to the Executive Officer, on request, any relevant information or documentation mentioned in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); and
(h) keep records of the information mentioned in (g), as well as any other relevant information for at least two years.
MARKING REQUIREMENTS
General
(12) (a) Each container containing apples shall be marked clearly, indelibly, legibly and not untidy, upside-down or askew, in block letters and numerals on any short or long side of the lid or container, where lids are not used, by printing, stamping or by means of specially designed labels with the following particulars: Provided that all particulars shall be grouped on the same side:
(i) The expression "Apples". The colour indication "Red", "Green" and "Bicolour" is optional.
(ii) The appropriate cultivar/cultivars or variety/varieties.
(iii) The applicable minimum and maximum diameter: Provided that it --
(aa) may be replaced with the applicable count, preceded by the expression "Count", in the case of apples packed in layers; or
(bb) shall be replaced with the applicable minimum diameter followed by the expression "and over", in the case of Class 2 apples which are not sized;
or
(iv) The applicable minimum and maximum weight: Provided that it --
(aa) may be replaced with the applicable count, preceded by the expression "Count", in the case of apples packed in layers; or
(bb) shall be replaced with the applicable minimum weight followed by the expression "and over", in the case of Class 2 apples which are not sized.
(v) The expression "Extra Class", "Class 1", "Cat 1", "Category 1", "Class I", "Cat I", "Category I", "Class 2", "Cat 2", "Category 2", "Class II", "Cat II" or "Category II".
(vi) The country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations or the expression "South Africa" on its own shall be used (e.g. "Product of South Africa", "Produced in South Africa" or any other similar expression).
(vii) The name and physical or postal address of the producer, exporter, owner of the contents of the container.
(viii) The producer's code (PUC) or the packhouse code (PHC) which is registered with the Executive Officer by the producer, exporter or packhouse, as the case may be: Provided that --
(aa) if the producer has more than one farm, each farm shall be registered separately; and
(bb) such code shall be preceded by the expression "Pro-ducer"/"PUC", "Packhouse"/"PHC", "Pack", "Grower Code" or "Farm number".
(ix) The applicable packing date on at least 90 per cent of the containers: Provided that if the packing date is expressed in a code, it shall be registered with the Executive Officer.
(b) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (a), each outer container con-taining prepacked units shall be marked with an indication of the total number of prepacked units per outer container.
(c) If the country to which the apples are exported, prescribes require-ments with regard to the marking of containers which differ from the aforesaid requirements, the containers containing such apples may, notwithstanding the provisions of these standards and requirements, be marked in a manner so prescribed and approved by the Executive Officer.
Prohibition of false or misleading description for products
(13) No person shall use any name, word, expression, reference, particulars or indication in any manner, either by itself or in conjunction with any other verbal, written, printed, illustrated or visual material, in connection with the sale of a product in a manner that conveys or creates or is likely to convey or create a false or misleading impression as to the nature, substance, quality or other properties, or the class or grade, origin, identity or manner or place of production, of that product. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4(1)-(13)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0808.10 - Apples No 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Apples 2008.99 -- Other Yes Apples - Description
- Apples
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 0806: Grapes, fresh or dried., 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 October 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 October 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government No. 1266 of 9 October 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Standards and Requirements Regarding Control of the Export of Table Grapes as Stipulated by Government Notice No. R. 1983 Of 23 August 1991
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These standards and requirements shall relate to table grapes in respect of which an approval for the export thereof is required in terms of section 4 of the Act.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Classes
4. There shall be three classes of table grapes namely "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2".
Standards for classes
5. (1) A consignment of table grapes shall be classified as Extra Class if it --
(a) is of superior quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar and/or commercial type with regard to shape, development and colour;
(c) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Extra Class set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(e) complies with the applicable berry size for Extra Class set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(f) complies with the maturity indices for Extra Class set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(g) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations for Extra Class set out in Tables 4 and 5 of Annexure 1: Provided that tolerances shall be increased or decreased accordingly in the case of containers that contain more or less than 2,6 kg to 5 kg table grapes.
(2) A consignment of table grapes shall be classified as Class 1 if it --
(a) is of good quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar and/or commercial type;
(c) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Class 1 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(e) complies with the applicable berry size for Class 1 set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(f) complies with the maturity indices for Class 1 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(g) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations for Class 1 set out in Tables 4 and 5 of Annexure 1: Provided that tolerances shall be increased or decreased accordingly in the case of con-tainers that contain more or less than 2,6 kg to 5 kg table grapes.
(3) A consignment of table grapes shall be classified as Class 2 if it --
(a) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(b) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Class 2 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(c) complies with the maturity indices for Class 2 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the applicable berry size for Class 2 set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1; and
(e) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations for Class 2 set out in Tables 4 and 5 of Annexure 1: Provided that tolerances shall be increased or decreased accordingly in the case of con-tainers that contain more or less than 2,6 kg to 5 kg table grapes.
Physical hazards
6. No consignment of Table grapes classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" or "Class 2" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Tables 4 and 5 of Annexure 1;
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 4 of Annexure 1.
Biological and chemical hazards
7. No consignment of table grapes classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972): Provided that --
(a) if the limit of the importing country is lower than is permissible in terms of Act 54 of 1972, the prescribed limit of the importing country shall be complied with; and
(b) the Executive Officer may warrant permission for table grapes with a higher limit, to be exported to countries where such higher limit is permissible: Provided that the producer or exporter shall sign an affidavit in which it is declared that table grapes with higher limits shall only be exported to a country where these higher limits are permissible.
Chemical treatment
8. (a) Any person intending to export table grapes during any particular season shall, before submitting the first consignment during that season for inspection, on request furnish the Executive Officer within 24 hours with a certificate certifying --
(i) which chemical remedies have been used during the spray program on the vineyards;
(ii) which chemical remedies have been used on the table grapes as a post-harvest treatment; and
(b) Subject to the provisions of subitems (a), the follow-on consignments of only the producer concerned whose table grapes exceed the maximum chemical residue limits shall be held back from export for not more than four working days in order to establish if the table grapes complies with the prescribed residue limits: Provided that if two follow-on con¬signments of the producer concerned, again comply with the prescribed residue limits, it shall not be held back from export any longer.
CONTAINERS
General
9. Containers in which table grapes are packed shall --
(a) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(b) not impart a foreign taste or odour or any substance which may be inju-rious to human health to the table grapes;
(c) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(e) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear, to the extent that table grapes are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
(f) Containers (excluding cartons) that are re-used, shall be of a suitable material that can be cleaned and disinfected prior to re-use.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
General
10. (1) Only table grapes of the same quality, cultivar and ripeness shall be packed together in the same container.
(2) Extra Class bunches in the same container shall be more or less uniform in size.
(3) Each container shall be packed firmly and to capacity.
(4) Extra Class table grapes shall be packed in single layers.
(5) If table grapes are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing Material
11. (1) If packing material are used inside the containers, such packing material shall be clean, dry, odourless, not transmit to the table grapes any harmful sub¬stance or any substance that may be injurious to human health and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the table grapes.
(2) Table grapes may be labelled with a suitable label.
Stacking of containers on pallets
12. If containers of table grapes are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable and not transmit to the table grapes any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to the human health;
(b) the pallets shall comply with ISPM 15 requirements, no visual sign of infestation and the stamp shall be marked in two opposite sides, legible, permanent and registered;
(c) pallets manufactured from wood shall be without bark;
(d) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(e) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(f) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(g) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(h) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
13. (1) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(2) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers, before the pallet load is strapped.
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
14. Producers, packhouses and exporters shall:
(a) establish the traceability of table grapes at all stages of production, processing, packing, handling and distribution;
(b) be able to identify any person or supplier from whom they have been supplied with table grapes, or any substance intended to, or expec¬ted to be used in the production or processing of table grapes;
(c) have in place systems and procedures to identify other businesses to which their table grapes have been supplied;
(d) ensure that adequate procedures are in place to withdraw table grapes from the market where such table grapes present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(e) immediately withdraw table grapes which were identified as food pro¬ducts that present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(f) immediately inform the Executive Officer of such withdrawal;
(g) immediately make available to the Executive Officer, on request, any relevant information or documentation mentioned in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); and
(h) keep records of the information mentioned in (g), as well as any other relevant information for at least two years.
MARKING REQUIREMENTS
General
15. (1) Each container containing table grapes, shall be marked clearly, indelibly, legibly and not untidy, upside-down or askew in block letters and numerals on any short or long side of the lid or container, where lids are not used, by printing, stamping or by means of specially designed labels with the following particulars: Provided that all particulars shall be grouped on the same side:
(a) The expression "Grapes" or "Table grapes".
(b) The appropriate cultivar or variety.
(c) The expression "Extra Class", "Class 1", "Class 2", "Class I", "Class II", "Category I", "Category II", "Category 1", "Category 2", "Cat I", "Cat II", "Cat 1", "Cat 2", as the case may be.
(d) The berry size diameter reference as set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1 preceded by the expression "Berry size": Provided that –
(aa) If the grapes are of a "Regular" berry size, the indication of the expression "Regular" is mandatory*;
(bb) the indication of the expressions "XX Large" or "XXL", "X Large" or "XL", "L" or "Large", is optional, if not indicated it must comply to large berry size;
(cc) If the expressions "XX Large" or "XXL", "X Large" or "XL", "L" or "Large" are indicated, the berry size must conform to the minimum berry sizes as set out in Table 1.
(dd) in the case of table grapes destined to the Far East the expression "Jumbo" may be indicated, where permissible.
(e) The country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations or the expres¬sion "South Africa" on its own shall be used (e.g. "Products of South Africa", "Produced in South Africa", or any other similar expression).
(f) The name and physical or postal address of the producer, exporter or owner of the contents of the container, as the case may be.
(g) The producers' code (PUC) or packhouse code (PHC) which is registered with the Executive Officer by the producer, exporter or packhouse as the case may be: Provided that --
(aa) if a producer has more than one farm, each farm shall be registered separately; and
(bb) such code shall be preceded by the expression "Pro-ducer"/"PUC", "Packhouse"/"PHC", "Pack", "Grower Code" or "Farm number".
(h) The packing date: The applicable date on at least 90% of the con-tainers: Provided that if the packing date is expressed in a code, such code shall be registered and approved by the Executive Officer.
(i) Cartons containing grapes that exceed the standards and tolerance for blush as indicated in Table 3 of Annexure 3, must be marked with the expression "Blushed".
(j) Cartons must be marked with an indication of nett mass of the contents in the container.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subitem (1), each outer container containing prepacked units shall be marked with an indication of the total number of prepacked units per outer container.
(3) If an indication highlighting a special grading, presentation or berry size is indicated on the same side as the particulars in subitem (1), such special grading may only be a trademark or registered trademark (®, TM).
(4) If the country to which the table grapes are exported, prescribes require-ments with regard to the marking of containers which differ from the aforesaid require-ments, the containers containing such table grapes may, notwithstanding the provisions of these standards and requirements, be marked in a manner so prescribed and approved by the Executive Officer.
Prohibited particulars
16. No wording, illustration or other means of expression which constitutes a misre-presentation or which directly or by implication, creates a misleading impression of the contents, shall appear on a container which contains table grapes. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 4-16
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0806 Grapes, fresh or dried. Yes Table grapes 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Table grapes 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Table grapes - Description
- Table grapes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.40: - Plums and sloes, 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 30 October 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government No. No. 2632 Of 30 October 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Standards And Requirements Regarding Control Of The Export Of Plums And Prunes As Stipulated By Government Notice No. R. 1983 Of 23 August 1991
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These standards and requirements shall relate to plums/prunes in respect of which an approval for the export thereof is required in terms of section 4 of the Act.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Classes
4. There are three classes of plums/prunes, namely "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2".
Standards for classes
5. (1) A consignment of plums/prunes shall be classified as Extra Class if it --
(a) is of superior quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar/variety and/or commercial type with regard to shape, development and colour;
(c) is of a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(e) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Extra Class set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
(f) complies with the ripeness standards for plums/prunes set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1.
(2) A consignment of plums/prunes shall be classified as Class 1 if it --
(a) is of good quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar/variety and/or commercial type;
(c) is of a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Class 1 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(e) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number of Class 1 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1;
(f) complies with the ripeness standards for plums/prunes set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(3) A consignment of plums/prunes shall be classified as Class 2 if it --
(a) is of a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(b) complies with the quality standards for Class 2 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(c) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number of Class 2 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the ripeness standards for plums/prunes set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1.
(4) No consignment of plums/prunes classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain --
(a) plant injurious organisms of phytosanitary importance as specified by the Directorate Plant Health;
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being; and
(c) Arthropoda infestation including the organisms which do not form part of plant injurious organisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the plums/prunes or three free running Arthropoda per pallet load or part thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maximum of one Arthropoda per container.
Physical hazards
6. No consignment of plums/prunes classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of the tolerance as set out in item 5(4).
Biological and chemical hazards
7. No consignment of plums/prunes classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" or "Class 2" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972): Provided that --
(a) if the limit of the importing country is lower than is permissible in terms of Act 54 of 1972, the prescribed limit of the importing country shall be complied with; and
(b) the Executive Officer may warrant permission for plums/prunes with a higher limit, to be exported to countries where such higher limit is per¬missible: Provided that the producer or exporter shall sign an affidavit in which it is declared that plums/prunes with higher limits shall only be exported to a country where these higher limits are permissible.
Chemical treatment
8. (a) Any person intending to export plums/prunes during any particular season shall, before submitting the first consignment during that season for inspection, on request furnish the Executive Officer within 24 hours with a certificate certifying --
(i) which chemical remedies have been used during the spray program on the plums/prunes trees; and
(ii) which chemical remedies have been used on the plums/prunes as a post-harvest treatment.
(b) Subject to the provisions of subitems (a), the follow-on consignments of only the producer concerned whose plums/prunes exceeded the maximum chemical residue limits, shall be held back from export for not more than four working days in order to establish if the plums/prunes complies with the prescribed residue limits: Provided that if two follow-on the consignments of the producer concerned, again comply with the prescribed residue limits, it shall not be held back from export any longer.
CONTAINERS
General
9. Containers in which plums/prunes are packed shall --
(a) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(b) not impart a foreign taste, odour or any substance which may be injurious to human health or to the plums/prunes;
(c) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(e) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear, to the extent that plums/prunes are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
General
10. (1) Only plums/prunes of the same quality, cultivar/variety, ripeness and size shall be packed together in the same container.
(2) Extra Class plums/prunes in the same container must be uniform in colour.
(3) Each container shall be packed firmly and to capacity.
(4) Plums/prunes shall be sized.
(5) Extra Class plums/prunes shall be packed to a suitable pattern or diagonally in trays one to three layers.
(6) If plums/prunes are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are new, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing material
11. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall be new, clean, dry, odourless and not transmit to the plums/prunes any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the plums/prunes.
Stacking of containers on pallets
12. If containers containing plums/prunes are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable;
(b) the pallets shall comply with ISPM 15 requirements, no visual sign of infestation and the stamp shall be marked on two opposite sides, be legible, permanent and registered;
(c) pallets manufactured from wood shall be without bark;
(d) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(e) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(f) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(g) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(h) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
13. (1) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(2) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers, before the pallet load is strapped.
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
14. Producers, packhouses and exporters shall:
(a) establish the traceability of plums/prunes at all stages of production, pro-cessing, packing, handling and distribution;
(b) be able to identify any person or supplier from whom they have been supplied with plums/prunes, or any substance intended to, or expected to be used in the production or processing of plums/prunes;
(c) have in place systems and procedures to identify other businesses to which their plums/prunes have been supplied;
(d) ensure that adequate procedures are in place to withdraw plums/prunes from the market where such plums/prunes present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(e) immediately withdraw plums/prunes which were identified as food products that present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(f) immediately inform the Executive Officer of such withdrawal;
(g) immediately make available to the Executive Officer, on request, any relevant information or documentation mentioned in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); and
(h) keep records of the information mentioned in (g), as well as any other relevant information for at least two years.
MARKING REQUIREMENTS
General
15. (1) Each container containing plums/prunes shall be marked clearly, indelibly, legibly and not untidy, upside down or askew in block letters and numerals on any short or long side of the lid or container, where lids are not used, by printing, stamping or by means of specially designed labels with the following particulars: Provided that all particulars shall be grouped on the same side:
(a) The expression "Plums", "Prunes", "Interspecific Plums", as the case may be.
(b) The appropriate cultivar/variety, where applicable.
(c) The expression "Extra Class", "Class 1", "Class I", "Cat 1", "Cat I", "Category 1", "Category I", or "Class 2", "Class II", "Cat 2", "Cat II", "Category 2", "Category II", as the case may be.
(d) The country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations or the expres-sion "South Africa" on its own shall be used (e.g. "Product of South Africa", "Produced in South Africa", or any other similar expression.)
(e) The name and physical or postal address of the producer, expor¬ter or owner of the contents of container.
(f) The producers' code (PUC) or the packhouse code (PHC) which is registered with the Executive Officer by the producer, exporter or packhouse, as the case may be: Provided that --
(i) if a producer has more than one farm, each farm shall be registered separately; and
(ii) such code shall be preceded by the expression "Producer", "Packhouse", "Packer", "PUC", "PHC", "Farm number" or "Grower Code".
(g) The applicable minimum and maximum diameter.
(h) The applicable packing date on at least 90 per cent of the containers: Provided that if the packing date is expressed in a code it shall be registered with the Executive Officer.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subitem (1), each outer container containing prepacked units shall be marked with an indication of the total number of prepacked units per outer container: Provided that if the total number of prepacked units are visible from the outside, it does not have to be indicated on the outer container.
(3) If the country to which the plums/prunes are exported, prescribes require-ments with regard to the marking of containers which differ from the aforesaid require-ments, the containers containing such plums/prunes may, notwithstanding the pro¬visions of these standards and requirements, be marked in a manner so prescribed and approved by the Executive Officer.
Prohibited particulars
16. No person shall use any name, word, expression, reference, particulars or indication in any manner, either by itself or in conjunction with any other verbal, written, printed, illustrated or visual material, in connection with the sale of a product in a manner that conveys or creates or is likely to convey or create a false or misleading impression as to the nature, substance, quality or other properties, or the class or grade, origin, identity or manner or place of production, of that product. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 4-16
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.40 - Plums and sloes Yes Plums and prunes 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Plums and prunes 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Plums and prunes - Description
- Plums and prunes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 25 March 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 March 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 5467, 25 March 1977
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Under The Hazardous Substances Act 15 Of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2(4) An applicant for a licence shall pay a fee of R20 by means of a revenue stamp for that amount, which shall be affixed to the application form.
4(3) A licensee shall keep all Group I hazardous substances in his possession or charge under proper care and control, entirely separate from articles of food or drink and either in a room, a cupboard or an enclosure reserved solely for the purpose and securely locked at all times except when stocks are added or removed. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(4) and 4(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The list of hazardous substances are neither listed in the Act nor in the Regulations. The NTM Manager to request these from the South African NTM focal point as the list is not available online.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 44 Hazardous chemicals and pesticides No - Description
- Group 1 hazardous substances i.e any substance or mixture of substances which, in the course of customary or reasonable handling or use, including ingestion, might, by reason of its toxic, corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitizing or flammable nature or because it generates pressure through decomposition, heat or other means, cause injury, ill-health or death to human beings.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.30: - Peaches, including nectarines, 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.70: - Peaches, including nectarines
The measure came into effect on 09 October 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 October 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 1265 of 9 October 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Standards And Requirements Regarding Control Of The Export Of Peaches And Nectarines As Stipulated By Government Notice No. R. 1983 Of 23 August 1991
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These standards and requirements shall relate to peaches or nectarines in respect of which an approval for the export thereof is required in terms of section 4 of the Act.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Classes
4(1) There are three classes of peaches or nectarines, namely "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2".
Standards for classes
(2) A consignment of peaches or nectarines shall be classified as Extra Class if it --
(a) is of superior quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar/variety and/or commercial type with regard to shape, development and colour;
(c) is of a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(e) complies with the maturity indices for Extra Class set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(f) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Extra Class set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(g) complies with the diameter groups and diameter codes set out in Table 4 of Annexure 1.
(3) A consignment of peaches or nectarines shall be classified as Class 1 if it --
(a) is of good quality;
(b) is characteristic of the cultivar/variety and/or commercial type;
(c) is of a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards for Class 1 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(e) complies with the maturity indices for Class 1 set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(f) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Class 1 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(g) complies with the diameter groups and diameter codes set out in Table 4 of Annexure 1.
(4) A consignment of peaches or nectarines shall be classified as Class 2 if it --
(a) is of a cultivar/variety specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1:
(b) complies with the quality standards for Class 2 set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1;
(c) complies with the maturity indices for Class 2 set out in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number for Class 2 set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(e) complies with the diameter groups and diameter codes set out in Table 4 of Annexure 1.
(5) No consignment of peaches and nectarines classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain --
(a) plant injurious organisms of phytosanitary importance as specified by the Directorate Plant Health;
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being; and
(c) Arthropoda infestation including the organisms which do not form part of plant injurious organisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the peaches and nectarines or three free running Arthropoda per pallet load or part thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maximum of one Arthro¬poda per container.
Physical hazards
5. No consignment of peaches and nectarines classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain:
(a) any foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of the tolerance as set out in item 4(5).
Biological and chemical hazards
6. No consignment of peaches and nectarines classified as "Extra Class", "Class 1" and "Class 2" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972): Provided that --
(a) if the limit of the importing country is lower than is permissible in terms of Act 54 of 1972, the prescribed limit of the importing country shall be complied with; and
(b) the Executive Officer may warrant permission for peaches and nectarines with a higher limit, to be exported to countries where such higher limit is permissible: Provided that the producer or exporter shall sign an affidavit in which it is declared that peaches and nectarines with higher limits shall only be exported to a country where these higher limits are permissible.
Chemical treatment
7. (a) Any person intending to export peaches and nectarines during any particular season shall, before submitting the first consignment during that season for inspection, on request furnish the Executive Officer within 24 hours with a certificate certifying --
(i) which chemical remedies have been used during the spray program on the peaches and nectarine trees; and
(ii) which chemical remedies have been used on the peaches and nectarines as a post-harvest treatment.
(b) Subject to the provisions of subitems (a), the follow-on consignments of only the producer concerned whose peaches and nectarines exceeded the maximum chemical residue limits, shall be held back from export for not more than four working days in order to establish if the peaches and nectarines complies with the prescribed residue limits: Provided that if two follow-on consignments of the producer concerned, again comply with the prescribed residue limits, it shall not be held back from export any longer.
CONTAINERS
General
8. Containers in which peaches and nectarines are packed shall --
(a) be clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(b) not impart a foreign taste, odour or any substance which may be injurious to human health to the peaches or nectarines;
(c) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and
(e) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear, to the extent that the peaches or nectarines are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
General
9. (a) Only peaches or nectarines of the same quality, cultivar/variety, ripeness, size and colour shall be packed together in the same container.
(b) Extra Class peaches and nectarines in the same container must be uniform in colour.
(c) Each container shall be packed firmly and to capacity.
(d) Peaches and nectarines shall be packed to a suitable pattern or diagonally.
(e) (i) Extra Class peaches and nectarines shall only be packed in single layers: Provided that such peaches or nectarines shall not touch each other.
(ii) Class 1 and Class 2 peaches and nectarines may be packed in one to four layers: Provided that if up to four layers of peaches or nectarines are packed, such peaches or nectarines shall be packed on trays.
(iii) Class 1 and Class 2 peaches and nectarines may be packed in layers in a jumble container: Provided that a suitable material is used for demarcating layers.
(f) All peaches and nectarines shall be sized accordingly to the diameter groups and diameter codes set out in Table 5 of Annexure 1.
(g) If peaches or nectarines are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are new, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
Packing material
10. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall be new, clean, dry, odourless, not transmit to the peaches or nectarines any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the peaches or nectarines.
Stacking of containers on pallets
11. If containers containing peaches or nectarines are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable;
(b) the pallet shall comply with ISPM 15 requirements, no visual sign of infestation and the stamp shall be marked on two opposite sides, be legible, permanent and registered;
(c) pallets manufactured from wood shall be without bark;
(d) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungal growth;
(e) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(f) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(g) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(h) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
12. (a) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(b) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers, before the pallet load is strapped.
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
13. Producers, packhouses and exporters shall:
(a) establish the traceability of peaches and nectarines at all stages of production, processing, packing, handling and distribution;
(b) be able to identify any person or supplier from whom they have been supplied with peaches and nectarines, or any substance intended to, or expected to be used in the production or processing of peaches and nectarines;
(c) have in place systems and procedures to identify other businesses to which their peaches and nectarines have been supplied;
(d) ensure that adequate procedures are in place to withdraw peaches and nectarines from the market where such peaches and nectarines present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(e) immediately withdraw peaches and nectarines which were identified as food products that present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(f) immediately inform the Executive Officer of such withdrawal;
(g) immediately make available to the Executive Officer, on request, any relevant information or documentation mentioned in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); and
(h) keep records of the information mentioned in (g), as well as any other relevant information for at least two years.
MARKING REQUIREMENTS
General
14. (1) Each container containing peaches or nectarines shall be marked clearly, indelibly, legibly and not untidy, upside down or askew in block letters and numerals on any short or long side of the lid or container, where lids are not used, by printing, stamping or by means of specially designed labels with the following particulars: Provided that all particulars shall be grouped on the same side:
(a) The expression "Peaches" or "Nectarines" as the case may be.
(b) The appropriate cultivar/variety.
(c) The colour of the flesh.
(d) The expression "Extra Class", "Class 1", "Cat 1", "Category 1", "Class I", "Cat I", "Category I", "Class 2", "Cat 2", "Category 2", "Class II", "Cat II" or "Category II.
(e) The country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations or the expres-sion "South Africa" on its own shall be used (e.g. "Product of South Africa", "Produced in South Africa", or any other similar expression).
(f) The name and physical or postal address of the producer, exporter or owner of the contents of container.
(g) The producers' code (PUC) or the packhouse code (PHC) which is registered with the Executive Officer by the producer, exporter or packhouse, as the case may be: Provided that --
(i) if a producer has more than one farm, each farm shall be registered separately; and
(ii) such code shall be preceded by the expression "Producer", "Packhouse", "Packer", "PUC", "PHC", "Farm number" or "Grower Code".
(h) The applicable diameter group and/or diameter code set out in Table 4 of Annexure 1.
(i) The applicable packing date on at least 90 per cent of the containers: Provided that if the packing date is expressed in a code, it shall be registered with the Executive Officer.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subitem (1), each outer container containing prepacked units shall be marked with an indication of the total number of prepacked units per outer container: Provided that if the total number of prepacked units are visible from the outside, it does not have to be indicated on the outer container.
(3) If an indication highlighting a special grading, presentation or size is indicated on the same side as the particulars in subitem (1), it shall not be used with the expression "Peaches" or "Nectarines", the cultivar/variety name or the class indication.
(4) If the country to which the peaches or nectarines are exported, prescribes requirements with regard to the marking of containers which differ from the aforesaid requirements, the containers containing such peaches or nectarines may, notwithstanding the provisions of these standards and requirements, be marked in a manner so prescribed and approved by the Executive Officer.
Prohibited particulars
15. No wording, illustration or other means of expression which constitutes a misre-presentation or which directly or by implication, creates a misleading impression of the contents, shall appear on a container which contains peaches or nectarines. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 4-15
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.30 - Peaches, including nectarines No 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Peaches or nectarines 2008.70 - Peaches, including nectarines No - Description
- Peaches and nectarines
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0809.30: - Peaches, including nectarines, 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.70: - Peaches, including nectarines
The measure came into effect on 09 October 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 October 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 1265 of 9 October 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Standards And Requirements Regarding Control Of The Export Of Peaches And Nectarines As Stipulated By Government Notice No. R. 1983 Of 23 August 1991
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Obtaining a sample from the consignment
16. At least two percent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at random for inspection purposes and an inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned.
Obtaining an inspection sample
17. An inspection sample shall be drawn from each container obtained in accordance with item 16 and shall, in the case of --
(a) containers with 50 peaches or nectarines or less, consist of the entire contents of the container; or
(b) containers with more than 50 peaches or nectarines, consist of 50 peaches or nectarines drawn at random from the container.
Deviating sample
18. If an inspector should notice during the process of drawing the random sample or during the inspection, that some of the containers derived from any part of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, contain peaches or nectarines which are noticeably inferior to or differ from the contents of containers which represent the remainder of the pallet load, truck load or consignment, the inspection result shall be based only on the containers derived from the deviating portion of the pallet load, truck load or consignment and further samples required for inspection shall be drawn from this deviating portion. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 16-18
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.30 - Peaches, including nectarines No 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Peaches or nectarines 2008.70 - Peaches, including nectarines No - Description
- Peaches or nectarines
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0810.90.10: -- Granadillas and litchis, 2006.00.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 March 1995
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 March 1995
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 225 of 24 March 1995
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Standards and Requirements Regarding Control of The Export of Litchis as Stipulated By Government Notice No. R. 1983 of 23 August 1991
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These standards and requirements shall relate to litchis in respect of which an approval for the export thereof is required in terms of section 4 of the Act.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Class
4. There shall be one class of litchis namely "Class 1".
Standards for the class
5. (1) A consignment of litchis shall be classified as Class 1 if it --
(a) is of good quality;
(b) is well-developed and characteristic of the cultivar and/or commercial type;
(c) is of a cultivar specified in Table 1 of Annexure 1;
(d) complies with the quality and food safety standards set out in Table 2 of Annexure 1; and
(e) does not exceed the maximum permissible deviations by number set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1.
(2) No consignment of litchis classified as "Class 1" shall contain --
(a) plant injurious organisms (dead or alive) of phytosanitary importance as specified by the Directorate: Plant Health;
(b) organisms (dead or alive) which may be a source of danger to the human being; and
(c) Arthropod infestation (dead or alive) including the organisms which do not form part of plant injurious organisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the litchis or three free running Arthropods per pallet load or part thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maximum of one Arthropod per container.
Physical hazards
6. No consignment of litchis classified as "Class 1" shall contain:
(a) foreign matter in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 3 of Annexure 1; and
(b) organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of the tolerance as set out in item 5(2).
Biological and chemical hazards
7. No consignment of litchis classified as "Class 1" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972): Provided that --
(a) if the limit of the importing country is lower than is permissible in terms of Act 54 of 1972, the prescribed limit of the importing country shall be complied with; and
(b) the Executive Officer may warrant permission for litchis with a higher limit, to be exported to countries where such higher limit is permissible: Provided that the producer or exporter shall sign an affidavit in which it is declared that litchis with higher limits shall only be exported to a country where these higher limits are permissible.
Chemical treatment
8. (a) Any person intending to export litchis during any particular season shall, before submitting the first consignment during that season for inspection, on request furnish the Executive Officer within 24 hours with a certificate certifying --
(i) which chemical remedies have been used during the spray program on the litchi trees; and
(ii) which chemical remedies have been used on the litchis as a post-harvest treatment.
(b) Subject to the provisions of subitems (a), the follow-on consignments of only the producer concerned whose litchis exceeded the maximum chemical residue limits, shall be held back from export for not more than four working days in order to establish if the litchis comply with the prescribed residue limits: Provided that if two follow-on consignments of the producer concerned, again comply with the prescribed residue limits, it shall not be held back from export any longer.
CONTAINERS
9. (a) Containers, excluding bulk containers, in which litchis are packed shall:
(i) be, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable;
(ii) shall not impart a foreign taste or odour or any substance that may be injurious to human health or to the litchis;
(iii) be free from any visible signs of fungal growth;
(iv) be free from Arthropod infestation (dead or alive); and
(v) be strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape be retained and not bulge out, dent in, break or tear to the extent that litchis are damaged or are at risk of being damaged, during normal storage, handling or transport.
(b) Containers (excluding cartons) that are re-used, shall be of a suitable material that can be cleaned and disinfected prior to re-use.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
General
10. (a) Only litchis of the same quality, cultivar, ripeness and size shall be
packed in the same container.
(b) The net mass of the contents of a 4 kg container shall be at least 4.14 kg during inspection.
(c) The net mass of the contents of a 2 kg container shall be at least 2.07 kg during inspection.
(d) The net mass of cartons on which the mass is specified should be at least the mass specified on the carton, excluding cartons mentioned in 10(b) and 10(c).
(e) If litchis are packed in prepacked units, such units shall be packed in a suitable manner in an outer container: Provided that the prepacked units are, clean, dry, undamaged and suitable.
(f) The difference in diameter between the largest and the smallest litchi in the same container shall not be more than the limits prescribed for the specific size reference, as set out in item 7 of Table 2, Annexure 1.
(g) In the case of sea transport, an inspector shall reject litchis for export if the period between the date of packing and the scheduled time of departure of the vessel concerned, exceeds 14 days.
Packing material
11. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall
be new, clean, dry, odourless, not transmit to the litchis any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the litchis.
Stacking of containers on pallets
12. If containers containing litchis are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable and not transmit to the litchis any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health;
(b) the pallets shall comply with ISPM 15 requirements, shows no visual signs of infestation and the stamp shall be legible, permanent and registered;
(c) pallets manufactured from wood shall be without bark;
(d) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungal growth;
(e) the pallet shall be free from Arthropod infestation;
(f) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and with the pallet;
(g) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(h) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
13. (a) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner.
(b) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering may be placed on top of the pallet load of containers before the pallet load is strapped.
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
14. Producers, packhouses and exporters shall:
(a) establish the traceability of litchis at all stages of production, packing, processing, handling and distribution;
(b) be able to identify any person or supplier from whom they have been supplied with litchis, or any substance intended to, or expec¬ted to be used in the production or processing of litchis;
(c) have in place systems and procedures to identify other busi¬nesses to which their litchis have been supplied;
(d) ensure that adequate procedures are in place to withdraw litchis from the market where such litchis present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(e) immediately withdraw litchis which were identified as food products that present a serious risk to the health of consumers;
(f) immediately inform the Executive Officer of such withdrawal;
(g) immediately make available to the Executive Officer, on request, any relevant information or documentation mentioned in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f); and
(h) keep records of the information mentioned in (g), as well as any other relevant information for at least two years.
MARKING REQUIREMENTS
General
15. (1) Each container containing litchis shall be marked clearly, neatly indelibly, legibly, in block letters and numerals on any visible short or long side of the lid or container, where lids are not used, by printing, stamping or by means of specially designed labels with the following particulars: Provided that all particulars shall be grouped on the same side:
(a) The expression "Litchis" or "Lychees".
(b) The appropriate cultivar/variety.
(c) The expression "Class 1", "Class I", "Category I", "Category 1", "Cat 1", Cat I".
(d) The country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations or the expression “South Africa” on its own shall be used (e.g. "Product of South Africa", "Produced in South Africa", or any other similar expression).
(e) The name and physical or postal address of the producer, exporter or owner of the contents of the container.
(f) The producer's code (PUC) or packhouse code (PHC) which is registered with the Executive Officer by the producer, or packhouse, as the case may be: Provided that:
(aa) if a producer has more than one farm, each farm shall be registered separately; and
(bb) such a code shall be preceded by the expression "Producer"/"PUC", "Packhouse"/"PHC", "Pack", "Grower code" or "Farm number".
(g) The packing date on at least 90% of the containers: Provided that if the packing date is expressed in a code, such code shall be registered and approved by the Executive Officer.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subitem (1), each outer container containing prepacked units shall be marked with the total number of prepacked units: Provided that if the total number of prepacked units is visible from the outside, it does not have to be indicated on the outer container.
(3) If the country to which the litchis are exported, prescribes requirements with regard to the marking of containers which differ from the aforesaid requirements, the containers containing such litchis may, notwithstanding the provisions of these standards and requirements, be marked in a manner so prescribed and approved by the Executive Officer.
Prohibition of false or misleading description for products
16. No person shall use any name, word, expression, reference, particulars or indication in any manner, either by itself or in conjunction with any other verbal, written, printed, illustrated or visual material, in connection with the sale of a product in a manner that conveys or creates or is likely to convey or create a false or misleading impression as to the nature, substance, quality or other properties, or the class or grade, origin, identity or manner or place of production, of that product. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4-16
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0810.90.10 -- Granadillas and litchis Yes Litchis 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Litchis 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes Litchis - Description
- Litchis
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s.
