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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Packing and sorting requirements
(3) (a) Rhubarb is packed and sorted according to the length of the leaf-stalk and the maximum diameter measured at the mid-point-of the leaf-stalk.
(b) The minimum length of the leaf-stalk ;
(i) in the case of Class 1 rhubarb ;
(aa) grown under protection, is 250 mm; or
(bb) grown in the open, is 200 mm; or
(cc) grown in the open, without forcing, is 250 mm; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 rhubarb ;
(aa) grown under protection, is 200 mm; or
(bb) grown in the open, is 150 mm; or
(cc) grown in the open, without forcing, is 200 mm.
(c) The minimum diameter in the case of ;
(i) Class 1 rhubarb ;
(aa) grown under protection, is 15 mm; or
(bb) grown in the open, is 20 mm; or
(cc) grown in the open, without forcing, is 20 mm; and
(ii) Class 2 and Class 3 rhubarb ;
(aa) grown under protection, is 10 mm; or
(bb) grown in the open, is 15 mm; or
(cc) grown in the open, without forcing, is 15 mm. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 33(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other Yes Rhubarb - Description
- Rhubarb
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 08: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall, subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), sell dried fruit for human consumption in the Republic of South Africa -
(c) unless the containers in which such product is packed, comply with the requirements referred to in regulation 6;
(d) unless such product is packed in accordance with the packing requirements referred to in regulation 7;
Requirements for containers and outer containers
6. (1) Containers and outer containers containing dried fruit shall -
(a) be manufactured of a material suitable for the packing and transport of dried fruit;
(b) be clean, durable, sound and safe;
(c) not pass on to the dried fruit any odour, taste, colour or other foreign characteristics during storage or distribution or display of the dried fruit; and
(d) be properly closed and sealed.
Packing Requirements
7. (1) Unless provided elsewhere in these regulations, dried fruit of different grades shall not be packed in the same container.
(2) The top layer or the visibly packed outer layer of dried fruit in a container shall truly resemble the quality of the dried fruit in that container.
(3) Whenever dried fruit is sold in loose quantities, no quantity of a particular grade, size group, count or cultivar, as the case may be, shall be displayed mixed with dried fruit of another grade, size group, count or cultivar with the exception of mixed dried fruit as prescribed in these regulations:
Provided that the grade, kind and type of dried fruit shall be displayed, in clear legible printed letters of at least 50 mm in height, on a notice board or label prominently placed in the immediate proximity
(4) Before an unspecified dried fruit is packed for sale -
(a) proposed quality standards shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Officer; and
(b) written permission shall be obtained from the Executive Officer. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(c)-(d) and 6-7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons Yes Dried fruit i.e fruit in its original form or depipped, cut, peeled and dried by the sun-, solar-, tunnel-, oven-, wind or by other recognized methods of dehydration, excluding pureed, minced, cooked and baked dried fruit - Description
- Dried fruit i.e fruit in its original form or depipped, cut, peeled and dried by the sun-, solar-, tunnel-, oven-, wind or by other recognized methods of dehydration, excluding pureed, minced, cooked and baked dried fruit
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0714.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Packing and sorting requirements
(2) Scorzonera shall be packed and sorted according to length and maximum diameter measured at right angles to the axis of the root.
(3) The minimum length and minimum diameter for Class 1 is 220 mm and 15 mm, respectively.
(4) The minimum length and minimum diameter for Class 2 is 150 mm and 12 mm, respectively.
(5) The maximum difference in length and diameter in the same package or bunch in the case of Class 1 shall not exceed the following:
(a) 100 mm in length: Provided that in the case of roots presented in punnets or bunches it may not exceed 50 mm in length; and
(b) 15 mm in diameter.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 scorzonera may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulations 2 to 5, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that no Scorzonera with a minimum length and minimum diameter of less than 120 mm and 10 mm respectively is permissible. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 34 (2)- (5) and (7)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0714.90.90 -- Other Yes Scorzonera - Description
- Scorzonera
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.70: - Spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Packaging
(5) (a) The spinach must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.
(b) Packages must be free of all foreign matter. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 35(5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.70 - Spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach) No - Description
- Spinach
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 0710.40: - Sweet corn
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Packing and sorting requirements
(6) (a) Sweet corn, except in the case of miniature corn, shall be packed and sorted according to the length of the cob.
(b) The maximum cob length in the case of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet corn is 300 mm.
(c) The minimum cob length in the case of ;
(i) Class 1 sweet corn is 140 mm; and
(ii) Class 2 sweet corn is 120 mm.
(7) Sweet corn shall be uniform in the same packing in respect of diameter, length and the
cut at the base of the cob: Provided that the cut at the base shall be clean and only on the one side of
the cob.
(8) Sweet corn shall be packed separately in the case of shaped and unshaped ends.
(9) Sweet corn with leaves and stamens, without cover or partially covered shall be packed separately.
(10) (a) Miniature corn shall be packed and sorted according to cob diameter (measured at the base) and cob length.
(b) The minimum diameter is 8 mm and the maximum diameter 20 mm.
(c) The maximum difference in diameter between the smallest and largest miniature corn in the same packing shall not exceed 5 mm.
(d) The minimum cob length is 60 mm and the maximum cob length is 120 mm.
(e) The maximum difference in length between the largest and shortest miniature corn cob in the same packing shall not exceed 15 mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(12) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet corn may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulations 6 to 10, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by mass. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 36(6)-(10) and (12)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0710.40 - Sweet corn No - Description
- Sweet corn
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 0714.20: - Sweet potatoes
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Packing and sorting requirements
(3) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet potatoes are sorted and packed according to mass.
(a) The minimum mass for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 is 100g.
(b) The difference between the lightest and heaviest sweet potatoes in the same packaging shall not exceed 350 g.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet potatoes may deviate from the mass groups as follows:
(a) too light 10%, 15% and 25% respectively;
(b) too heavy 10%, 15% and 25% respectively;
(c) too light and too heavy collectively 10%, 15% and 25% respectively. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 37(3) and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0714.20 - Sweet potatoes No - Description
- Sweet potatoes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1001.1: - Durum wheat :
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Durum Wheat Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of wheat in the Republic of South Africa --
(d) unless the wheat is packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 7
Packing requirements
7. Wheat of different grades shall be packed in different containers, or stored separately. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(d) and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001.1 - Durum wheat : No - Description
- Durum wheat
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 0706.10: - Carrots and turnips
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Packing and sorting requirements
(2) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 turnips shall be packed ;
(a) without foliage; or
(b) with foliage: Provided that the foliage shall be fresh, green and sound;
(c) baby or miniature turnips shall have a minimum diameter of 25 mm and a maximum diameter of 35 mm;
(d) baby or miniature turnips shall have a maximum stalk length of 10 mm.
(3) (a) Turnips are packed and sorted according to diameter.
(b) The minimum diameter in the case of Class 1 turnips is 40 mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 turnips, may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulations 2 and 3, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 38(2),(3) and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.10 - Carrots and turnips Yes Turnips - Description
- Turnips
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 0703.20: - Garlic
The measure came into effect on 21 February 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 February 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 24481, 21 February 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Garlic Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2 (1) No person shall sell in the Republic of South Africa
(a) classified garlic --
(iv) unless the containers in which such garlic is presented for sale have been manufactured according to the requirements prescribed in regulation 6;
(vii) if such garlic is packed in a container or in a manner prescribed as a container in which or a manner in which it may not be packed
6. Garlic shall be packed in containers which --
(a) are intact, clean, suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of garlic;
(b) shall not impart a taste or odour to the garlic; and
(c) consist of pockets, cardboard cartons, or boxes.
Packing requirements
7. (a) Classified garlic shall correspond in cultivar, class and size group in the same consignment.
(b) Containers shall be properly closed.
(c) Classified garlic shall, subject to the provisions of subregulation (e), be packed according to the diameter of the garlic in size groups: Provided that the difference in diameter between the smallest and the largest bulb in the same container shall not exceed 15 mm.
(d) The minimum diameter for classified garlic is 30 mm.
(e) Garlic packed in a container in accordance with subregulation (c) may deviate by not more than 10 per cent on a mass per mass basis from the minimum and maximum diameter indicated on the container: Provided that not more than 5 percent of the garlic shall be smaller than the minimum diameter concerned.
(f) Dry, semi-dry and fresh garlic may be marketed loose, in pre-packs, in bunches or in strings, and for the purposes of these regulations such a collection of garlic shall be regarded as a container of garlic. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2 (1)(a)(iv)and (vii), 6 and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0703.20 - Garlic No - Description
- Garlic
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 0705.21: -- Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Packing and sorting requirements
(4) Witloof chicory shall be packed and sorted according to the diameter of the widest section at right angles to the longitudinal axis, and according to length.
(5) The minimum and maximum diameter for Class 1 witloof chicory under 140 mm in length is 25 mm and 60 mm, and over 140 mm in length is 30 mm and 60 mm respectively.
(6) The minimum and maximum length for Class 1 witloof chicory is 90 mm and 170 mm, respectively.
(7) The minimum diameter for Class 2 witloof chicory is 25 mm.
(8) The minimum and maximum length for Class 2 witloof chicory is 90 mm and 240 mm, respectively.
(9) The maximum permissible difference in length for Class 1 is 50 mm.
(10) The maximum permissible difference in diameter for Class 1 is 25 mm. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 39(4)-(10)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0705.21 -- Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) No - Description
- Witloof chicory
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 2105.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 08 February 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 February 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36124, 8 February 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Edible Ices Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to Edible Ices intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa to which and under circumstances in which a prohibition in terms of section 3 of the Act regarding the sale of Edible Ices apply
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Requirements for containers, multipacks and outer containers
5. (1) Containers for Edible Ices shall --
(a) be intact, clean, suitable and strong enough for packing and normal handling of the product;
(b) not impart any undesirable taste or flavour to the contents thereof; and
(c) be closed properly in a manner permitted by the nature thereof.
(2) If containers containing Edible Ices are packed in multipacks and/or outer containers, such multipacks and/or outer containers shall be clean, neat and intact. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2105.00.90 - Other No - Description
- Edible ices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Requirements for containers and outer containers
24. (1) A container or outer container in which a dairy product or an imitation dairy product is packed shall --
(a) be made from a material that --
(i) is suitable for this purpose;
(ii) will protect the contents thereof from contamination; and
(iii) will not impart any undesirable flavour or taste to the contents thereof;
(b) be so strong that it will not be damaged or deformed during normal storage, handling and transport practices;
(c) in the case of a container that is re-used, be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized before a dairy product or an imitation dairy product is packed therein;
(d) be intact; and
(e) be closed properly in a manner permitted by the nature thereof.
(2) No outer container shall contain more than one class of dairy product or imitation dairy product, irrespective whether those dairy products or imitation dairy products are packed therein in separate containers. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 24
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 11 Dairy products No - Description
- Dairy products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1202: Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
The measure came into effect on 07 October 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 October 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 28084, 7 October 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Groundnuts Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations are the minimum standard applicable to groundnuts that are destined for sale in the Republic of South Africa but does not include -
(a) groundnuts in retail quantities; or
(b) those that have not yet undergone sieving and sorting processes. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10. (1) Groundnuts of different classes (with the exception of Class C) and grades may not be packed in the same container.
(2) A consignment of groundnuts shall for the purposes of the application of these regulations be packed in containers that are suitable, intact, clean, dry, odourless and strong enough. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1202 Ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken. No - Description
- Groundnuts
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
The measure came into effect on 01 December 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 December 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39504, 1 December 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Litchis Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1 ) No person shall sell litchis in the Republic of South Africa --
(c) unless such litchis are packed in a container and in the manner prescribed in regulations 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
Requirements for containers
5. (1 ) Litchis shall be packed in containers that are:
(a) suitable, clean, undamaged;
(b) not impart a foreign taste or odour to the litchis;
(c) strong and rigid enough to ensure that the original shape shall be retained and shall
not bulge out, dent in, break or tear during normal storage, handling or transport; and
(d) provided with suitable lids, where applicable.
Packing requirements
6. (1) Litchis in the same container shall be uniform with regard to ripeness, shape, size, appearance and cultivar.
( 2) Each container shall be packed to capacity.
(3) 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.
(4) Where applicable, not more than 15 per cent of the ventilation holes of the carton containers in a consignment may be blocked by unpunched-out portions and/or litchis.
Packing material
7. If packing material is used inside the container such packing material shall be new, clean, dry, odourless, and not transmit to the litchis any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to litchis.
Stacking of containers on pallets
8. If containers containing litchis are palletised --
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged, suitable and not transmit to the litchis any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health;
(b) pallets manufactured from wood shall be free from bark;
(c) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungal growth;
(d) the pallet shall be free from Arthropod infestation;
(e) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and with the pallet;
(f) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(g) containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
9. (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.
Provisions concerning presentation
10. ( 1) Uniformity
The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only litchis of the same origin, variety, quality and size (if sized) and the same degree of ripeness. The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2(1) (c), 5-10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0810.90.10 -- Granadillas and litchis Yes Litchis - Description
- Litchis
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pur
The measure came into effect on 08 August 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 August 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36123, 8 February 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Jam, Jelly and Marmalade Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Requirements for containers
11. (1) Container of jam, jelly or marmalade shall:--
(a) be intact, clean , suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of the jam, jelly or marmalade;
(b) be free from rust and serious dents or any other disorders which may detrimentally affect the quality of the product;
(c) not impart any undesirable taste, flavour or hazardous substance to the content
thereof; and
(d) be closed properly in a manner permitted thereof.
(2) Metal surfaces shall be properly lacquered on the inside in the case where quality of the jam, jelly or marmalade may, at any time be impaired due to contact with the metal of the surfaces of a container.
(3) If containers containing jam, jelly or marmalade are packed in an outer container, such outer container shall be clean, neat and intact.
Packing requirements
12. (1) Containers containing different grades of jam, jelly or marmalade shall not be packed together in the same outer container.
(2) Jam, jelly or marmalade shall, in the case of manufacturer's grade, substandard and undergrade, be packed in A10 or larger containers. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11 and 12
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2007 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut pur Yes Jam, jelly and marmalade - Description
- Jam, jelly and marmalade
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1102.20: - Maize (corn) flour, 1103.13: -- Of maize (corn), 1104.23: -- Of maize (corn), 1107.10.90: -- Other, 1107.20.90: -- Other, 1108.12: -- Maize (corn) starch and 19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2017
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Maize Products Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of maize products in the Republic of South Africa --
(c) unless such maize products are packed in a container and in the manner prescribed in regulation 5
Packing requirements
5. (a) Maize products of different grades shall not be packed in the same container.
(b) Bags shall be filled in accordance with the mass depicted and properly closed. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(c) and 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1102.20 - Maize (corn) flour No 1103.13 -- Of maize (corn) No 1104.23 -- Of maize (corn) No 1107.10.90 -- Other Yes of maize 1107.20.90 -- Other Yes of maize 1108.12 -- Maize (corn) starch No 19 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products Yes Of maize - Description
- Maize products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1003: Barley.
The measure came into effect on 21 June 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 June 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36587, 21 June 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Malting Barley Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of barley in the Republic of South Africa -
(d) unless the barley is packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 7;
Packing requirements
7. Barley of different classes, cultivars and grades shall be packed in different containers, or stored separately. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(d) and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1003 Barley. Yes Malting barley - Description
- Malting barley
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 1005: Maize (corn).
The measure came into effect on 21 June 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 June 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 32190, 8 May 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Maize Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 2. These regulations are the minimum standards applicable to maize that are destined for sale in the Republic of South Africa but does not include
(a) maize in retail quantities; and
(b) maize for seed production purposes. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. (1) No person shall sell maize in the Republic of South Africa
(d) unless the maize is packed in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulation 8
Packing requirements
8. Maize of different classes and grades shall be packed in different containers. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3(1)(d) and 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1005 Maize (corn). No - Description
- Maize
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac and 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
The measure came into effect on 18 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell canned fruit in the Republic of South Africa -
(c) unless such product complies with the types of pack referred to in regulation 6;
(d) unless such product complies with the packing media requirements referred to in regulation 7;
Types of pack
6. Canned fruit shall be presented as any one of the following types of pack:
(a) Regular pack which shall consist of fruit packed in a packing medium.
(b) Heavy pack which shall consist of crushed style fruit with or without sweetening ingredients and containing at least 73 percent drained mass.
(c) Solid pack which shall consist of practically all fruit with very little or no free flowing liquid.
Types and standards of packing media
7. (1) (a) Canned fruit shall be packed in any one of the following packing media:
(i) Water, where water is the sole packing medium.
(ii) Water and fruit juice(s), where water and juice from the fruit concerned, or water and any other single fruit juice or water and two or more fruit juices are combined in any proportion to form the packing medium.
(iii) Fruit juice(s), where -
(aa) juice from the fruit concerned, or any other compatible fruit juice, is the sole packing medium; or
(bb) two or more compatible fruit juices, which may include juice from the fruit concerned, are combined to form the packing medium: Provided that the fruit juices may be pulpy, turbid or clear.
(b) Any of the packing media mentioned in paragraph (a) may contain permitted nutritive sweeteners or non-nutritive sweeteners and flavourants.
(2) (a) When permitted nutritive sweeteners are added to water, water and fruit juice(s) or fruit juice(s), the packing media shall be classified on the basis of the cut-out strength as follows:
(i) Very light syrup - Not less than 9°Brix but less than 14°Brix.
(ii) Light syrup - Not less than 14°Brix but less than 18°Brix.
(iii) Syrup - Not less than 16°Brix but less than 20°Brix.
(iv) Heavy syrup - Not less than 18°Brix.
(b) The cut-out strength of any product must comply to the requirements mentioned in paragraph (a): Provided that 33,3 percent of the containers in an inspection sample may deviate by 1 "Brix.
(3) When permitted non-nutritive sweeteners are added to water the packing media shall be declared as -
(a) "packed in water sweetened with non-nutritive sweeteners";
(b) "in water sweetened with non-nutritive sweeteners";
(c) "packed in water sweetened with 'x'"; or
(d) "in water sweetened with 'x'" [where 'x' indicates the name(s) of the specific nonnutritive sweetener(s)].
(4) When no nutritive sweeteners or non-nutritive sweeteners are added to water, water and fruit juice(s) or fruit juice(s), the packing media shall be declared as -
(a) "packed in water";
(b) "in water";
(c) "packed in water and 'x' juice(s)";
(d) "in water and 'x' juice(s)";
(e) "packed in 'x' juice(s)"; or
(f) "in 'x' juice(s)", as the case may be [where 'x' indicates the name(s) of the specific fruit juice(s)].
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTAINERS
General
8. (1) Containers for canned fruit shall -
(a) be intact, clean, suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of the canned fruit: Provided that reusable containers shall be properly sterilised;
(b) be free from rust and serious dents or any other disorders which may detrimentally affect the quality of the product;
(c) not impart any undesirable taste or odour to the contents thereof; and
(d) be closed properly and in a manner permitted by the nature thereof.
(2) If containers containing canned fruit are packed in outer containers, such outer containers shall be clean, neat and intact.
PACKING REQUIREMENTS
General
9. (1) Except where otherwise stipulated in these regulations, canned fruit of different kinds, grades or styles shall not be packed together in the same container or outer container.
(2) Canned fruit shall, in the case of Manufacturer's Grade, be packed in A10 or larger containers.
(3) In the case of unspecified canned fruit mixes, the composition of each mix, in descending order, shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Officer.
(4) In the case of unspecified canned fruit, the proposed quality standards shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Officer. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(c)-(d), 6-9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Canned fruit 2008 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included. Yes Canned fruit - Description
- Canned fruit
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell in the Republic of South Africa fresh vegetables, other than imported fresh vegetables referred to in subregulation 2;
(d) unless the fresh vegetables comply with the packing requirements set out in regulations 6, 7, 8 and 9;
Packing requirements
6. (1) Only fresh vegetables of the same quality, cultivar and size, if sizes are prescribed in Part II, shall be packed together in the same container: Provided that different types of fresh vegetables may be packed together in the case of consumer packages.
(2) Class 1 in the same container shall be uniform with regard to colour and ripeness unless determined otherwise in Part II.
(3) Class 2 and Class 3 in the same container shall be uniform with regard to colour unless determined otherwise in Part II.
(4) The visible part of the contents of the container shall be representative of the entire contents.
(5) Each container shall be packed firmly and to capacity.
(6) Notwithstanding the requirements of subregulations 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and regulations 7, 8 and 9 fresh vegetables shall comply with the packing and sorting requirements set out in Part II for individual fresh vegetable types.
Packing material
7. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall ;
(1) be clean, dry, odourless;
(2) be of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the fresh vegetables; and
(3) not transmit to the fresh vegetables any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health.
Stacking of containers on pallets
8. When containers containing fresh vegetables are palletised ;
(1) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable and not transmit to fresh vegetables any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health;
(2) pallet manufactured from wood shall be without bark;
(3) the pallet for imported vegetables shall comply with the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15);
(4) the pallet shall be free from any visible signs of fungal growth;
(5) the pallet shall be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(6) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(7) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(8) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
9. (1) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped or wrapped in a suitable manner.
(2) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers before the pallet load is strapped. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2 (1)(d); 6-9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers Yes Fresh vegetables - Description
- Fresh vegetables
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A33: Packaging requirements
