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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0904.2: - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(5) (a) Class 1 capsicums may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the capsicums-
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) does not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 capsicums may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by diameter: Provided that the capsicums does not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 8% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;and
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulatin 4(4)(c): Part 1 - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9(5)(a)(ii) and (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0904.2 - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta : Yes Capsicums (peppers) - Description
- Capsicums (peppers)
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 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5.4.1 General
Raw material used for canning shall be of a quality suitable for human consumption and shall be collected from clean waters not polluted by industrial or sewage discharges or other sources of pollution. Crustaceans shall not contain chemical, microbiological or biological contamination that may be hazardous to health. Transport of crustaceans to the factory shall be under conditions that will protect the product from the elements and from environmental contamination. Crustaceans shall be kept alive until immediately prior to processing or canning. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.4.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Crustaceans - Description
- Crustaceans
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 0809.10: - Apricots
The measure came into effect on 06 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.34910 , 6 January 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Apricots Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (2) Imported apricots shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1), provided that the apricots
(d) do not contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceed the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(4) No consignment of apricots classified as "Class 1", "Class 2" or "Lowest Class" shall contain:
(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.
Biological and chemical hazards
(5) No consignment of apricots classified as "Class 1" or "Class 2" or "Lowest Class" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceeds the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
5. Containers in which apricots are packed shall --
(c) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2 (2) (d) , 4(4) (b) , 4(5) and 5(c) and (d)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0809.10 - Apricots No - Description
- Apricots
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
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class carrots in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 8, carrots shall -
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(8) (a) Class 1 carrots may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by a maximum of 10% by mass or number in case of bunched carrots and an additional 10% by mass or number in case of bunched carrots may show a discolouration green or violet purple on the top: Provided that the carrots ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c);Part 1.
(b) Class 2 carrots may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 by a maximum of 15% by mass and an additional 25% by mass broken carrots and carrots with broken tips are permissible: Provided that the carrots ;
( ) do not exceed the following individual limits, excluding carrots that are broken or have tips that are broken off:
decay: 4%
injuries: 8%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulatin 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) Class 3 carrots may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3 by 25% by mass and an additional 25% by mass of broken carrots are permissible: Provided that the carrots ;
(i) are not affected by decay; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits, excluding carrots that are broken or have tips that are broken off:
decay: 6%
injuries:10%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class- decay shall not not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10(1)(d) and (8)
- 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 Carrots - Description
- Carrots
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. 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
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6.1.2 Absence of foreign matter posing a threat to health
The product shall be free from any foreign material that poses a threat to human health, e.g. a) contaminants such as but not limited to pesticide residue, fuel, mineral oil and lubricants or hazardous chemicals, or b) dangerous material such as, but not limited to glass, metal, stones, sharp and hard bones. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.1.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Canned 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Canned - Description
- Canned fish or molluscs or crustaceans or a mixture of these
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0704.10: - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class cauliflower as set out in subregulation 2, and the permissible deviations in subregulation 10, each cauliflower shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(10) (a) Class 1 cauliflower may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating cauliflower ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating cauliflower do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Limit set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class -decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11 (1) (d) and (10)(a)(ii) and (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.10 - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli Yes Cauliflower - Description
- Cauliflower
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6.1.3 Absence of toxic fish, biotoxins and histamine
No fish that are naturally toxic or affected by biotoxins from the aquatic environment or have high histamine levels may be used for canning. The product shall not contain more than 10 mg/100 g histamine based on the average of samples tested, provided that no sample shall contain more than 20 mg histamine per 100 g product. The limits for other biotoxic substances are as per United States Foods and Drugs Administration regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.1.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 17 Poisonous fish No - Description
- Toxic fish, biotoxins and histamine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0910.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Quality standards
12(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class celery and the
permissible deviations in subregulation 5, each celery shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(5) (a) Class 1 celery may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by not more than 5% by mass: Provided that the deviating celery -
(i) at least complies with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) does not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulatin 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 celery may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 by not more than 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating celery ;
(i) does not have any defect rendering it unfit for human consumption; and
(ii) does not exceed the following individual limits:
Decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
Injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12(1)(d) and (5)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0910.99 -- Other Yes Celery - Description
- Celery
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0904.2: - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Quality standards
13 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class chillies in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 3, chillies shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(3) (a) Class 1 chillies may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating chillies ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 chillies may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating chillies do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) In the case of Lowest class- decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 13 (1) and (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0904.2 - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta : No - Description
- Chillies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0704.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 14 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class chinese cabbage and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6, chinese cabbage shall;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(6) (a) Class 1 chinese cabbage may deviate from the quality standards from Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating chinese cabbage;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 chinese cabbage may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating chinese cabbage do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class - decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 14 (1)(d) and (6) a)(ii) and (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0704.90 - Other Yes Chinese cabbage - Description
- Chinese cabbage
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0306.11: -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) and 0306.12: -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.)
The measure came into effect on 04 September 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 September 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 978 (Government Gazette 25171) Of 4 July 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Frozen Rock Lobster And Frozen Lobster Products Derived Therefrom
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers requirements for the handling, preparation, processing, packaging, freezing, storage and quality of frozen lobster tails, frozen whole lobster (cooked or raw) or any other frozen lobster product derived from lobsters of the families Palinuridae and Scyllaridae, and of the family Nephropidae (genera Homarus, Nephrops and Metanephrops, or any other species of lobster), intended for human consumption. It also covers requirements for factories and employees involved in the production.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.4 Water
3.4.1 Potable water
3.4.1.1 Subject to the provisions of 3.4.2, every factory shall have an adequate supply of clean potable water that is free from suspended matter and substances that could be deleterious to the product or harmful to health. In addition, the water shall have been so treated, by flocculation, filtration, chlorination or other acceptable processes, as to ensure compliance with the following requirements:
a) coliform organisms: the count of coliform organisms shall not exceed five organisms per 100 ml of the water (see 10.16); and
b) faecal coliform bacteria: faecal coliform bacteria shall not be detectable in 100 ml of the water (see 10.16).
3.4.1.2 For the purposes of the water examination, coliform group shall include all gram-negative, non-spore-forming rods capable of fermenting lactose with the production of acid and gas at 37 °C in less than 48 h. Faecal coliform bacteria shall be regarded as gram-negative, non-spore-forming rods capable of fermenting lactose with the production of acid and gas at both 37 °C and 44 °C in less than 48 h, and of producing indole in tryptone water.
3.4.1.3 Chlorinated water that could have any deleterious effect on the product shall be dechlorinated immediately before use. In all cases, the free residual chlorine concentration shall be determined by the N,N-diethyl-I ,4-l-phenylenediamine test or other acceptable test that has equivalent sensitivity.
3.4.1.4 Factory installations for the treatment of water shall be thoroughly cleaned at least once a week by an acceptable method.
3.4.2 Sea water
Clean, uncontaminated, freshly pumped sea water may be used for any purpose in the factory, provided that the count of coliform organisms does not exceed 50 organisms per 100 ml of the water (see 10.16) and no faecal coliform bacteria are detectable in 100 ml of the water (see 10.16).
3.4.3 Water for cleaning
Water used for the cleaning of the plant and equipment shall comply with the requirements of 3.4.1 or 3.4.2, as relevant. Chlorinated water that could have any deleterious effect on the product shall be dechlorinated immediately before use. In all cases, the free residual chlorine concentration shall be determined by the N, N-diethyl-I ,4-l-phenylenediamine test or other acceptable test that has equivalent sensitivity.
3.4.4 Ice
The purity of ice shall be such that the water derived from it (by melting the ice under aseptic conditions at a temperature not exceeding 10 °C) immediately after the ice has been manufactured, complies with the microbiological requirements of 3.4.1 or 3.4.2, as relevant.
4.11 Microbiologicalrequirements
When tested in accordance with the methods given in 10.6 to 10.14, the product shall comply with the requirements given in column 2 or column 3 of table 1, as relevant. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.4 and 4.11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0306.11 -- Rock lobster and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.) Yes Frozen rock lobster 0306.12 -- Lobsters (Homarus spp.) No - Description
- Frozen rock lobster and frozen lobster products derived therefrom
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 15 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class courgettes in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, each courgette shall;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 15 (1)(d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other Yes Courgettes (baby marrows) - Description
- Courgettes (baby marrows)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- 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
- 7.1.1.1.3 Products packed in sauce
The fish product shall be covered or partially covered with sauce upon opening of the can and the product shall comply with the description of the product. The presence of natural fish oils in the sauce is acceptable but there shall not be excessive separation of water from the sauce. Fish units shall be of uniform size and there shall not be excessive disintegration of flesh and bellies indicative of poor quality raw material or of bad manufacturing practice. In case of skin-on portions, fish skins shall be reasonably intact and not show signs of microbiological, biochemical or physical deterioratio - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.1.1.3
- 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 - Description
- Canned fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0707.00: Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 16(1) Subject to the regulation for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class cucumbers in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, cucumbers shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(5) (a) Class 1 cucumbers may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10%
by mass: Provided that the deviating cucumbers ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 cucumbers may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating cucumbers ; do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
Bitter taste: 2%
(c) In the case of Lowest Class - decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 16(1)(d) and (5) (a)(ii) and (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0707.00 Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled. Yes Cucumbers - Description
- Cucumbers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.99: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 17(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class endives in subregulation 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6, endives shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(6) (a) Class 1 endives may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by not more than 10% by number: Provided that the deviating endives -
(i) at least comply with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%;
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c):Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 endives may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2
and Class 3 by not more than 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided
that the deviating endives -
(i) are not affected by rotting or severely bruised;
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class -decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 17(1)(d) and 6(a)(ii) and (b)(ii)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other Yes Endives - Description
- Endives
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0909.6: - Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 18 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class fennel in subregulation 2 and 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 7, fennel shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 18 (1)(d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0909.6 - Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries : Yes Fennel - Description
- Fennel
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1001: Wheat and meslin.
The measure came into effect on 29 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39627, 29 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Bread 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
- 4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulations (2) and (3), a consignment of wheat shall --
(d) be free from mould infected, sour and rancid other grain and foreign matter - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4(1)(d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001 Wheat and meslin. Yes Bread wheat - Description
- Bread 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 0909.6: - Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 18(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class fennel in subregulation 2 and 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 7, fennel shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(8) (a) Class 1 fennel may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating fennel ;
(i) at least comply with quality standards for Class 2;
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
and
decay: 2%
Injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 fennel may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 with 15% by mass: Provided that the deviating fennel ;
(i) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4%
injuries: 8%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) Class 3 fennel may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3 with 25% by mass: Provided that the deviating fennel ; do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 6%
injuries: 10%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 18(1)(d), (8) (a)(ii), (b)(ii) and (c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0909.6 - Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries : Yes Fennel - Description
- Fennel
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0709.93: -- Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class gem squashes
and the permissible deviations in subregulation 3, gem squashes shall ;
(e) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(4) (a) Class 1 gem squashes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by not more than 10% by number: Provided that the deviating gem squashes ;
(i) at least comply with quality standards for Class 2;
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay - 2%
injuries - 6%
Arthropoda infestation - Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 gem squashes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 by not more than 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that the deviating gem squashes ; do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay - 4% and 6% respectively;
Injuries - 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation - Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1 - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 19(1)(e), (4) (a)(ii) and (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.93 -- Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.) Yes Gem squashes - Description
- Gem squashes
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0910.1: - Ginger :
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 20(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class ginger and the permissible deviations in subregulation 3, ginger shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 20(1) (d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0910.1 - Ginger : No - Description
- Ginger
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
