Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

06 March 2014 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Notice No. R. 651 (Government Gazette No. 36808) of 6 September 2013. 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Compulsory Specification For Plastic Carrier Bags And Flat Bags - VC 8087 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

1.1 This compulsory specification covers the requirements for plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials that are intended for
use to carry products from a point of sale to use.
1.2 This compulsory specification does not apply to refuse bags, barrier bags, bin liners, household plastic bags, zip lock bags or carrier bags made from materials other than those specified in paragraph 1.1. 

Description of the measure

4. Marking
The NRCS approval number shall appear prominently on all plastic carrier bags and flat bags in the following format:
"NRCS Approval XXXXX." 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 4 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials that are intended for use to carry products from a point of sale to use. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries