Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

14 February 2014 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 37330, 14 February 2014 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Dry Beans intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mauritius 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

9. The containers in which dry beans are packed shall-
(a) be manufactured from a material that –
(i) will protect the contents thereof against contamination; and
(ii) Will not impart any undesirable flavor or odour to the contents thereof;
(b) Be so strong that they will not tear or break during normal storage, handling and transport practices;
c) be whole , with the exception of grain probe marks: Provided that grain probe marks will not be permissible n the case of dry beans in retail quantities;
(d) be clean;
(e) be closed properly in a manner permitted by the nature thereof; and
(f) in the case of dry beans in retail quantities , be previously unused for any purpose.
10. (1) Dry beans of different grades , size, groups and type groups shall, except in the case of the type group known as Mixed dry beans, not be packed in the same container.
(2) Undergrade dry beans shall be packed in containers each containing 5 kg of dry beans or more. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 9 and 10 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Dry beans 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries