Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A859: Traceability requirements, n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

29 May 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 32254, 29 May 2009 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Apples 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 apples in the Republic of South Africa other than imported apples referred to in subregulation (3)
(e) apples comply with the traceability requirements as set out in regulation 11
(g) if such apples contain a substance(s) that render them unfit for human or animal consumption or for processing into or utilization thereof as food or feed

2(3) Imported apples may be exempted from the provisions of subitem (1), provided that the apples
(a) comply with either the Codex, UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) or OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) standards
TRACEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
11. Food business operators shall:
(a) establish the traceability of apples at all stages of production. 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 Office, 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. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 2 (1) (e), 2(3) (a) and 11 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Apples 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries