Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

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)
(h) if the apples contains a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain according to Act 36 of 1947; and
(i) if the apples contains 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).
2 (3) (c) do not contain a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain according to Act 36 of 1947 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 2 (1) (h) and (i)
Regulation 2(3) (c) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Apples 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries