Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
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)
(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) (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).
Reference of the measure: Regulation 2 (1)(i) and 2(3) (d)
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
0808.10	- Apples	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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