Non-Tariff Measure

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 

Products affected by the measure.

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

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries