Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A84: Inspection requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

06 January 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No.34910 , 6 January 2012 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Apricots 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 (2) Imported apricots shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1), provided that the apricots
(b) according to bilateral agreement accompanied by certificate issued by a relevant government authority responsible for quality control of fresh fruit and vegetables and in which it is certified that the quality of the apricots as verified through inspection conforms to the relevant standard.
Obtaining a sample from the consignment
12. At least two per cent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at random for inspection purposes and an inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned.
Obtaining an Inspection sample
13. An inspection sample shall be drawn from each container obtained in accordance with regulation 2 and shall, in the case of -
(a) containers with 50 apricots or less, consist ofthe entire contents of the container; or
(b) containers with more than 50 apricots, consist of 50 adjacent apricots drawn at random from the container. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 2 (2) (b), 12 and 13 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Apricots 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries