Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 

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) Imported apricots shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1), provided that the apricots

(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).
(4) No consignment of apricots classified as "Class 1", "Class 2" or "Lowest Class" shall contain:
(b) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being in excess of the tolerance as set out in Table 3.
Biological and chemical hazards
(5) No consignment of apricots classified as "Class 1" or "Class 2" or "Lowest Class" shall contain biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that exceeds the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
5. Containers in which apricots are packed shall --
(c) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation; and 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 2 (2) (d) , 4(4) (b) , 4(5) and 5(c) and (d) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Apricots 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries