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

05 June 2009 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 32282 , 5 June 2009 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canola 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

4. (1 ) A consignment of canola shall -
(b) be free from any substance that renders it unsuitable for human or animal consumption or for processing into or utilisation as food or feed;
(c) contain not more poisonous seeds or ergot sclerotia than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(d) shall be free from glass, metal, coal or dung;
(e) with the exception of Class Other canola, be free from insects and snails 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 4 (1) (b) to (e) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canola 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries