Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

30 November 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 35910, 30 November 2012 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Citrus Fruit 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 citrus fruit in the Republic of South Africa, other than imported citrus fruit referred
to in sub regulation (3):
(e) unless such citrus fruit is packed in a container and in the manner prescribed in regulations 6; 7;
and 8
Packing material
7. If packing material is used inside the containers, such packing material shall be clean, dry, odourless and of a
quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the citrus fruit.
Stacking of containers on pallets
8. If containers containing citrus fruit are palletised
(a) the pallet shall be clean, undamaged and suitable and not transmit to the citrus fruit any harmful substance or any substance that may be injurious to human health;
(b) the containers shall be stacked firmly and square with each other and the pallet;
(c) only containers of the same dimensions shall be stacked in the same layer on the pallet; and
(d) the containers shall not be stacked upside-down on the pallet.
Strapping of pallet loads
9. (a) A pallet load of containers shall be strapped in a suitable manner; and
(b) If containers without lids are being used, a suitable covering shall be placed on top of the pallet load of containers, before the pallet load is strapped. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 2(1)(e) 7, 8 and 9 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Citrus fruit i.e grapefruit, kumquats, lemons, limes, oranges and Seville oranges, pummelos (Shaddocks) as
well as soft citrus (easy peelers) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries