Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 

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)
(h) if the citrus fruit contains biological or chemical contaminants in quantities or at levels that the maximum limits prescribed in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(3) Imported citrus fruit may be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1), provided that the citrus fruits
(d) does not 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)93.
4 (3) No consignment of citrus fruit classified as "Class 1" or "Class 2" or "Lowest Class" shall contain --
(a) any organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being; and
(b) Arthropoda infestation including the organisms which according to paragraph (a) do not form part of plant injurious organisms, excluding organisms which may be a source of danger to the human being, on more than 3% of the citrus fruit or three free live Arthropoda per pallet load or part thereof in the consignment: Provided that it does not exceed a maximum of one Arthropoda per container.
5. (1) Containers, excluding bulk containers, in which citrus fruit is packed shall --
(c) be free from any visible sign of fungus growth;
(d) be free from Athropoda infestation
(2) Bulk containers in which citrus fruit are packed shall
(b) be free from any visible signs of fungus growth; and
(c) be free from Arthropoda infestation. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 2 (1) (h), 4(3), 5(1) (c) and (d) , 5(2) (b) and (c) 

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