Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A84: Inspection requirement 

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

Obtaining a sample of consignment
14. (1) An inspector shall draw at random for inspection purposes, a sample of a consignment citrus fruit as
follows and shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned:
(i) In the case of citrus fruit packed in containers:
(aa) Select at random at least two per cent of the total number of containers: Provided that for the determination of the size, granulation and internal quality of the citrus fruit, a minimum of two per cent or 10 containers per consignment, whichever is the smallest, shall be examined.
(bb) Draw at random a sample consisting of 50 fruit from each such container: Provided that if a container contains less than 50 fruit, the entire contents of such a container shall be taken as a sample.
(ii) In the case of citrus fruit packed in bulk containers:
(aa) Draw at random from each consignment at least 25 per cent or two containers, whichever is the greatest, of the bulk containers concerned.
(bb) Draw at random from each bulk container three quantities of 50 fruit each, respectively from the middle and two opposite corners of the bulk container.
(cc) All three samples of 50 fruit shall be taken as the sample for the inspection.
(2) (i) A sample obtained in terms of subregulation (1), depending on the type of container, shall be inspected in the manner as set out in item 10.
(ii) The results of such an inspection shall apply to the whole consignment from which the sample concerned was obtained. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 14 

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