Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A84: Inspection requirement 
Date when the measure came into force
24 January 2004 
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned Vegetables 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
11. (1) For the purpose of an inspection, an inspector should proceed as follows:
(a) Draw at random a representative sample by drawing the number of containers in column 2 of Table 1 opposite the production group in column 1 of Table 1, taking the net mass of each container into consideration.
(b) Examine from each of the containers obtained in paragraph (a) a working sample which is representative of the contents of the container of a size as prescribed in subregulation (2).
(c) Determine the number of containers of which the contents do not comply with the regulations.
(d) If the number of containers obtained in paragraph (c) exceed the number of containers in column 3 of Table 1, the consignment shall be downgraded or rejected.
(2) A working sample shall in the case of -
(a) A2 1/2 containers or smaller, consist of the drained contents of the container; and
(b) containers larger than A2 1/2 containers, consist of a random drained sample of 600 g. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 11 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2001 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables    
2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables    
2003 Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables    
2004 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Canned vegetables    
2005 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Canned vegetables    
2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Canned vegetables    
Description
Canned vegetables 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries