Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

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

Additional marking requirements
(7) Subject to the provisions of regulation 9 -
(a) whole cucumbers may be designated as "gherkins", provided that they are not larger than 30 mm in diameter;
(b) whole cucumbers may be designated as "cocktail gherkins" or "baby gherkins", provided that they are not larger than 20 mm in diameter; and
(c) each container containing pickled cucumbers shall be marked with the type of pack, including the .name of the herb in relation to the type referred to in subregulation (3) 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 25 (7) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Pickled cucumbers 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries