Non-Tariff Barriers

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
(2) (a) Subject to the provisions of regulation 9 the following product designates may be used as alternative for "sieved crushed tomatoes":
(i) "strained crushed tomatoes";
(ii) "screened crushed tomatoes"; or
(iii) "Passata": Provided that the word "Passata" may not be used on its own but shall be accompanied by a descriptive product name namely "strained/sieved/screened crushed tomatoes".
(b) The words "pasta" or "puree" may not appear on a container containing "sieved crushed tomatoes" since the quality specifications for these products are set in regulation 36.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 33(2)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
2002	Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.	Yes	Crushed and sieved tomatoes

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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