Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 

Date when the measure came into force

22 January 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Durum Wheat 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

4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulations (2) and (3) a consignment of wheat shal--
(b) not contain more poisonous seeds or ergot sclerotia than permitted in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972;
(c) be free from organisms of phytosanitary importance as determined in terms of the Agricultural Pest Act 36 of 1983;
(d) be free from mould infected, sour and rancid other grain, foreign matter;
(i) with the exception of Class Other Wheat, be free from stinking smut infection 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 4 (1) (b)-(c) and (i) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Durum wheat 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries