Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A84: Inspection requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

08 February 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 36124, 8 February 2013 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Edible Ices Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

These regulations shall apply to Edible Ices intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa to which and under circumstances in which a prohibition in terms of section 3 of the Act regarding the sale of Edible Ices apply. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

Sampling and Analysis of Edible Ices
Sampling
9. (1) (a) An inspector may in any consignment of Edible Ices open as many containers, multipacks and outer containers and inspect the contents thereof and remove samples of such contents for the purpose of further inspection or analysis, as he or she may deem necessary.
(b) An inspector shall be satisfied that the samples so extracted are representative of the product in the consignment concerned.
(c) (i) Samples of Edible Ices shall be obtained directly from the factory.
(ii) A sample shall consist of at least 100g (150g if product has any inclusions) of final product or Soft Serve Mix, as the case may be.
(iii) The samples shall be kept in the frozen state (except for the Soft Serve Mix) and shall be transported to the laboratory in refrigerated containers:
Provided that if the analysis is not carried out immediately, the samples shall be kept under refrigeration with the maximum temperature not exceeding -5 °C at any time. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 9 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Edible ices 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries