Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

24 May 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh 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

Packing and sorting requirements
1(4) (a) The minimum diameter for all classes artichokes is 60 mm.
(b) The size groups for Class 1 artichokes with regard to the equatorial diameter of the heads are -
(i) 130 mm and more;
(ii) 110 mm but less than 130 mm;
(iii) 90 mm but less than 110 mm;
(iv) 75 mm but less than 90 mm; and
(v) 60 mm but less than 75 mm
(c) The size groups for Class 2 and Class 3 artichokes with regard to the equatorial diameter of the heads are ;
(I) 130 mm and more;
(ii) 90 mm but less than 130 mm;
(iii) 60 mm but less than 90 mm;
(iv) 35 mm but less than 60 mm.
(d) The size group for Lowest Class artichokes - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(6) (a) Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 artichokes, may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulation 4, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that the artichokes concerned shall fall in an adjacent size group and with a minimum diameter of 50 mm in the case of the smallest size group (60 mm to 75 mm).
(b) In the case of Lowest Class artichokes - unspecified. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 1(4) and (6) of Part II 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Artichokes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries