Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 

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

2. (1) No person shall sell in the Republic of South Africa fresh vegetables, other than imported
fresh vegetables referred to in subregulation 2;
(h) if the fresh vegetable contains a substance prescribed as a substance which it may not contain; 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 2(1)(h) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fresh vegetables 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries