Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A9: SPS measures n.e.s. 

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) Imported fresh vegetables shall be exempted from the provisions of subregulation 1,
provided that the fresh vegetables ;
(a) comply with either the Codex, UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) or OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) standards; and
(b) are according to bilateral agreement accompanied by certificate issued by a relevant government authority responsible for quality control of fresh fruit and vegetables and in which it is certified that the quality of the fresh vegetables as verified through inspection conforms to the relevant standard. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 2(2)(a) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fresh vegetables 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries