Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

24 January 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

Marking requirements
(13) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1): Part 1 each container in which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class asparagus are packed shall be marked with-
(a) the number of bundles or pre-packs in the case where asparagus is packed in bundles or pre-packs;
(b) an indication of the colour of the asparagus if the contents of the container is not visible from the outside; and
(c) an indication that it contains asparagus tips, short shoots or a mixture of white and violet asparagus, where applicable. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 2(13) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Asprugus 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries