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
(4) Aubergines are packed and sorted according to -
(a) the equatorial diameter; or
(b) the mass per aubergine, except in the case of miniature aubergines; and
(c) the length in the case of elongated aubergines.
(5) The minimum length, excluding the penduncle, for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class elongated aubergines is 80 mm, except in the case of miniature aubergines.
(6) The minimum equatorial diameter for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 aubergines excluding miniature aubergines, shall be -
(a) in the case of elongated aubergines 40 mm; and
(b) in the case of globus or pear shaped aubergines 70 mm.
(7) The maximum difference in diameter between the largest and smallest aubergine in the same packaging, excluding miniature aubergines, shall not exceed in the case of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 -
(a) elongated aubergines 20 mm; and
(b) globus or pear shaped aubergines 25 mm.
(8) The maximum diameter in the case of miniature aubergines shall be 40 mm.
(9) The minimum mass per aubergine for Class 1 aubergines is 100 g.
(10) The mass groups according to which Class 1 aubergines shall be packed as well as the maximum difference in mass between the lightest and heaviest aubergine in the same packing are as set out in the table below: (see Table on page 20 of the Regulations).
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(12) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 aubergines may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulations 4 to 9, with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that
(i) the aubergines belong to an adjacent size group or mass group;
(ii) the equatorial diameter may deviate by not more than 5 mm from the minimum equatorial diameter; and
(iii) the mass shall be at least 90 g. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3(4)-(10) and (12) of Part II 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Aubergines (eggplant) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries