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
(3) (a) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 beetroot may be packed ;
(i) without foliage; or
(ii) with foliage: Provided that the foliage shall be fresh.
(b) Class 1 beetroot shall be packed with ;
(i) a minimum diameter of 40 mm; and
(ii) a maximum difference in diameter of 25 mm between the smallest and largest beetroot in the same packing.
(c) Class 2 and Class 3 beetroot shall be packed with ;
(i) a minimum diameter of 40 mm; and
(ii) a maximum difference in diameter of 40 mm between the smallest and largest beetroot packed in the same packing.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 beetroot may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulations 3 and 4 with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by mass or number. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 4(3) and (5) of Part II 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Beetroot 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries