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
5 (5) (a) Broccoli is packed and sorted according to ;
(i) the diameter of the floral stem measures at the cut end; or
(ii) the diameter of the broccoli head.
(b) In the case where broccoli are packed and sorted according to the diameter of the floral stem ;
(I) the minimum diameter for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 broccoli is 8 mm; and
(ii) the maximum difference in diameter between the smallest and largest Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 broccoli shall not exceed 20 mm.
(c) In the case where broccoli are packed and sorted according to the diameter of the head ;
(i) the minimum diameter for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 is 60 mm: Provided that the minimum diameter of the prepacked or bunched broccoli is 20 mm; and
(ii) the maximum difference between the smallest and largest Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 broccoli shall not exceed ;
(aa) 40 mm if the diameter of the smallest head is less than 100 mm; and
(bb) 80 mm if the diameter of the smallest head is 100 mm or more.
(d) The height of broccoli must not exceed 20 cm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 broccoli may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulation 5, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by diameter. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 5(5) and (7) of Part II 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Broccoli 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries