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) (a) Brussels sprouts are packed and sorted according to the equatorial diameter thereof.
(b) The minimum equatorial diameter for ;
(i) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 trimmed brussels sprouts is 10 mm; and
(ii) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 untrimmed brussels sprouts is 15 mm.
(c) The maximum difference in diameter between the smallest and largest Class 1, class 2 and Class 3 of brussels sprouts in the same packing shall not exceed 20 mm.
(d) The minimum length of miniature brussels sprouts is 2 cm and the maximum length is 3 cm.
(e) Baby or miniature brussels sprouts shall have a minimum stalk length of 5 mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 brussels sprouts may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulation 5, with 15% and 25% respectively by diameter. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 6(5) and (7) of Part II 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Brussels sprouts 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries