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) The minimum mass for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 butternuts is 450g.
(b) The maximum difference in mass between the lightest and heaviest butternuts in the same packing shall ;
(i) in the case of Class 1 not exceed 180g
(ii) in the case of Class 2 not exceed 260; and
(iii) in the case of Class 3 not exceed 340g.
(c) The fruit must be free from mechanical damage - only 3% bruising allowed per punnet.
(d) The baby or miniature butternuts shall have maximum length of 100 mm and minimum length of 70mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 butternuts may deviate from packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulations 3 and 4 with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 7(3) and (5) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Butternuts 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries