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) (a) Size in the case of normal cabbage shall be determined by mass.
(b) The minimum net mass per normal cabbage for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 shall be 350g.
(c) The maximum difference in mass between the lightest and the heaviest Class 1 and Class 2 and Class 3 cabbage shall not exceed 200g in the same container.
(d) The miniature cabbage shall be sized according to diameter
(e) The maximum diameter for miniature cabbage is 70mm
(f) In the case of lowest class cabbage- unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cabbage may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulation 5, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that no early cabbage weigh less than 300 g and no other cabbage weigh less than 400 g. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 8(4) and (6) of Part II 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cabbages 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries