Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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

CAPSICUMS (PEPPERS)
9. The regulations for capsicums (peppers) of varieties (cultivars) Capsicum annuum L., are as follows:
Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class capsicums and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5 capsicums shall ;
(a) be free from decay;
(b) be free from foreign matter;
(c) be free from insect damage;
(d) be free from blemishes;
(e) be free from cracks: Provided that a collective length of up to 30 mm is permissible in the case of Class 2;
(f) be free from injuries;
(g) be free from bruises;
(h) be free from frost damage;
(i) be free from sun-scorch: Provided that an area of 10 mm2 is permissible in the case of Class 2;
(j) be free from foreign odours;
(k) be free from soil;
(I) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the capsicums detrimentally;
(m) be fresh and firm;
(n) be of a colour typical of cultivar concerned; and
(o) be uniform in size and colour.
(2) Capsicums are divided into four types according to shape:
(a) elongated (pointed) capsicums;
(b) square blunt capsicums;
(c) square pointed capsicums; or
(d) flat capsicums.
Classification
(3) (a) In the case of Class 1 capsicums the stalk may be slightly damaged but the calyx shall be intact.
(b) In the case of Class 2 and Class 3 capsicums the calyx may be damaged or cut off.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class capsicums - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(5) (a) Class 1 capsicums may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the capsicums-
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) does not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 capsicums may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by diameter: Provided that the capsicums does not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 8% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;and
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 9(1) -(3) and (5) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Capsicums (peppers) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries