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) Capsicums shall be packed ;
(i) according to the diameter measured at the stalk end of the elongated pointed capsicums, square blunt capsicums and square pointed capsicums; and
(ii) according to the equatorial diameter in the case of flat capsicums.
(b) The minimum diameter for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 ;
(i) elongated pointed capsicums is 30 mm;
(ii) square blunt capsicums is 50 mm;
(iii) square pointed capsicums is 40 mm; and
(iv) flat capsicums is 55 mm.
(c) The maximum difference in diameter between the largest and smallest capsicum in the same packing may not exceed 20 mm.
(d) Capsicums shall be packed separately as monocoty colors.
(e) Capsicums of different colours shall be packed separately: Provided that a mixture of capsicums of different colours is allowed if the size and quality are uniform and the same number of capsicums of each colour is present.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 capsicums may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulation 4, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by diameter: Provided that the capsicums may deviate by maximum 5 mm from the minimum diameter. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 9 (4) and (6) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Capsicums (peppers) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries