Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A31: Labelling 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: Marking requirements
(7) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1) of Part 1, each container in which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class capsicums are packed, shall be marked with ;
(a) the colour, if the capsicums are of a colour other than green;
(b) the type (elongated pointed capsicums, square blunt capsicums, square pointed capsicums or flat capsicums) if the capsicums are not visible from the outside; and
(c) the minimum and maximum diameter.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 9(7) of Part II
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
0904.2	- Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta :	Yes	Capsicums (peppers)

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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