Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 

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

10 (1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class carrots in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 8, carrots shall -
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(8) (a) Class 1 carrots may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by a maximum of 10% by mass or number in case of bunched carrots and an additional 10% by mass or number in case of bunched carrots may show a discolouration green or violet purple on the top: Provided that the carrots ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c);Part 1.
(b) Class 2 carrots may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 by a maximum of 15% by mass and an additional 25% by mass broken carrots and carrots with broken tips are permissible: Provided that the carrots ;
( ) do not exceed the following individual limits, excluding carrots that are broken or have tips that are broken off:
decay: 4%
injuries: 8%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulatin 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) Class 3 carrots may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3 by 25% by mass and an additional 25% by mass of broken carrots are permissible: Provided that the carrots ;
(i) are not affected by decay; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits, excluding carrots that are broken or have tips that are broken off:
decay: 6%
injuries:10%
Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class- decay shall not not exceed 20% by mass or number. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 10(1)(d) and (8) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Carrots 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries