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
(3) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 carrots may be packed ;
(a) without foliage; or
(b) with foliage: Provided that the foliage shall be fresh.
(4) Carrots shall be packed and sorted according to ;
(a) the diameter of the carrot measured at the stem;
(b) the mass of a carrot packed without foliage; or
(c) the length of the carrot in the case of miniature carrots.
(5) In the case of carrots, other than miniature, early carrots and small root varieties ;
(a) the minimum and maximum diameter for Class 1 carrots is 20 mm and 45 mm respectively;
(b) the maximum difference in diameter between the smallest and the largest Class 1 carrot in the same packing shall not exceed 20 mm;
(c) the minimum and maximum mass for Class 1 carrots is 50 g and 200 g respectively;
(d) the maximum difference in mass between the lightest and the heaviest Class 1 carrot in the same packing shall not exceed 150 g;
(e) carrots classified as Class 2 and Class 3 shall comply with the minimum packing and sorting requirements,and
(f) In the case of Lowest Class carrots - unspecified.
(6) In the case of early carrots and small root varieties -
(a) the minimum and maximum diameter of early carrots is 10 mm and 40 mm respectively; and
(b) the minimum and maximum mass of early carrots is 8 g and 150 g respectively.
(7) In the case of miniature carrots the carrot may not exceed 120 mm in length.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(9) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 carrots may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in regulations (4) to (7), with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by mass or number. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 10(3)-(7) and (9) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Carrots 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries