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) The minimum diameter for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower is 110 mm: Provided that there shall be no minimum diameter prescribed for miniature cauliflower.
(4) The maximum diameter in the case of miniature cauliflower is 70 mm.
(5) The maximum difference in diameter of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 between the largest and smallest cauliflower in the same packing shall not exceed 40 mm: Provided that miniature cauliflower must be reasonably uniform in size.
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower may be packed ;
(a) with leaves;
(b) without leaves; or
(c) trimmed.
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower packed with leaves, shall be covered with sound green leaves and the stalk shall be cut off below the leaves: Provided that the leaves do not amount to more than 25% of the mass of the cauliflower.
(8) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower packed without leaves, shall have no non-edible parts: Provided that five small leaves close to the cauliflower head are allowed.
(9) (a) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower packed in a trimmed form shall be covered with a sufficient number of leaves, up to approximately 30 mm from the cauliflower base and the stalk shall be cut off below the leaves.
(b) In the case of Lowest Class cauliflower - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(11) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cauliflower may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulations 3 to 9, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that no cauliflower may be smaller than 100 mm except for miniature cauliflower. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 11(3)- (9) and (11) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cauliflower 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries