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) Celery shall be packed and sorted as small, medium and large according to mass.
(b) The minimum and maximum mass groups for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 celery are ;
(i) small 150 to 500 g
(ii) medium 501 g to 800 g; and
(iii) large 801 g and more.
(c) The maximum difference in mass between the lightest and heaviest Class 2 and Class 3 celery in the same packing shall, in the case of;
(i) small, not exceed 100 g;
(ii) medium, not exceed 150 g; and
(iii) large, not exceed 200 g; and
(d) The minimum mass in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 celery is 150 g.
(e) In the case of Lowest Class celery - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 celery may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements as set out in subregulation 4, with not more than 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by mass. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 12(4) and (6) of Part II 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Celery 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries