Non-Tariff Barriers

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
14 (5) (a) The minimum mass for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 chinese cabbage is 350g.
(b) The mass of the heaviest chinese cabbage shall ;
(i) in the case Class 1 chinese cabbage not be more than one and a half times the mass of the lightest head in the same packing; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 chinese cabbage not be more than twice the mass of the lightest head in the same packing.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 14 (5) (a) and (b)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
0704.90	- Other	Yes	Chinese cabbage

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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