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) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 courgettes shall be packed according to length or mass.
(b) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 courgettes shall be packed according to the following lengths (measured between the junction of the stalk and the end of the courgette):
(i) 70 mm to 140 mm,
(ii) more than 140 mm to 210 mm,
(iii) more than 210 mm to 300 mm.
(c) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 courgettes shall be packed according to the following masses:
(i) 101 g and more,
(ii) 71 g to 100 g,
(iii) 50 g to 70 g, 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 15(4) of Part II 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Courgettes (baby marrows) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries