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) (a) The minimum mass for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 cucumbers ;
(I) grown under protection is 250 g; or
(ii) grown in the open is 180 g.
(b) the minimum length for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cucumbers grown under protection is ;
(I) 250 mm in the case of cucumbers with a mass of between 250 g and 500 g; and
(ii) 300 mm in the case of cucumbers with a mass of 500 g and more;
(c) The maximum difference in mass between the lightest and heaviest Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cucumber in the same packing shall not exceed ;
(i) 100 g if the lightest cucumber weigh between 180 g and 400 g; and
(ii) 150 g if the lightest cucumber weigh more than 400 g.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class cucumber - unspecified.
(4) The maximum length for miniature cucumbers is 60 mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 cucumbers may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulation 4, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that the deviating cucumbers do not deviate by more than 10% from the specified size and weight limits. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 16 (3) , (4) and(6) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cucumbers 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries