Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 
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
16(1) Subject to the regulation for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class cucumbers in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 5, cucumbers shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(5) (a) Class 1 cucumbers may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10%
by mass: Provided that the deviating cucumbers ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 2%
injuries: 6%
Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 cucumbers may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating cucumbers ; do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
Bitter taste: 2%
(c) In the case of Lowest Class - decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. 
Reference of the measure
Regulations 16(1)(d) and (5) (a)(ii) and (b) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0707.00 Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled. Yes Cucumbers    
Description
Cucumbers 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries