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: Marking requirements
(7) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1): Part I each container in which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class cucumbers are packed shall be marked with ;
(a) the expression "grown under protection", where applicable;
(b) the expression "mini cucumbers" or "baby cucumber" or other appropriate term for miniature produce, where appropriate: Provided that where several types of miniature produce are mixed in the same packages, all products shall be mentioned; and
(c) the minimum and maximum mass.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 16(7) of Part II
Measure also domestic: Yes

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

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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