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
(5)Fennel shall be packed and sorted according to the maximum diameter of the equatorial section.
(6) The minimum diameter for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 is 60 mm
(7) The difference in diameter between the smallest and largest Class 1 fennel in the same package shall not exceed 20 mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(9) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 fennel may deviate from packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulations 4 to 6, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviations may not be extended to include fennel with a diameter below 55 mm.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 18(5)-(7) and (9)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
0909.6	- Seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel; juniper berries :	Yes	Fennel

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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