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
(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 

Products affected by the measure.

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

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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