Non-Tariff Barriers

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

(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class gem squashes
and the permissible deviations in subregulation 3, gem squashes shall ;
(e) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(4) (a) Class 1 gem squashes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by not more than 10% by number: Provided that the deviating gem squashes ;
(i) at least comply with quality standards for Class 2;
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay - 2%
injuries - 6%
Arthropoda infestation - Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 gem squashes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 by not more than 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that the deviating gem squashes ; do not exceed the following individual limits:
decay - 4% and 6% respectively;
Injuries - 8% and 10% respectively;
Arthropoda infestation - Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 19(1)(e), (4) (a)(ii) and (b) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Gem squashes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries