Non-Tariff Barriers

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
(3) (a) The minimum diameter for gem squashes ;
(i) classified as Class 1 is 50 mm; and
(ii) classified as Class 2 and Class 3 is 40 mm.
(b) The maximum difference in diameter between the smallest and the largest gem squash in the same packing shall -
(i) in the case of Class 1 gem squashes not exceed 5 mm; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 gem squashes not exceed 10 mm.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class gem squashes - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class, 2 and Class 3 gem squashes may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements as set out in subregulation 2, by not more than 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 19(3)and (5) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Gem squashes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries