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 size is determined by the maximum width of the pod measured at right angles to the seam.
(b) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 needle beans are divided into the following groups according to diameter:
(i) 6 mm and smaller - very fine beans;
(ii) 9 mm and smaller -fine beans; and
(iii) 12mm and more -medium beans.
(c) Sizing is not compulsory for green beans other than needle beans.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class green beans - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 green beans may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulation 3, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by diameter. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 20(3) and (5) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Green beans 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries