Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling 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 

Description of the measure

Marking requirements
(6) Subject to the provisions of regulation 10(1): Part 1 each container in which Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class green beans are packed shall be marked with ;
(a) the applicable size ;
(i) in the case of needle beans, indicated by the words "very fine", "fine" and "medium";
(ii) in the case of other beans (if sized), indicated by the minimum and maximum width of the pods;
(b) the expression to indicate that the beans have been trimmed, where appropriate. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 20(6) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Green beans 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries