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
(4) (a) Green onions are sorted and packed according to diameter.
(b) The minimum diameter for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 green onions is 10 mm.
(c) In the case of Lowest class green onions - unspecified.
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 green onions packed in the same packing shall be uniform in size and colour.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 green onions may deviate from the packing and sorting
requirements set out in subregulations 4 and 5, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by diameter. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 22(4) , (5)and (7) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Green onions 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries