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) Sizing is not compulsory in the case of peas.
Permissible deviations with regard to sorting and packing requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 green peas may deviating from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulation 3, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by mass. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 23(3) and (5) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Green peas 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries