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) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 horse-radish shall be packed and sorted according to ,
(i) the diameter of the upper third of the root; and
(ii) the length of the root, excluding the crowns.
(b) The minimum diameter of the root ;
(i) in the case of Class 1 horse-radish is 25 mm; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 horse-radish is 15 mm.
(c) The minimum length of the root ;
(i) in the case of Class 1 horse-radish is 200 mm; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 horse-radish is 100 mm.
(4) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 horse-radish may be packed ;
(a) in bunches; or
(b) in loose quantities.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
regulation 4(4)(c):
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 horse-radish may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements,
set out in subregulations 3 and 4, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by diameter and
length. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 24 (3), (4)and (6) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Horse-radish 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries