Non-Tariff Barriers

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) The minimum diameter for all Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 leeks measured above the swelling of the neck, is 8 mm for early leeks and 10 mm for other leeks.
(b) The diameter of the largest Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 leeks in the same packaging shall not be more than twice the diameter of the smallest leek.
(c) In the case of miniature leeks -
(i) the minimum diameter is 8 mm; and
(ii) the maximum diameter is 22 mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(6) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 leeks, may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulation 4, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 25(4) and (6)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
0703.90	- Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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