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
27(5) (a) Mushrooms are packed and sorted according to the maximum diameter of the pileus and the length of the stalk.
(b) The minimum diameter of the pileus;
(i) in the case of closed mushrooms is 15 mm; and
(ii) in the case of open mushrooms is 20 mm.
(c) The size groups, diameter of the pileus and the maximum length of the stalk for cut mushrooms in the case of closed mushrooms are set out in the table below: (see Table on page 74 of the Regulations)
(d) The size group, diameter of the pileus and the maximum length of the stalk for cut mushrooms in the case of open mushrooms are set out in the table below:(see Table on page 74 of the Regulations)
(e) Uncut mushrooms of which the stalk is longer than the diameter of the pileus shall be classified as Class 2.
(f) Sizing is compulsory in the case of ;
(i) Class 1 cut mushrooms;
(ii) Class 1 uncut mushrooms presented in packages weighing 1 kg or less; and
(iii) Class 2 cut and uncut mushrooms presented in packages weighing 1 kg or less.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 mushrooms may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulation 5, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 27 (5) and (7) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Mushrooms 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries