Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A49: Hygienic requirements n.e.s. 

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

28(1) Subject to the permissible deviations in subregulation 2, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class Okra shall;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil; 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 28(1)(c) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Okra 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries