Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 

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

31(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class pumpkins in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, pumpkins shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(4) (a) Class 1 pumpkins may deviate from quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by
number: Provided that the deviating pumpkins:
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2;
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 2%
-injuries: 6%
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Pumpkins classified as Class 2 and Class 3 may deviate with 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that the individual limits mentioned in subregulation 1 are not exceeded and the following individual limits are not
exceeded:
(i) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c):Part 1 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 31(1)(d) , (4)(a)(ii) and (b)(i) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Pumpkins 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries