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) The minimum mass per pumpkin is ;
(i) in the case of Class 1 pumpkins 1000 g; and
(ii) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 pumpkins 800 g.
(b) The maximum difference between the lightest and heaviest pumpkin in the same packing shall -
(i) in the case of Class 1 pumpkins not exceed 300g; and
(iii) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 pumpkins not exceed 400 g.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class pumpkin - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 pumpkins 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

Regulations 31(3) and (5) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Pumpkins 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries