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
(4) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 radishes shall be packed;
(a) without foliage; or
(b) with foliage.
(5) (a) Radishes shall be packed and sorted according to diameter.
(b) The minimum diameter in the case of Class 1 radishes is 15 mm.
(c) The maximum difference in diameter between the smallest and largest Class 1 radish in the same packing shall exceed 10 mm.
(d) No sizing prescribed for Class 2 and Class 3.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 radishes may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulation 4, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by diameter: Provided that the diameter of the smallest radish shall not be smaller than 10 mm. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 32 (4) , (5) and (7) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Radishes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries