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

33(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and the Lowest Class rhubarb in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, each rhubarb shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
4) (a) Class 1 rhubarb may deviate from the quality standards with not more than 10% by number or mass: Provided that the deviating rhubarb ; at least complies with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) does not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay - 2%
-injuries - 6%
-Arthropoda infestation - Limit as set out in regulatin 4(4)(c): Part 1
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 rhubarb may deviate from the quality standard for Class 2 and Class 3 with not more than 15% and 25% respectively by number or mass:
Provided that the deviating rhubarb ; does not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay - 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries - 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda infestation - Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.of the rhubarb, measured from the top of the leaf-stalk, shall not be longer than 50 mm. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 33(1), (4)(a)(ii) and (b) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Rhubarb 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries