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
(2) Scorzonera shall be packed and sorted according to length and maximum diameter measured at right angles to the axis of the root.
(3) The minimum length and minimum diameter for Class 1 is 220 mm and 15 mm, respectively.
(4) The minimum length and minimum diameter for Class 2 is 150 mm and 12 mm, respectively.
(5) The maximum difference in length and diameter in the same package or bunch in the case of Class 1 shall not exceed the following:
(a) 100 mm in length: Provided that in the case of roots presented in punnets or bunches it may not exceed 50 mm in length; and
(b) 15 mm in diameter.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(7) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 scorzonera may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements set out in subregulations 2 to 5, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number: Provided that no Scorzonera with a minimum length and minimum diameter of less than 120 mm and 10 mm respectively is permissible. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 34 (2)- (5) and (7) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Scorzonera 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries