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

35(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 spinach in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, each spinach shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
3) The roots shall be cut off close to the base of the outer leaves.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(4) (a) Class 1 spinach may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 by not more than 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating spinach ;
(i) at least complies with quality standards for Class 2;
(ii) does not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 2%
-injuries: 6%
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c):Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 spinach may deviate from the quality standard for Class 2 and Class 3 by not more than 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating spinach 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): Part1.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class s - decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or num 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 35(1)(d), (4)(a)(ii) and (b) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Spinach 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries