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

37(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2,and Class 3 sweet potatoes in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations, in subregulation 4 sweet potatoes shall ;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(4) (a) Class 1 sweet potatoes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating sweet potatoes -
(i) at least comply with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limit:
-decay: 2%
-injuries: 6%
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 sweet potatoes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2, excluding malformation with 15% by mass: Provided that the deviating sweet potatoes:
(i) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4%
-injuries: 8%
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) Class 3 sweet potatoes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3, excluding malformation with 25% by mass: Provided that the deviating sweet potatoes:
(i) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 6%
-injuries: 10%
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in subregulation 4(4)(c): Part 1. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 37(1)(d), (4) (a)(ii), (b)(i) and (c)(i) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Sweet potatoes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries