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.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0714.20 - Sweet potatoes No    
Description
Sweet potatoes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries