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
(3) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet potatoes are sorted and packed according to mass.
(a) The minimum mass for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 is 100g.
(b) The difference between the lightest and heaviest sweet potatoes in the same packaging shall not exceed 350 g.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet potatoes may deviate from the mass groups as follows:
(a) too light 10%, 15% and 25% respectively;
(b) too heavy 10%, 15% and 25% respectively;
(c) too light and too heavy collectively 10%, 15% and 25% respectively. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 37(3) and (5) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Sweet potatoes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries