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) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 turnips shall be packed ;
(a) without foliage; or
(b) with foliage: Provided that the foliage shall be fresh, green and sound;
(c) baby or miniature turnips shall have a minimum diameter of 25 mm and a maximum diameter of 35 mm;
(d) baby or miniature turnips shall have a maximum stalk length of 10 mm.
(3) (a) Turnips are packed and sorted according to diameter.
(b) The minimum diameter in the case of Class 1 turnips is 40 mm.
Permissible deviations with regard to packing and sorting requirements
(5) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 turnips, may deviate from the packing and sorting requirements, set out in subregulations 2 and 3, with 10%, 15% and 25% respectively by number. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 38(2),(3) and (5) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Turnips 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries