Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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

Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class witloof chicory in subregulations 2 and 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 11, witloof chicory shall ;
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(e) be free from insect damage or damage caused by other organisms;
(f) be free from blemishes;
(g) be free from injuries;
(h) be free from bruises;
(i) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(j) be free from foreign odours;
(k) not be running to seed;
(I) be free from cold damage;
(m) be free from sun-scorch;
(n) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the witloof
chicory detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(p) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(q) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(2) Witloof chicory classified as Class 1 shall -
(a) be of a colour typical of the cultivar;
(b) be well formed;
(c) have close heads i.e. heads with a sharp, well closed tip;
(d) have other leaves measuring at least % of the length of the chicory;
(e) not be greenish or glassy looking in appearance; and
(f) be firm.
(3) Witloof chicory classified as Class 2 and Class 3 ;
(a) may be slightly irregular in shape;
(b) may have a slight greenish shade at the tip of the leaves;
(c) the tips may be less tight: Provided that the diameter of the opening does not exceed 1/5 of the maximum diameter of the chicory; and
(d) be reasonably firm.
(11) (a) Class 1 witloof chicory may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating witloof chicory ;
(i) at least comply with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do 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 witloof chicory may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 with 15% by mass: Provided that the deviating witloof chicory ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 3; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4%
-injuries: 8%
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) Class 3 witloof chicory may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3 with 25% by mass: Provided that the deviating witloof chicory do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 6%
-injuries: 10%
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class- decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 39(1)-(3) and (11) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Witloof chicory 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries