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
(4) Witloof chicory shall be packed and sorted according to the diameter of the widest section at right angles to the longitudinal axis, and according to length.
(5) The minimum and maximum diameter for Class 1 witloof chicory under 140 mm in length is 25 mm and 60 mm, and over 140 mm in length is 30 mm and 60 mm respectively.
(6) The minimum and maximum length for Class 1 witloof chicory is 90 mm and 170 mm, respectively.
(7) The minimum diameter for Class 2 witloof chicory is 25 mm.
(8) The minimum and maximum length for Class 2 witloof chicory is 90 mm and 240 mm, respectively.
(9) The maximum permissible difference in length for Class 1 is 50 mm.
(10) The maximum permissible difference in diameter for Class 1 is 25 mm. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 39(4)-(10) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Witloof chicory 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries