Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

07 October 2005 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 28084, 7 October 2005 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Groundnuts Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

These regulations are the minimum standard applicable to groundnuts that are destined for sale in the Republic of South Africa but does not include -
(a) groundnuts in retail quantities; or
(b) those that have not yet undergone sieving and sorting processes. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

3. (1) No person shall sell groundnuts in the Republic of South Africa-
(c) unless the groundnuts are packed and marked in accordance with the packing requirements set out in regulations 8, 9 and 10.
8. (1) All containers that contain groundnuts shall be marked clearly and legibly on each container or on a label that is affixed thereto with the following particulars:
(a) The name and address of the owner.
(b) The processor's code that have been approved by the executive officer in writing on request of the processor (Imported groundnuts are excluded).
(c) The net mass of the contents as prescribed in terms of the Trade metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
(d) The class, grade and count of the contents: Provided that these may be indicated by means of a series of symbols as set out in subitem (3), in the sequence of class, grade and where applicable, the count.
(e) The lot number of the consignment concerned.
(f) The country of origin.
(2) All containers that contain groundnuts which exceed the prescribed maximum total aflatoxin level as permitted in terms of Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), should be clearly indicated that such groundnuts are not intended for direct human consumption.
(3) The symbols as mentioned in subitem (1 )(d) for the different -
(a) classes are:
(i) A in the case of groundnuts classified as Class A;
(ii) B in the case of groundnuts classified as Class B;
(iii) C in the case of groundnuts classified as Class C;
(iv) D in the case of groundnuts classified as Class D; and
(v) E in the case of groundnuts classified as Class E.
(b) grades are:
(i) K in the case of groundnuts graded as Choice Grade;
(ii) S in the case of groundnuts graded as Standard Grade;
(iii) KM in the case of groundnuts graded as machine cleaned choice grade;
(iv) SM in the case of groundnuts graded as machine cleaned standard grade;
(v) PM in the case of groundnuts graded as machine cleaned crushing grade;
(vi) HM in the case of groundnuts graded as machine cleaned splits;
(vii) HU in the case of groundnuts graded as hand cleaned splits;
(viii) DA in the case of groundnuts graded as selection fall out;
(ix) P in the case of groundnuts graded as crushing grade;
(x) DM 80/100 in the case of groundnuts graded as sundry machine cleaned 80/100;
(xi) D 80/100 in the case of groundnuts graded as sundry hand cleaned 80/100;
(xii) P 100/130 in the case of groundnuts graded as crushing hand cleaned 100/130;
(xiii) NC2 in the case of groundnuts graded as hand cleaned pod; and
(xiv) F Grade Other.
Prohibited particulars
9. No wording, illustration or other means of expression which constitutes a misrepresentation which directly or by implication, creates a misleading impression of the contents, shall appear on a container which contains groundnuts. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3(1)(c), 8 and 9 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Groundnuts 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries