Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

22 January 2017 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Maize Products 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

2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of maize products in the Republic of South Africa --
(c) unless such maize products are packed in a container and in the manner prescribed in regulation 5
Packing requirements
5. (a) Maize products of different grades shall not be packed in the same container.
(b) Bags shall be filled in accordance with the mass depicted and properly closed. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 2(1)(c) and 5 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Maize products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries