Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

22 January 2016 

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 --
(d) unless such maize products are marked with the particulars and in the manner prescribed in regulation 6.
Marking requirements
6. (1) Each container in which a maize product is packed shall be marked in clearly legible symbols, letters and figures with --
(a) the name and physical address of the manufacturer, packer, processor, distributor and/or importer of the maize product concerned;
(b) the grade of the maize product as mentioned in regulation 3; and
(c) the net mass of the maize product concerned in that container as prescribed in terms of the Trade Metrology Act 1973 (Act No, 77 of 1973).
(2) Each container in which a fortified maize product is packed, shall contain the particulars in terms of Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(3) The provisions of this sub-regulation (1 and 2) shall not apply with regard to a maize product which --
(a) is sold in bulk; or
(b) is repacked in quantities of less than 50 kg, where the mass concerned is measured in the presence of the buyer of that maize product or his agent, and is taken from a container which is marked as contemplated in
subregulation (1).
Prohibited particulars
7. No wording, illustration or other device of expression which constitutes a misrepresentation or which directly or by implication can create a misleading impression of the contents shall appear on the container containing any grade of maize products or on a label affixed thereto or which is displayed therewith. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 2(1)(d), 6 and 7 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Maize products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries