Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

Date when the measure came into force

21 June 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 36587, 21 June 2013 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Malting Barley 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 barley in the Republic of South Africa -
(f) if such barley contains a substance that renders it unfit for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed.
4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub regulations (2) and (3), all consignments of barley must --
(a) be free from any toxin, chemical or other substances that renders it unsuitable for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed and may not exceed the permissible deviations regarding aflatoxin in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(g) may not exceed the maximum residue levels prescribed for agricultural remedies that are allowed for the control of pests and diseases on barley in terms of Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972); 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 2(1)(f), 4(1)(a) and (g) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Malting barley 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries