Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

21 June 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 32190, 8 May 2009 

Regulation where the measure is specified

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

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

2. These regulations are the minimum standards applicable to maize that are destined for sale in the Republic of South Africa but does not include
(a) maize in retail quantities; and
(b) maize for seed production purposes. 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

3. (1) No person shall sell maize in the Republic of South Africa
(e) unless the containers or sale documents, as the case may be, are marked in accordance with the marking requirements set out in regulation 9
Marking requirements
9. Each container or the accompanying sales document of a consignment of maize shall be marked or endorsed with
(a) the class of the maize;
(b) the grade. in the case of Class White Maize or Class Yellow Maize; 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3(1)(e) and 9 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Maize 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries