Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A9: SPS measures n.e.s. 

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
(f) if such maize contains a substance that renders it unfit for human consumption or for proceSSing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed.
7. All grades of maize
(c) shall be free from a substance which renders it unfit for human consumption or for processing into or utilisation thereof as food or feed; 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 3(1)(f) and 7(c) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Maize 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries