Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A84: Inspection requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

04 November 2011 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 34720, 4 November 2011 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Plums And Prunes 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

SAMPLING PROCEDURES
Obtaining a sample from the consignment
12. At least two per cent of the containers in a consignment shall be drawn at random for Inspection purposes and an Inspector shall be satisfied that the containers so drawn are representative of the consignment concerned.
Obtaining en Inspection sample
13. An Inspection sample shall be drawn from each container obtained In accordance with regulation 12 and shall, In the case of··
(a) containers with 50 plums and prunes or less, consist of the entire contents of the container; or
(b) containers with more than 50 plums and prunes, consist of 50 adjacent plums and prunes drawn at random from the container. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 12 and 13 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Plums and prunes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries