Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

12 November 2010 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 33735, 12 November 2010 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Potatoes 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

3. (1 ) No person shall sell potatoes in the Republic of South Africa -
(c) unless such potatoes are packed in a container and in the manner prescribed in regulations 6 and 7;
6. (1 ) Potatoes shall be packed in containers which -
(a) are new, intact, clean. suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of potatoes;
(b) shall not impart a taste or odour to the potatoes;
(c) In case of a carrier container, shall be strong enough not to bulge out or dent in during normal handling and transporting practices;
Packing requirements
7. (1) Potatoes shall, in the case of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3, correspond in cultivar, class and size group in the same consignment: Provided that the size groups shall not be applicable to Class 3.
(2) Containers shall be closed by bunch tying with a suitable wire tie or by sewing with a suitable tying string or with a suitable lid or whatever the case may be. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 3(1)(c), 6-7 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Potatoes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries