Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A33: Packaging requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 07 November 2014
Publication where the measure is specified: Government Gazette No. 38159, 7 November 2014
Regulation where the measure is specified: Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Rice 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 rice in the Republic of South Africa --
(c) unless the rice concerned is packed in containers and in the manner prescribed in regulations 6 and 7;
Requirements for containers
6. (1) Rice shall be packaged in containers which will safeguard the hygienic, nutritional and organoleptic qualities of the food.
(2) The containers, including packaging material, shall be made of substances which are safe and suitable for their intended use. They should not impart any toxic substance or undesirable odour or flavour to the product.
(3) When the product is packaged in bags, they must be clean, sturdy and strongly sewn or sealed.
Packing requirements
7. Rice of different classes shall be packed in different containers, or stored separately.
Reference of the measure: Regulation 2(1)(c), 6 and 7
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
1006	Rice.	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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