Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling 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 --
(d) unless the rice concerned is marked with the particulars and in the manner prescribed in regulations 8, 9, and 10;
Marking requirements
8(1) Each container in which rice is packed shall be marked in clearly legible letters with-
(a) the name of the product: Provided that the product name shall be in accordance with the definitions in Regulation 1. The alternative name given in parenthesis may be used.
(b) the class of rice.
(c) degree of milling (optional).
(d) the expression "Product of followed by the name of the country of origin thereof or the country of origin declared as required by regulations published in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 1972).
(e) Registered Trade Mark where applicable/ Product Brand of the Product.
(2) Each container in which rice in retail quantities are sold, shall, either on the main panel or in another conspicuous place thereon, be marked with-
(3)
(a) the name and address of the packer of the rice as required by regulation 10; and (b) the net weight as required in terms the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
The particulars referred to in sub regulation (1) and (2) shall be indicated in clearly legible letters and figures-
(a) that are in each separate case of the same colour, type and size;
(b) that appear on a uniform and contrasting background; and
(c) of which the vertical height is at least 5,0mm for pack sizes equal to or larger than 5kg in weight and 2mm for pack sizes less than 5kg in weight: Provided that the indication of the name and address of the packer may be of a vertical height of at least 2mm.
Marking of containers in which Rice is packed in bulk quantities
9. (1) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), each container containing Rice in bulk, shall be marked clearly and legibly with block letters on the container itself, or on a label affixed to the container, with the following particulars:
(a) the name of the product shown at least as Rice;
(b) the class of the Rice: Provided that the class may be omitted if the Rice have not been classified yet, or in the case of imported Rice destined for a purpose other than sale;
(c) a lot identification;
(d) the country of origin; and
(e) the name and address of the packer of the rice as required by regulation 10:
Provided that the lot identification and the name and address of the packer may be replaced by an identification mark, if such identification mark is clearly identifiable with the accompanying sales documents.
(2) The country of origin may in the case of rice destined for further processing or packing be omitted, if the country of origin is indicated on the accompanying sales documents.
Indications of packer
Indications of packer
10. (1) The name of the packer of rice that is marked on the container shall -
(a) consist of the initials and surname or trade name of the packer or, in the case of imported rice in retail quantities, the importer concerned; and
(b) be preceded by the expression "Packed by" or, in the case of Rice imported into the Republic in the containers in which they are to be sold in the retail trade, be preceded by the expression "Imported by".
(2) The address as contemplated in sub-regulation 1 of the packer of Rice and be marked on such container immediately after the particulars referred to in sub-regulation (1).
(3) If rice is packed on behalf of a person -
General
(a) the particulars referred to in subregulation (1) (a) shall be replaced by the initials and surname or trade name of the person on whose behalf the Rice have been packed;
(b) such initials and surname or trade name shall be preceded by the expression "packed for";
(c) the address of such person shall be indicated in the place of the address referred to in sub regulation (2);
(d) such address shall be marked on a container immediately after the particulars referred to in paragraph (a); and
(e) the particulars referred to in sub-regulations (1) and (2) may in addition thereto be marked on a container. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 2(1)(d), 8-10 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Rice 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries