Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A83: Certification requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

27 May 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 40014, 27 May 2016 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Table Grapes 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) Imported table grapes may be exempted from the provisions of subregulation (1), provided that the table grapes:
(b) according to bilateral agreement accompanied by certificate issued by a relevant government authority responsible for quality control of fresh fruit and vegetables and in which it is certified that the quality of the table grapes as verified through inspection conforms to the relevant standard. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 2(3)(b) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Table grapes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries