Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

29 August 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit 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

47 (4) Marking of Block Dates containers:
(a) The word "dates" shall be marked on non-transparent containers.
(b) The name of the variety or the commercial type shall be marked on containers containing Choice Grade dates.
(c) The word "common" shall be marked on Standard and SubStandard Grade dates blocks when the variety or commercial type is not defined or cannot be guaranteed. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 47(4) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Block Dates 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries