Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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

Mixed Dried Fruit
52. (1) Mixed dried fruit shall consist of at least two kinds of dried fruit containing not more than 70% of any one kind: Provided that the mass of any of the remaining kinds shall not be less than 10% and in the case of apples and apricots not less than 5%.
(2) Choice Grade mixed dried fruit shall -
(a) comprise of Choice Grade dried fruit.
(3) Standard Grade mixed dried fruit shall -
(a) comprise of at least Standard Grade dried fruit.
(4) Sub Standard Grade mixed dried fruit shall -
(a) comprise of at least Sub Standard Grade dried fruit.
(5) Tolerances: (see Table on page 39 of the Regulations)
Dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs (Dried fruit mixes)
53. (1) Dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs shall be products consisting of
(a) dried fruit which comprises at least 55% of the total weight of the product; and
(b)nuts, cherries, glazed fruit, pieces of fruit skin, pieces of fruit leather, coconut flakes or any other ingredient suitable for immediate consumption.
(2) Products described in subregulation (1) shall be regarded as dried fruit mixes: Provided that where more than one kind of dried fruit is used and the quality standards as contemplated in regulation 51 will apply.
(3) Other foodstuffs shall be -
(a) sound, and free from rotting or deterioration;
(b) clean and free from visible foreign matter;
(c) free from living insects or mites whatever their stage of development;
(d) free from visible damage by insects, mites or other parasites;
(e) free from mould or fermentation;
(f) free from abnormal external moisture;
(g) free from of foreign smell and taste; and
(h) not over dried or burned.
(4) Choice Grade dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs shall -
(a) comprise of at least 55% Choice Grade dried fruit and other foodstuffs that are free from defects with the exception of very slight superficial defects provided that the general appearance of the produce, its quality, its keeping quality or its presentation in the package are not affected.
(5) Standard Grade dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs shall -
(a) comprise of at least 55% Standard Grade dried fruit and other foodstuffs shall be of good quality.
(6) SubStandard Grade dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs shall -
(a) comprise of at least 55 % SubStandard Grade dried fruit and other foodstuffs which comply with the minimum requirements
(7)Tolerances:(see Table on page 40 of the Regulations) 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 52 and 53 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Mixed dried friut 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries