Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

27 March 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products 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

Requirements for containers and outer containers
24. (1) A container or outer container in which a dairy product or an imitation dairy product is packed shall --
(a) be made from a material that --
(i) is suitable for this purpose;
(ii) will protect the contents thereof from contamination; and
(iii) will not impart any undesirable flavour or taste to the contents thereof;
(b) be so strong that it will not be damaged or deformed during normal storage, handling and transport practices;
(c) in the case of a container that is re-used, be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized before a dairy product or an imitation dairy product is packed therein;
(d) be intact; and
(e) be closed properly in a manner permitted by the nature thereof.
(2) No outer container shall contain more than one class of dairy product or imitation dairy product, irrespective whether those dairy products or imitation dairy products are packed therein in separate containers. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 24 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Dairy products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries