Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

08 August 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 36123, 8 February 2013 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Jam, Jelly and Marmalade 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
11. (1) Container of jam, jelly or marmalade shall:--
(a) be intact, clean , suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of the jam, jelly or marmalade;
(b) be free from rust and serious dents or any other disorders which may detrimentally affect the quality of the product;
(c) not impart any undesirable taste, flavour or hazardous substance to the content
thereof; and
(d) be closed properly in a manner permitted thereof.
(2) Metal surfaces shall be properly lacquered on the inside in the case where quality of the jam, jelly or marmalade may, at any time be impaired due to contact with the metal of the surfaces of a container.
(3) If containers containing jam, jelly or marmalade are packed in an outer container, such outer container shall be clean, neat and intact.
Packing requirements
12. (1) Containers containing different grades of jam, jelly or marmalade shall not be packed together in the same outer container.
(2) Jam, jelly or marmalade shall, in the case of manufacturer's grade, substandard and undergrade, be packed in A10 or larger containers. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 11 and 12 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Jam, jelly and marmalade 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries