Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A84: Inspection requirement 

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

Obtaining a representative sample
16 (1) For the purpose of an inspection in terms of these regulations, an inspector shall proceed
as follows:--
(a) draw at random a representative sample by drawing the number of containers specified in column 2 of Table 3 opposite the batch indicated in column 1 of Table 3, taking the net mass of each container into consideration;
(b) examine the contents of the containers which were drawn for inspection in accordance with these regulations;
(c) determine the number of containers of which the contents do not comply with these regulations; and
(d) if the number of containers referred to in paragraph (c) exceed the number of the containers specified in column 3 of table 3, the consignment shall be rejected.
(2) In the case of A10 or larger containers, only one container for every thousand containers shall be drawn for inspection: provided that the representative sample shall in no case consist of less than three containers. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 16 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Jam, jelly and marmalade 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries