Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

18 May 2005 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 27280, 18 February 2005 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Canned 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

2. (1) No person shall sell canned fruit in the Republic of South Africa -
(g) unless such product concerned are marked in the manner prescribed in regulation 10; and
(h) if such product is marked with particulars and in a manner so prescribed as particulars with which it may not be marked.
MARKING REQUIREMENTS
10. (1) Each container containing canned fruit shall be clearly and legibly marked or labelled with the following particulars:
(a) A code mark which has been approved, in writing, by the Executive Officer and which consists of the name of the canning establishment, the product concerned and the date of manufacturer thereof: Provided that -
(i) the canning establishment identification code shall be indicated at the last position in the sequence: Provided further that in the case where the codes are indicated in two lines, the identification code shall be the last digit in the second line; and
(ii) in case of a transparent container where the contents are clearly visible, the product code need not be indicated.
(b) The name or trade mark of the manufacturer or packer.
(c) The physical address of the manufacturer or packer.
(d) A true description of the contents thereof indicated on the main panel: Provided that if a permissible artificial colouring and artificial flavouring matter has been added to canned fruit the words disclosing that fact shall be declared on the list of ingredients.
(e) The packing medium in which the canned fruit is packed, shall be declared on the product name or in close proximity to the product name: Provided that it is still declared on the main panel.
(f) An indication of the grade thereof: Provided that the expression "Caterers Grade" may be used instead of the expression "Manufacturers Grade".
(g) The net mass of the contents thereof, as required in terms of the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
(h) The expression "Product of" followed by the name of the country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations shall be used.
(2) If one or more containers with canned fruit are packed in an outer container, such outer container shall be marked with the following particulars:
(a) The name or trademark of the manufacturer or packer.
(b) The physical address of the manufacturer or packer.
(c) A true description of the contents thereof.
(d) An indication of the grade thereof: Provided that the expression "Caterers Grade" may be used instead of the expression "Manufacturers Grade".
(e) The net mass of the contents thereof as required in terms of the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No. 77 of 1973).
(f) The expression "Product of" followed by the name of the country of origin: Provided that no abbreviations shall be used.
(g) The number of containers packed therein.
(3) If a transparent outer container is used and the particulars on the containers are visible from the outside, the requirements of subregulation () need not be complied with.
(4) The label of a container of canned fruit shall -
(a) be clean and neat;
(b) be pasted securely;
(c) not be pasted over other labels; and
(d) be affixed to such container only by or on behalf of the packer or manufacturer concerned or his agent.
(5) Subject to the provisions of subregulations (1) and (2) and regulation 11, canned fruit shall comply with the additional marking requirements, where applicable, for each kind of canned fruit as set out in Part II.
Prohibited particulars
11. No word, mark, illustration, depiction or any other method of expression that constitute a misrepresentation,
or, directly or by implication, create or may create a misleading impression regarding the contents, quality or grade, shall appear on a container or outer container containing canned fruit. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 2(1)(g)-(h), 10-11 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned fruit 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries