Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

Date when the measure came into force

01 May 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

12 No. 36393 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26 APRIL 2013 

Regulation where the measure is specified

the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996) 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

Coded list of objectives

B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

5.(1) Any Lucerne seed or Lucerne hay dealer, Lucerne hay processor or Lucerne producer shall register with the National Lucerne Trust.
(2) Registration shall be done immediately upon receipt of a registration form obtainable free of charge for this purpose from the National Lucerne Trust, and must -
(a) be submitted, when forwarded by post, to -
The Manager National Lucerne Trust P.O. Box 185 OUDTSHOORN 6620
(b) when delivered by hand, be delivered to -
The Manager National Lucerne Trust 152 St John Street OUDTSHOORN 6625
(c) when sent by telefax, be addressed to -044 - 2792838 

Reference of the measure

Section 5 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Lucerne seed and Lucerne hay 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries