Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements 
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.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1209.21 -- Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds No    
1214.90 - Other Yes Lucerne hay    
Description
Lucerne seed and Lucerne hay 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 01 May 2013  
Description
All countries