Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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

Quality Standards
23 (1)(a) There shall be four grades of canned solid pack (pie apples), namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Manufacturers Grade and Substandard Grade .

The quality standards of canned solid pack apples (pie apples) are as follows (see Table on page 26 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviation
(2) The permissible deviations for canned solid pack apples (pie apple) are as follows: (see Table on page 28 of the Regulations). 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 23 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned solid pack apples 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries