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

24. The quality requirements for canned apple sauce are as follows:
Definitions

(1) Where used with regard to canned apple sauce –
(a) “colour” means the colour of the typical variety or varieties of apples used other than ‘flavoured” or “artificially coloured”
(b) “Consistency” means the flow characteristics of the product and the degree of separation of liquid ; and
(c) “flavour” means-
(i) The degree of excellence of the natural aroma and flavour of the apple ingredients
(ii) The apparent relationship of the acidity to sweetness
(iii) The freedom of undesirable flavours ; and
(iv) With respect to flavoured types , the flavour balance of the apple ingredient in relation to the added falvour 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 24 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned apple sauce 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries