Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

11 August 1972 

Publication where the measure is specified

FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES GN. R. 1375 GG3629 11 August 1972 

Regulation where the measure is specified

REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REGISTRATION AND SALE OF AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES: The Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act 36 of 1947), 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

Coded list of objectives

C: Protection of life and health of plants 

Description of the measure

Packing of Very Toxic Agricultural Remedies
6.(1) Very toxic agricultural remedies must be packed (where possible) according to the South African Bureau of Standard's specifications (SABS 601/614-1961) and in accordance with the requirements of the Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Act, 1928 (Act 13 of 1928), as amended, in order to eliminate the hazard of food contamination in the process of handling and storing.
(2) No person selling a very toxic agricultural remedy, may repack such a remedy in smaller quantities than that supplied to him. If, however, the main container is made up in smaller quantities with the view of allowing the seller to dispose of it in smaller quantities, the requirements of regulation 5 (1) shall apply mutatis mutandis 

Reference of the measure

Section 6 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Agricultural Remedies 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries