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

Styles and standards for styles
27(2) (a) Canned figs shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Whole figs.
(ii) Split figs or broken figs.
(b) (i) Whole figs shall consist of whole intact figs which may be slightly cracked: Provided that the figs retain their natural con-formation without exposing the interior.
(ii) Split figs or broken figs shall consist of figs which have open to such an extent that the seed cavity is exposed. The shape of the fruit may be distorted, and the fruit may be broken apart into entirely separate pieces.
Quality Standards
(3) (a) There shall be four grades of canned figs, namely Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and
Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned figs are as follows: (see Table on page 38 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (by number per container)
(4) The maximum permissible deviations for canned figs are as follows: 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 27(2)-(4) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned figs 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries