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

31. The quality requirements for canned granadillas and canned granadilla pulp are as follows:
Types of packing media and standards for types of packing media
(1) (a) Canned granadillas shall be packed in water to which sweeteners, as permitted under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), are added.
(b) Canned granadilla pulp shall consist of practically all fruit with very little free flowing liquid.
Quality Standards
(2) (a) There shall be five grades of canned granadillas and canned granadilla pulp, namely Fancy Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned granadillas and canned granadilla pulp are as follows:(see Table on on page 52 of the Regulations) 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 31 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned granadillas and canned granadilla pulp 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries