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

32. The quality requirements for canned grapes with seeds are as follows:
Style
(1) Canned grapes with seeds shall be presented as whole grapes.
Quality Standards
(2) (a) There shall be five grades of canned grapes with seeds namely Fancy Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned grapes with seeds are as follows: (see Table on page 54 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (by number per container)
(4) The maximum permissible deviations for canned grapes with seeds are as follows: 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 32 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned grapes with seeds 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries