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
36. (2) (a) Canned mangoes shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Mango halves.
(ii) Mango slices.
(iii) Mango diced.
(iv) Mango pieces, mixed pieces or irregular pieces.
(b) (i) Mango halves shall consist of peeled mangoes cut into two approximately equal parts along the suture from stem to apex.
(ii) Mango slices shall consist of peeled mangoes cut lengthwise or crosswise into long, slender pieces.
(iii) Mango diced shall consist of peeled mangoes cut into approximately cube – shaped units.
(iv) Mango pieces, mixed pieces or irregular pieces shall consist of peeled mangoes cut into irregular shaped and sized units.
Quality standards
(3) (a) There shall be four grades of canned mangoes namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned mangoes are as follows: (see Table on page 68 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (per number per container)
(4) The maximum permissible deviations by number, unless otherwise stipulated, for canned mangoes are as follows:(see Table on page 70 of the Regulations) 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 36 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned mangoes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries