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

38. The quality requirements for canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded) shall be as follows:
Style
(1) Canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded) shall be presented as whole citrus segments which are practically intact and which retain their original shape: Provided that the segments may be slightly split.
Quality standards
(2) (a) There shall be five grades for canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded), namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded) are as follows: (see Table on page 76 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (by mass per container)
(3) The maximum permissible deviations for canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded) are as follows:(see Table on page 82 of the Regulations) 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 38 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned citrus segments (grapefruit and orange segments excluded) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries