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
41(2) (a) Canned freestone peaches shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Whole peaches
(ii) Peach halves
(iii) Peach quarters
(iv) Peach slices
(v) Peach diced
(vi) Peach pieces, mixed pieces or irregular pieces.
(b) (i) Whole peaches shall consist of whole, peeled and unpitted peaches.
(ii) Peach halves shall consist of peeled and pitted peaches cut into two approximately equal parts.
(iii) Peach quarters shall consist of peeled and pitted peaches cut into four approximately equal parts.
(iv) Peach slices shall consist of peeled and pitted peaches cut into wedge shaped units.
(v) Peach diced shall consist of peeled and pitted peaches cut into approximately cube-shaped units.
(vi) Peach pieces, mixed pieces or irregular pieces shall consist of peeled and pitted peaches cut into irregular shaped and sized units.
Quality Standards
(3) (a) There shall be five grades of canned freestone peaches, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Sub-standard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned freestone peaches are as follows:(See Table on page 85 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (by number per container)
(4) The maximum permissible deviations for canned freestone peaches are as follows:(See Table on page 90 of the Regulations) 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 41(2)-(4) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned freestone peaches    
2008.70 - Peaches, including nectarines Yes Canned freestone peaches    
Description
Canned freestone peaches 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries