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

47. The quality requirements for canned quinces are as follows:
Styles and standards for styles
(1) (a) Canned quinces shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(i) Quince quarters
(ii) Quince slices
(b) (i) Quince quarters shall consist of peeled and cored quinces cut into four approximately equal parts.
(ii) Quince slices shall consist of peeled and cored quinces cut into wedge shaped units.
Quality Standards
(2) (a) There shall be four grades for canned quinces, namely Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned quinces are as follows:(see Table on page 130 of the Regulations)
Permissible deviations (by number per container)
(3) The maximum permissible deviations for canned quinces are as follows:(see Table on page 131 of the Regulations) 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 47 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Canned quinces 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries