Non-Tariff Barriers

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: 52. The quality requirements for canned fruit juice and fruit juice concentrate are as follows:
Quality Standards
(1) (a)There shall be three grades of canned fruit juice and fruit juice concentrate, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade and Manufacturers Grade.
(b) The quality standards for canned fruit juice and fruit juice concentrate are as follows: (see Table on page 136 of the Regulations)
Reference of the measure: Regulation 52
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
2009	Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.	Yes	canned
2106.90	- Other	Yes	fruit juice concentrate

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world	18 May 2005

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