Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B859: Traceability requirements, n.e.s. 
Date when the measure came into force
06 November 2015 
Publication where the measure is specified
GOVERNMENT Gazette 6/11/2015 
Regulation where the measure is specified
MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ACT, 1996 (ACT NO. 47 OF 1996) 
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
Records to be kept and returns to be rendered
5. (1) All producers, processors, importers and exporters of pecan nuts and pecan nut products shall keep such records and render the returns as may be required by SAPPA relating to:
(a) Pecan nut trees;
(b) The volume of pecan nuts and/or pecan nut products produced; and
(c) The volume of pecan nuts and/or pecan nut products imported and/or exported.
(2) No records or returns shall be required in terms of this measure which disclose confidential information of a marketing nature, and in particular, no returns disclosing, inter alia, contracting parties; purchasers of pecan nuts products; prices of services or the prices obtained for product, or any similar information, shall be required to be furnished.
(3) The National Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries or its assignee shall render a copy of all export certificates or furnish the information required by SAPPA contained in such certificates within the period specified in sub- clause (4)
(4) The records referred to in sub-clause (1) shall –
(a) be recorded on a computer or with ink in a book;
(b) be kept at the registered premises of the person required to keep it for a period of at least three years.
(5) The returns referred to in sub-clause (1) shall be rendered on forms obtainable free of charge for this purpose from SAPPA within fifteen (15) days after the end of the month in which the returns have been requested 
Reference of the measure
No R 609 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0802.90 - Other Yes pecan nuts    
2008.19 -- Other, including mixtures Yes pecan nut products    
Description
pecan nuts and pecan nut products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 06 November 2015  
Description
All countries