Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A33: Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

11 November 2005 

Publication where the measure is specified

6 No. 28196 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 11 NOVEMBER 2005 

Regulation where the measure is specified

FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT, 1972 (ACT NO. 54 OF 1972) REGULATIONS RELATING TO OBJECTS PACKED IN FOODSTUFFS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

2. (1) Toys that are wrapped before packaging in a foodstuff shall be properly wrapped, and the wrapping material shall not affect the chemical composition of the foodstuff.
(2) A toy shall be regarded as safe for the purposes of these regulations if, when used in a foreseeable way and having regard to the normal behaviour of children under the age of three years, it does not jeopardize the safety or health of the user or any third party.
(3) Foodstuffs that have toys packaged inside them shall be clearly labelled to indicate the presence of toys. 

Reference of the measure

Section 2 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

foodstuff 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries