Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

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

Bioavailability and concentration limits for certain elements in toys

4. Metals or elements in column I of the table below with their bioavailability as outlined in column II shall not exceed the corresponding concentration limits outlined in column 111 if used in toys.
Metal Bi availability Maximum Limit (g/kg

Antimony 1 0.5
Arseric 0.1 0.25
Barium 2.5 10
cadium 0.6 0.75
Chronium 0.3 0.6
Lead 0.7 0.9
Mercury 0.5 0.6
Selenium 5.0 5.0 

Reference of the measure

Section 4 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

food stuff 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries