Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

02 November 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2 November 2012 

Regulation where the measure is specified

MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ACT, 1996 (ACT NO. 47 OF 1996); Records and returns relating to Vines as well as production and market information ot table grapes 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

12. The purpose and aims of the statutory measure is to compel the parties set out herein to keep records and render returns to the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI). This is necessary to ensure that continuous, timeous and accurate information relating to the products as defined, is available to all role players. Market information is deemed essential for all role players in order to them to make informed decisions. By prescribing the keeping of records with the rendering of returns on an individual basis, market and production information for the table grape industry can be processed and disseminated.
The establishment of the measure should assist in promoting the efficiency of the marketing of products. The viability of the table grape industry should thus be enhanced. The measure will not be detrimental to the number of employment opportunities or fair labor practice. Any information obtained will be dealt with in a confidential manner and no sensitive or potentially sensitive client specific information will be made available to any party without the prior approval of the party whose rights are affected.
The measures will be administered by SATI, a company incorporated under Section 21 of the Companies Act, 1973 (Act 61 of 1973). SATI will implement and administer the measure as set out in the Schedule on behalf of SAT, a company incorporated under Section 21 of the Companies Act, 1973 (Act 61 of 1973). 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

Records to be kept and returns to be rendered
15. (1) All producers and exporters of table grapes shall keep such records and render the returns as may be required by the SATI relating to
(a) Vine surveys; and
(b) The volume of grapes destined for export
(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 fruit; prices of services or prices obtained for fruit, or any similar information shall be required to be furnished.
(3) The National Department of Agriculture or its assignee shall render a copy of all export certificates or furnish the information required by SATI 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 SATI within 15 days after the end of the month in which the returns have been requested and shall -
(a) be submitted, when forwarded by post, to SATI
P O Box 2932 PAARL 7620
(b) when delivered by hand, be delivered to - SATI
2 Bergsig Street Zomerlust Estate PAAR 7646
(c) when sent by telefax, be addressed to - 021 872 4375
(d) when sent by E-mail, addressed to - info@.satgi.co.za 

Reference of the measure

Section 15 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

table grapes 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries