Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-081  

NTB Type

1.1. Export subsidies  

NTM Code

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Complaint

South Africa places adhoc requirements on the importation of perishable goods in the form of standards  

Status note

Soth Africa reported that compulsory specifications for perishable goods are aimed at ensuring the health and safety of the consumer and fair trading practices. The relevant internationally recognised Codex Standards and Codes of Practice are used as a basis for these compulsory specifications. Documents from Codex are specifically referenced by the WTO-SPS Agreement.  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

South Africa: Ministry of Trade (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Tanzania  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2009-07-23  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2010-11-22  

Product Description

Perishable items

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2009-07-23 00:00  

Modified

2010-11-22 00:00