Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A15: Authorization requirement for importers for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons 
Date when the measure came into force
02 November 2012 
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Gazette No. 35831 of 2 November 2012 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Establishment Of Statutory Measure Registration Of Certain Persons In Respect Of Dried Fruit 
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa 
The rationale of the measure
"to enable DFTS to make available continuous, timely and accurate market information in respect of dried fruit which is essential for decision making and development of the market" 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
5(1) All importers, packers, exporters, processors and marketers of dried fruit (as defined in this Notice) shall register with the Dried Fruit Technical Services (DFTS) in the manner described in Clause 6. 
Reference of the measure
Sub-article (clause) 5(1) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0813 Fruit, dried, other than that of headings 08.01 to 08.06; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this Chapter. Yes "Deciduous Dried fruits" - dried apples, apricots, nectarines, pears, peaches, prunes and vine fruits (raisins, seedless raisins, sultanas and currants)    
Description
"Deciduous Dried fruits" - dried apples, apricots, nectarines, pears, peaches, prunes and vine fruits (raisins, seedless raisins, sultanas and currants) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world