Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 
Date when the measure came into force
08 February 2008 
Publication where the measure is specified
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 FEBRUARY 2008 
Regulation where the measure is specified
REGULATIONS GOVERNING MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARDS FOR FOODSTUFFS AND RELATED MATTERS: AMENDMENT 
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
2.(a) No foodstuff, which has been irradiated shall be sold unless the Minister or the Director-General has in writing, approved the sale of such irradiated foodstuff.
(b) Approvals referred to in sub-regulation 2(a) shall be in line with the Guidelines for Monitoring Irradiated Foodstuffs in South Africa. 
Reference of the measure
Section 2 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 7 Food products No    
Description
irridated Foodstuff 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 08 February 2008  
Description
All countries