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South AfricaAdopted, according to its latest notice

Dairy produce – South Africa

Official title

REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION, PACKING AND MARKING OF DAIRY PRODUCTS AND DAIRY-RELATED PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR SALE IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa notified a revised version of this proposed TBT measure on 23 June 2026. The measure was first notified on 6 June 2014. The comment period closed on 23 August 2026.

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At a glance

Products

DAIRY PRODUCE; BIRDS' EGGS; NATURAL HONEY; EDIBLE PRODUCTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED

HS codes
  • 04 · Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
    • 04
Notifying member
South Africa
Status
Adopted, according to its latest notice
Objectives
  • Consumer information, labelling
  • Protection of human health or safety
  • Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection
Area
TBT: Technical product rulesTechnical barriers to trade
Notification type
Regular notification
Document symbol
G/TBT/N/ZAF/176Latest notice: G/TBT/N/ZAF/176/Add.1/Rev.1
Keywords
Food standards

Key dates

Distributed by the WTO
Comment deadline
Closed on 23 August 2026
Proposed adoption
To be determined
Proposed entry into force
To be determined

What the notification says

The proposed amendment regulations set minimum quality standards for the classification of dairy products and imitation dairy products and prescribe the labelling of these products when presented for sale and the control system to ensure compliance with the minimum quality standards. It also contains requirements for containers, marking requirements, inspection and sampling methods.

Notices on this measure

Every notice about this measure published here, newest first. Each one is the notifying member's own text.

  1. RevisionG/TBT/N/ZAF/176/Add.1/Rev.1

    Comment deadline: Closed on 23 August 2026

    REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION, PACKING AND MARKING OF DAIRY PRODUCTS AND DAIRY-RELATED PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR SALE IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

    The proposed amendment regulations set minimum quality standards for the classification of dairy products and imitation dairy products and prescribe the labelling of these products when presented for sale and the control system to ensure compliance with the minimum quality standards. It also contains requirements for containers, marking requirements, inspection and sampling methods.

    Open on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)Official WTO document (opens in a new tab)Notified document (English) (opens in a new tab)

  2. RevisionG/TBT/N/ZAF/176/Rev.1

    Comment deadline: Closed on 15 September 2019

    Regulations relating to the classification, packing and marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

    The proposed amendment of the regulations set out the standards, classes and labelling requirements for locally manufactured and imported Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products intended for sale in South Africa.

    Open on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)Official WTO document (opens in a new tab)Notified document (English) (opens in a new tab)

  3. AddendumG/TBT/N/ZAF/176/Add.1

    The draft Technical Regulation notified through G/TBT/N/ZAF/176 - Regulations relating to classification, packing and marking of dairy products and imitation dairy products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa - was published by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries as a schedule in Government Gazette no 38615, notice no 260, dated 27 March 2015.

    Open on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)Official WTO document (opens in a new tab)Notified document (English) (opens in a new tab)

  4. Regular notificationG/TBT/N/ZAF/176

    Comment deadline: Closed on 5 August 2014

    Regulations relating to classification, packaging and marking of dairy products and imitation dairy products (36 pages, in English).

    The proposed regulations set minimum standards for classification of dairy products and imitation dairy products as well as the control system to ensure compliance to the standard. It also contains requirements for containers, marking requirements, inspection and sampling methods.

    Open on WTO ePing (opens in a new tab)Official WTO document (opens in a new tab)

Sources

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All updates from South Africa

  1. WTO notificationTBTUpdated: check whether it is now adopted or in force

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    This directive, issued under section 33 of the Standards Act, 2008, provides a framework to support the application of South African National Standards (SANS) to certain imported products that are currently unregulated. It applies specifically to products that do not fall under compulsory…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZAF/273/Add.1Comment period closed

  2. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    The proposed amendment to the compulsory specification for Motor Vehicles of Category M1 (VC 8022)

    This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicles of category M1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicles assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZAF/275Comment period closed

  3. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    The proposed Amendment to the Compulsory Specification for the Motor Vehicles of Category N1 (VC 8024)

    This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicles of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicles assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZAF/274Comment period closed

  4. WTO notificationTBTAdopted, according to its latest notice

    Re-publication for public comment of a proposed compulsory specification for safety glass and other safety glazing materials - VC 9003 (5 pages in English).

    This compulsory specification covers the requirements for safety glass and other safety glazing materials used in buildings in accordance with Part N of the National Building Regulations, and in any other application in which breakage due to human contact may result in serious injuries. Products…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/ZAF/141/Rev.1/Add.2Comment period closed

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