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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars.
The measure came into effect on 19 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For MotorVehicles Of Category M1
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category M1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after
completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer, In addition, the requirements shall apply to
designs of bodies sold for the purposes of incorporating new or used parts of motor vehicle models
previously homologated (or previously produced) by other manufacturers.
1.3 This specification does not apply to
a) experimental or prototype vehicles constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or
b) a motor vehicle model that was manufactured before 1965, that was not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and that is so certified by a motor club approved by the relevant Minister, or
c) motor vehicles designed or adapted principally for the purposes of motor sport competition, and which are homologated under the rules of the International Federation of the Automobile (FIA) and for which such homologation documentation is lodged with the Regulatory Authority, or d) motor vehicles for which Type Approval was granted under European Small (Low Volume) Series alternative according to article 8 of the Directive EC/70/156, provided:-
i) that not more than 10 such vehicles are registered in South Africa each year, and
ii) copies of all relevant approval and test documentation are lodged with the Regulatory Authority.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates as specified in Schedule 1.
1.5 Except for the requirements of 3.7, which shall not be omitted or replaced, certain special category M1 motor vehicles designed or adapted for use as
a) mobile living accommodation (motor caravans),
b) ambulances and patient-transfer vehicles,
c) prisoner-conveyance vehicles,
d) hearses,
e) security and antiriot vehicles,
f) open sided passenger vehicles derived from vehicles other than category M1 vehicles may, alternatively, comply with the specific requirements of the relevant compulsory specification for another category of motor vehicle.
1.6 Vehicles that are sold with a category M2 seating configuration and with a category M1 seating configuration as an alternative, need not comply with the steering frontal impact requirements of 3.5.2.
1.7 Where a South African national standard, including an international standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted by South Africa as a national standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify the compliance apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.1 Homologation
Each registered Manufacturer, Importer or Builder (MIB) shall have each model of motor vehicle from a specific source, covered by the scope of this compulsory specification, homologated by the regulatory authority in accordance with the requirements of Annexure A.
Annexure A
1. The Applicant shall formally submit a request for homologation, for each model of motor vehicle intended to be manufactured or imported, in writing, to the Regulatory Authority providing information of his/her intention to homologate that model of vehicle.
2. The Regulatory Authority shall forward to the Applicant the relevant homologation application documents for each model, requested in 1 above. The application documents shall stipulate the information to be submitted to the Regulatory Authority, and these shall accompany the submitted application. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1 and Annexure A 1 and 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars. No - Description
- Motor vehicles in category M1
category M1 motor vehicle is one that is used for the carriage of passengers, that has at least four wheels, and that
has seating accommodation for not more than eight passengers in addition to the driver of the vehicle.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 25 March 1977
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 March 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 5467, 25 March 1977
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Under The Hazardous Substances Act 15 Of 1973
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Description of the measure
- LICENCES
2.(1) An application for a licence shall be made in the form set out in Annexure A hereto and shall be submitted to the Regional Director of Health Services of the area concerned.
(2) The form of licence to be issued in terms of section 4 of the Act shall be as set out in Annexure B hereto.
(3) (i) A licence shall not be issued unless in the opinion of the said Regional Director its issue is
desirable in the public interest.
(ii) A licence shall not be issued to any person who is unable to read and write one of the official languages or who in the opinion of the said Regional Director is otherwise unsuitable.
3. A licence shall not be granted except to -
(i) an importer, for the importation of Group I hazardous substances for sale or supply for mining or industrial purposes, or for sale or supply to a wholesale distributor or registered pharmacist in possession of a licence or a bona fide laboratory, research institution or teaching institution;
(ii) a manufacturer, for the importation, manufacture, sale or supply of Group I hazardous substances for mining or industrial purposes or for exportation, or for sale or supply to a wholesale distributor or registered pharmacist in possession of a licence or a bona fide laboratory, research institution or teaching institution;
(iii) a wholesale distributor, for the importation, sale or supply of Group I hazardous substances for mining or industrial purposes, or for sale or supply to a wholesale distributor or a registered pharmacist who is in possession of a licence or a bona fide laboratory, research institution or teaching, institution; or for the importation, sale or supply of Category B Group I hazardous substances to a person referred to in paragraph (v) who is in possession of a licence;
(iv) a registered pharmacist conducting a wholesale or retail pharmacy, for the importation, sale or supply of Group I hazardous substances by wholesale or retail - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1) -(3); 3(i) -(iv)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The list of hazardous substances are neither listed in the Act nor in the Regulations. The NTM Manager to request these from the South African NTM focal point as the list is not available online.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 44 Hazardous chemicals and pesticides No - Description
- Group 1 hazardous substances i.e any substance or mixture of substances which, in the course of customary or reasonable handling or use, including ingestion, might, by reason of its toxic, corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitizing or flammable nature or because it generates pressure through decomposition, heat or other means, cause injury,
ill-health or death to human beings.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass.
The measure came into effect on 16 July 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 July 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37631, 16 May 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Compulsory Specification For Safety Glass And Other Safety Glazing Materials - VC 9003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 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 within the scope of this compulsory specification include but are not limited to: Stock sheets of laminated safety glazing materials, i.e. sheets of safety glazing produced by a manufacturer equipped to laminate safety glass that will be cut to size by an installer;
• Toughened safety glass, i.e. panels of flat safety glazing manufactured from flat glass, cut to size, and then tempered;
• Polymeric glazing, i.e. sheets of transparent plastics that can be cut to size;
• Any glazed products that may be subjected to human impact;
• Any other material claimed to be safety glazing.
1.2 Safety glazing used in automotive applications is excluded. - Description of the measure
- 3.3 The applicant shall ensure that every type of safety glazing material has been approved by the NRCS in accordance with the requirements of Annex A of this compulsory specification before manufacture, import, sale or supply.
3.4 The applicant shall inform the NRCS of any change in the material, method of manufacture, design or components affecting any mandatory requirement of this compulsory specification.
A.1 Application for Approval
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type of safety glazing material. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.1.1 Technical specifications detailing the material composition, method of manufacturer and minimum thickness for the type of safety glazing material.
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s where the safety glazing material is produced;
A.1.3 Evidence of conformity including test reports issued not more than 12 months before the date of submission to the NRCS by a conformity assessment body recognized in terms of the NRCS's Conformity Assessment Policy, to prove compliance with all the relevant requirements of this compulsory specification;
A.1.4 The markings to be applied to each type of safety glazing material;
A.1.5 Information to the satisfaction of the NRCS regarding the measures taken by the applicant to ensure ongoing conformity of the safety glazing material; and
A.1.6 Any reasonable additional information as may be requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.3, 3.4 and Annex A
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7007 Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass. No - Description
- Safety glazing material: Glazing material that is so manufactured, constructed, treated and combined with other materials and components that, if broken by human contact, the likelihood of cutting or piercing injuries that might result from such contact are minimized.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8544: Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with
The measure came into effect on 03 August 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.34983, 3 February 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Cord Sets, Interconnection Cord Sets And Cord Extension Sets (VC 8029)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This compulsory specification covers the requirements for cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets with a rated current not exceeding 16 A and a rated single-phase voltage not exceeding
250 V a.c., intended for household and similar general purpose equipment.
1.2 This compulsory specification does not apply to cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets for industrial purposes (incorporating plugs, connectors and socket-outlets in accordance with SANS 60309). - Description of the measure
- 3.4 The applicant shall ensure that every type of cord set, interconnection cord set, and/or cord extension set has been approved by the NRCS before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of
Annex A.
A.1 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
An application for approval of each type of cord set, interconnection cord set, and/or cord extension set intended for sale shall include:
A.1.1 Details of the type of cord set, interconnection cord set, and/or cord extension set for which approval is sought and the standards to which it is claimed to conform;
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s in which the cord set, interconnection cord set, and/or cord extension set is produced;
A.1.3 For new applications, proof of conformity, with all the requirements of this compulsory specification, issued less than 36 months before the date of submission to the NRCS;
A.1.4 On expiry of the approval, an application for an extension may be granted, provided that all the conditions of the previous approval were met. In this case, proof of compliance, with all the requirements of the relevant compulsory specification, issued less than 60 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, shall be
required;
A.1.5 Identification markings and other information appearing on the product; and
A.1.6 Any reasonable additional information as may be requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4 and Annex A.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8544 Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with Yes Cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets with a rated current not exceeding 16 A and a rated single-phase voltage not exceeding 250 V a.c - Description
- Cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets with a rated current not exceeding 16 A and a rated single-phase voltage not exceeding 250 V a.c., intended for household and similar general purpose equipment.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of Chapter 90, and nume
The measure came into effect on 06 April 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 April 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 90 (Government Gazette No. 31844) of 6 February 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Lamp Controlgear
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the safety requirements for lamp controlgear, excluding glow starters for tubular fluorescent lamps.
- Description of the measure
- 3.5 The manufacturer or importer shall apply to the Regulator for approval of every type and model of lamp controlgear before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.
Annex 1 Application for Approval
An application for approval of each type of lamp controlgear that it intends to sell shall include:
a) Details of the type and model of lamp controlgear for which approval is sought and the standard or standards to which it is claimed to conform;
b) Details of the manufacturing plant or plants in which the lamp controlgear is produced;
c) Proof of conformity with all the requirements of this compulsory specification including standards and test methods referred to;
d) Markings and other information appearing on the product;
e) Any reasonable additional information requested by the Regulator. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.5 and Annex 1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8537 Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of Chapter 90, and nume Yes Lamp controlgear - Description
- Lamp controlgear
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 7321.12: -- For liquid fuel and 7321.82: -- For liquid fuel
The measure came into effect on 08 October 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 552 (Government Gazette No. 36725) Of 8 August 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment of the Compulsory Specification For Non-Pressure Paraffin Stoves And Heaters -VC 9089
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This compulsory specification covers the requirements for the construction, operation and safe use of non-pressure paraffin stoves and heaters primarily intended for domestic use with a gauge pressure close to the burner < 2 kPa. gauge and with a maximum heat rating of 4,5 kW for a single burner.
- Description of the measure
- 3.2 Each type of Non-pressure paraffin stove and heater (herein after referred to as appliance type) shall be approved in accordance with the requirements of Annexure A of this compulsory specification before it is imported, sold or supplied in the Republic of South Africa.
A1. Application for Approval
A1.1 The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every appliance type.
A1.2 An application for approval shall be submitted by the applicant to the NRCS and shall include the following:
A1.2.1 Drawings to scale of all component parts and materials including the assembly of the appliance in sufficient detail to permit identification. The drawings shall show the markings of the appliance type as required by the specification.
A1.2.2 Test report/s issued by an appropriately recognised conformity assessment body in a format acceptable to the NRCS and in accordance with the NRCS's Conformity Assessment Policy.
A1.2.3. One specimen of the appliance type for the verification of compliance with the requirements of this specification. The specimen shall include all the accessories that are supplied with the appliance type, within the packaging, as it is placed on the market, whether or not those accessories have actually been fitted to the appliance.
A1.2.4 Details of the marking on the packaging or appliance for the appliance type in accordance with paragraph 3.3.
A1.2.5 Information for users that shall accompany the appliance type when placed on the market as required by the specification.
A1.2.6 Any additional information relevant to the application as may be requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.2 and Annex A1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7321.12 -- For liquid fuel Yes non-pressure paraffin stove 7321.82 -- For liquid fuel Yes non-pressure paraffin heater - Description
- A category of a non-pressure paraffin stove or heater that is similar in essential characteristics such as design,
materials, manufacturing processes or methods of assembly.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8535.90.90: -- Other, 8536.69: -- Other and 8536.90: - Other apparatus
The measure came into effect on 19 May 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of Compulsory Specification For Plugs, Socket-Outlets And Socket Outlet Adaptors (VC 8008)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the safety requirements for
1.1 Plugs, socket-outlets (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket outlet adaptors with or without earth contacts intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors with a rated voltage not
exceeding 250 V ac and a rated current not exceeding 16 A;
1.2 Surface type mounting boxes that are necessary for the tests on the socket-outlet, excluding flush mounting boxes;
1.3 Plugs incorporated in cord sets, and plugs and portable socket-outlets incorporated in cord extension sets;
1.4 Plugs and socket-outlets that are components of an appliance. - Description of the measure
- 3.3 The applicant shall ensure that every type of plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor has been approved by the NRCS before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements
of Annex A.
3.4 The applicant shall inform the NRCS of any change in design or materials affecting any mandatory requirement in terms of this compulsory specification.
A.1 Application for approval
An application for approval of each type of each type of plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor that is intended for sale shall include:
A.1.1 Details of the type of plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor for which approval is sought and the standard/s to which it is claimed to conform;
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s in which each type of plug, socket-outlet (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket-outlet adaptor is produced;
A.1.3 For new applications, proof of conformity, with all the requirements of this compulsory specification, issued less than 36 months before the date of submission to the NRCS;
A.1.4 On expiry of the approval, an application for an extension may be granted, provided that all the conditions of the previous approval were met. In this case, proof of compliance, with all the requirements of the relevant compulsory specification, issued less than 60 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, shall be
required;
A.1.5 Identification markings and other information appearing on the product; and
A.1.6 Any reasonable additional information as may be requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.3, 3.4 and Annex A.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.90.90 -- Other Yes Plugs, socket-outlets, Surface type mounting boxes 8536.69 -- Other Yes Plugs, socket-outlets 8536.90 - Other apparatus No Surface type mounting boxes - Description
- 1.1 Plugs, socket-outlets (fixed or portable, single or multiple), and socket outlet adaptors with or without earth contacts intended for household and similar purposes, either indoors or outdoors with a rated voltage not
exceeding 250 V ac and a rated current not exceeding 16 A;
1.2 Surface type mounting boxes that are necessary for the tests on the socket-outlet, excluding flush mounting boxes;
1.3 Plugs incorporated in cord sets, and plugs and portable socket-outlets incorporated in cord extension sets;
1.4 Plugs and socket-outlets that are components of an appliance.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0307.81: -- Live, fresh or chilled
The measure came into effect on 15 August 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.35436, 15 June 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Introduction Of The Compulsory Specification For Live Aquacultured Abalone (VC 9001)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This Compulsory Specification applies to the harvesting, preparation, packing, conveyance and quality of live aquacultured abalone.
1.2 Wild harvested live abalone is excluded from the scope of this Compulsory Specification. - Description of the measure
- 3.2 The facility for live aquacultured abalone products shall be pre-approved by the NRCS for conformity of production requirements as prescribed in Annex A.1.
3.3 The packer may not dispatch live aquacultured abalone product from the facility without a valid NRCS approvals document for the facility.
3.4 Application for approval of the product shall be made to the NRCS for every consignment of live aquacultured abalone in accordance with the requirements of AnnexA.2.
4.2 Live aquacultured abalone for packing shall be obtained from sources that are officially approved by DAFF.
A.1 Application for approval of the facility
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of the facility. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.1.1 Details of the facility for which approval is sought;
A.1.2 Records and documentation as evidence of implementation of a product safety management system;
A.1.3 Test results for the live aquacultured abalone and water as prescribed in SANS 729 for a minimum period of three months preceding the application (new facilities that have not been in production before the application will be given 3 to 6 months to provide documentation for A.1.2 and A.1.3);
A.1.4 Information to the satisfaction of the NRCS regarding the measures taken by the applicant to ensure ongoing conformity with the requirements of this Compulsory Specification; and
A.1.5 Any reasonable additional information requested by the NRCS.
A.2 Application for approval for approval of product
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of the product. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.2.1 Importers and exporters shall supply details of the live aquacultured abalone product per consignment for which approval is sought and provide evidence that the product complies with SANS 729 (specific export requirements are given in Annex B);
A.2.2 The applicable rights and permits as required by SAMSM&CP; A.2.3 Test results for the live aquacultured abalone and water as prescribed in SANS
729 for a minimum period of three months preceding the application;
A.2.4 Records and documentation as evidence of implementation of a product safety management system;
A.2.5 Movement documentation to substantiate traceability;
A.2.6 Declaration of current classification of farm with regards to the SAMSM&CP;
A.2.7 Test results as per SANS 729 and SAMSM&CP at request;
A.2.8 Details of the markings used on the packed product:
A.2.9 Information to the satisfaction of the NRCS regarding the measures taken by the applicant to ensure ongoing conformity with the requirements of this Compulsory Specification; and
A.2.10 Any reasonable additional information requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.2, 3.3 and 4.2
Annexes A.1 and A.2 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0307.81 -- Live, fresh or chilled Yes Live aquacultured abalone - Description
- Live aquacultured abalone
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 May 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 May 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15 August 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: AIR QUALITY ACT, 2004 (ACT NO. 39 OF 2004) REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PHASING-OUT AND MANAGEMENT OF OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Importers or exporters of ozone depleting substances
8. (1)A person who imports or exports of ozone depleting substances listed in Appendix A must, annually, at the end of January every year, report to the Department the total quantities imported or exported for the previous year.
(2)The report contemplated in sub-regulation (1) must be in a table format, containing the following information-
(a)the name of the importer or exporter;
(b)the physical address of the importer or exporter;
(c)the name, surname and contact details of the person in charge of the import or export;
(d)the import or export permit number, issued in terms of the International Trade Administration Commission Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002);
(e)the total quantities of ozone depleting substances imported or exported for the reporting period in question;
(3)Before the end of January every year, every user who has been granted approval for a critical use must, for each ozone depleting substance, report to the Department annually the nature of the use, the quantities used during the previous year and the quantities held in stock.
(4)An importer or exporter contemplated in sub-regulation (1) must keep a copy of the annual report for 5 years after submission to the Department. - Reference of the measure
- Section 8(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 36 Ozone-depleting substances No - Description
- ozone depleting substances
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 08 May 2014 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
The measure came into effect on 05 April 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 April 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette NO.32916, 5 February 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category O1/O2(Caravans And Light Trailers)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for vehicle models of categories 0 1 and O2 designed or adapted for operation on a public road at speeds greater than 40 kph, including new vehicle models and vehicle models that have not previously been registered or licensed in South Africa.
1.2 The requirements of this specification, in so far as the vehicle parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete vehicle supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification applies to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental vehicles or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturer or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to agricultural trailers, unless they are subsequently sold for use on a public road in South Africa.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates as specified in schedule 1.
1.5 Where a South African National Standard, including an International Standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted by South Africa as a National Standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements of the specifications for the commodity, and the tests to verify compliance apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.1 Homologation
Registered manufacturers, importers and builders (MISs) shall have each model of motor vehicle, from
a specific source, covered by the scope of this compulsory speCification, homologated by the regulatory
authority in accordance with the reqUirements of Annexure A.
Annexure A
1. The Applicant shall formally submit a request for homologation, for each model of
vehicle intended to be manufactured or imported, in writing, to the Regulatory
Authority providing information of his/her intention to homologate that model of
vehicle.
2. The Regulatory Authority shall forward to the Applicant the relevant homologation
application documents for each model, requested in 1 above. The application
documents shall stipulate the information to be submitted to the Regulatory
Authority, and these shall accompany the submitted application.
3. The Applicant shall complete the application and provide the necessary requested
supporting documentation, and forward it to the Regulatory Authority. The
appropriate fee for the homologation, as determined by the Minister by Notice in
the Government Gazette, shall be paid to the Regulatory Authority. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1 and Annexure 1 to 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8716 Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof. Yes Caravans And Light Trailers in category O1/O2 - Description
- Caravans And Light Trailers in category O1/O2
Category O1 are single-axled trailers, other than semi-trailers, with a maximum mass not exceeding 0,75 t
Category O2 are trailers other than category OJ, with a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 9401.20: - Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles
The measure came into effect on 20 August 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 August 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 862 (Government Gazette 25082) Of 20 June 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Child Restraints For Use In Motor Vehicles
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification applies to child restraint that are suitable for installation in power driven vehicles that have three or more wheels.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- A.2 The anchorages shall be determined by the manufacturer of the child restraint in agreement with the vehicle manufacturer, and details shall be submitted for approval to the test authority that conducts the tests. The test authority might take into account information obtained from the vehicle manufacturer.
- Reference of the measure
- Annexure A.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9401.20 - Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles Yes Child restraint - Description
- Child restraint
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0602.20: - Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts
The measure came into effect on 14 May 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 May 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette Notice ,14 May 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- BIODIVERSITY ACT, 2004 (ACT NO. 10 OF 2004) PROHIBITION OF TRADE IN CERTAIN ENCEPHALARTOS (CYCAD) SPECIES
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 2. PROHIBITIONS
(1) The following restricted activities involving wild specimens of listed
threatened or protected Encephalartos species, unless if required for conservation or enforcement purposes:
(a) Collect, pluck, uproot, destroy;
(b) Export from the Republic of South Africa , sell , trade, buy;
(c) Receive, give, donate, accept, acquire, dispose;
(d) Import into the Republic of South Africa, convey, move, translocate; or
(e) Possess, exercise physical control (except where permits have been issued, prior to the publication of this notice, for plants that form part of legally obtained parental stock).
(2) The following restricted activities involving artificially propagated specimens of listed threatened or protected Encephalartos species:
(i) The export from the Republic of South Africa of specimens with a stem diameter of more than 15cm, except for the following dwarf species which cannot be exported if the stem diameter is more than 7cm:
E. caffer, E. humilis, E. cupidus, E. cerinus and E. ngoyanus - Reference of the measure
- Section 2 (1)(e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0602.20 - Trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not, of kinds which bear edible fruit or nuts Yes Encephalartos species - Description
- Encephalartos species
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 May 2012 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 01: Live animals
The measure came into effect on 28 October 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 October 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28 OCTOBER 20054 No. 28181
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003);
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals, F: Protection of wild fauna and flora and I: Protection of national treasures of artistic, historic or archaeological value
- Description of the measure
- 45. (1) No person shall, without the prior written authorisation of a management authority, within a special nature reserve, national park or world heritage site undertake, support or participate in any restricted activity.
(2) For purposes of subregulation (1) a restricted activity means
(a) in relation to a specimen of a protected species
(i) hunting, catching, capturing or killing any living specimen of a listed threatened species by any means, method or device whatsoever, including searching, pursuing, driving, lying in wait, luring, alluring, discharging a missile or injuring with intent to hunt, catch, capture or kill any such specimen;
(ii) gathering, collecting or plucking any specimen of a listed threatened or protected species;
(iii) picking parts of, or cutting, chopping off, uprooting, damaging or destroying, any specimen of a listed threatened or protected species;
(iv) possessing or exercising physical control over any specimen of a listed threatened or protected species;
(v) growing, breeding or in any other way propagating any specimen of a listed threatened or protected species, or causing it to multiply;
(vi) conveying, moving or otherwise translocating any specimen of a listed threatened or protected species;
selling or otherwise trading in, buying, receiving, giving, donating or accepting as a gift, or in any way acquiring or disposing of any specimen of a listed threatened or protected species; or
(viii) luring or baiting a specimen in or from a national park or world heritage site;
(ix) any other prescribed activity which involves a specimen of a listed threatened or protected species; in (b) relation to a specimen of an alien species or listed invasive species -
(i) importing into a special nature reserve, national park or world heritage site, including introducing from the sea, any specimen of an alien or listed invasive species;
(ii) possessing or exercising physical control over any specimen of an alien or listed invasive species;
growing, breeding or in any other way propagating an specimen of an alien or listed invasive species, or causing it to multiply;(iv) conveying, moving or otherwise translocating any specimen of an alien or listed invasive species; and
(v) selling or trading in, buying, receiving, giving, donating or accepting as a gift, or in any way acquiring or disposing of any specimen of an alien or listed invasive species; and
(vi) any other prescribed activity which involves a specimen of an alien or listed invasive species;
(c) in relation to cultural heritage elements -
(i) touching, removing, altering or interfering with cultural resources;
(ii) preventing participation in living cultural heritage and
(iii) preventing the cultural or- spiritual development of people, groups or m nities. - Reference of the measure
- Part 2 Para 45 (b) (i)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 01 Live animals No - Description
- Animals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 28 October 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods.
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7 Homologation requirements
7.1 Homologation
Registered manufacturers, importers and builders (MISs) shall have each model of motor vehicle from a specific source, covered by the scope of this compulsory specification, successfully homologated by the regulatory authority in accordance with the requirements of Annexure A
7.2 Rights of homologation approval
The rights of ownership of homologation approval, so granted for a vehicle model in 7.1, shall lie with the registered MIS that obtained such approval. This may only be transferable, to another registered MIS, on request of the MIS that currently owns the rights of homologation approval, and be authorised by, the regulatory authority.
A transference fee, as determined by the Minister, shall be paid to the regulatory authority.
Annexure A
Administrative Process - Homologation of Models of Motor Vehicles of Category N2/N3.
1. The Applicant shall formally submit a request for homologation, for each model of motor vehicle intended to be manufactured or imported, in writing, to the Regulatory Authority providing information of his/her intention to homologate that model of motor vehicle.
2. The Regulatory Authority shall forward to the Applicant the relevant homologation application documents, for each model as requested in 1 above. The Applicant shall complete the application and forward it to the Regulatory Authority. The application documents shall stipulate the information to be submitted to the Regulatory Authority, and these shall accompany the submitted application. The appropriate fee, as determined from time to time by Notice in the Government Gazette, for the homologation, shall be paid to the Regulatory Authority. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7 and Annex A
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods. Yes Motor vehicles in N2/N3 category - Description
- Motor vehicles in N2/N3 category
Category N2 motor vehicle,is one that is used for the carriage of goods and that has a maximum mass of more
than 3,5 t but not more than 12 t.
Category N3 motor vehicle, is one that is used for the carriage of goods and that has a maximum mass exceeding
12 t
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 11 August 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 August 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES GN. R. 1375 GG3629 11 August 1972
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REGISTRATION AND SALE OF AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES: The Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act 36 of 1947),
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 2.(1) Every application for the registration of an agricultural remedy shall be submitted in triplicate in the form prescribed in the Second Schedule hereto, to The Registering Officer of Agricultural Remedies, Department of Agricultural Technical Services, Private Bag X116, Pretoria, and shall be accompanied by-
1(a) three typed copies of the label, advertisement and other literature used or intended to be used in connection with such agricultural remedy;
1Note: It is recommended that three typed copies of every label and advertisement intended for use in connection with any agricultural remedy be submitted to the Registering Officer before it is printed.
b) two samples of the agricultural remedy (not less than 4 oz/fl oz each);
(c) the registration fee as specified in the First Schedule hereto;
2(d) except when not required by the Registering Officer, experimental data on biological efficacy and residues obtained under South African conditions;
2Note: (i) Before commencement of experimentation in support of applications for registration of agricultural remedies, applicants must approach the Registering Officer submitting particulars regarding the nature and extent of envisaged experimentation. If possible officials of the Department will visit these experiments. Such officials must be free to inspect experiments at all times with the view to acquainting themselves with the final results. (ii) Such tests must be undertaken either by the applicant or by some other independent body. The Department, however, reserves the right to, where possible and/or desirable, first conduct tests prior to registration.
(e) full particulars on the pharmacology and toxicology of the agricultural remedy; and
(f) method of analysis for determining the percentage of active ingredient/s.
(2) No application will be considered unless it complies in all respects with the requirements prescribed, and unless the applicant furnishes the Registering Officer with such further information (including suitable samples of the agricultural remedy), as he may call for in order to determine whether the agricultural remedy is suitable and sufficiently effective for the purpose for which it is intended.
(3) Registration will only be effected upon receipt of printed copies of the approved label.
(4) Whenever an agricultural remedy is registered, the Registering Officer shall issue or cause to be issued to the applicant a registration certificate which shall be valid for a period not exceeding four years and which shall expire on 30 June 1974.
(5) As from 1 July 1970, the registration of agricultural remedies shall only take place every fourth year, or part of four years, which period shall be calculated from 1 July 1970. Applications for registration shall be submitted on the forms prescribed by subregulation (1) of these regulations and shall be accompanied by the registration fees set out in the First Schedule hereto.
(6) An existing registration will be regarded as a new registration in case of an amendment thereto which will affect its active ingredient/s by more than five percent.
(7) An agricultural remedy may not be imported into the Republic of South Africa for the purpose of sale unless it has been registered, prior to the importation thereof by a representative resident or carrying on business within the Republic.
(8)(a) Agricultural remedies may only be imported for private use with the written consent of the Registering Officer. Where, however, agricultural remedies are imported with the view to sale the Registering Officer shall have the right to issue a general permit subject to the annual submission of required information and in this case it will not be necessary for those concerned to apply for individual consignments.
(b) Agricultural remedies may only be imported for experimental purposes with the written consent of the Registering Officer. Applications for the importation of test consignments must be accompanied by a sample together with the following information:
(i) the country of origin; (ii) the port entry; (iii) the quantity to be imported; (iv) the purpose for which the remedy will be used; (v) where the remedy will be tested; (vi) pharmacological and toxicological properties; and (vii) methods of analysis. - Reference of the measure
- Section 2 (a) (b) v,vi,vii
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Agricultural remedy - Description
- Agricultural remedy
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 11 August 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8539.21: -- Tungsten halogen
The measure came into effect on 07 August 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37288, 7 February 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Incandescent Lamps (VC 8043)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 General
This compulsory specification covers the requirements for safety, performance and quality of incandescent lamps intended for domestic and general lighting service, having:
A power rating up to and including 1500 W;
Rated voltage up to 250 V;
Caps of any type, material, shape and finish.
1.2 This compulsory specification shall not apply to the following lamp types:
Pilot lamps;
Special lamps, not used for domestic and general lighting;
Automotive lamps;
Extra low voltage lamps 5_ 12 V;
Temperature and shock-proof lamps. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.5 The applicant shall ensure that each type of incandescent lamp has been approved by the NRCS before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.
ANNEX A - APPROVAL OF INCANDESCENT LAMP
A.1 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
An application for approval of each type of incandescent lamp intended for sale shall include:
A.1.1 Details of the type of incandescent lamp for which approval is sought and the standard/s to which it is claimed to conform;
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s in which the incandescent lamp type is produced;
Al .3 For new applications, proof of conformity, with all the requirements of this compulsory specification, issued less than 36 months before the date of submission to the NRCS;
A.1.4 On expiry of the approval, an application for an extension may be granted, provided that all the conditions of the previous approval were met. In this case, proof of compliance, with all the requirements of the relevant
compulsory specification, issued less than 60 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, shall be required;
A.1.5 Identification markings and other information appearing on the product; and
A.1.6 Any reasonable additional information in order to clarify the above that may be requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.5 Annex A
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8539.21 -- Tungsten halogen No - Description
- Incandescent lamp i.e tungsten filament or tungsten halogen lamp.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8544: Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with
The measure came into effect on 19 May 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of Compulsory Specification For The Safety Of Flexible Cords For Electrical Appliances (VC 8006)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the safety requirements for insulated single core flexible cords rated at a minimum of 500 V ac and multiple core flexible electric cords rated at a minimum of 300/500 V ac. These flexible cords are
intended to connect single or 3 - phase appliances, luminaires and light industrial equipment to a low voltage mains supply conforming to the standard applicable in the Republic of South Africa Le. 230 V +- 10% single phase ac., or 400 V +- 10% three phase ac. - Description of the measure
- 3.3 The applicant shall ensure that every type of flexible cord has been approved by the NRCS before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.
A.1 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
An application for approval of each type of flexible cord intended for sale shall include:
A.1.1 Details of the type of flexible cord for which approval is sought and the standard/s to which it is claimed to conform;
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plan/s in which the flexible cord is produced;
A.1.3 For new applications, proof of conformity, with all the requirements of this compulsory specification, issued less than 36 months before the date of submission to the NRCS;
A.1.4 On expiry of the approval, an application for an extension may be granted, provided that all the conditions of the previous approval were met. In this case, proof of compliance, with all the requirements of the relevant compulsory specification, issued less than 60 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, shall be
required;
A.1.5 Identification markings and other information appearing on the product; and
A.1.6 Any reasonable additional information as may be requested by the NRCS - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.3 and Annex A.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8544 Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with Yes Flexible cord: Length of one or more flexible cores of cross-sectional area not more than 4 mm 2 , with or without protective covering for domestic and light duty applications - Description
- Flexible cord: Length of one or more flexible cores of cross-sectional area not more than 4 mm 2 , with or without protective covering for domestic and light duty applications
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0303: Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04., 0304.6: - Frozen fillets of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), e, 0307: Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt, 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. and 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
The measure came into effect on 24 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38707, 24 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Frozen Fish, Frozen Marine Molluscs And Frozen Products Derived Therefrom - VC 8017
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This Compulsory Specification applies to the handling, preparation, processing, packing, transportation, freezing, storage and quality of frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom, for human consumption, which are to be offered for sale.
- Description of the measure
- 3.4 Application for official approval of the product(s) shall be made to the NRCS for every consignment of frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom which are imported into South Africa in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.2.1.
4.3 All local raw molluscan shellfish for processing shall be obtained from a source that has a valid permit from DAFF to either harvest, grow, process or supply molluscan shellfish
A.2.1 For imported products, applicants shall supply details of the frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom per consignment for which approval is sought by providing the following information:
a) Details of the importer, product, bill of entry, quantity, number of product and batch code(s), code list or bill of lading;
b) The date and place where it will be available for inspection;
c) Name and contact details of a contact person;
d) The number(s) of the bill(s) of entry and the date authorized by custom officials; and
e) The voyage number of the cargo carrier (vessel, aircraft or registration number of vehicle).
A.2.4 Details of the markings used on the packed product(s); - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4 , 4.3, Annex A.2.1 and Annex 2.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0303 Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04. No 0304.6 - Frozen fillets of tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), e No 0307 Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumpt Yes Frozen 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Frozen 1605 Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved. Yes Frozen molluscs - Description
- All frozen fish, marine molluscs, and products derived therefrom
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8539.21: -- Tungsten halogen
The measure came into effect on 23 July 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 July 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37654, 23 May 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Singlecapped Fluorescent Lamps (VC 9091)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This compulsory specification covers the safety, efficacy performance, life and interchangeability requirements for single-capped tubular fluorescent lamps with integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation (self-ballasted lamps) and non-self-ballasted single-capped tubular fluorescent lamps, intended
for general lighting purposes that have:
• a rated wattage up to 60W
• a SANS 1661 rated voltage of 100 to 250 V a.c.; and
• 2G7, 2GX7, GR8, 2G10, G10q, GR10q, GX10q, GY10q, 2G11, 2GX11,GR14q, G23, GX23, G24, GX24,GX24q, G24d, GX32, and Edison screw or Bayonet caps.
1.2 The following lamps intended for general lighting purposes are excluded from the lamp efficacy requirement in ANNEX AA of SANS 60969:
• Coloured lamps; and
• Reflector lamps - Description of the measure
- 3.3 The manufacturer or importer shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type and model of single-capped fluorescent lamp before offering it for sale, in accordance with the requirements of Annex A.
3.4 The manufacturer and/or importer shall inform the NRCS of any change in design or components affecting any mandatory requirement the NRCS may, at its discretion, demand the submission of fresh evidence of conformity or a new application for approval. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4 and 3.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8539.21 -- Tungsten halogen Yes Single-capped fluorescent lamp - Description
- Single-capped fluorescent lamp
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2915.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 14 November 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 November 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 18412, 14 November 1997
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations relating to the control over fluoroacetic acid (mono), its salts and derivatives
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4(1) A holder of a licence, a laboratory, a teaching institution, an industry, a government institution, a provincial authority or a provincial institution shall not import fluoroacetic acid (mono), its salts and derivatives for use in the Republic which are not sealed in a poison collar , unless such a person or institution is the holder of written approval. An application for written approval shall be lodged with the Director - General in writing.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2915.90.90 -- Other Yes Fluoroacetic acid (mono), its salts and derivatives - Description
- Fluoroacetic acid (mono), its salts and derivatives
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
