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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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 3 Classification of child restraints
3.1 Mass group
Each child restraint can be classified as belonging to one of the following five mass groups in terms
of the mass that it can support:
a) group 0: for children of mass less than 10 kg;
b) group 0+: for children of mass less than 13 kg;
c) group I: for children of mass from 9 kg to 18 kg;
d) group II: for children of mass from 15 kg to 25 kg; and
d) group HI: for children of mass from 22 kg to 36 kg.
3.2 Category
Each child restraint can be classified as belonging to one of the following four categories in terms of the conditions in which It can be used:
a) a universal category: for use as specified in 5.1 .1 and 5.1 .3.1 on most vehicle seat positions;
b) a restricted category: for use as specified in 5.1,1 and 5.1.3.1 in designated seat positions for particular vehicle types as indicated by either the child restraint manufacturer or the vehicle manufacturer;
c) a semi-universal category: for use as specified in 5.1 .1 and 5.1 .3.2; and
d) a specific vehicle category: for use either in specific vehicle types in accordance with 5. 1 .2 and 5.1.3.3, or as a built-in child restraint.
3.3 Class
Each child restraint can be classified as belonging to one of the following two classes:
a) integral class, that comprises a combination of straps or flexible components with a securing buckle, an adjusting device, attachments and, in some cases, a supplementary chair, or an impact shield (or both), that is capable of being anchored by its own integral strap or straps; or
b) non-integral class, that can comprise a partial restraint (see 2.26) that when used in conjunction with an adult seat belt that passes round the body of the child or restrains the device in which the child is placed, forms a complete restraint system.
5 General requirements
5.1 Positioning and securing on the vehicle
5.1 .1 The use of child restraints in the universal, semi-universal and restricted categories (see 3.2)
is permitted in the front and the rear seating position if the restraints are fitted in compliance with the
manufacturer's instructions,
5.1.2 The use of child restraints in the specific vehicle category (see 3.2) is permitted in alt seat positions and in the luggage area if the restraints are fitted in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions. In the case of a rearward-facing restraint, the design shall ensure that the child's head is supported when the restraint is in use.
5.1 .3 Depending on the category to which it belongs, the child restraint shall be secured either to the vehicle structure, or to the seat structure.
5.1.3.1 In the case of the universal category and the restricted category, restraints shall be secured only by means of an adult safety belt (with or without a retractor) that meets the requirements of SABS 1 080 , Restraining devices (safety belts) for occupants of adult build in motor vehicles (revised requirements), or of any equivalent standard, and that has been fitted to anchorages that meet the requirements of the said SABS 1 430.
5.1 .3.2 In the case of the semi-universal category, restraints shall be secured by means of the lower anchorages prescribed in the said SABS 1 430 and additional anchorages that meet the requirements of annex A of this specification.
5.1.3.3 In the case of the specific vehicle category, the restraints shall be secured by means of the anchorages designed by the vehicle manufacturer or by the child restraint manufacturer.
5.1.4 In the case of child restraining straps or child-restraint attachment straps that utilize belt anchorages to which an adult safety belt or belts are already fitted, the test authority shall check that
a) the effective adult anchorage position complies with the said SABS 1430,
b) the effective operation of the one device is not hindered by the other, and
c) the buckles of the adult system and the additional system are not interchangeable.
5.1.5 In the case of child restraint systems thatutilize bars (or extra devices attached to the anchor-ages that comply with the said SABS 1430) that move the effective anchorage position outside the scope of the said SABS 1430, the following shall apply:
a) the testauthority shall apply the requirements of annex A of this specification, to the bar and to thefastenings;
b) the bar shall be included in the dynamic test, with the loading applied to the mid-position of the bar and to its greatest extension, if the bar is adjustable; and
c) the effective position and operation of any adult anchorage by which the bar is fixed shall not be impaired.
5.1 .6 The booster cushion shall be restrained by either an adult safety belt or by separate means.
5.1.7 The child restraint manufacturer shall declare In writing that the toxicity of the materials used in the manufacture of the child restraints and that are accessible to the restrained child complies with the relevant clauses of EN 71 -3 Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements. Tests to confirm the validity of the declaration may be carried out at the discretion of the test authority.
This subclause does not apply to child restraints of group II and group III.
NOTE The relevant EN specification can be obtained from CEN, 2 Rue Br6derode BR 5, B-1000Bruxelles, Belgium, or from the SABS.
5.1 .8 The child restraint manufacturer shall declare in writing that the flammability of the materials used in the manufacture of the child restraint complies with annex 4 of the ECE consolidated resolution on the construction of vehicles (RE 3) (1997). Tests to confirm the validity of the declaration can becarried out at the discretion of the test authority.
5.1.9 In the case of rearward-facing child restraints supported by the vehicle dashboard, the dash-board is assumed to be sufficiently rigid.
5.1.10 In the case of child restraints of the universal category, the main load-bearing contact point between the child restraint and the adult safety belt shall be not less than 150 mm from the C1 axis(see figure 1 to figure 4) when measured with the child restraint on the dynamic test bench. This shall apply to all adjustment configurations.
5.1.11 The maximum length of an adult safety belt that may be used to secure a universal category
child restraint on the dynamic test bench, using the appropriate standard safety belt, is defined in annex B of this specification.
5.1.12 Child restraints of group and group 0+ shall not be used forward facing.
5.2 Configuration
5.2.1 The configuration of the child restraint shall be such that
a) the restraint gives the required protection in any intended position of the restraint system; in the case of special-needs restraints the primary means of restraint shall give the required protection in any intended position of the restraint system without the use of the additional restraining devices that might be present
b) the child is easily and quickly installed and removed; in the case of a child restraint system in which the child is restrained by means of a harness belt or a Y-shaped belt without a retractor, each shoulder strap and lap strap shall be capable of movement relative to one another during the procedure prescribed in 6.2.1 .4,
NOTE In these cases, the belt assembly of the child restraint system may be designed with two or more connecting parts. In the case of special-needs restraints It is recognized that the additional restraining devices will restrict the speed by which the child can be installed and removed. However, the additional devices shall be designed to release as quickly as possible.
c) setting the restraint in the inclined position, if possible, can be performed without readjustment of the straps; a deliberate hand-action shall be required in order to put the restraint in the inclined position.
d) a group 0, group 0+ and group I restraint system shall keep the child so positioned that the required protection is provided, even when the child is asleep, and
e) to prevent submarining, either by impact or through restlessness, a crotch strap shall be required on all forward-facing group I restraints that incorporate an integral harness belt assembly; with the crotch strap attached, and in its longest position if adjustable, it shall not be possible to adjust the lap strap to lie above the pelvis of either the 9 kg or the 1 5 kg dummy.
5.2.2 In the case of groups I, II and III, all restraints that use a lap strap shall positively guide the lap strap to ensure that the loads transmitted by the lap strap are transmitted through the pelvis.
5.2.3 All straps of the restraint shall be so placed that they cannot cause discomfort to the child during normal use or assume a dangerous configuration. The distance between the shoulder straps in the vicinity of the neck should be at least the width of the neck of the appropriate test manikin,
5.2.4 The assembly shall not subject weak parts of the child's body (abdomen, crotch, etc.) to excessive stresses. The design shall be such that compression loads are not imposed on the crown of the child's head in the event of a collision.
NOTE Y-shaped belts may only be used in rearward-facing child restraint systems.
5.2.5 The child restraint shall be so designed and installed as to
a) minimize the danger of injury to the child and to other occupants of the vehicle through, for example, sharp edges or protrusions (as defined in SABS 1 047, Motorvehicle safety: Interiorfittings (passenger cars)),
b) not exhibit sharp edges or protrusions that are liable to cause damage to vehicle seat covers or to occupants* clothing,
c) not subject weak parts of the child's body (abdomen, crotch, etc.) to the supplementary Inertial forces that the restraint sets up, and
d) ensure that the rigid parts of the restraint do not. at points where they are in contact with straps, exhibit sharp edges that are capable of abrading the straps.
5.2.6 Any part made separable to enable components to be fixed and detached shall be so designed as to avoid any risk of incorrect assembly and use. as far as possible. Special-needs restraints may have additional restraining devices; these shall be designed so as to avoid any risk of incorrect assembly and so that their means of release and mode of operation are immediately obvious to a rescuer in an emergency.
5.2.7 Where a child restraint intended for group I, group II and for groups I and II combined, includes a chair back, the internal height of the tatter, determined in accordance with the diagram given in annex C of this specification, shall be not less than 500 mm.
5.2.8 Only automatically locking retractors or emergency locking retractors may be used.
5.2.9 In the case of group I restraints, it shall not be possible for the child to easily loosen that part of the system that restrains the pelvis after the child has been installed; any device that is designed to restrain the pelvis shall be permanently attached to the child restraint system.
5.2.10 A child restraint may be designed for use in more than one mass group, provided that it satisfies the requirements laid down for each of the groups concerned.
5.2.11 In thecaseof a child restraint that incorporates a retractor, the retractor shall meet the requirements of 6.2.3.
5.2.1 2 In the case of a booster cushion, the ease with which the straps and tongue of en adult safety belt pass through the fixture points shall be examined. This applies in particular to booster cushions that are designed for the front seats of cars, and that may have long, semi-rigid stalks. The fixed buckle should not be allowed to pass through the fixture points of booster cushions, or to permit a lie of belt completely different fix)m that of the test trolley.
5.2.1 3 If the child restraint is designed to restrain more than one child, each restraint system shall be fully Independent with. regard to load transfer and adjustments.
5.2.14 If the child restraint incorporates inflatable elements, the restraint shall be so designed that the conditions of use (pressure, temperature, humidity) have no influence on its ability to comply with the requirements of this specification.
6 Particular requirements
6.1 Provisions applicable to the assembled restraint
6.1.1 Resistance to corrosion
6.1.1.1 The complete child restraint, or the parts thereof that are liable to corrode, shall be subjected to the corrosion test specified in 7. 1.1.
6.1.1.2 After the corrosion test as prescribed in 7.1.1.1 and 7.1 .1.2, no sign of deterioration that is likely to impair the proper functioning of the child restraint, andnosignificantcorrosion shall be visible to the unaided eye of the person conducting the test.
6.1 .2 Energy absorption
In the case of a child restraint that has a backrest, the area of the backrest, described in annex D of tills specification, shall that comprise such energy-absorbing material that. When tested in accordance with annex E, the peak acceleration is less than 588 m/s^2 This requirement also applies to areas of the impact shield that are in the head strike area.
6.1.3 Overturning
When the child restraint is tested as given in 7.1 .2, the test manikin shall not fell out of the restraint and, when the test seat is in the upside-down position, the manikin's head shall not move more than 300 mm from its original position in a vertical direction relative to the test seat
6.1.4 Dynamictest
6.1.4.1 General
6.1.4.1.1 Child restraints of the universal, the restricted and the semi-universal category shall be tested on the test trolley using the test seat described in F.3 of this specification, and in accordance with 7.1.3.1.
6.1 .4.1 .2 Child restraints of the specific vehicle category shall be tested with each vehicle model for which the child restraint is intended. The test authority responsible for conducting the tests may reduce the number of vehicle models tested if the models do not differ much In respect of the features mentioned in 6.1.4.1.3(c).
6.1 .4.1 .3 Child restraints of the specific vehicle category may be tested in one of the following ways:
a) using a vehicle body shell on the test trolley, as given in 7,1.3.2; or
b) using a complete vehicle, as given in 7.1.3.3; or
c) using a sufficient number of parts of the vehicle body shell to be representative of the vehicle structure and impact surfaces.
If the child restraint is intended for use on the rear seat, the test areas shall include the back of the front seat, the rear seat, the floor pan, the B and C pillars, and the roof.
If the child restraint Is intended for use on the front seat, the testareas shall include the dashboard, the A pillars, the windscreen, any levers or knobs installed in the floor or on a console, the front seat, the floor pan and the roof.
If the child restraint is intended for use in combination with the adult safety belt{s), the appropriate adult belt(s) shall be included in the test.
The test authority responsible for conducting the tests may permit parts to be excluded from the test if they are found to be superfluous. The tests shall be conducted in accordance with 7.1.3.2.
6.1 .4.1 .4 If a child restraint system of the specific vehicle category is installed in the area behind the rearmost forward-facing adult seat position (for example, the luggage area), one test with the largest dummy on a complete vehicle, as given in 7. 1 .3.3, shall be performed. The tests given in 7. 1.3.2 may be conducted if required by the manufacturer.
6.1 .4.1 .5 In the case of a special-needs restraint every dynamic test specified in this specification for each mass group shall be performed twice: first, using the primary means of the restraint and, second, with all restraining devices in use. In these tests, special attention shall be given to the requirements given in 5.2.3 and 5.2.4.
6.1 .4.1 .6 In the case of a restraint of the non-integral class the safety belt used shall be the standard belt and its anchorage brackets shall be as given in annex B of this specification. This requirement does not apply to child restraints of the specific vehicle category where the safety belt of the vehicle shall be used.
6.1 .4.1 .7 The dynamic tests shall be conducted on child restraints that have not previously been under load.
6.1 ,4,1 .8 During the dynamic tests, no part of the child restraint that actually helps to keep the child in position shall break, no buckles or locking system or displacement system shall release, and the standard safety belt used to install the child restraint shall not become disengaged from any guide or locking device utilized in the tests.
6.1.4.2 Chest acceleration
6.1.4.2.1 The resultant chest acceleration during the dynamic tests shall not exceed 540 m/s^2, except during periods whose sum does not exceed 3 ms.
6,1.4.2.2 The vertical component of the acceleration from the abdomen towards the head shall not exceed 295 m/s^2. except during periods whose sum does not exceed 3 ms.
NOTE Chest acceleration limits do not apply when the newborn test manikin is used.
6.1.4.3 Abdominal penetration
During the verification described in G.4.5.3 of this specification, there shall be no visible sign that any part of the child restraint has penetrated the modelling clay in the abdomen,
NOTE Because the newborn test manikin is not fitted with any abdominal insert, only a subjective analysis can be used as a guide to abdominal penetration.
6.1.4.4 Manikin displacement
6.1 .4.4,1 Child restraints of the universal, restricted and semi-universal categories
6.1.4.4.1.1 Forward-facing child restraints
When the restraint is tested in accordance with 7.1 .3.1 , the head of the test manikin shall not pass beyond the planes BA and DA, as defined in figure 1 .
6.1 .4.4.1 .2 Rearward-facing child restraints
6.1.4.4.1.2.1 Child restraints supported by the dashboard
When the restraint is tested in accordance with 7.1 .3.1 , the head of the test manikin shall not pass beyond the planes AD and DC as defined in figure 2.
6.1 .4.4.1.2.2 Child restraints of group not supported by the dashboard, and carry-cots When the restraint is tested in accordance with 7.1 .3,1 , the head of the test
the planes AB. AD and DE, as defined in figure 3.
6.1.4.4.1,2.3 Child restraints other than group and not supported by the dashboard
When the restraint is tested in accordance with 1. 1 .3.1, the head of the manikin shall not pass beyond the planes FD, FG and DE, as defined in figure 4.
Where such a child restraint comes into contact with the steel tube (see figure 4) and all the performance criteria are met, one further dynamic test (frontal impact) shall be conducted with the heaviest dummy intended for that child restraint and without the steel tube, and all the requirements other than for forward displacement shall be met.
6.1 .4.4.2 Child restraints of the specific vehicle category
When a child restraint of this category is tested using a complete vehicle (see 7.1 .3.3) or in a vehicle body shell (see 7. 1 .3.2), the head of the test manikin shall not come into contact with any part of the vehicle, except as follows: If there is such contact by the head of the test manikin, the speed of impact of the head shall be less than 24 km/h and the part contacted shall meet the requirements for energy-
dissipating material laid down in the said SABS 1047 (see 5.2.5). In tests with complete vehicles it shall be possible, after the test to remove the manikin from the child restraint without the use of tools,
6.2 Requirements applicable to individual components of the restraint
6.2.1 Buckle
6:2.1 .1 The buckle shall be so designed as to preclude any possibility of incorrect manipulation. This means, inter alia, that it shall not be possible to leave the buckle in a partially closed position, it shall not be possible to exchange the buckle parts inadvertently when the buckle is being locked, and the buckle shall only lock when all parts are engaged. Wherever the buckle is in contact with the child, it
shall not be narrower than the minimum width of strap as specified in 6.2.4.1.1. This subclause is not applicable to belt assemblies already approved in accordance with SABS 1080. Restraining devices (safety belts) for occuppants of adult build in motor vehicles (revised requirements), or any equivalent standard in force. In the case of a special-needs restraint only the buckle on the primary means of restraint shall comply with the requirements of 6.2.1.1 to 6.2.1.8, inclusive.
6.2.1.2 The buckle, even when not under tension, shall remain dosed whatever its position. It shall be easy to operate and to grasp. It shall be possible to open the buckle by pressure on a button or on a similar device. The surface to which this pressure is applied shall have, in the position of actual unlocking, in the case of enclosed devices, an area of not less than 4,5 cm^ with a width of not less than 1 5 mm, and in the case of non-enclosed devices, an area of 2,5 cm^ with a width of not less than 10mm.
6.2.1 .3 The buckle release area shall be red; no other part of the buckle shall be of this colour.
6.2.1 .4 It shall be possible to release the child from the restraint by means of a single operation on a single buckle. In the case of a group and a group 0+ restraint, the child may be removed together with devices such as an infant carrier, a carry-cot or a carry-cot restraint, provided that the child restraint system can be released by operation of a not more than two buckles. A clip connection between the shoulder straps of a harness belt is deemed not to comply with the single operation
requirement
6.2.1.5 In the case of group H and group III restraints, the buckle shall be so placed that the child occupant can reach it. In addition, the buckle shall, for all groups of restraint, be so placed that its purpose and mode of operation are immediately obvious to a rescuer in an emergency.
6.2.1.6 Opening of the buckle shall enable the child to be removed independently of the chair, chair support or impact shield, if fitted. The crotch strap shall be released by operation of the same buckle.
6.2.1.7 The buckle shall be capable of withstanding repeated operation and shall, before the dynamic tests prescribed in 7.1.3, undergo a test that comprises 5 000 opening and closing cycles under normal conditions of use.
6.2.1.8 The buckle shall be subjected to the tests of opening given in 6.2.1.8.1 and 6.2.1 .8.2.
6.2.1.8.1 Test under load
6 .2.1 .8 .1 .1 A child restraint that has already undergone the dynamic tests prescribed in 7 1 3 shall be used for this test.
6.2.1.8.1.2 The force required to open the buckle in the test given in 7.2.1.1 shall not exceed 80 N.
6.2.1.8.2 No-load test
A buckle that has not previously been subjected to a load shall be used for this test The force required to open the buckle when it is not under load shall be in the range of 40 N to 60 N for the test given in 7.2.1.2.
6.2.1.9 During the strength test given In 7.2. 1 .3.2, no part of the buckle or the adjacent straps or adjusters shall break or be detached.
6.2.1.9.1 A harness buckle of mass group and mass group 0+ shall withstand 4 000N.
6.2.1.9.2 A harness buckle of mass group I and higher shall withstand 10 000 N.
6.2.1.9.3 The competent authority may dispense with the buckle strength test if information already available renders the test superfluous.
6.2.2 Adjusting device
6.2.2.1 The range of adjustment shall be sufficient to permit correct adjustment of the child restraint throughout the mass group for which the restraint is intended and to permit satisfactory installation in all specified vehicle models.
6.2.2.2 All adjusting devices shall be of the quick adjusting type, except that adjusting devices used only for the initial installation of the restraint in the vehicle may be of other than the quick adjusting type.
6.2.2.3 Devices of the quick adjusting type shall be easy to reach when the child restraint is correctly installed and the child or test manikin is in position.
6.2.2.4 A device of the quick adjusting type shall be easily adjustable to the child's physique. In particular, in a test performed in accordance with 7.2.2,1, the force required to operate a manual adjusting device shall not exceed 50 H.
6.2.2.5 Two samples of the child restraint adjusting devices shall be tested as given in 7.2.3. The amount of strap slip shall not exceed 25 mm for one adjusting device or 40 mm for all the adjusting devices when tested according to 7,2.3.
6.2.2.6 The device shall not break or become detached when tested as given in 7.2.2.1.
6.2.2.7 An adjuster mounted direct on the child restraint shall be capable of withstanding repeated operation and shall, before the dynamic tests given in 7.1.3, undergo a test comprising 5 000 ± 5 cycles, as specified in 7.2.7.
6.2.3 Retractors
6.2.3.1 Automatically locking retractors
6.2.3.1.1 The strap of a safety belt equipped with an automatically locking retractor shall not unwind by more than 30 mm between locking positions of the retractor. After a rearward movement of the wearer, the belt shall either remain in its initial position or return to that position automatically on subsequent forward movement of the wearer.
6.2.3.1 .2 If the retractor is part of a lap strap, the retracting force of the strap shall be not less than 7 N, as measured in the free length between the test manikin and the retractor, in accordance with 7.2.3. 1 . If the retractor is part of a chest restraint, the retracting force of the strap shall be not less than 2 N and not more than 7 N, as similarly measured. If the strap passes through a guide or pulley, the
retracting force shall be measured in the free length between the test manikin and the guide or pulley.
If the assembly incorporates a manually or an automatically operated device that prevents the strap from being completely retracted, that device shall not be in operation when these measurements are made.
6.2.3.1.3 The strap shall be repeatedly withdrawn from the retractor and allowed to retract, under the conditions given in 7.2.3.2, until 5 000 cycles have been completed. The retractor shall then be subjected to the corrosion test described in 7.1 .1 and to the dust-resistance test described in 7.2.3.5. It shall then satisfactorily complete a further 5 000 cycles of withdrawal and retraction. After the above tests, the retractor shall continue to operate correctly and to meet the requirements of 6.2,3.1 .1 and 6.2.3.1.2.
6.2.3.2 Emergency-locking retractors
6.2.3.2.1 An emergency-locking retractor shall, when tested as given in 7.2.3.3, satisfy the requirements given in 6.2.3.2.1.1 to 6.2.3.2.1.4.
6.2.3.2.11 It shall be locked when the deceleration of the vehicle reaches 4,4 m/s^2
6.2.3.2.1.2 It shall not lock for strap accelerations of less than 7,8 m/s^2 as measured in the axis of strap extraction.
6.2.3.2.1 .3 It shall not lock when its sensing device is tilted by not more than 12** in any direction from the installation position specified by the manufacturer of the retractor.
6.2.3.2.1.4 It shall lock when its sensing device is tilted by more than 27ͦ in any direction from the installation position specified by the manufacturer of the retractor.
6.2.3.2.2 Where the operation of a retractor depends on an external signal or power source, the design shall ensure that the retractor locks automatically upon failure or interruption of that signal or power source.
6.2.3.2.3 A multiple-sensitivity emergency-locking retractor shall in addition, if one of the sensitivity factors relates to strap extraction, locking shall have occurred at a strap acceleration of 14,7 m/s^2, as measured in the axis of strap extraction.
6.2.3.2.4 In the tests referred to in6.2.3.2.1 J and 6.2.3.2.3, the amount of strap extraction that occurs before the retractor locks shall not exceed 50 mm, starting at the length of unwinding specified in 7.2.4.3.1. In the test referred to in 6.2.3.2.12, locking shall not occur during the 50 mm of strap extraction starting at the length of unwinding specified in 7.2.3.3.1.
6.2.3.2.5 If the retractor is part of a lap strap, the retracting force of the strap shall be not less than 7 N when measured in the free length between the test manikin and the retractor, in accordance with 7.2.3.1. If the retractor is part of a shoulder restraint, the retracting force of the strap shall he not less than 2 N and not more than 7 N when measured similarly. If the strap passes through a guide or pulley the retracting force shall be measured in the free length between the manikin and the guide or pulley. If the assembly incorporates a manually or an automatically operated device that prevents the strap from being completely retracted, that device shall not be in operation when these measurements are made.
6.2.3.2.6 The strap shall be repeatedly withdrawn from the retractor and allowed to retract, under the conditions given in 7.2.3.2, until 40 OOQ cycles have been completed. The retractor shall then be subjected to the corrosion test described in 7.1.1 and to the dust-resistance test described in 7.2.3 5. It shall then satisfactorily complete a further 5 000 cycles of withdrawal and retraction (making 45 000 cycles in all). After the above tests, the retractor shall continue to operate correctly and to meet the requirements of 6-.2.3.2. 1 to 6.2.3.2.5.
6.2.4 Straps
6.2.4.1 Width
6.2.4.1.1 The minimum width of the child restraint straps shall be 25 mm for restraints of group group 0+ and group I. and 38 mm for restraints of group II and group III
These dimensions shall be measured during the strap strength test given in 7.2.4. 1 , without stopping the machine and under a load equal to 75 % of the breaking load of the strap.
6.2.4.2 Strength after room conditioning
6.2.4.2.1 On two sample straps conditioned as given in 7.2.4,2. 1 , the breaking load of the strap shall be determined as given in 7.2.4.1.2.
6.2 A2.2 The difference between the breaking loads of the two samples shall not exceed 1 % of the greater of the two breaking loads measured.
6.2.4.3 Strength after special conditioning
6.2.4.3.1 On two straps conditioned as given in one of the provisions of 7.2.4.2 (except 7.2.4.2. 1 ), the breaking load of the strap shall be not less than 75 % of the average of the loads determined in the test referred to in 7.2.4.1.
6.2.4.3.2 In addition, the breaking load shall be not less than 3,6 kN for restraints of group 0, group 0+ and group I, 5 kN for those of group II, and 7,2 I^N for those of group III.
6.2.4.3.3 The test authority may dispense with one or more of these tests if the composition of the material used, or information already available, renders the test(s) superfluous.
6.2.4.3.4 The type 1 abrasion conditioning procedure given in 7,2.4.2.6 shall be performed only when the microslip test given in 7.2.3 gives a result above 50 % of the limit given in 6.2.2.5.
6.2.4.3.5 It shall not be possible to pull the complete strap through any adjusters, buckles or anchoring points.
6.2.6.1 The lock-off device shall be permanency attached to the child restraint.
6.2.5.2 The lock-off device shall not impair the durability of the adult safety belt
6.2.5.3 The lock-off device shall not prevent the rapid release of the child,
6.2.5.4 In the case of class A devices (see 2,24.1) the amount of slip of the webbing shall not exceed 25 mm after the test given in 7.2.6.1 .
6.2.5.5 In the case of class B devices (see 2.2.4.2) the amount of slip of the webbing shall not exceed 25 mm after the test given in 7.2.6.2. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3, 5 and 6
- 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 restraints
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 0813: Fruit, dried, other than that of headings 08.01 to 08.06; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this Chapter.
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Whole Dates
46. (1) Unpitted dates shall -
(a) be ripe, plump and plastic where applicable;
(b) be intact;
(c) have the shape, development and colour characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type: Provided that Standard Grade dates may have slight defects in form or development;
(d) be amber-coloured to brown: Provided that Standard Grade dates may have defects of colouration;
(e) have abundant flesh which is fat or semi-fat and greasy;
(f) have a translucent epicarp, which, according to the variety, adhere to the flesh.
Standard Grade dates may have slight defects of the epicarp that do not affect the pulp;
(g) be uniform and each package shall contain only fruit of the same origin; and
(h) be of the same variety: Provided that Standard Grade shall be of the same commercial type.
(2) Size:
(a) Irrespective of the variety, the minimum weight of a date shall be 4,75 g.
(3) Moisture content for:
(a) Cane sugar varieties shall not contain more than 26% moisture;
(b) Invert sugar varieties shall not contain more than 30% moisture; and
(c) Daglat Noor variety, in their natural state, shall not contain more than 30% moisture.
(4) Varieties:
(a) Cane sugar varieties which contain mainly sucrose including -
(i) Daglat Noor (Deglet Nour); and
(ii) Daglat Beidha (Deglet Beidha).
(b) Invert sugar varieties which contain mainly glucose and fructose including -
(i) Akhaout alig, Alig, Amri, Barhi (Barhee), Deri, Hallaawi (Halawy), Khadhraawi (Khadrawy), Majhoul (Medjool), Saiidi (Saidy), Sayir (Sayer), Zandi (Zahidi).
Tolerances:(see Table on page 35 of the Regulations)
(6) Markings:
(a) The word "dates" shall be marked on non-transparent containers.
(b) The name of the variety or the commercial type shall be marked on containers containing Choice Grade dates.
(c) The word "common" shall be marked on Standard Grade and SubStandard Grade dates when the variety or commercial type is not defined or cannot be guaranteed.
Date Blocks
47. (1) Date blocks shall -
(a) consist of compressed whole dates packed in rectangular blocks;
(b) be free from blackened portions;
(c) have an attractive and typical colour for Choice Grade fruit and be reasonably attractive and typical of the cultivar concerned for Standard Grade fruit; and
(d) have a good and fleshy texture for Choice Grade fruit.
(2) Moisture content:
(a) Cane sugar varieties shall not contain more than 26% moisture.
(b) Invert sugar varieties shall not contain more than 30% misture; and
(c) Daglat Noor variety, in their natural state, shall not contain more than 30%
moisture.
(3) Tolerances:(see Table on page 36 of the Regulations)
(4) Marking of Block Dates containers:
(a) The word "dates" shall be marked on non-transparent containers.
(b) The name of the variety or the commercial type shall be marked on containers containing Choice Grade dates.
(c) The word "common" shall be marked on Standard and SubStandard Grade dates blocks when the variety or commercial type is not defined or cannot be guaranteed.
Whole Figs
48. (1) Moisture Content:
(a) Whole figs shall not contain more than 25% moisture.
(2) Whole figs shall -
(3)(a) be prepared from whole figs with the same cultivar characteristics;
(b) have an attractive colour typical of the cultivar concerned;
(c) have a uniform colour when examining a single container with dried figs;
(d) be free from blackened portions; and
(e) have a good and fairly fleshy texture for Choice Grade figs.
Stems, including the nodule, of length 8 mm and less are allowed on whole figs.
(4) Size group:(see Table on page 36 of the Regulations)
(4) Tolerances:(see Table on page 35 of the Regulations)
Fig Blocks
49. (1) Moisture Content:
(a) Fig blocks shall not contain more than 25% moisture.
(2) Fig blocks shall -
(a) consist of compressed whole figs packed in rectangular blocks;
(b) be free from blackened portions;
(c) have an attractive and typical colour for Choice Grade fruit and be reasonably attractive and typical of the cultivar concerned for Standard Grade fruit; and
(d) have a good and fleshy texture for Choice Grade fruit.
(3) Tolerances:(see Table on page 37 of the Regulations)
Tomatoes - Bleached and Unbleached
50. (1) Moisture Content:
(a) Tomatoes shall not contain more than 20% moisture.
(2) Quality standards:
(a) Choice Grade
(i) Fruit ingredient:
(aa) Unpeeled tomatoes with the same cultivar characteristics, consisting of cleanly cut halves, quarters or wheels.
(bb) Tomatoes shall have a bright and uniform colour.
(ii) Shape:
(aa) In the case of halves and wheels the normal round appearance of the fruit shall be retained.
(b) Standard Grade
(i) Fruit ingredient:
(aa) Unpeeled tomatoes with the same cultivar characteristics, consisting of cleanly cut halves, quarters or wheels but shall contain thin and overripe halves and quarters.
(bb) Flats are prepared from unpeeled tomatoes with the same cultivar characteristics which shall consist of halves and quarters which have dried flat and with irregular shapes because of over ripeness.
(cc) Tomatoes shall be reasonably bright and have a reasonably uniform colour.
(3) Size group: Halves(see Table on page 38 of the Regulations)
(4) Tolerances:(see Table on page 38 of the Regulations)
Unspecified Dried Fruit
51. (1) Proposed quality standards shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Officer.
(2) Tolerances: - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 46-51
- 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 Other dried fruit ie dates , figs , tomatoes - Description
- Other dried fruit ie dates , figs , tomatoes
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 0710.40: - Sweet corn
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class sweet corn in subregulation 4 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 11 for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet corn shall ;
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(e) be free from insect damage or damage caused by other organisms;
(f) be free from blemishes;
(g) be free from injuries;
(h) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(i) be free from cold damage;
(i) be free from sun-scorch;
(k) have a sweet corn aroma and be free from a sour or any other foreign odours;
(I) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the sweet corn detrimentally;
(m) be fresh and firm;
(n) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(o) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(2) The kernels shall, except in the case of miniature corn, be well formed, not underdeveloped, soft and milky and show no sign of dents or discolouration.
(3) The cob shall be filled completely with kernels in straight rows.
(4) (a) Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 sweet corn ;
(i) shall be well trimmed;
(ii) the stalk shall not be longer than 20 mm and less than 8 mm; and
(iii) the end of the cob shall not be seedless for more than 25 mm.
(b) In the case of Lowest Class sweet corn - unspecified.
(5) In the case of miniature sweet corn ;
(a) the cob shall not be pollinated, but shall be conical, straight leading to a point;
(b) the kernels shall be evenly immature and in straight rows without confusion or spiralling; and
(c) silk shall be absent.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(11) (a) Class 1 sweet corn may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 sweet corn with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating sweet corn ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 2%
-injuries: 6%
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Sweet corn classified as Class 2 and Class 3 may deviate from the minimum standards with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating sweet corn do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class-decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 36(1)-(5) and (11)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0710.40 - Sweet corn No - Description
- Sweet corn
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 0813.50: - Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this Chapter
The measure came into effect on 29 August 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37949, 29 August 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Quality, Packing And Marking Of Dried Fruit Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Mixed Dried Fruit
52. (1) Mixed dried fruit shall consist of at least two kinds of dried fruit containing not more than 70% of any one kind: Provided that the mass of any of the remaining kinds shall not be less than 10% and in the case of apples and apricots not less than 5%.
(2) Choice Grade mixed dried fruit shall -
(a) comprise of Choice Grade dried fruit.
(3) Standard Grade mixed dried fruit shall -
(a) comprise of at least Standard Grade dried fruit.
(4) Sub Standard Grade mixed dried fruit shall -
(a) comprise of at least Sub Standard Grade dried fruit.
(5) Tolerances: (see Table on page 39 of the Regulations)
Dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs (Dried fruit mixes)
53. (1) Dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs shall be products consisting of
(a) dried fruit which comprises at least 55% of the total weight of the product; and
(b)nuts, cherries, glazed fruit, pieces of fruit skin, pieces of fruit leather, coconut flakes or any other ingredient suitable for immediate consumption.
(2) Products described in subregulation (1) shall be regarded as dried fruit mixes: Provided that where more than one kind of dried fruit is used and the quality standards as contemplated in regulation 51 will apply.
(3) Other foodstuffs shall be -
(a) sound, and free from rotting or deterioration;
(b) clean and free from visible foreign matter;
(c) free from living insects or mites whatever their stage of development;
(d) free from visible damage by insects, mites or other parasites;
(e) free from mould or fermentation;
(f) free from abnormal external moisture;
(g) free from of foreign smell and taste; and
(h) not over dried or burned.
(4) Choice Grade dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs shall -
(a) comprise of at least 55% Choice Grade dried fruit and other foodstuffs that are free from defects with the exception of very slight superficial defects provided that the general appearance of the produce, its quality, its keeping quality or its presentation in the package are not affected.
(5) Standard Grade dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs shall -
(a) comprise of at least 55% Standard Grade dried fruit and other foodstuffs shall be of good quality.
(6) SubStandard Grade dried fruit mixed with other foodstuffs shall -
(a) comprise of at least 55 % SubStandard Grade dried fruit and other foodstuffs which comply with the minimum requirements
(7)Tolerances:(see Table on page 40 of the Regulations) - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 52 and 53
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0813.50 - Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this Chapter Yes Mixed dried friut - Description
- Mixed dried friut
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 0714.20: - Sweet potatoes
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2,and Class 3 sweet potatoes in subregulation 2 and the permissible deviations, in subregulation 4 sweet potatoes shall ;
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(e) be free from insect damage and mechanical damage;
(f) be free from blemishes;
(g) be free from cracks;
(h) be free from injuries;
(i) be free from bruises;
(j) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(k) be free from foreign odours;
(I) be free from frost damage;
(m) be free from sun-scorch;
(n) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the sweet potatoes detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and firm;
(p) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar;
(q) be developed and of such conditions as to enable them to withstand transport and handling; and
(r) not show any malformation: Provided that up to 10% (m/m) is permissible in the case of Class 1 and up to 15% (m/m) is permissible in the case of Class 2.
Classification
(2) (a) Sweet potatoes classified as Class 1 may ;
(i) be abraded on not more than 20% of the tuber area: Provided that no sign of progressive development of abrasion is visible;
(ii) have one dry growth crack with a maximum depth of 3 mm, a maximum length of 25 mm and a maximum width of 3 mm;
(iii) have one insect damage mark with a maximum depth and diameter of 2 mm;
(iv) have latex stains with a maximum length of 25 mm and a maximum width of 5 mm;
(v) have broken sealed tips with a maximum diameter of 17 mm; and
(vi) not have sprouts.
(b) Sweet potatoes classified as Class 2 and Class 3 may ;
(i) be abraded on not more than 50% of tuber area: Provided that no sign of progressive development of abrasion is visible;
(ii) have two dry growth cracks with a maximum depth of 6 mm, a maximum length of 30 mm and a maximum width of 6 mm;
(iii) have two insect damage marks with a maximum depth and diameter of 4 mm;
(iv) have latex stains with a maximum length of 25 mm and a maximum width of 5 mm;
(v) have sealed broken tips with a maximum diameter of 25 mm; and
(vi) have two sprouts per tuber with a maximum length of 3 mm or three sprouts with a maximum length of 2 mm.
(e) In the case of Lowest Class sweet potatoes - unspecified.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(4) (a) Class 1 sweet potatoes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating sweet potatoes -
(i) at least comply with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limit:
-decay: 2%
-injuries: 6%
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 sweet potatoes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2, excluding malformation with 15% by mass: Provided that the deviating sweet potatoes:
(i) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4%
-injuries: 8%
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) Class 3 sweet potatoes may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3, excluding malformation with 25% by mass: Provided that the deviating sweet potatoes:
(i) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 6%
-injuries: 10%
-Arthropoda infestation: Degree as set out in subregulation 4(4)(c): Part 1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 37(1) , (2) and (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0714.20 - Sweet potatoes No - Description
- Sweet potatoes
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
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- 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
- 3.1 Lamp controlgear shall be rated at the national standard low voltage, i.e. 230 V a.c. single phase or 400 V three phase, 50 Hz, or shall have a rated voltage range that includes 230 V I 400 V a.c.
3.2 Lamp controlgear shall be capable of operating safely within the range +-10 % of the standard voltage. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.1 and 3.2
- 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 0706.10: - Carrots and turnips
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 and Lowest Class turnips the permissible deviations in subregulation 4, turnips shall ,
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(e) be free from insect damage or damage caused by other organisms;
(f) be free from blemishes;
(g) be free from injuries;
(h) be free from bruises;
(i) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(j) be free from foreign odours;
(k) not be running to seed;
(I) be free from cold damage;
(m) be free from sun-scorch;
(n) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the turnips detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and firm;
(p) be tender and juicy;
(q) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar;
(r) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling; and
(s) be free from cracks.
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(4) (a) Class 1 turnips may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating turnips; do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 2%
-injuries: 6%
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 and Class 3 turnips may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating turnips do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4% and 6% respectively;
-injuries: 8% and 10% respectively;
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 38 (1) and (4)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0706.10 - Carrots and turnips Yes Turnips - Description
- Turnips
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
The measure came into effect on 18 April 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 April 2016
- 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
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- This specification covers requirements for the location, dimensions and strength of anchorages for
safety belt assemblies and lap belts for adult occupants of forward-facing seats of vehicles of categories
M and N, as defined in SANS 1207. - Reference of the measure
- SANS 1430
Paragraph 4 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Anchorages for restraining devices in motor vehicles
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 1001.1: - Durum wheat :
The measure came into effect on 22 January 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 January 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39613, 22 January 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Durum Wheat Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a consignment of wheat in the Republic of South Africa --
(a) unless the wheat is sold according to the classes set out in regulation 3;
(b) unless the wheat complies with the standards for the classes set out in regulation 4;
(c) unless the wheat, where applicable, complies with the grades of wheat and the standards for grades set out in regulations 5 and 6 respectively;
Classes of wheat
3. The classes of wheat are --
(a) Durum Wheat; and
(b) Other Wheat.
4. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulations (2) and (3) a consignment of wheat
(e) be free from any undesired odour, taste or colour not typical of undamaged and sound wheat;
(f) be free from animal filth;
(g) be free from stones, glass, metal, coal or dung;
(h) with the exception of Class Other Wheat, be free from insects;
(j) with the exception of Class Other Wheat, have a moisture content not exceeding 13 percent.
(2) A consignment shall be classified as Durum Wheat if --
(a) the wheat in the consignment consists of at least 95 percent (m/m) of one or more of durum wheat seeds
(b) it complies with the standards for Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 or Grade 4 as set out in regulation 6.
(3) A consignment of wheat shall be classified as Class Other Wheat if it does not comply with the standards for Durum Wheat.
Grades of wheat
5. (1) The grades for Durum Wheat shall be as follows:
(a) Grade 1.
(b) Grade 2.
(c) Grade 3; and
(d) Grade 4.
(2) No grades are determined for Class Other Wheat.
Standards for grades of wheat
6. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulations (2), (3) and (4), a consignment of wheat shall be graded as --
(a) Grade 1 if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 2 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned.
(b) Grade 2 if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 3 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned.
(c) Grade 3 if the nature of deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 4 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned.
(d) Grade 4 if the nature of the deviation, specified in column 1 of Table 1 of the Annexure, in that consignment does not exceed the percentage specified in column 5 of the said table opposite the deviation concerned.
(2) The minimum hectolitre masses for different grades are as follows:
(a) Grade 1 - 79 kg.
(b) Grade 2 - 77 kg.
(c) Grade 3 - 76 kg; and
(d) Grade 4 – 72 kg.
(3) (a) Grade 1, grade 2, grade 3 and grade 4 shall have a minimum falling number value of not less than 300 seconds.
(b) Notwithstanding the provision of paragraph (a), wheat shall be deemed to comply
with the requirements of the paragraph concerned if it deviates with not more
than 30 seconds lower than the minimum prescribed for Grade 1, Grade 2,
Grade 3 and Grade 4 as the case may be.
(4) Durum Wheat shall --
(a) in the case of Grade 1, contain--
(i) a minimum of 12 percent protein; and
(ii) a minimum of 85 percent amber glossy and flinty kernels.
(b) in the case of Grade 2, contain --
(i) a minimum of 11 percent protein; and
(ii) a minimum of 75 percent amber glossy and flinty kernels.
(c) in the case of Grade 3, contain --
(i) a minimum of 10 percent protein; and
(ii) a minimum of 60 percent amber glossy and flinty kernels.
(d) in the case of Grade 4, contain --
(i) a minimum of 9 percent protein; and
(ii) a minimum of 50 percent amber glossy and flinty kernels. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(a)-(c); 3; 4(1)(e)-(h) and (j); 4(2)-(3); 5 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1001.1 - Durum wheat : No - Description
- Durum wheat
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 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell a dairy product or an imitation dairy product in the Republic of South Africa -
(a) unless such product is classified and presented for sale according to the class referred to in regulations 3 and 22;
(b) unless such product complies with the relevant prescribed standards;
Classes of dairy products
3. (1) Dairy products shall be classified --
(a) in accordance with the classes specified in column 2 or the alternate class designations (where applicable) as specified in column 3 of Tables 1 to 17 for the type of dairy product concerned; or
(b) as the type of dairy product concerned specified in column 1 of the applicable Table, if the dairy product does not fall within the classes already provided for in column 2 of the applicable Tables, except for cheese specified in Table 9 which shall be the alternate class designations specified in column 3: Provided that --
(i) the expression "fat free", "low fat" or "reduced fat", as the case may be, shall form part of the class designation; and
(ii) the nutrient claim or comparative claim in sub-paragraph (i) above shall comply with the requirements for such claim as specified in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
General standards for dairy products
4. (1) All classes of dairy products shall --
(a) have a clean characteristic flavour, texture and taste of the specific product concerned;
(b) subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (3), be free of any substance that does not naturally form part of milk; and
(c) comply with the applicable standards as specified in columns 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of Tables 1-17 opposite the class concerned.
(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (1), dairy products shall comply with the additional requirements for each product concerned indicated in regulations 5 to 21.
(3) A dairy product may contain other foodstuffs and food additives to the extent permissible in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(4) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (3), a composite dairy product shall be free of any substance that does not naturally form part of milk or the foodstuff that has been added thereto.
Classes of imitation dairy products - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2(1)(a)-(b), 3-4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 11 Dairy products No - Description
- Dairy products i.e. primary dairy product, a composite dairy product or a modified dairy product
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 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. and 0403: Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Standards for milk
5. (1) Milk shall --
(a) not clot when boiled for five minutes;
(b) comply with the provisions of regulation 4; and
(c) result in the lactoperoxidase activity and 13- lactoglobulin content as specified in Table 1A.
(2) In the case where foodstuffs and/or food additives have been added to milk, the milk solids, pH value, freezing point and the provisions of Table 1 A shall not be applicable. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes Milk 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes Milk 0403 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa Yes Milk - Description
- Milk
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 8701.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 20 April 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 April 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 209 (Government Gazette 26014) Of 20 February 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Agricultural Tractors
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for agricultural tractors that have a maximum design speed not exceeding 40 km/h, and that have not previously been registered in South Africa.
1.2 This specification does not apply to:
a) experimental or prototype agricultural tractors that have been constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development; and
b) industrial tractors, earthmoving tractors and purpose-built forestry tractors,
1.3 The relevant requirements of the specification that take effect on any specified date do not apply to agricultural tractors manufactured or imported before the operative date given in schedule 1 of this specification.
1.4 Where a South African national standard, including an international standard or an ECE regulation adopted by Standards South Africa as a national standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements/specifications for the commodity, and the tests to verify compliance, apply - Description of the measure
- 3.1.2 Lighting
3.1.2.1 An agricultural tractor shall be fitted with
a) dipped-beam headlights,
b) direction indicators,
c) hazard warning lights,
d) rear position lights, and
e) rear retroreflectors.
3.1.2.2 The lights and retroreflectors listed in 3.1.2.1 shall be so fitted to an agricultural tractor that they comply with the relevant requirements given in SANS 20086/ECE R86 (SABS ECE R86), Uniform provisions concerning the approval of agricultural or forestry tractors with regard to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices, provided that:
a) the dipped-beam headlamps shall have sufficient inclination to comply with the relevant regulations of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996);
b) the height of rear retroreflectors shall not exceed 2 100 mm; and
c) the height of the lamps shall not exceed 3 500 mm.
3.1.2.3 Where an agricultural tractor is fitted with lights that are not listed in 3.1.2.1, their installation shall comply with the relevant requirements given in the said SANS 20086/ECE R86 (SABS ECE R86), provided that the maximum height for all lamps other than
a) end-outline marker lamps,
b) rear registration plate lamps,
c) reversing lamps, and
d) main-beam headlamps,
shall be increased to 3 500 mm.
3.2 Requirements for rear-view mirrors (if fitted)
3.2.1 General requirements for rear-view mirrors
3.2.1.1 Where an agricultural tractor is equipped with one exterior rear-view mirror, the mirror shall be fitted to the right-hand side of the tractor.
3.2.1.2 The exterior rear-view mirror shall be placed so that the driver, when sitting on the driver's seat in the normal driving position, has a clear view of that part of the road as defined under the field of vision (3.2.1.6).
3.2.1.3 Exterior rear-view mirrors shall not protrude more than 0,20 m on either side of the longitudinal plane of the agricultural tractor, beyond the overall width of the tractor, measured without the rear-view mirrors.
3.2.1.4 Subject to 3.2.1.3, exterior rear-view mirrors may protrude beyond the permissible maximum width of 2,5m.
3.2.1.5 Rear-view mirrors shall be adjustable.
3.2.1.6 The field of vision of the right-hand exterior rear-view mirror shall be such that the driver can see,
at least as far as the horizon, that part of the road to the rear.
3.2.1.7 Rear-view mirrors shall be fitted in such a way that they remain steady during normal driving
conditions.
3.2.2 Specific requirements for rear-view mirrors
Rear-view mirrors shall comply with the relevant requirements for class I and class II mirrors given in SANS 20046/ECE R46 (SABS ECE R46), Uniform provisions concerning the approval of rear-view mirrors, and of motor vehicles with regard to the installation of rear-view mirrors.
3.3.1.1 If a windscreen is fitted to an agricultural tractor, it shall be of safety glass that complies with the relevant requirements given in SANS 1191 (SABS 1191), Safety glass for vehicles - High penetration resistant laminated safety glass for vehicles, or SANS 1193 (SABS 1193), Toughened safety glass for vehicles.
3.4 Requirements for windscreen wipers
Windscreens shall be fitted with at least one windscreen wiper that is capable of operation by means other than manual operation, and the windscreen wiper blade, when in operation, shall effectively wipe the outside of the windscreen directly in front of the drivers' forward line of vision.
3.6 Requirements for controls
3.6.1 All controls that are fitted to an agricultural tractor, and that are required for the operation of the vehicle on a public road, shall be so located that the driver can reach and operate them when he/she is in the normal driving position, with the seat belt fastened (if a seat belt is fitted).
3.6.2 An agricultural tractor shall be of a right-hand drive configuration, except as in 3.6.3.
3.6.3 An agricultural tractor may have a central steering configuration.
3.7 Requirements for emergency exits
If an agricultural tractor is fitted with a canopy or a roll-over protection structure (ROPS), there shall be a means of exit (either a door or a window) such that the driver and passenger(s) (if any) can escape when the tractor is lying on either of its two sides.
3.8 Requirements for roll-over protection structures
If an agricultural tractor is fitted with a roll-over protection structure, such structure shall comply with the relevant requirements given in SANS 1468 (SABS 1468), Roll-over protection structures for wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (static testing), and shall be indelibly and visibly marked as such by the letters ROPS.
4.3 Suppression of noise emission
With the exception of noise emission originating from audible warning devices, any noise emitted by an agricultural tractor, when measured in accordance with SANS 10205 (SABS 0205), The measurement of noise emitted by motor vehicles in motion, shall not exceed the following levels:
a) for tractors having an unladen mass exceeding 1,75 tons: 89 dB; and
b) for tractors having an unladen mass not exceeding 1,75 tons: 85 dB.
5 Requirements concerning metrological data
5.1 Dimensions
The dimensions of an agricultural tractor shall comply with the requirements of the applicable regulations
promulgated under the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996).
5.2.1 Data plates
5.2.1.1 An agricultural tractor shall have a metal data plate or plates affixed by rivets or by welding or by
any other method that will achieve similar permanency of attachment during the life of the tractor. The
data plate(s) shall be affixed in a conspicuous position, to a door or post, to a panel in the engine
compartment, to the dash panel or in the tractor cab.
5.2.1.2 As an alternative to 5.2.1.1, a data plate may be a self-adhesive, tamper-proof label which
a) is clearly legible,
b) is not transferable from one tractor to another, and
c) undergoes permanent and obvious damage on removal.
The self-adhesive, tamper-proof label shall be resistant to engine oils, engine coolants, normal engine
temperatures and humidity. In addition, it shall have permanency characteristics similar to those of a
metal plate.
6.1 Speedometers
Where a speedometer is fitted to an agricultural tractor, it shall have an accuracy of 15 % of the speed
measured. If a speedometer is not fitted to an agricultural tractor that is capable of exceeding a speed of
25 km/h, a notice, in indelible form, that gives the maximum speed of the tractor in the highest gear, shall
be affixed in a position where it is easily visible to the driver when he is in the normal driving position.
6.2 Engine
The engine of an agricultural tractor shall be provided with a cover such that any part that constitutes a
source of danger is out of the normal reach of a person.
6.3 Transmission
An agricultural tractor, the tare of which exceeds 570 kg, shall be equipped with a transmission that
enables it to be controlled and driven in both a forward and a reverse direction.
6.4 Tyres
The tyres fitted to the wheels of an agricultural tractor shall comply with SANS 1550-6 (SABS 1550-6), Motor vehicle tyres and rims - Dimensions and loads - Part 6: Agricultural vehicle tyres, and shall conform to the required dimensions and loads compatible with the specified or permitted rims in the case of pneumatic tyres for agricultural tractors. Where non-pneumatic tyres are used, these shall comply with the relevant regulations of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996). - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.1.2 , 3.2, 3.3.1.1, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2.1, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8701.90.90 -- Other Yes Agricultural tractors that have a maximum design speed not exceeding 40 km/h - Description
- Agricultural tractors that have a maximum design speed not exceeding 40 km/h, and that have not previously been registered in South Africa.
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 0403.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6. (1) Cultured milk shall --
(a) be obtained from heat treated milk and/or reconstituted or recombined milk that has been inoculated with a culture to produce a microbiological flora under controlled conditions;
(b) contain at least 107 colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) of viable lactic acid or lactic acid and aroma producing micro-organisms per gram of a product;
(c) have a pH value of less than 4.6; and
(d) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) The word "maas" in the alternate class designation may be substituted by the word "amazi" or "amasi". - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0403.90.90 -- Other Yes Cultured milk - Description
- Cultured milk
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 0705.21: -- Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum)
The measure came into effect on 24 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36480, 24 May 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Fresh Vegetables Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Quality standards
(1) Subject to the regulations for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class witloof chicory in subregulations 2 and 3 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 11, witloof chicory shall ;
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter, including soil;
(d) be free from Arthropoda infestation;
(e) be free from insect damage or damage caused by other organisms;
(f) be free from blemishes;
(g) be free from injuries;
(h) be free from bruises;
(i) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(j) be free from foreign odours;
(k) not be running to seed;
(I) be free from cold damage;
(m) be free from sun-scorch;
(n) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the witloof
chicory detrimentally;
(o) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(p) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(q) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(2) Witloof chicory classified as Class 1 shall -
(a) be of a colour typical of the cultivar;
(b) be well formed;
(c) have close heads i.e. heads with a sharp, well closed tip;
(d) have other leaves measuring at least % of the length of the chicory;
(e) not be greenish or glassy looking in appearance; and
(f) be firm.
(3) Witloof chicory classified as Class 2 and Class 3 ;
(a) may be slightly irregular in shape;
(b) may have a slight greenish shade at the tip of the leaves;
(c) the tips may be less tight: Provided that the diameter of the opening does not exceed 1/5 of the maximum diameter of the chicory; and
(d) be reasonably firm.
(11) (a) Class 1 witloof chicory may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating witloof chicory ;
(i) at least comply with quality standards for Class 2; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay 2%
-injuries 6%;
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(b) Class 2 witloof chicory may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 with 15% by mass: Provided that the deviating witloof chicory ;
(i) at least comply with the quality standards for Class 3; and
(ii) do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 4%
-injuries: 8%
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(c) Class 3 witloof chicory may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3 with 25% by mass: Provided that the deviating witloof chicory do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 6%
-injuries: 10%
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1.
(d) In the case of Lowest Class- decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 39(1)-(3) and (11)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0705.21 -- Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) No - Description
- Witloof chicory
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 0403.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Standards for buttermilk and cultured buttermilk
7. (1) Buttermilk shall be manufactured by the butter making process, and may be inoculated with a butter culture or with lactic acid and aroma producing cultures.
(2) Cultured buttermilk shall --
(a) be obtained from heat treated milk and/or reconstituted or recombined milk;
(b) be soured by inoculation with a butter culture or lactic acid, or with lactic acid and aroma producing cultures;
(c) have a pH value of less than 4.6; and
(d) contain at least 107 colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) of viable lactic acid or lactic acid and aroma producing micro-organisms per gram of a product.
(3) Both buttermilk and cultured buttermilk shall comply with the provisions of regulation 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0403.90.90 -- Other Yes Buttermilk - Description
- Buttermilk
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 0402.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Standards for sweetened condensed milk
8. (1) Sweetened condensed milk shall --
(a) be manufactured by partial removal of water from milk with the addition of sugar, or by any other process which leads to a product of the same composition and characteristics; and
(b) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) Sodium chloride may be added during the manufacturing process. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 8 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0402.99.90 --- Other Yes Sweetened condensed milk - Description
- Sweetened condensed milk
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 0703.20: - Garlic
The measure came into effect on 21 February 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 February 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 24481, 21 February 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Garlic Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. (1) No person shall sell in the Republic of South Afiica
(a) classified garlic --
(i) unless the garlic is sold according to the classes referred to in regulation 4;
(ii) unless the garlic complies with the standards for classes referred to in regulation 5
Classes for garlic
4. (1) Garlic shall be sold as either classified garlic or unclassified garlic.
(2) There are two classes of classified garlic namely Class 1 and Class 2.
Standards for classes
5. (1) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (2), garlic which is classified as Class 1 and Class 2
shall comply with the specifications set out in Table 1 of the Annexure.
(2) The extent to which Class 1 and Class 2 garlic may deviate from the specifications prescribed in subregulation (1) are determined in accordance to subregulation (3) and are set out in Table 2 of the Annexure.
(3) The extent to which Class 1 and Class 2 garlic deviates from the the prescribed specifications, shall be determined as follows:
(a) Examine the bulbs in the sample of the consignment sensorially in order to determine whether such deficiencies occur thereon or therein: Provided that any bulb from the sample referred to in regulation 10 with suspected internal deficiencies may be dissected for the purpose oaf confirmation or otherwise of the observation concerned.
(b) Determine with regard to each of the separate quality factors mentioned in subregulation (2) the mass of garlic that deviates from the prescribed specifications.
(c) Express the mass determined in paragraph (b) as a percentage of the net mass of the container of garlic.
(d) Such percentage represents the extent to which garlic with the deviation concerned is present in such container. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2 (1) (a) , 4, 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0703.20 - Garlic No - Description
- Garlic
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 8535.2: - Automatic circuit breakers : and 8536.20: - Automatic circuit breakers
The measure came into effect on 06 December 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 December 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 967 (Government Gazette 29265) Of 6 October 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Circuit-Breakers
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers circuit breakers with moulded cases the main contacts of which are intended to be connected to circuits with rated voltages not exceeding 1000 V ac or 1500 V dc., rated currents not exceeding 125A and a rated ultimate short circuit breaking capacity (L,) not exceeding 10 kA.
1.2 This specification does not cover circuit breakers incorporating residual current protection (earth leakage protection). - Description of the measure
- 3.1 A circuit breaker shall be safe and shall function safely and correctly during
normal and abnormal circuit conditions. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.1 paragraph 1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.2 - Automatic circuit breakers : No 8536.20 - Automatic circuit breakers No - Description
- Circuit breaker: A mechanical switchng device, capable of making, carrying and breaking currents under normal circuit conditions and also making, carrying for a specified time, and breaking currents under specified abnormal circuit conditions such as a short circuit or an earth fault.
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 0402.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Standards for evaporated milk
9. (1) Evaporated milk shall --
(a) be manufactured by partial removal of water from milk by heat, or by any other process which leads to a product of the same composition and characteristics; and
(b) comply with the provisions of regulation 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0402.99.90 --- Other Yes Evaporated milk - Description
- Evaporated milk
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 0403.10: - Yogurt
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Standards for yoghurt and drinking yoghurt
10. (1) Yoghurt and drinking yoghurt shall --
(a) be manufactured mainly from heat treated milk and/or reconstituted or recombined milk that has been inoculated with a yoghurt culture to produce a microbiological flora under controlled conditions;
(b) contain at least 107 colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) of viable yoghurt culture micro-organism per gram of a product;
(c) not be subjected to heat treatment after fermentation; and
(d) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) If a specific micro-organism is used in conjunction with the sale of any type of (drinking) yoghurt and where the content claim is made in the labelling that refers to the presence of such specific micro-organism that has been added to supplement the yoghurt culture, it shall contain at least 107 colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) of that specified micro-organism.
(3) The standards specified in Table 6 shall be applicable to yoghurt and drinking yoghurt --
(a) without added sugar; and
(b) with or without food additives, which have only been sweetened with a permitted non-nutritive sweetener. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10(1) and (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0403.10 - Yogurt No - Description
- Yoghurt
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
