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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 with added foodstuff and/or fruit
11. (1) Yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit, 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 10(7) colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) of viable yoghurt culture micro-organisms per gram of a product;
(c) comply with the applicable standards for the class concerned;
(d) not be subjected to heat treatment after fermentation, and
(e) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) A composite dairy product of the type known as fruit yoghurt shall have a total fruit content of at least 6 per cent but not more than 25 per cent on a mass per mass basis.
(3) The total dry matter content of a composite dairy product of the type known as yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit, and which has been sweetened with a permitted non-nutritive sweetener, shall, in the case of --
(a) high fat yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit be at least 15 per cent (m/m);
(b) full fat yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit be at least 14.5 per cent (m/m);
(c) medium fat yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit be at least 14 per cent (m /m);
(d) low fat yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit be at least 13.5 per cent (m/m); and
(e) fat free yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit be at least 13 per cent (m/m).
(4) The expression "drinking", "pouring", or any other similar word may precede or form part of the class designation if the yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit is specifically manufactured for such purpose.
(5) If a specific micro-organism is used in conjunction with the sale of any type of yoghurt with added foodstuff and/or fruit, 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.
(6) The standards specified in Table 7 shall also be applicable to yoghurt which is sweetened with added sugar.
(7) Subject to the provisions of regulation 28 (3), the name of the added sugar may not form part of the class designation in the case of yoghurt sweetened with sugar. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0403.10 - Yogurt Yes Yoghurt with added foodstuff - Description
- Yoghurt with added foodstuff
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8535.90.90: -- Other and 8536.61: -- Lamp-holders
The measure came into effect on 09 September 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R860 (Government Gazette No. 20267 Of 9 July 1999)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Lampholders
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers Edison screw lampholdersand bayonet lampholders.
- Description of the measure
- Lampholders shall be so designed, constructed and marked that in normal use their performance is reliableand without danger to the user or surroundings.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.90.90 -- Other Yes Edison screw lampholders and bayonet lampholders 8536.61 -- Lamp-holders Yes Edison screw lampholders and bayonet lampholders - Description
- Edison screw lampholders and bayonet lampholders
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
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 permissible deviations in subregulation 2, Unspecified vegetables individually shall comply with the following general quality standards:
(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 cracks;
(h) be free from injuries;
(i) be free from bruises;
(i) be free from abnormal external moisture;
(k) be free from foreign odours;
(I) not be running to seed;
(m) be free from cold damage;
(n) be free from any other factors that detrimentally affect or may affect the quality of the unspecified vegetables;
(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.
(r) comply with the applicable marking requirements Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(2) (a) Unspecified vegetables may deviate from the general quality standards by not more than 20% by mass,size or number;
(b) Do not exceed individual limits of 6% decay and 10% injury.
(c) Do not exceed Anthropoda infestation limit as set out in regulation 4(4) (c): Part 1 - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 40(1) and (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers Yes Unspecified vegetables - Description
- Unspecified vegetables
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 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 cream, cultured cream and acidified cream
12. (1) Cream, cultured cream and acidified cream shall comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) Cultured cream shall --
(a) be soured by inoculation with a lactic acid or lactic acid and aroma producing culture; and
(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.
(3) Acidified cream shall be obtained by acidifying cream with permitted acids or acidity regulators to achieve a desired pH value. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12
- 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 Cream, cultured cream and acidified cream 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. Yes Cream, cultured cream and acidified cream 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 Cream, cultured cream and acidified cream - Description
- Cream, cultured cream and acidified cream
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 2105.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 08 February 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 February 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36124, 8 February 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Grading, Packing And Marking Of Edible Ices Intended For Sale In The Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- These regulations shall apply to Edible Ices intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa to which and under circumstances in which a prohibition in terms of section 3 of the Act regarding the sale of Edible Ices apply
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3 (1) No person shall sell edible ices in the Republic of South Africa
(a) unless such produces are classified and presented according to the classes referred to in regulation 4
(b) unless such products comply with the relevant standards for each class referred to in regulation 4
Classes of and standards for Edible Ices Classes
4. (1) The classes of Edible Ices are as follows:
(a) Dairy Ice-cream;
(b) Ice-cream;
(c) Frozen Dairy Dessert;
(d) Frozen Dessert;
(e) Frozen Yoghurt;
(f) Frozen Yoghurt and Dairy Ice-cream Blend;
(g) Frozen Yoghurt and Ice-cream Blend;
(h) Soft Serve; (I) Frozen Fruit Sorbet;
(j) Frozen Fruit Ice; and
(k) Flavoured Ice.
Standards for classes
(2) Dairy Ice-cream Mix and Dairy Ice-cream:
(a) Dairy Ice-cream Mix --
(i) means an unfrozen, homogenised and pasteurised product;
(ii) shall contain at least 7% (m/m) of butter fat only;
(iii) shall contain at least 33% (m/m) total solids of which at least 20% must be milk solids non-fat; and
(iv) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(b) Dairy Ice-cream --
(i) means aerated and frozen Dairy Ice-cream Mix; and
(ii) shall not have an overrun of more than 130%: Provided that-
(aa) a maximum deviation of 3% is permissible;
(bb) inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the overrun. Inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the fat content and the total solids of the Dairy Ice-cream Mix.
(3) Ice-cream Mix and Ice-cream:
(a) Ice-cream Mix --
(i) means an unfrozen, homogenised and pasteurised product;
(ii) shall contain at least 7% (m/m) vegetable fat or a combination of both vegetable fat and butter fat;
(iii) shall contain at least 33% (m/m) total solids of which at least 20% must be milk solids non-fat; and
(iv) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(b) Ice-cream --
(i) means aerated and frozen Ice-cream Mix; and
(ii) shall not have an overrun of more than 130 %: Provided that -
(aa) a maximum deviation of 3% is permissible; and
(bb) inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the overrun.
(c) Inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the fat content and the total solids of the Ice-cream Mix.
(4) Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix, Frozen Dessert Mix, Frozen Dairy Dessert and Frozen
(a) Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix --
(i) means an unfrozen, homogenised and pasteurised product;
(ii) shall contain the following percentage of butter fat only for the fat class concerned:
(aa) Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix - more than 3% (m/m) but less than 7% (m/m).
(bb) Low Fat Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix - more than 0.5% (m/m) but not exceeding 3% (m/m).
(cc) Fat Free Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix - 0.5% (m/m) or less.
(iii) shall contain at least 25% (m/m) total solids; and
(iv) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(b) Frozen Dessert Mix -
(i) means an unfrozen, homogenised and pasteurised product;
(ii) shall contain the following percentage of vegetable fat or a combination of both vegetable fat and butter fat for the fat class concerned:
(aa) Frozen Dessert Mix - more than 3% (m/m) but less than 7% (mlm).
(bb) Low Fat Frozen Dessert Mix - more than 0.5% (m/m) but not exceeding 3% (m/m).
(cc) Fat Free Frozen Dessert Mix - 0.5% (m/m) or less.
(iii) shall contain at least 25% (m/m) total solids; and
(iv) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(c) Frozen Dairy Dessert and Frozen Dessert--
(i) means aerated and frozen Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix, and aerated and frozen Frozen Dessert Mix; and
(ii) shall not have an overrun of more than 130 %: Provided that -
(aa) a maximum deviation of 3% is permissible; and
(bb) inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the overrun.
(d) Inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the fat content and the total solids of the Frozen Dairy Dessert Mix or Frozen Dessert Mix.
(5) Frozen Yoghurt, Frozen Yoghurt and Dairy Ice-cream Blend, and Frozen Yoghurt and Ice-cream Blend:
(a) Frozen Yoghurt -
(i) means a product obtained by aerating and freezing pasteurised or unpasteurised yoghurt;
(ii) shall contain the following percentage of butter fat only for the fat class concerned:
(aa) Frozen Yoghurt - more than 3% (m/m).
(bb) Low Fat Frozen Yoghurt - more than 0.5% (m/m) but not exceeding 3% (m/m).
(cc) Fat Free Frozen Yoghurt - 0.5% (m/m) or less.
(iii) shall contain at least 33% (m/m) total solids of which at least 20% must be milk solids non-fat;
(iv) shall not have an overrun of more than 130%: Provided that -
(aa) a maximum deviation of 3% is permissible; and
(bb) inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the overrun; and
(v) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(b) Frozen Yoghurt and Dairy Ice-cream Blend or Frozen Yoghurt and Ice-cream Blend --
(i) means a product obtained by blending yoghurt with either dairy icecream mix or ice-cream mix where after it is pasteurised (optional), aerated and frozen: Provided that the yoghurt content of the final product shall in no case be less than 30% (m/m);
(ii) shall contain at least --
(aa) 7% (m/m) butter fat only in the case where yoghurt and dairy ice-cream mix are blended; or
(bb) 7% (m/m) vegetable fat and butter fat combined in the case where yoghurt and ice-cream mix are blended; (iii) shall contain at least 33% (m/m) total solids of which at least 20% must be milk solids non-fat;
(iv) shall not have an overrun of more than 130 %: Provided that -
(aa) a maximum deviation of 3% is permissible; and
(bb) inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the overrun; and
(v) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(c) Inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the fat content and the total solids of the unfrozen Yoghurt, the blend of Yoghurt and Dairy Ice-cream Mix or the blend of Yoghurt and Ice-cream Mix.
(6) Soft Serve Mix and Soft Serve:
(a) Soft Serve Mix --
(i) means an unfrozen, homogenised and pasteurised product;
(ii) shall contain at least 3% (m/m) vegetable fat or a combination of both vegetable fat and butter fat;
(iii) shall contain at least 25% (m/m) total solids; and (iv) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(b) Soft Serve means semi-frozen Soft Serve Mix.
(c) Inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the fat content and the total solids of the Soft Serve Mix.
(7) Frozen Fruit Sorbet --
(a) means an aerated and frozen product consisting of mainly water and sugars;
(b) shall contain no added butter fat, milk solids non-fat or whey powder;
(c) shall contain at least 15% (m/m) fruit;
(d) may contain not more than 2.9% (m/m) vegetable fat;
(e) shall not have an overrun of more than 130 %: Provided that -
(i) a maximum deviation of 3% is permissible; and (f)
(ii) inclusions shall not be taken into account when determining the overrun; and may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(8) Frozen Fruit Ice --
(a) means a frozen product consisting of mainly water and sugars;
(b) shall contain no added butter fat or milk solids non-fat;
(c) shall contain at least 6% (m/m) fruit; and
(d) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives.
(9) Flavoured Ice --
(a) means a frozen product consisting of mainly water and sugars;
(b) shall contain no added butter fat or milk solids non-fat;
(c) shall contain less than 6% (m/m) fruit or only flavourings and colourants; and
(d) may contain other foodstuffs and food additives. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3(1) (a)- (b) and 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2105.00.90 - Other No - Description
- Edible ices
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 0406: Cheese and curd.
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 cheese and cheese with added foodstuff
13. (1) Cheese shall be manufactured by --
(a) coagulating wholly or partly the protein of milk, skimmed milk, low fat milk, cream, whey or butter milk, or any combination of these materials, through the action of rennet or other suitable coagulating agents, and partially draining the whey resulting from the coagulation, and which will result in a concentration of milk protein (in particular, the casein portion), and that consequently, the protein content of the cheese will be distinctly higher than the protein level of the blend of the afore-mentioned milk materials from which the cheese was made; and/or
(b) processing techniques involving coagulation of the protein of milk and/or products obtained from milk which give an end-product with similar physical, chemical and organoleptic characteristics as the product defined under paragraph (a).
(2) Cheese and cheese with added foodstuff shall --
(a) be a ripened or unripened soft, semi-soft, semi-hard or hard product and can be coated with wax or another protective substance; and
(b) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(3) In the case of cheese with added foodstuff the fat-in-dry-matter content may be up to 5 per cent less and the dry matter content may be up to 5 per cent more than that required for cheese of the class designation concerned.
(4) If the class designation or the alternate class designation is in the case of whey cheese not provided for in Table 9, the class designation indicated shall be preceded by the expression "whey".
(5) In the case where an accelerated ripening period method is used, the prescribed minimum ripening period shall not apply: Provided that the cheese shall have similar physical, chemical and organoleptic properties of the cheese concerned. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0406 Cheese and curd. Yes Cheese - Description
- Cheese
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 0405.20: - Dairy spreads, 0406.30: - Processed cheese, not grated or powdered and 0406.90: - Other cheese
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 process cheese and cheese spread (with or without added foodstuff)
14. (1) Process cheese and cheese spread, either with or without added foodstuff, shall --
(a) be manufactured by the grinding, mixing, melting and emulsifying, with the aid of heat and an emulsifying agent, of a type of cheese specified in item 1, 2, 3 or 4 of column 1 of Table 9 or the type of cream cheese specified in column 1 of Table 11;
(b) during the manufacture thereof be heat treated for 30 seconds at a temperature of 70 °C, or any other equivalent or greater time/temperature combination; and
(c) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) If a designation specified in column 3 of Table 9 is used in connection with the sale of process cheese or cheese spread (with or without added foodstuff), the specified cheese shall consist of at least 50 per cent of the cheese concerned in the final product except for blue mould cheese which shall consist of at least 42 per cent of the cheese concerned.
(3) In the case of process cheese and cheese spread with added foodstuff the fat-in-drymatter content may be up to 5 per cent less and the dry matter content may be up to 5 per cent more than that required for process cheese and cheese spread of the class designation concerned. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 14
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0405.20 - Dairy spreads Yes cheese spread (with or without added foodstuff) 0406.30 - Processed cheese, not grated or powdered Yes Process cheese 0406.90 - Other cheese Yes Process cheese and cheese spread (with or without added foodstuff) - Description
- Process cheese and cheese spread (with or without added foodstuff)
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 8535.30: - Isolating switches and make-and-break switches
The measure came into effect on 03 June 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 June 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R 438 (Government Gazette 18779) Of 3 April 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Manually Operated Switches For Fixed Installations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers manually operated general purpose switches for a.c. only, with a rated voltage in the range 50 V to 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A, and intended for fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors.
- Description of the measure
- 3 Requirements
3.1 A manually operated switch shall comply with the relevantof the following clauses of SABS IEC 669-1,
Switchesforhouseholdand similar fixedelectricalinstallations-Part 1:Generalrequirements,as published
by Government Notice 1084 (Government Gazette No. 17287)of 5 July 1996:
- 4 General requirements
- 6 Ratings
-10 Protection against electric shock
-11 Provision for earthing
-12 Terminals
-13 Constructional requirements
-14 Mechanism
-15 Resistance to ageing, to harmful ingress of water and to humidity
-16 Insulation resistanceand electric strength
-17 Temperature rise
-18 Making and breakingcapacity
-19 Normal operation
-20 Mechanical strength
-21 Resistance to heat
-22 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
-23 Creepage distances, clearancesand distances through sealing compound
-24 Resistance of insulatingmaterialto abnormal heat, to fire and to tracking
-25 Resistance to rusting - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4, 3.7, 3.9-3.25
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.30 - Isolating switches and make-and-break switches Yes Manually operated general purpose switches for a.c. only, with a rated voltage in the range 50 V to 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A - Description
- Manually operated general purpose switches for a.c. only, with a rated voltage in the range 50 V to 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A, and intended for fixed electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors.
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 0406: Cheese and curd.
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 cream cheese and cream cheese with added foodstuff
15. (1) Cream cheese and cream cheese with added foodstuff shall --
(a) be manufactured mainly from the primary dairy product known as cream and products obtained from milk; and
(b) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) The fat-in-dry-matter content of cream cheese with added foodstuff may be up to 5 per cent less and the dry matter content may be up to 5 per cent more than that required for cheese of the class designation concerned.
(3) In the case of Mascarpone, the pH value shall be more than 5.5 but not exceeding 6.6. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 15
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0406 Cheese and curd. Yes Cottage cheese and cottage cheese with added foodstuff - Description
- Cream cheese and cream cheese with added foodstuff
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 0406: Cheese and curd.
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 cottage cheese and cottage cheese with added foodstuff
16. (1) Cottage cheese and cottage cheese with added foodstuff shall be manufactured from milk or products obtained from milk.
(2) Creamed cottage cheese shall be manufactured mainly from the primary dairy products known as cottage cheese and cream.
(3) Cottage cheese and cottage cheese with added foodstuff shall comply with the provisions of regulation 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 16
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0406 Cheese and curd. Yes Cottage cheese and cottage cheese with added foodstuff - Description
- Cottage cheese and cottage cheese with added foodstuff
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 0405.10: - Butter
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 butter and cultured butter
17. (1) Butter and cultured butter shall --
(a) be manufactured by churning or crystalisation of cream using the appropriate method;
(b) not contain any animal fat, vegetable fat or marine fat; and
(c) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) Cream that is intended for the manufacturing of butter may be neutralized to a pH of not higher than 7.6 by means of a substance which is permitted for such purpose by the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972).
(3) Cream that is intended for the manufacturing of cultured butter shall be inoculated with asuitable bacterial culture to an extent that the cultured butter has a pH of less than 6.3 after fermentation.
(4) In the case where butter is manufactured from whey, the applicable class designation shall be preceded by the expression "whey" - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 17
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0405.10 - Butter Yes Butter and cultured butter - Description
- Butter and cultured butter
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 16 December 1987
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 December 1987
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 2286 (Government Gazette 10987) Of 16 October 1987
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Earth Leakage Protection Units
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers earth leakage protection units (circuit-breakers) for use in domestic and industrial or similar electrical installations and connected to a source of alternating current supply operating at a frequency of 50 Hz, the neutral conductor of which is connected to the general mass of earth on the supply side, and subject to the following limitations:
(a) Maximum rated voltage.................................................. . . . . . 500v.
(b) Maximum rated current ....................... ................................ 100 A.
(c) Maximum rated earth leakage tripping current.. ........................30mA
(d) Ambient temperature ..................... ...................................... - 5 ̊C to +10 ̊C.
The earth leakage protection units covered by this specification are intended to reduce fire and electrocution
hazards caused by current leaking from line and neutral conductors to earth.
This specification does not cover earth leakage protection units intended for service under extreme operating
conditions such as continuous high atmospheric humidity, atmospheric pollution, mechanical vibration. mechanical shock, and excessively high or low temperatures. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
3.1 STANDARD OF WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH: All work shall be properly executed and finished and shall be so arranged as not to constitute a hazard.
3.2 MOULDED CASE: The operating mechanism of an EL circuit-breaker shall be contained in a moulded case made of a non-combustible insulating material that will not allow the escape of flame or molten metal through the openings surrounding the operating toggle.
3.3 PROTECTION.
3.3.1 Live parts of an EL circuit-breaker intended for open surface mounting shall be protected against inadvertent contact by means of acceptably strong covers of insulating material.
3.3.2 Live parts on the underside of an EL circuit-breakers designed for mounting on a surface shall-
(a) be covered by a shield or barrier of insulating material; or
(b) be countersunk at least 3 mm below the surface of its base and covered with a waterproof insulating sealing compound that will not flow during any of the tests specified in Section 6 ; or
(c) have a minimum clearance of 6 mm from the mounting surface and be riveted, upset or otherwise acceptably prevented from loosening.
3.4 CLEARANCES AND CREEPAGE DISTANCES: All clearances and creepage distances shall be as large as is
practicable and, in order to break the continuity of conducting deposits that may form, creepages shall, wherever practicable, incorporate ridges.
3.5 MOUNTING: Each EL circuit-breaker shall have at least two holes for mounting purposes or an alternative method of mounting that will ensure acceptable stability.
3.6 MODE OF OPERATION
3.6.1 An EL circuit-breaker shall be arranged for manual closing and opening and for automatic stripping. The mechanism shall be trip-free.
3.6.2 The actuating mechanism shall be such that when an EL circuit-breaker is mounted in the normal manner, the contacts cannot close by themselves as a result of failure of the mechanism,
Note: The mounting of an EL circuit-breaker on a vertical plane with its major axis vertical or
horizontal shall be considered as mounted in the normal manner.
3.6.3 The tripping of an EL circuit-breaker under any conditions within its ratings shall not cause the contacts that break the circuit to bounce or show any tendency to reclose.
3.7 ARCH SHIELDS: Means shall be provided to ensure that when a multi pole EL circuit-breaker operates, there is no arcing between the poles.
3.8 TRIP INDICATION: An EL circuit-breaker shall be so designed that when it has been tripped, a clear indication to that effect is visible to the user.
3.9 TERMINALS
3.9.1 An EL circuit-breaker shall be provided with suitable terminals for the connection of copper conductors of the size given in column 2 of Table 1, appropriate to the current rating of the EL circuit breaker. The terminals of an EL circuit- breaker with an intermediate rating shall accommodate conductors of the nominal cross sectional area specified for the next higher current rating.
3.9.2 Terminals shall be so designed that they do not allow the conductors to be displaced and are not themselves displaced in a manner detrimental to the operation of the EL circuit-breaker or the effectiveness of the insulation (i.e. the minimum prescribed values for clearances and creepage distances specified in 3.3.2 (b) and ( c ) shall be maintained under all conditions of normal operation of the EL circuit-breaker).
3.9.3 Each terminal for the connection of an external conductor shall be so arranged that it is readily accessible under the intended conditions of use, and an earth terminal (when provided) shall, in addition, be-
(a) suitably protected against corrosion,
(b) permanently and indelibly marked with the symbol (see Regulation), and
(c) of such a size as to accommodate a conductor that complies with the provisions for earth continuity conductors of SABS 0142 ‘The wiring of premises’
3.9.4 A wiring terminal need not be such as to accept a conductor directly, i.e. without some suitable termination being applied to the conductor, but where a terminal is intended to accommodate a stranded conductor, means shall be provided to prevent the conductor wires from spreading.
3.9.5 Each wiring terminal screw shall thread into metal and shall have a smooth clean-cut thread that is free from burrs. The end of the screw shall be so shaped that it will not damage the conductor. Except as allowed below, iron and steel, unless present as a constituent of an alloy that is inherently corrosion resistant, shall not be used for terminals.
3.9.6 Terminals of the type in which the external connecting conductors make direct electrical contact with the pole of an EL circuit-breaker and that are not dependent upon to carry the main current of the EL circuit-breaker, may be of iron or steel that has been plated in an acceptable manner with copper, nickel, cadmium, silver or zinc.
3.10 EARTHING: Provision shall be made for the earthing of any exposed metal parts of an EL circuit-breaker that may become live if the insulation of any part of the EL circuit-breaker becomes defective (see also 3.9.3).
4. ELECTRICAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS.
4.1 RATINGS: Each EL circuit-breaker shall be rated in terms of voltage, current, breaking capacity or short-time withstand current, and number of poles.
(a) The rated voltage shall not exceed 500 V and the rated load current shall not exceed 100 A.
(b) The breaking capacity shall be 2,5 kA or 20 times the value of the rated current, whichever is the greater.
(c) The rated earth leakage tripping current of an EL circuit breaker shall, subject to a tolerance of+0/-50%, be 5, 10 or 30 mA, as applicable.
Note: The values for the rated earth leakage tripping current are recommended by the International
Electrotechnical Commission.
4.2 INSULATION RESISTANCE: When determined in accordance with 6.3, the insulation resistance of an EL circuit-breaker shall be at least 10 MΩ.
4.3 UNDERVOLTAGE RELEASE.
4.3.1 When so required, an EL circuit-breaker shall be provided with an undervoltage release.
4.3.2 An EL circuit-breaker having an undervoltage release shall, when tested in accordance with 6.4, open even on a slowly falling voltage ( 1 % per second) at a value of between 70 % and 35 % of the rated voltage of the undervoltage release.
The undervoltage release shall prevent closing of the circuit-breaker at a voltage below 35% and shall not prevent closing at and above 85% of the rated voltage of the undervoltage release.
4.4 SHUNT RELEASE.
4.4.1 When so required. an EL circuit-breaker shall be provided with a voltage-operated shunt release having a specific voltage rating or range of voltage ratings.
4.4.2 An EL circuit-breaker provided with a voltage-operated shunt release shall, when tested in accordance with 6.5, operate on both 70 % and 120% of the rated voltage of the shunt release.
4.5 OVERCURRENT RELEASE.
4.5.1 General:
4.5.1.1 When so required, an EL circuit-breaker shall be fitted with an overcurrent release.
4.5.1.2 The overcurrent release shall be of an adjustable or non-adjustable time-delay type or a non-time-delay type.
4.5.1.3 The current-time characteristic of an EL circuit-breaker shall be that assigned by the manufacturer and marked on the EL circuit-breaker [see 5.1 (k)].
4.5.2 Time-delay type:
4.5.2.1 An EL circuit-breaker having a non-adjustable time-delay release shall carry its rated current continuously without tripping but, when tested in accordance with 6.6, shall release automatically within the periods given in Table 3, appropriate to the rated current of the EL circuit-breaker.
An adjustable time-delay release shall be such that, when it is adjusted to its maximum setting, the EL circuit-breaker will comply with the requirements of 4.5.2.1
4.5.3 Non-time-delay-type. An EL circuit-breaker having a non-time-delay release shall carry its rated current continuously without tripping and, when 135 % of rated current is applied, shall release instantaneously and the arc shall be extinguished within 0,1 second.
4.6 OVERLOAD: When tested in accordance with 6.7 or 6.8, as applicable, an EL circuit-breaker shall show no sign of electrical or mechanical failure and no welding, undue burning, or pitting shall occur at the contacts.
4.7 TEMPERATURE RISE: When determined in accordance with 6.9, the temperature rise of the insulating materials and of each of the parts of an EL circuit-breaker shall not exceed the relevant value given in Table 4.
4.8 MECHANICAL STRENGTH : When tested in accordance with 6.10 , an EL circuit-breaker shall show no signs of cracks or permanent deformation.
4.9 PERFOMANCE OF AN EL CIRCUIT –BREAKER UNDER EARTH FAULT CONDITIONS: When an EL circuit-breaker is tested in accordance with 6.11, the unit shall trip, the butter muslin shall not be ignited, and the fuse shall not rapture. The EL circuit-breaker shall, within 24 hours after the test be capable of operating successfully at the rated earth leakage tripped current.
4.10 BREAKING CAPACITY (FOR AN EL CIRCUIT-BREAKER FITTED WITH AN OVERCURRENT RELEASE)
4.10.1 (a) An EL circuit-breaker shall be capable of once breaking and once making-and –breaking a circuit adjusted for the prospective current with the relevant power factor given in Table 7, appropriate to the breaking capacity of the EL circuit- breaker.
(b) The inherent resetting time of an EL circuit-breaker shall not exceed 15 minutes.
4. 10.2 When an EL circuit-breaker is tested in accordance with 6.12-
(a) it shall show no sign of electrical or mechanical failure;
(b) the butter muslin placed over the operating toggles shall not be ignited;
c) the average value of the power-frequency recovery voltage shall be equal to a value corresponding to 110% of the rated operational voltage (see 6.12.1 (b) )occurring across the terminals of a pole of the EL circuit-breaker immediately before the flow of the test current, and this voltage shall be maintained for a period of at least 0.1 seconds after extinction of the arc;
Note: This may require that the applied voltage be increased but the tolerance on the prospective peak-making current shall not be exceeded without the consent of the manufacturer.
(d) there shall be no connecting metal parts to the neutral of the a.c power supply shall not rupture;
(f) the EL circuit-breaker shall still comply with the requirements of 4.5.2 for 200% of the rated current, or 4.5.3 as applicable ; and
(g) the EL circuit-breaker shall still be capable of withstanding, for one minute without breakdown, attest voltage of magnitude as given in Table 7, appropriate to the rated voltage of the EL circuit-breaker.
4.11 SHORT-TIME WITHSTAND CURRENT (FOR AN EL CIRCUIT-BREAKER NOT FITTED W AN
OVERCURRENT RELEASE): When tested in accordance with 6.13, an EL circuit-breaker that is not fitted with an overcurrent release shall be capable of once making and carrying for a period not exceeding 40 ms the prospective current appropriate to the specified rated short-time withstand current (not less than 2,5 kA)[see 5.1 (j)), the power factor being that applicable for the breaking capacity class of the same prospective current (see Table 6).
Note: The test shall be conducted with a preceding circuit-breaker or fuse in the circuit, when so requested. Such protection shall be supplied.
4.12 PERFORMANCE OF AN EL CIRCUIT-BREAKER UNDER EARTH LEAKAGE CONDITIONS. When an EL
circuit-breaker is tested in accordance with 6.14,6.15 and 6 . 1 6-
(a) the EL circuit-breaker shall on each occasion trip positively;
(b) under no conditions shall the EL circuit-breaker trip when the value of earth leakage current is less than 50 % of the rated value;
(c) no value of the operating time for a suddenly applied earth leakage current shall exceed the applicable value given in Table 5;
(d) all five values of earth leakage current in each test for a gradually applied earth leakage current shall be between 0,5 I Δn and IΔn, when I Δn is the rated earth leakage tripping current; and
(e) no value of the operating time recorded while the EL circuit-breaker is closed on the rated earth leakage current shall exceed the applicable value given in column 2 of Table 5
4.13 TEST AND RESET BUTTONS: Every EL circuit-breaker shall have a test button that is easily accessible when the EL circuit-breaker is mounted in its normal position, and by means of which the correct functioning of the EL circuit-breaker may be tested. The test button shall preferably be of a light colour (red or green shall not be used). The test facility shall be so connected in the circuit as to ensure that the sensing device, the amplifier, and the circuit-breaker mechanism are all tested for failure or deterioration. The test facility shall be so designed that a current equivalent to 125-175 % of the rated earth leakage tripping current flows through the sensing device when the test button is operated with the EL circuit-breaker energized at its rated voltage. Where necessary, a reset button shall be provided but this shall not inhibit the functioning of the EL circuit-breaker. The test and the reset
buttons shall be identified in accordance with 5.1 (d).
When tested in accordance with 6.17, the test button shall show no signs of mechanical failure and the EL circuit breaker shall still trip when the test button is operated.
4.14 DESENSITIZATION CAUSED BY LOOP RESISTANCEOF A NEUTRAL TO EARTH FAULT: When tested
in accordance with 6.18, and EL circuit-breaker shall mp before the earth leakage exceeds twice the rated value.
4.15 TRIPPING CAUSED BY CAPACITIVE CURRENTS: When tested in accordance with 6.19, an EL circuit breaker shall not trip more than five times.
4.16 NON-COMBUSTIBILITY: When tested in accordance with 6.20, materials that are required to be non-combustible shall be incapable of giving off flammable vapours. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3 to 4.16
- 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
- Earth leakage protection units (circuit-breakers)
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 0405.10: - Butter
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 modified butter
18. (1) Modified butter shall --
(a) be manufactured by blending butter fat with plant fat, animal fat and/or marine fat; and
(b) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) The word "spread" may form part of the class designation in the case where the modified butter is specifically manufactured for such purpose. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 18
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0405.10 - Butter Yes Modified butter - Description
- Modified butter
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 0404.90.10: -- Dairy powder blends, containing at least 30% (m/m) milk protein calculated on a fat-free basis and 0404.90.90: -- 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 dairy powder and dairy powder blend
19. (1) Milk powder and butter milk powder shall be manufactured by partial removal of water from the liquid primary dairy product concerned.
(2) All other primary dairy powder products not mentioned in sub-regulation (1) shall be manufactured by any other suitable manner to produce an end product that complies with the applicable specifications for the product concerned.
(3) Dairy powder blend shall --
(a) be manufactured by blending more than one primary dairy product; and
(b) contain no animal, plant or marine fat.
(4) Dairy powder and dairy powder blend shall comply with the provisions of regulation 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 19
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0404.90.10 -- Dairy powder blends, containing at least 30% (m/m) milk protein calculated on a fat-free basis No 0404.90.90 -- Other Yes Dairy powder and dairy powder blend - Description
- Dairy powder and dairy powder blend
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 8716.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 05 April 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 April 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette NO.32916, 5 February 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category O1/O2(Caravans And Light Trailers)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for vehicle models of categories 0 1 and O2 designed or adapted for operation on a public road at speeds greater than 40 kph, including new vehicle models and vehicle models that have not previously been registered or licensed in South Africa.
1.2 The requirements of this specification, in so far as the vehicle parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete vehicle supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification applies to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental vehicles or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturer or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to agricultural trailers, unless they are subsequently sold for use on a public road in South Africa.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates as specified in schedule 1.
1.5 Where a South African National Standard, including an International Standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted by South Africa as a National Standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements of the specifications for the commodity, and the tests to verify compliance apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.1.4 Rear overhang of a trailer
The ratio of the rear overhang of a trailer to the effective drawbar length (the horizontal distance from
the centre line of the axle or axle unit to the centre of the ball coupling) shall not exceed 0,7 (see
figure 3), provided that the rear overhang shall not exceed 50 % of the length of the trailer body. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.1.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8716.90.90 -- Other Yes Rear overhang of a trailer in category O1/O2 - Description
- Rear overhang of a trailer in category O1/O2
Category O1 are single-axled trailers, other than semi-trailers, with a maximum mass not exceeding 0,75 t
Category O2 are trailers other than category OJ, with a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0405.90: - 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 milk fat
20. (1) Milk fat shall --
(a) be manufactured by removal of water and non-fat solids from milk or products obtained from milk; and
(b) comply with the provisions of regulation 4. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 20
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0405.90 - Other Yes Milk fat - Description
- Milk fat
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 8716.10: -Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping
The measure came into effect on 05 April 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 April 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette NO.32916, 5 February 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category O1/O2(Caravans And Light Trailers)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for vehicle models of categories 0 1 and O2 designed or adapted for operation on a public road at speeds greater than 40 kph, including new vehicle models and vehicle models that have not previously been registered or licensed in South Africa.
1.2 The requirements of this specification, in so far as the vehicle parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete vehicle supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification applies to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental vehicles or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturer or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to agricultural trailers, unless they are subsequently sold for use on a public road in South Africa.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates as specified in schedule 1.
1.5 Where a South African National Standard, including an International Standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted by South Africa as a National Standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements of the specifications for the commodity, and the tests to verify compliance apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.1.5 Minimum payload of a caravan
To ensure sufficient carrying capacity for movable property, the payload of the caravan (GVM minus
tare) shall be not less than the total mass of user effects normally expected to be carried by the
caravan (taken to be at least 15 % of the GVM), plus allowances of at least 15 kg for LPG (liquid
petroleum gas) cylinders and at least 30 kg for a refrigerator, if such items are not fitted as standard
equipment by the manufacturer. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.1.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8716.10 -Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping No - Description
- Caravans in category O1/O2
Category O1 are single-axled trailers, other than semi-trailers, with a maximum mass not exceeding 0,75 t
Category O2 are trailers other than category OJ, with a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2106.90.90: -- 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 dairy liquid blend and cultured dairy liquid blend
21. (1) Dairy liquid blend and cultured dairy liquid blend shall --
(a) be manufactured by blending more than one primary dairy product;
(b) contain no animal, plant or marine fat; and
(c) comply with the provisions of regulation 4.
(2) Cultured dairy liquid blend shall --
(a) be manufactured from heat treated dairy liquid blend which has been inoculated with a culture to produce a specific microbiological flora under controlled conditions; and
(b) contain at least 10(7) colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) of viable lactic acid producing micro-organisms per gram of a product.
(3)The word "blend" in the alternate class designation may be substituted by the word "mixture" or "mix". - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 21
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2106.90.90 -- Other Yes Dairy liquid blend and cultured dairy liquid blend - Description
- Dairy liquid blend and cultured dairy liquid blend
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8539.21: -- Tungsten halogen
The measure came into effect on 15 October 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 October 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 25306 of 15 August 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Replacement Headlights For Motor Vehicles
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers headlights offered for sale as replacement parts for use in motor vehicles of categories M, N, and O. It covers all universal headlights as well as headlights designed for specific vehicle models homologated after July 1987. This specification does no cover headlights for off-road such as agricultural or earth-moving machines. Headlights supplied as part of new vehicles are covered by the compulsory specifications for new vehicles.
- Description of the measure
- 3. Requirements
A headlight shall comply with the following requirements of SABS 1376-2, Lights for motor vehicles - Part 2: Headlights (as amended), as published in the Government Notice No. 1263 of 14 June 1985:
3.1 General construction
3.2 Security of lens
3.3 Lamps
3.4 Securing of lamp
3.5 Lampholders
3.7 Terminals
3.8 Initial power
3.9 Colour
3.10 Photometric properties
The headlights shall be identified as designed for left hand traffic - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.1-3.5, 3.7-3.10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8539.21 -- Tungsten halogen Yes Headlights for motor vehicles - Description
- Headlights offered for sale as replacement parts for use in motor vehicles on categories M, N and O.
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 4011: New pneumatic tyres, of rubber. and 4012: Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber.
The measure came into effect on 05 April 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 April 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette NO.32916, 5 February 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category O1/O2(Caravans And Light Trailers)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for vehicle models of categories 0 1 and O2 designed or adapted for operation on a public road at speeds greater than 40 kph, including new vehicle models and vehicle models that have not previously been registered or licensed in South Africa.
1.2 The requirements of this specification, in so far as the vehicle parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete vehicle supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification applies to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental vehicles or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturer or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to agricultural trailers, unless they are subsequently sold for use on a public road in South Africa.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates as specified in schedule 1.
1.5 Where a South African National Standard, including an International Standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.4 Load-carrying capacity of tyres
Tyres for trailers shall comply with the Compulsory specification for pneumatic tyres for passenger cars and their trailers or the Compulsory specification for pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers, as published by Government Notice No. R1125 (Government Gazette No. 22822) of 16 November 2001 (as amended from time to time), where applicable. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 4011 New pneumatic tyres, of rubber. Yes Tyres for trailers in category O1/O2 4012 Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber. Yes Tyres for trailers in category O1/O2 - Description
- Tyres for trailers in category O1/O2
Category O1 are single-axled trailers, other than semi-trailers, with a maximum mass not exceeding 0,75 t
Category O2 are trailers other than category OJ, with a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
