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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8535.30: - Isolating switches and make-and-break switches
The measure came into effect on 15 July 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 July 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 618 (Government Gazette 18858) Of 15 May 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Manually Operated Switches For Appliances
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers switches for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by any other human activity , for use in , on, or with appliances and other equipment for household and similar purposes , with rated voltage in the 50V to 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63A but does not apply to switches already built into appliances.
- Description of the measure
- 3. Requirements
A switch shall comply with the relevant of te following clauses of SABS IEC 61058-1:1996, Switches for Appliance - Part 1:General requirements , as published by Government Notice No. 250 of 20 February 1998.
-6 Rating
-9 Protection against electric shock
-10 provision for earthing
-11 Terminals and terminations
-12 Construction
-13 Mechanism
-14 Protection against ingress of solid objects, dust and water and protection against umid conditions
-15 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength
-16 Heating
-17 Endurance
-18 Mechanical strength
- 19 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
- 20 Clearances, creepage distances and distance through insulation
- 21 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
-22 Resistance to rust - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.6, 3.9 to 3.22
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details about this NTM will be uploaded when the NTM Manager makes SABS IEC 61058-1:1996, Switches for Appliance as published by Government Notice No. 250 of 20 February 1998 available.
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 with rated voltage in the 50V to 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63A - Description
- Switches for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by any other human activity , for use in , on, or with appliances and other equipment for household and similar purposes , with rated voltage in the 50V to 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63A but does not apply to switches already built into appliances.
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 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
The measure came into effect on 05 April 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- 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 O3/O4
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for vehicle models of category O3 and O4 designed or adapted for operation on a public road at speeds greater than 40 kph, including new vehicle models and vehicle models not previously registered or licensed in South Africa.
This specification also covers vehicles of category O3 and O4 designed and adapted for the purpose of the carriage of passengers, as in a semi-trailer bus, and these are also subject to further relevant requirements of the specification for category M2 and M3 motor vehicles (buses).
1.2 The requirements of the specification shall, in so far as the 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 shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 The specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype trailers constructed or imported by the original manufacturer or by importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to those military trailers that embody ordnance or missile systems, or to agricultural trailers.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the date as specified in Schedule 1.
1.5 Where a South African national standard, including an international standard, or a UN ECE regulation adopted by the South Africa, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements/specification for the commodity, and the tests to verify the compliance, apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6.3 Axle or axle unit suspension
A semi-trailer shall be fitted with axle suspension that complies with the relevant regulations of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8716 Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof. Yes Semi-trailer fixed to motor vehicles in categories O3/O4 - Description
- Semi-trailer fixed to motor vehicles in categories O3/O4
a) category O3 are trailers with a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 metric ton but not exceeding 10 metric ton; and
b) category O4 are trailers with a maximum mass exceeding 10 metric ton
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 1604.20.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.1.17 Fish sausages
7.1.17.1 Preparation and presentation
The product shall be prepared from clean and sound minced or finely chopped fish flesh, either fresh, frozen, cured or canned. It may contain starchy material, salt, spices, fat or oil of vegetable or fish origin, seasoning and flavouring substances and other permissible ingredients. The sausages may be smoked.
The product shall be formed either in artificial casing (that, if not edible, shall be completely stripped before the product is packed into containers), or in natural casings of animal origin.
7.1.17.2 Composition
When determined in accordance with 13.1, after draining and removal of the packing medium, the protein nitrogen percentage derived from fish flesh shall be not less than a mass fraction of 2 %. When determined in accordance with 13.2 the sausages without the packing medium shall not contain a mass fraction of more than 6 %.
7.1.17.3 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5, the drained mass of the product shall be not less than 75 % of the d.n.m.
7.1.17.4 Absence of particular defects
The sausages shall have an evenly fine to slightly coarse, smooth and a firmly stuffed texture. The sausages shall not be soggy. They shall be free from grittiness, cavities and air pockets.
The sausage units shall be acceptably uniform in size, shape and colour and shall be free from discolouration and ragged or irregularly cut ends. The units shall be not distorted or twisted. Off-cut pieces, bursts, and cut-marked units shall be not present. Pieces of fish bone shall not be present. Sausages shall completely be separated from one another. The sausages shall be free from impression marks such as caused by the expansion rings on the side walls of the container. Sausage units that are cross-filled in relation with other units in the container shall not be present. Cross-cut units shall be cleanly cut at square angles to their longitudinal axes. Spices present shall
not adversely affect the appearance of the product - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.17
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604.20.90 -- Other Yes Fish sausages - Description
- Fish sausages
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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.1.18 Canned fish, including marinated products, with vegetables andlor fruit and/or cereals
7.1.1 8.1 Preparation and presentation
The product shall be prepared from fish or cuts of fish packed with vegetables andlor fruits, and/or cereals andlor edible garnish, together with seasoning materials, spices or other appropriate ingredients.
7.1.18.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5, the total drained mass of the container contents shall be not less than 55 % of the d.n.m. When fish appears first in the name of the product, the drained mass of fish shall be not less than 25 % of the d.n.m. When fish does not appear first in the name of the product, the fish content shall constitute not less than 10 % of the d.n.m. unless the fact that it constitutes less than 10 % is declared on the main panel of the label. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1.18
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1604 Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs. Yes Canned fish, including marinated products, with vegetables andlor fruit and/or cereals - Description
- Canned fish, including marinated products, with vegetables andlor fruit and/or cereals
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 8539.21.20: --- Identifiable for use solely or principally with motor vehicles (excluding quartz iodide lamps)
The measure came into effect on 19 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N1
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer, In addition, the requirements shall apply to designs of bodies sold for the purposes of incorporating new or used parts of motor vehicle models previously homologated (or previously produced) by other manufacturers.
1.3 This specification does not apply to
a) experimental or prototype vehicles constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or
b) a motor vehicle model that was manufactured before 1965, that was not previously registered or
licensed in South Africa, and that is so certified by a motor club approved by the relevant Minister,
or
c) motor vehicles designed or adapted principally for the purposes of motor sport competition, and
which are homologated under the rules of the International Federation of the Automobile (FIA) and
for which such homologation documentation is lodged with the Regulatory Authority, or
d) motor vehicles for which Type Approval was granted under European Small (Low Volume)
Series alternative according to article 8 of the Directive EC/70/156, provided:-
i) that not more than 10 such vehicles are registered in South Africa each year, and
ii) copies of all relevant approval and test documentation are lodged with the Regulatory
Authority.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates 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/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify
the compliance, apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.1 Requirements for lights and lighting equipment
3.1.1 Lights
Main and dipped-beam headlights, direction-indicator lights, stoplights, and front and rear position lights fitted to a vehicle shall comply with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1376-1:1983, Lights for motor vehicles - Part 1: Incandescent lamps, as published by Government Notice no. 563 of 29 July 1983, SABS 1376-2:1985, Lights for motor vehicles - Part 2: Headlights, as published by Government Notice no. 1263 of 14 June 1985, and SABS 1376-3:1985, Lights for motor vehicles - Part 3: Secondary lights, as published by Government Notice no. 2328 of 18 October 1985:
Provided that all other lights required or allowed to be fitted in terms of 3.1.2 are hereby excluded for the purposes of this subsection of this specification.
3.1.2 Lighting
Lighting shall be fitted to a vehicle and shall comply with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1046:1990, Motor vehicle safety specification for lights and light-signalling devices installed on motor vehicles and trailers, as published by Government Notice no. 1735 of 27 July 1990:
Provided that
a) the requirements for the installation of retro-reflectors as given in 4.14, 4.16 and 4.17 of the said SABS 1046 may be met by the use and fitting of retro-reflectors that are defined in the relevant regulations of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), and, in addition, the requirements may also be met by the use and fitting of retro-reflectors that are integral portions of any other light lens assembly, and
b) the specific requirements of the said SABS 1046 for
1) dipped beam adjustment devices as set out in 4.2.6 and appendix 1, and
2) end-outline marker lights as set out in 4.13, and
3) rear fog lights as set out in 4.11,
shall be treated as OPTIONAL for the purposes of this compulsory specification:
Provided that, if any motor vehicle is fitted with such devices or lamps, they shall comply with the applicable requirements. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details of the NTM will be entered when the SABS 1376-1, SABS 1376-2, SABS 1376-3, SABS, SABS 1046 are made available by the NTM Manager
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8539.21.20 --- Identifiable for use solely or principally with motor vehicles (excluding quartz iodide lamps) Yes Lights and lighting equipment for motor vehicles of category N1. - Description
- Lights and lighting equipment for motor vehicles of category N1.
Category N1 motor vehicle, is a vehicle motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t, that has at least four wheels (or, provided that the maximum mass exceeds 1 t, at least three wheels), and that is used for the
carriage of goods.
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 7009.10: - Rear-view mirrors for vehicles
The measure came into effect on 19 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N1
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer, In addition, the requirements shall apply to designs of bodies sold for the purposes of incorporating new or used parts of motor vehicle models previously homologated (or previously produced) by other manufacturers.
1.3 This specification does not apply to a) experimental or prototype vehicles constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or
b) a motor vehicle model that was manufactured before 1965, that was not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and that is so certified by a motor club approved by the relevant Minister, or
c) motor vehicles designed or adapted principally for the purposes of motor sport competition, and which are homologated under the rules of the International Federation of the Automobile (FIA) and for which such homologation documentation is lodged with the Regulatory Authority, or d) motor vehicles for which Type Approval was granted under European Small (Low Volume) Series alternative according to article 8 of the Directive EC/70/156, provided:-
i) that not more than 10 such vehicles are registered in South Africa each year, and
ii) copies of all relevant approval and test documentation are lodged with the Regulatory Authority.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates 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/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify the compliance, apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.2.1 Rear-view mirrors
Rear-view mirrors shall be fitted to a vehicle and shall comply with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1436:1989, Motor vehicle safety specification for the rear-view mirrors of motor vehicles of categories M and N, as published by Government Notice no. 2008 of 22 September 1989. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.2.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details of the NTMs will be entered when SABS 1436:1989 is made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7009.10 - Rear-view mirrors for vehicles No - Description
- Rear-view mirrors for motor vehicles of category N1.
Category N1 motor vehicle, is a vehicle motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t, that has at least four wheels (or, provided that the maximum mass exceeds 1 t, at least three wheels), and that is used for the
carriage of goods.
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 0709.51: -- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus
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 cultivated mushrooms in subregulation 4 and the permissible deviations in subregulation 6; mushrooms shall;
(a) be intact;
(b) be free from decay;
(c) be clean and free from foreign matter,
(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) be free from cold damage;
(I) be free from sun-scorch;
(m) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the mushrooms detrimentally;
(n) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(o) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(p) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling.
(2) Mushrooms are divided into two groups:
(a) Uncut mushrooms, mushrooms which have the lower part of the stalk uncut; or
(b) Cut mushrooms, mushrooms which have the lower part of the stalk cut: Provided that the cut shall be clean and approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
(3) In both above-mentioned groups a distinction is made between:
(a) Closed mushrooms if the pileus is closed; or
(b) Open mushrooms if the pileus is open: Provided that the pileus retain its convexity.
Classification
(4) The amount of casing material (determined as a ration between the mass of the dried adhering casing material and that of the mushroom) may not exceed ;
(a) in the case of Class 1 ;
(i) uncut mushrooms not exceed 6%; or
(ii) cut mushrooms not exceed 2%; and
(b) in the case of Class 2 and Class 3 ;
(i) uncut mushrooms not exceed 8%; or
(ii) cut mushrooms not exceed 4%
(c) In the case of Lowest Class mushrooms - unspecified.
(6) (a) Class 1 mushrooms may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating mushrooms ;
(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 mushrooms may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 with 15% by mass: Provided that the deviating mushrooms ;
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 mushrooms may deviate from the quality standards for Class 3 with 25% by mass: Provided that the deviating cultivated mushrooms ; do not exceed the following individual limits:
-decay: 6%
-injuries: 10%;
-Arthropoda infestation: Limit as set out in regulation 4(4)(c): Part 1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 27(1)-(4) and (6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.51 -- Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus No - Description
- Mushrooms
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 7007.21.20: --- Windscreens for vehicles
The measure came into effect on 19 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N1
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer, In addition, the requirements shall apply to designs of bodies sold for the purposes of incorporating new or used parts of motor vehicle models previously homologated (or previously produced) by other manufacturers.
1.3 This specification does not apply to
a) experimental or prototype vehicles constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or
b) a motor vehicle model that was manufactured before 1965, that was not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and that is so certified by a motor club approved by the relevant Minister, or
c) motor vehicles designed or adapted principally for the purposes of motor sport competition, and which are homologated under the rules of the International Federation of the Automobile (FIA) and for which such homologation documentation is lodged with the Regulatory Authority, or
d) motor vehicles for which Type Approval was granted under European Small (Low Volume) Series alternative according to article 8 of the Directive EC/70/156, provided:-
i) that not more than 10 such vehicles are registered in South Africa each year, and
ii) copies of all relevant approval and test documentation are lodged with the Regulatory Authority.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates 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/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify the compliance, apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.2.2.1 Windscreens
3.2.2.1.1 A windscreen shall be fitted to a vehicle and shall be of safety glass that complies with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1191:1978, High penetration-resistant laminated safety glass for vehicles, as published by Government Notice no. 463 of 9 July 1982.
3.2.2.1.2 For the purposes of this specification, the marking requirements shall be as follows:
a) the windscreen shall bear the glass manufacturer's registered trademark; and
b) the glass fitted shall comply with an approved national standard, recognized by the Regulatory Authority, that will provide a method of identifying the glass type. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.2.2.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7007.21.20 --- Windscreens for vehicles No - Description
- Windscreens for motor vehicles of category N1.
Category N1 motor vehicle, is a vehicle motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t, that has at least four wheels (or, provided that the maximum mass exceeds 1 t, at least three wheels), and that is used for the
carriage of goods.
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 0713.3: - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) :
The measure came into effect on 14 February 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 February 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37330, 14 February 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Dry Beans intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Grades of Beans
3 Dry beans shall for the purpose of the application of these regulations be-
(a) graded as Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 or Split beans in the case of dry beans in retail quantities : Provided that dry beans in retail quantities of 5kg and more may also be graded as undergrade ; and
(b) (b) graded as Canning Grade 1 , Grade 2, Grade 3 and Grade 4 or Undergrade in the case of dry beans in bulk quantities.
Standards for grades
4. (1) A consignment of dry beans that is graded as Canning Grade, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 or Grade 4, shall
(a) be of a particular size group;
(b) be of a particular colour group;
c) Be of a particular type group;
(d) be free from a musty or other unacceptable odour
e) be free from any dangerous objects;
(f) be free from dry beans in or on which a substance occurs that renders it unsuitable for human consumption or for processing into healthy food or feed;
(g) be free from noxious seeds: Provided that a consignment of dry beans in bulk quantities may contain noxious seeds to the extent permitted in terms of the Food stuffs, cosmetics and Disinfectant Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972);
(h) Be free from insects;
(i) Be free from organisms of phytosanitary importance as determined by Agricultural Pest Act, 1983 ( Act No. 36 of 1983) ;
(j) have a moisture content of not more that 14 percent , and
(k) not have a deviation specified in column 1 of Table 1(a) to a large extent than the applicable maximum specified in column 2, 3, 4, 5, of 6 of Table 1(a) opposite thereto for the grade concerned.
(2) A consignment of dry beans that is graded as Split beans shall
(a) comply with the requirements set out in subregulation 1(d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i);
(b) have a moisture content of not more than 12 percent , and
c) not have a deficiency specified in column 1 of Table 1(b) to a large extent than the applicable maximum specified in column 5 of Table 1 (b) opposite thereto for the grade concerned.
(3) a consignment of dry beans which does not comply with the requirements specified in subregulations (1) and (2) shall be graded as Undergrade: Provided that in the case of dry beans in retail quantities of 5kg and more which are graded as Undergrade shall –
(a) comply with the requirements set out in subregulation (1) (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i); and
(b) not have a deviation specified in column 1 Table 1(b), to a larger extent than the applicable maximum specified in column 6 of the table opposite thereto for the grade concerned
Size groups
6. (1) The size groups for dry beans are Large, Medium and Small.
(2) A consignment of dry beans shall be deemed to be –
(a) of the size group Large if the count thereof is 140 or less per 100 gram;
(b) of the size group Medium if the count thereof is more than 140 but not more than 365 per 100 gram; and
c) of the size group Small if the count thereof is more that 365 but not more than 760 per 100 gram.
Colour groups
7. (1) The colour groups for dry beans shall be White, Red speckled, Non-red speckled and Coloured.
(2) A consignment of dray beans shall be deemed to be –
(a) of the colour group White if the color of the testa of those dry beans can be described as white;
(b) of the colour Red speckled if the testa of those dry beans-
(i) have fully or partly, pinkish red to reddish purple speckles ;
Have a white or light white background colour and a pinkish red to reddish purple secondary colour ; or
(iii) have a pinkish red to reddish purple colour inversion;
c) of the colour group Non-red speckled if the tests of those dry beans have speckles of a colour inversion of any colour other than pinkish red or reddish purple; and
(d) of the colour group Coloured if those dry beans are not of a colour group contemplated in paragraph (a) , (b) or c).
Type groups
8. (1) The type groups for dry beans are-
(a) Kidney beans;
(b) Medium white beans;
c) Small white beans;
(d) Red Speckled beans ;
(e) Non-red speckled beans;
(f) Half –white speckled beans;
(g) Coloured beans;
(h) Green beans ;
(i) Mixed dry beans; and
(j) Unspecified dry beans
(2)for the purpose of subregulation (1) –
(a) “Half white beans” means dry beans of which approximately one half of the testa is predominantly white or dull white , irrespective of whether a few small speckles occur thereon , and of which the remaining portion is speckled, naturally stained or coloured;
(b) “Green beans” means the threshed ripe seed of Phaseolus vulgaris L. (garden beans) ;
c) “Mixed dry beans ” means dry beans that consist of a mixture of different size groups, colour groups or types groups ; and
(d) “Unspecified dry beans ” means dry beans of a type group that is not otherwise specified in subregulation(1) - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3 to 8
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0713.3 - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) : No - Description
- Dry beans
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 2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid., 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid., 2003: Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid., 2004: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06., 2005: Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. and 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned 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
- 2. (1) No person shall sell canned vegetables in the Republic of South Africa -
(a) unless such products are graded in accordance with the grades referred to in regulation 4;
(b) unless such products comply with the quality standards referred to in regulations 5 and 6;
PART I: GENERAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CANNED VEGETABLES
General
3. The specifications and maximum allowable deviations as set out in Part II, shall apply to A21/2 containers unless otherwise specified. The specifications and maximum allowable deviation in respect of containers larger or smaller than A21/2 containers shall be pro rata to the capacity A 21/2 containers.
Grades for canned vegetables
4. There are five grades for canned vegetables, namely Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Undergrade: Provided that drier or processed peas shall only be graded as Standard Grade, Substandard Grade and Undergrade.
Standards for grades of canned vegetables
5. (1) Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade and Substandard Grade canned vegetables shall-
(a) be prepared from sound, fresh, clean and washed vegetables;
(b) subject to the provision of paragraph (c), be free from any substance which does not normally form part of canned vegetables, excluding extraneous vegetable matter; and
(c) contain only permitted food additives.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subregulation (1)-
(a) Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade and Standard Grade canned vegetables shall comply with the specific quality standards for each kind of canned vegetable as set out in PaII;
(b) Substandard Grade canned vegetables shall comprise of vegetables that do not comply with the specific quality standards for Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade or Standard Grade, as set out in Part II, but which are still edible, normal in appearance and free from any foreign flavours and odours.
(c) Undergrade canned vegetables, which shall not be presented for sale, shall comprise of vegetables that do not comply with the quality standards for Extra Choice Grade, Choice Grade, Standard Grade or Substandard Grade, as set out in paragraphs (a) and (b), and are inedible due to the presence of harmful or aesthetically objectionable foreign matter or foreign flavours and odours.
Standads for styles of canned vegetables
6. (a) Canned vegetables shall be presented as any of the styles prescribed in each of the canned vegetables as set out in Part II.
(b) Any other presentation of the product shall be allowed: Provided that it -
(i) is sufficiently distinctive from other forms or presentation laid down in these regulations;
(ii) meets all other requirements of these regulations, including the permissible deviations which are applicable to that style which most closely resembles the style or styles intended to be provided under this provision; and
(iii) is adequately described on the label to avoid confusing or misleading the consumer.
(c) The addition of other permitted additives are also allowed to all styles of canned vegetables.
7. (1) Containers for canned vegetables shall -
(a) be manufactured from any suitable material:
(b) be new, intact, clean, suitable and strong enough for the packing and normal handling of the canned vegetables;
(d) be free from rust and serious dents that may damage the seams or any other disorders that may detrimentally affect the quality of the product therein, and
(e) not pass on to the content any foreign odour, taste or colour. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 2 (1) (a) -(b) , 3-6, 7(1) (a)- (b) and (d)- (e)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001 Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables 2002 Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables 2003 Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Yes Canned vegetables 2004 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Canned vegetables 2005 Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 20.06. Yes Canned vegetables 2006 Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glac Yes Canned vegetables - Description
- Canned vegetables
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 7007.11: -- Of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels
The measure came into effect on 19 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N1
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer, In addition, the requirements shall apply to designs of bodies sold for the purposes of incorporating new or used parts of motor vehicle models previously homologated (or previously produced) by other manufacturers.
1.3 This specification does not apply to
a) experimental or prototype vehicles constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or
b) a motor vehicle model that was manufactured before 1965, that was not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and that is so certified by a motor club approved by the relevant Minister, or
c) motor vehicles designed or adapted principally for the purposes of motor sport competition, and which are homologated under the rules of the International Federation of the Automobile (FIA) and for which such homologation documentation is lodged with the Regulatory Authority, or
d) motor vehicles for which Type Approval was granted under European Small (Low Volume) Series alternative according to article 8 of the Directive EC/70/156, provided:-
i) that not more than 10 such vehicles are registered in South Africa each year, and
ii) copies of all relevant approval and test documentation are lodged with the Regulatory Authority.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates 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/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify the compliance, apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.2.2.2 Windows and partitions
3.2.2.2.1 Glass partitions and glass windows fitted to a vehicle shall be of safety glass that complies with the relevant requirements given in the said SABS 1191 or in SABS 1193:1978, Toughened safety glass for vehicles, as published by Government Notice no. 463 of 9 July 1982.
3.2.2.2.2 For the purposes of this specification, the marking requirements shall be as follows:
a) the glass shall bear the glass manufacturer's registered trademark; and
b) the glass fitted shall comply with an approved national standard, recognized by the Regulatory Authority, that will provide a method of identifying the glass type. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.2.2.2.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7007.11 -- Of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels Yes Glass partitions and glass windows for motor vehicles of category N1. - Description
- Glass partitions and glass windows for motor vehicles of category N1.
Category N1 motor vehicle, is a vehicle motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t, that has at least four wheels (or, provided that the maximum mass exceeds 1 t, at least three wheels), and that is used for the
carriage of goods.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 1605.5: - Molluscs : and 1605.62.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.2.1 Canned abalone
7.2.1.1 Preparation and presentation
The abalone units shall be smoothly trimmed and guts and mouth pieces shall be removed. The fringes need not be removed. Flesh showing unsightly fork marks or other damage shall not be used for the packing of wholes or halves unless being trimmed and used as filler pieces. Abalone shall be packed as wholes or as halves. Wholes and halves shall be not packed in thesame container unless only one half is used as a filler piece to make up the correct mass. A small piece may be added to adjust the fill of the container. Such a filler piece shall be not less than 70 g in mass. Not more than one filler piece may be added.
Other forms of presentation may be permitted provided that they
a) meet all regulatory requirements, and
b) are adequately described on the label in accordance with the labelling requirements.
The container shall be well filled but not overfilled with the fish and packing medium. Distortion of the circular curve of the cans by forcing large abalone units into the cans with the consequent risk of affecting the integrity of the hermetical sealing of lids onto the cans shall be prohibited.
7.2.1.2 Drained mass
The drained mass, when determined in accordance with 11.5, shall be not less than 50 % of the d.n.m. Where the abalone content of any product is less than 50 % the product description shall be clear to indicate that it is a special type of product of which abalone is an ingredient, and the drained mass of the abalone shall be prominently declared on the label.
7.2.1.3 Absence of particular defects
Abalone units shall be free from discolouration due to oxidation or objectionable discoloured surfaces or stained marks or spots. The abalone units shall not have an abnormal dark colour. The product shall not contain abalone units with excessive dark colours due to high metal content such as iron, copper, lead or mercury.
The abalone units in any one container shall be reasonably uniform in colour. The abalone units shall be practically free from abnormal surface cracks. Whole abalone units shall not be damaged or have unsightly cut marks or fork marks. When more than two abalone units are packed in any one container they shall be reasonably uniform in size. The product shall be free from viscera, mouth parts and black or dark pigmented parts.
When the packing medium is brine or water the packing shall be clear and free from any curd and turbidity such as milkiness and sediment.
Canned abalone shall have a firm, springy, chewy but succulent texture. The texture shall be not abnormally soft or brittle. The internal texture of the whole abalone body shall be not mushy or disintegrated (soft heart) or mealy, or chalky, or crumbled or doughy. The texture shall be not dried or shrunken. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.2.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605.5 - Molluscs : Yes Canned marine molluscs 1605.62.90 --- Other Yes Canned cephalopods - Description
- Canned marine molluscs and cephalopods
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8512.40: -Windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters
The measure came into effect on 19 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N1
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer, In addition, the requirements shall apply to designs of bodies sold for the purposes of incorporating new or used parts of motor vehicle models previously homologated (or previously produced) by other manufacturers.
1.3 This specification does not apply to
a) experimental or prototype vehicles constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or
b) a motor vehicle model that was manufactured before 1965, that was not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and that is so certified by a motor club approved by the relevant Minister, or
c) motor vehicles designed or adapted principally for the purposes of motor sport competition, and which are homologated under the rules of the International Federation of the Automobile (FIA) and for which such homologation documentation is lodged with the Regulatory Authority, or
d) motor vehicles for which Type Approval was granted under European Small (Low Volume) Series alternative according to article 8 of the Directive EC/70/156, provided:-
i) that not more than 10 such vehicles are registered in South Africa each year, and
ii) copies of all relevant approval and test documentation are lodged with the Regulatory Authority.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates 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/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify the compliance, apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.2.3 Windscreen wipers
A vehicle shall be fitted with at least one windscreen wiper that is capable of operation by means other than manual, and the windscreen wiper blade, when in operation, shall wipe the outside of the windscreen directly in front of the driver, evenly and efficiently. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.2.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8512.40 -Windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters Yes Windscreen wipers for motor vehicles of category N1. - Description
- Windscreen wipers for motor vehicles of category N1.
Category N1 motor vehicle, is a vehicle motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t, that has at least four wheels (or, provided that the maximum mass exceeds 1 t, at least three wheels), and that is used for the
carriage of goods.
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 8708.30: - Brakes and servo-brakes; parts thereof
The measure came into effect on 11 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N1
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer, In addition, the requirements shall apply to designs of bodies sold for the purposes of incorporating new or used parts of motor vehicle models previously homologated (or previously produced) by other manufacturers.
1.3 This specification does not apply to
a) experimental or prototype vehicles constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or
b) a motor vehicle model that was manufactured before 1965, that was not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and that is so certified by a motor club approved by the relevant Minister, or
c) motor vehicles designed or adapted principally for the purposes of motor sport competition, and which are homologated under the rules of the International Federation of the Automobile (FIA) and for which such homologation documentation is lodged with the Regulatory Authority, or
d) motor vehicles for which Type Approval was granted under European Small (Low Volume) Series alternative according to article 8 of the Directive EC/70/156, provided:-
i) that not more than 10 such vehicles are registered in South Africa each year, and
ii) copies of all relevant approval and test documentation are lodged with the Regulatory Authority.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates 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/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify the compliance, apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3 Requirements for brakes and braking equipment
3.3.1 Braking equipment shall be fitted to a vehicle and shall comply with the requirements in SABS ECE R13 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles of categories M, N and O with regard to braking to the level of ECE R13.08.
3.3.2 For vehicles fitted with anti-lock braking systems, the braking equipment shall, in terms of braking performance, at least comply with the braking performance requirements for N1 vehicles with non anti-lock braking systems fitted.
3.3.3 For the purposes of this specification, the following requirements of SABS ECE R13 are excluded:
a) anti-lock specific brake test procedure and its requirements (paragraph 5 of annex 13 of SABS ECE R13).
3.3.4For the purposes of this compulsory specification, annex 4, paragraph 2.3.6 of SABS ECE R13 is amended to read as follows:
To check compliance with the requirements specified in paragraph 5.2.1.2.4 of SABS ECE R13, a Type-O test shall be carried out with the engine disconnected at an initial test speed of 30 km/h. The mean fully developed deceleration on application of the control of the parking brake system and the deceleration immediately before the vehicle stops shall be not less than 1,5 m/s2 . The test shall be carried out with a laden vehicle. The force exerted on the braking control device shall not exceed the specified values. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details about the NTM will be entered when SABS ECE R13 is made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8708.30 - Brakes and servo-brakes; parts thereof No - Description
- Brakes and braking equipment for motor vehicles of category N1.
Category N1 motor vehicle, is a vehicle motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t, that has at least four wheels (or, provided that the maximum mass exceeds 1 t, at least three wheels), and that is used for the
carriage of goods.
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 0709.99: -- Other
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, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Lowest Class Okra 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) be free from cold damage;
(I) be free from sun-scorch;
(m) be free from any other factors that affect or may affect the quality of the okra detrimentally;
(n) be fresh and show no sign of withering;
(o) be sound and attractive in appearance and have normal characteristics of the cultivar; and
(p) be of such development and condition as to enable them to withstand transport and handling
Permissible deviations with regard to quality standards
(2) (a) Class 1 okra may deviate from the quality standards for Class 1 with 10% by mass: Provided that the deviating okra 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 okra may deviate from the quality standards for Class 2 and Class 3 with 15% and 25% respectively by mass: Provided that the deviating okra ; 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.
(c) In the case of Lowest Class - decay shall not exceed 20% by mass or number. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 28 (1) and (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0709.99 -- Other Yes Okra - Description
- Okra
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 8704.21: -- g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes and 8704.31: -- g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes
The measure came into effect on 19 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N1
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer, In addition, the requirements shall apply to designs of bodies sold for the purposes of incorporating new or used parts of motor vehicle models previously homologated (or previously produced) by other manufacturers.
1.3 This specification does not apply to
a) experimental or prototype vehicles constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or
b) a motor vehicle model that was manufactured before 1965, that was not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and that is so certified by a motor club approved by the relevant Minister, or
c) motor vehicles designed or adapted principally for the purposes of motor sport competition, and which are homologated under the rules of the International Federation of the Automobile (FIA) and for which such homologation documentation is lodged with the Regulatory Authority, or
d) motor vehicles for which Type Approval was granted under European Small (Low Volume) Series alternative according to article 8 of the Directive EC/70/156, provided:-
i) that not more than 10 such vehicles are registered in South Africa each year, and
ii) copies of all relevant approval and test documentation are lodged with the Regulatory Authority.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates 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/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify the compliance, apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.4 Requirements for controls, steering mechanism and audible warning
devices
3.4.1 Controls
3.4.1.1 General
All controls that are fitted to a vehicle, and that are required for the operation of the vehicle, shall be so located that the driver can reach and operate them when he is seated in the normal driving position:
Provided that in the case of vehicles of gross vehicle mass not exceeding 2500 kg, the normal driving position shall be with the seat belt fastened.
3.4.1.2 Right-hand drive
A vehicle shall be of a right-hand drive configuration, except as allowed in terms of 3.4.1.3.
3.4.1.3 Central steering
A vehicle may have a central steering configuration.
3.5 Requirements for door latches, hinges, entrances and exits
3.5.1 Door latches and hinges
Side doors fitted as a means of entrance or exit in a vehicle shall have door latches and hinges that comply with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1443: 1987 Motor vehicle safety specification for door latches and hinges, as published by Government Notice no. 2227 of 9 October 1987:
Provided that section 3 in annex 1 of the said SABS 1443 is excluded for the purposes of this
compulsory specification.
3.5.2 Entrances and exits
3.5.2.1 The means of entrance to and exit from a vehicle that is designed and constructed with a fixed hood and that has a tare exceeding 570 kg, shall be as follows:
a) at least one ready means of entrance and exit on the left and right sides of the vehicle, each such means being equipped with a permanent device that is capable of being operated from both the inside and the outside of the vehicle for the purpose of opening and closing; or
b) a means as specified in (a) above, provided on one side of the vehicle and, on the other side or at the back, an accessible means of escape, of size at least 450 mm x 450 mm, that is readily removable from both the inside and the outside of the vehicle or is equipped with a permanent device for opening and closing as specified in (a) above:
c) at least one ready means of entrance and exit at the back, if the vehicle has a separate passenger compartment that does not have entrances or exits and, if relevant, a ready means of escape as specified in (a) and (b) above or that does not afford passengers unobstructed access to the driving compartment.
3.5.2.2 The means of entrance and exit, and the means of escape shall be equipped with a door or other effective barrier, provided that the means of entrance and exit at the back of a motor vehicle need not be so equipped. Such door or other effective barrier shall be capable of being opened and closed from both the inside and the outside of the vehicle, provided that this provision shall not apply to the ready means of escape that has a barrier capable of being opened by being knocked out of its frame.
3.6 Requirements for seats, seat anchorages, restraining device anchorages, restraining devices (safety belts) and supplementary restraining devices (airbags)
3.6.1 Seats and seat anchorages
A vehicle shall be fitted with seats and seat anchorages that comply with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1429:1987, Motor vehicle safety specification for strength of seats and of their anchorages, as published by Government Notice no. 1878 of 4 September 1987.
3.6.2 Restraining device anchorages
All restraining devices that are fitted to a vehicle shall have restraining device anchorages that comply with the relevant requirements given in SASS 1430: 1987, Motor vehicle safety specification for anchorages for restraining devices in motor vehicles, as published by Government Notice no. 1878 of 4 September 1987.
3.6.3 Restraining devices (safety belts)
3.6.3.1 The restraining devices (safety belts) that are fitted to a vehicle shall comply with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1080:1983, Restraining devices (safety belts) for occupants of adult build in motor vehicles (Revised requirements), as published by Government Notice no. 264 of 17 February 1984.
3.6.3.2 The type and location of the restraining devices (safety belts) required to be fitted to a vehicle and the method of installation thereof shall comply with the relevant requirements given in SABS 0168: 1983, The installation of restraining devices (safety belts) in motor vehicles, as published by Government Notice no. 265 of 17 February 1984.
3.6.4 Child restraints
In the case of any vehicle manufactured with child restraints installed, such child restraints shall comply with the compulsory specification for Child- restraining devices for use in motor vehicles as published by Government Notice no .642 of 2 May 1997.
3.6.5 Supplementary restraining devices (airbags)
3.6.5.1 If a motor vehicle is fitted with an airbag assembly, it shall carry information to the effect that it is equipped with such an assembly.
3.6.5.1.1 In the case of a motor vehicle fitted with an airbag assembly intended to protect the driver, the information shall consist of the inscription "AIRBAG" located in the interior of the circumference of the steering wheel; this inscription shall be durably affixed and easily visible.
3.6.5.1.2 In the case of a motor vehicle fitted with a passenger airbag intended to protect the front seat occupants other than the driver, this information shall consist of a warning label. An example of a possible design of a pictogram is shown in figure 1.
3.6.5.2 A motor vehicle fitted with one or more passenger airbags shall carry information about the extreme hazard associated with the use of rearward-facing child restraints on seats equipped with airbag assemblies.
3.6.5.2.1 Every passenger seating position which is fitted with an airbag shall be provided with a warning label against the use of a rearward-facing child restraint in that seating position. The warning label, in the form of a pictogram which may include explanatory text, shall be durably affixed and located such that it is easily visible in front of a person about to install a rearward-facing child restraint on the seat in question. An example of a possible design of a pictogram is shown in figure 1. A permanent reference should be visible at all times, in case the warning is not visible when the door is closed. This requirement does not apply to those seats equipped with a device which automatically deactivates the airbag assembly when a rearward-facing child restraint is installed.
4 Requirements for the control of environmental interference
4.1 Suppression of radio and television interference
A vehicle, its components and its accessories shall comply with the current applicable regulations relating to interference with communications, promulgated under the Telecommunications Act, 1996 (Act 103 of 1996).
4.2 Suppression of atmospheric pollution
4.2.1 The exhaust emission from the engine of a vehicle shall be such as to comply with the current applicable regulations promulgated under the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 (Act 45 of 1965).
4.2.2 The gaseous and particulate emissions from the vehicle shall comply with the requirements of SABS ECE R83 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the emission of pollutants according to engine fuel requirements to the level of UN ECE R83.02, except for the type V test (durability of pollution control devices), if homologated after 1 February 2005 but before 1 January 2006, thereafter new homologations shall comply with 4.2.3, or
4.2.3 The gaseous and particulate emissions from the vehicle shall comply with the requirements of SABS 20083 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicle with regard to the emissions
of pollutants according to engine fuel requirements to the level of ECE R83.04.
Important: For "Operative Dates, Exclusions and Exclusion Expiry Dates" for requirements in 4.2.2 and 4.2.3, see Schedule 1 attached
5.1 Vehicle dimensions
The dimensions of a vehicle shall comply with the applicable requirements of the relevant regulations of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996).
5.2 Information plates
5.2.1 Data plates
5.2.1.1 A vehicle shall have a metal data plate or plates affixed by rivets, or by welding, or by any other method that will achieve permanency of attachment during the life of the vehicle, in a conspicuous and readily accessible position on a part not subject to replacement.
5.2.1.2 As an alternative to the above, a data plate may be a self-adhesive tamper proof metal or plastics label that is not transferable from one vehicle to another, is clearly legible, and undergoes permanent and obvious damage on removal. The self-adhesive tamper proof label shall be resistant to engine oils, to engine coolants, to normal engine temperatures and to humidity. In addition, it shall have permanency characteristics similar to those of the plate(s) described in 5.2.1.1
6 Requirements for vehicle equipment, components and systems
6.1 Speedometers
A vehicle that is capable of exceeding a speed of 25 km/h on a level road shall be equipped with speedometer equipment that complies with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1441 :1987, Motor vehicle safety specification for speedometer equipment
6 Requirements for vehicle equipment, components and systems
6.1 Speedometers
A vehicle that is capable of exceeding a speed of 25 km/h on a level road shall be equipped with
speedometer equipment that complies with the relevant requirements given in SABS 1441 :1987,
Motor vehicle safety specification for speedometer equipment on motor vehicles, as published by
Government Notice no. 1878 of 4 September 1987.
6.2 Engine, exhaust system and transmission
6.2.1 Engine
The engine of a vehicle shall be so fitted with a cover that any part of the engine that constitutes a source of danger is out of normal reach of a person.
6.2.2 Exhaust system
The exhaust system of a vehicle shall comply with the relevant regulations of the National Road Traffic Act.
6.2.3 Transmission
A vehicle, 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.
6.3 Fuel system
6.3.1 Fuel filler cap
The orifice for filling a fuel tank on a vehicle shall be fitted with an effective cap that prevents incidental ingress of water or other foreign matter.
6.3.2 Fuel filler inlet
A vehicle equipped with a positive-ignition engine shall be fitted with a fuel inlet orifice so designed that it prevents the tank from being filled from a petrol pump delivery nozzle which has an external diameter of 23.6 mm or greater.
For the purpose of this subsection, category N1 vehicles which are also offered in the M2 configuration shall be considered to be of category M2.
6.5 Vehicle bodies
Vehicle bodies referred to in 1.2 shall be provided with sufficient instructions on the selection and assembly of components, such that the completed vehicle complies (or is capable of complying) with the requirements of this specification, when the instructions are followed. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4.1 , 3.5.2 and 3.6
Regulations 4.1 and 4.2
Regulations 5.1, 5.2.1.1 and 5.2.1.2
Regulations 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.5 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8704.21 -- g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes Yes motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t, that has at least four wheels 8704.31 -- g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes Yes motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t, that has at least four wheels - Description
- Motor vehicles of category N1.
Category N1 motor vehicle, is a vehicle motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t, that has at least four wheels (or, provided that the maximum mass exceeds 1 t, at least three wheels), and that is used for the
carriage of goods.
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 1605.5: - Molluscs :
The measure came into effect on 09 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 790 (Government Gazette 26530) Of 9 July 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Manufacture, Production, Processing And Treatment Of Canned Fish, Canned Marine Molluscs And Canned Crustaceans
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the manufacture, production, processing, and treatment of canned fish, canned fish products, canned marine molluscs, canned marine mollusc products, canned crustaceans and canned crustacean products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.2.2 Canned mussels, oysters, clams, cockles, scallops, whelks and marine molluscs other than abalone
7.2.2.1 Presentation and presentation
Canned molluscs other than abalone may be packed from molluscs that were pre-cooked or raw, smoked or unsmoked, whole unshelled or shucked units. The molluscs units shall be culled, washed where appropriate and if necessary trimmed and packed in containers with, or in, a suitable oil, brine, own juice, a suitable sauce or another suitable grade packing medium.
Canned marine molluscs products may consist of marine molluscs packed with vegetables, fruits, cereals or other appropriate ingredients.
Other forms of presentation may be permitted provided that they
a) meet all regulatory requirements, and
b) are adequately described on the label and in accordance with the labelling requirements.
Shelled molluscs units presented in a shallow type container shall be neatly packed in rows close together with all units in the same upside down positions. There shall be no void spaces between the molluscs units or between the molluscs units and the walls of the container.
Cans shall not be over filled to the extent that they cause mechanical damage of the molluscs units or result in bulging lids.
Molluscs units packed without the shell shall be reasonably uniform in colour and in size. When smoked, the molluscs units in any one container shall have a uniform smoked colour.
Molluscs units shall not contain excessive amounts of green feed to the extent that it causes the discolouration of the packing oil.
Where the product is packed in an oil packing medium such as a vegetable oil, the packing medium shall be reasonably free from sediment and turbidity. Where the product is presented as a type of molluscs in "X" oil where " X indicates the type of oil, the exuded liquid in the oil determined in accordance with 11.6 shall not exceed 30 %.
7.2.2.2 Drained mass
When determined in accordance with 11.5, the drained mass when packed in vertical containers shall be at least 60 % of the d.n.m.. When packed in flat cans the drained mass shall be at least 70 % of the d.n.m. Baby clams packed in vertical cans shall have a drained mass at least 50 % of the d.n.m. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.2.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1605.5 - Molluscs : Yes Canned mussels, oysters, clams, cockles, scallops, whelks and marine molluscs other than abalone - Description
- Canned mussels, oysters, clams, cockles, scallops, whelks and marine molluscs other than abalone
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2001.90.90: -- Other, 2004.90.90: -- Other, 2005.60: - Asparagus and 2006.00.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 24 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No 25605, 24 October 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To the Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned 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
- Styles and standards for styles
17 (2) (a) Canned asparagus shall be presented as one of the following styles:
(ii) Long spears
(iii) Spears
(iii) Tips
(iv) Cuts and heads or cut spears
(v) Cuts
(b) (i) Long asparagus spears shall consist of the head and adjoining portion of the stalk not more than 180mm, but not less than 150 mm in length.
(ii) Asparagus spears shall consist of the head and adjoining portion of the stalk less than 150 mm, but not less than 100 mm in length.
(iii) Asparagus tips shall consist of the head and adjoining portion of the stalk less than 100 mm, but not less than 40 mm in length.
(iv) Cuts and heads or cut asparagus spears shall consist'of stalks cut transversely into pieces with and without heads, not more than 60mm, but not less than 20 mm in length. At least 20% (by count) of pieces with heads must be present, except that when the spears are cut into pieces of 30 mm or less in length, at least 10% (by count) of pieces with heads must be present.
(v) Asparagus cuts shall consist of portions of stalks cut transversely into pieces not more than 60 mm in length. Pieces with heads may be present.
Colour tvpes and standards for colour lypes
(3) (a) Canned asparagus shall be presented as one of the following colour types:
(i) White
(ii) White and blue tipped; white and green tipped
(iii) Green
(iv) Mixed
(b) (i) White means units which are white, cream or yellowish white and not more than 20% (by count) of the units may possess blue, green, light green, or yellowish green tips.
(ii) White and blue tipped; white and green tipped means "long shoots", "shoots" and "tips" which are white, cream, or yellowish-white and may have blue, green, light green or yellowish-green heads and adjacent
areas but not more than 25% (by count) of the units may have such colour that extends more than one-half the length of the unit.
(iii)Green means units which are green, light green, or yellowish-green and not more than 20 % (by count) oft he units may possess a white, cream, or yellowish-white colour of the bottom portion of the stalk, but such colour shall not extend more than one-half of the length of the unit.
(iv)Mixed shall consist of a mixture of white, cream, yellowish-white, blue, green, light green, or yellowish-green units.
Size groups and standards for size groups
(4) (a) Canned asparagus long shoots, shoots and tips may be presented as one of the following size groups:
(ii) Small
(ii) Medium
(iii) Large
(iv) Extra Large (Mammoth)
(v) Blend of sizes or Assorted sizes
(b)(i) "Small" asparagus shall have a diameter of-
(aa) maximum 8 mrn in the case of peeled asparagus; and
(bb) maximum 10 mm in the case of unpeeled asparagus.
(ii) "Medium" asparagus shall have a diameter between
(aa) 8 mm and 13 mm in the case of peeled asparagus; and
(bb) 10 mm and 15 mm in the case of unpeeled asparagus.
(iii) "Large" asparagus shall have a diameter between
(aa) 13 mm and 18 mm in the case of peeled asparagus; and
(bb) 15 mm and 20 mm in the case of unpeeled asparagus.
(iv) "Extra large (Mammoth)" asparagus shall have a diameter of more
than -
(aa) 18 mm in the case of peeled asparagus; and
(bb) 20 mm in the case of unpeeled asparagus.
Quality standards
(5) The quality standards for canned asparagus are as follows (see Table on page 15 of the Regulations):
Permissible deviations
(6) The maximum permissible deviations by number per container of canned asparagus are as follows (see Table on page 17 of the Regulations): - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 17 (2) - (6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2001.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned Aspragus 2004.90.90 -- Other Yes Canned Aspragus 2005.60 - Asparagus Yes Canned Aspragus 2006.00.90 - Other Yes Canned Aspragus - Description
- Canned Asparagus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8535.90.90: -- Other and 8536.90.90: -- Other
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 R444 (Government Gazette 18779), 3 April 1998
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Appliance Couplers
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers two-pole appliance couplers for a.c. only, with or without earthing contact,
with rated voltage in the range 50 V to 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16A, for household and
similar general purposes and intended for the connection of a supply cord to electrical appliances or other
electrical equipment. - Description of the measure
- 3. Requirements
An appliance coupler shall comply with the relevant of the following clauses of SABS IEC 320-1, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes- Part 1: General requirements , as published by Government Notice 1084 (Government Gazette No. 17287) of 5 July 1996.
-6. Standard ratings
-9. Dimensions and compatibility
-10 Protection against electric shock
-11 provision for earthing
-12 Terminals and terminations
-13 Construction
-14 Moisture Resistance
-15 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength
-16 Forces necessary to insert and to withdraw the connector
-17 Operation of contacts
-18 Resistance to heating of appliance couplers for hot conditions or very hot conditions
-19 Breaking capacity
-23 Mechanical strength
-24 Resistance to heat and ageing
-25 Creepage distances , clearances and distances through insulation
-27 Resistance of insulating material to heat, fire and tracking
-28 Resistance to rust - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.6, 3.9-19, 3.23-29
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Details of this NTM will be comprehensively entered onto the online system when SABS IEC 320-1, Appliance
couplers for household and similar general purposes , as published by Government Notice 1084 (Government Gazette No. 17287) of 5 July 1996 is made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.90.90 -- Other Yes Appliance coupler 8536.90.90 -- Other Yes Appliance coupler - Description
- Appliance coupler i.e a means that enables the connection and disconnection, at will, of a cord to an
appliance or other equipment and that consists of a connector and an appliance inlet.
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 8531.10: - Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus
The measure came into effect on 19 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N1
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer, In addition, the requirements shall apply to designs of bodies sold for the purposes of incorporating new or used parts of motor vehicle models previously homologated (or previously produced) by other manufacturers.
1.3 This specification does not apply to
a) experimental or prototype vehicles constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or
b) a motor vehicle model that was manufactured before 1965, that was not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and that is so certified by a motor club approved by the relevant Minister, or
c) motor vehicles designed or adapted principally for the purposes of motor sport competition, and which are homologated under the rules of the International Federation of the Automobile (FIA) and for which such homologation documentation is lodged with the Regulatory Authority, or
d) motor vehicles for which Type Approval was granted under European Small (Low Volume) Series alternative according to article 8 of the Directive EC/70/156, provided:-
i) that not more than 10 such vehicles are registered in South Africa each year, and
ii) copies of all relevant approval and test documentation are lodged with the Regulatory Authority.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates 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/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify the compliance, apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.4.1.1 General
All controls that are fitted to a vehicle, and that are required for the operation of the vehicle, shall be so located that the driver can reach and operate them when he is seated in the normal driving position:
Provided that in the case of vehicles of gross vehicle mass not exceeding 2500 kg, the normal driving position shall be with the seat belt fastened.
3.4.2 Audible warning devices
A vehicle shall be fitted with one or more audible warning devices such that, when they are operated, a continuous sound is emitted at a level of at least 93 dB, determined in accordance with SABS 0169: 1984, Determining the performance of audible warning devices (hooters) after installation in a motor vehicle, as published by Government Notice no. 966 of 11 May 1984.
4.3 Suppression of noise emission - Vehicles in motion
With the exception of noise emission originating from audible warning devices, any noise emitted by a vehicle, determined in accordance with SABS 0205: 1986, The measurement of noise emitted by motor vehicles in motion, as published by Government Notice no. 936 of 16 May 1986, shall not exceed 82 dB(A). To allow for any lack of precision in the measuring equipment, the highest sound level reading obtained shall be reduced by 1 dB(A). - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.4.1.1 , 3.4.2 and 4.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details about the NTM shall be entered when SABS 0169 is made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8531.10 - Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus Yes Audible warning devices for motor vehicles of category N1. - Description
- Audible warning devices for motor vehicles of category N1.
Category N1 motor vehicle, is a vehicle motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t, that has at least four wheels (or, provided that the maximum mass exceeds 1 t, at least three wheels), and that is used for the
carriage of goods.
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
