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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 54 of 25th October 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1035:2013, Wood moisture meters — General provisions for verification methods and equipment
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard prescribes the methods, equipment and conditions for the initial and periodic verifications of wood moisture meters. This standard covers all moisture meters, irrespective of their principles of operation.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1035:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- wood moisture meters
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 24 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No. 36 of 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy and Authority (Suitability of Premises) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 6 (2) The inspecting officer who inspects premises under this Regulation shall make a report, in the format prescribed in Forms 13, 14 or 15 in the Schedule to these Regulations, for wholesale pharmacy, retail pharmacy and Class C drug shop, respectively.
- Reference of the measure
- Part I Regulation 6(2)
Form 13 para C - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments Supplement to The Uganda Gazette No. 14 Volume XCVIII
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Communications (Telecommunications and Radio Communications Equipment Type Approval) Regulations, 2005.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 18 (3) The standards may specify requirements that may be complied with after a label is applied to customer equipment or customer cabling, including a requirement that a manufacturer or importer retains for inspection, for the period specified—
(a) records of the quality assurance programs;
(b) records of results of any tests conducted in relation to compliance with the standards; and
(c) a declaration of conformity or a copy of the declaration. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 18(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Telecommunications and Radio Communications equipment; cabling
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars.
The measure came into effect on 19 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For MotorVehicles Of Category M1
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category M1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after
completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer, In addition, the requirements shall apply to
designs of bodies sold for the purposes of incorporating new or used parts of motor vehicle models
previously homologated (or previously produced) by other manufacturers.
1.3 This specification does not apply to
a) experimental or prototype vehicles constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or
b) a motor vehicle model that was manufactured before 1965, that was not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and that is so certified by a motor club approved by the relevant Minister, or
c) motor vehicles designed or adapted principally for the purposes of motor sport competition, and which are homologated under the rules of the International Federation of the Automobile (FIA) and for which such homologation documentation is lodged with the Regulatory Authority, or d) motor vehicles for which Type Approval was granted under European Small (Low Volume) Series alternative according to article 8 of the Directive EC/70/156, provided:-
i) that not more than 10 such vehicles are registered in South Africa each year, and
ii) copies of all relevant approval and test documentation are lodged with the Regulatory Authority.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates as specified in Schedule 1.
1.5 Except for the requirements of 3.7, which shall not be omitted or replaced, certain special category M1 motor vehicles designed or adapted for use as
a) mobile living accommodation (motor caravans),
b) ambulances and patient-transfer vehicles,
c) prisoner-conveyance vehicles,
d) hearses,
e) security and antiriot vehicles,
f) open sided passenger vehicles derived from vehicles other than category M1 vehicles may, alternatively, comply with the specific requirements of the relevant compulsory specification for another category of motor vehicle.
1.6 Vehicles that are sold with a category M2 seating configuration and with a category M1 seating configuration as an alternative, need not comply with the steering frontal impact requirements of 3.5.2.
1.7 Where a South African national standard, including an international standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted by South Africa as a national standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify the compliance apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5. Once the application documentation is correct, the Regulatory Authority shall formally confirm to the Applicant the date and place for the sample vehicle to be inspected as part of the homologation process (if not already submitted).
6. At the homologation inspection, the Regulatory Authority shall inspect the sample vehicle and verify it against all mandatory requirements and the submitted evidence of conformity in the application documents, to these requirements. - Reference of the measure
- Annexure A 5 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars. No - Description
- Motor vehicles in category M1
category M1 motor vehicle is one that is used for the carriage of passengers, that has at least four wheels, and that
has seating accommodation for not more than eight passengers in addition to the driver of the vehicle.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 6506.10.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 08 September 1984
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 September 1984
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 1135 (Government Gazette No. 9247) Of 8 June 1984
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Safety Helmets For Motor Cyclists
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers requirements for the general design, construction, performance, marking, and labelling,
and testing of safety helmets for use by motor cyclists on the roads. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.11 INSPECTION: Inspect and measure the helmet for compliance with all the relevant requirements of the specifications for which tests to assess compliance are not given in 7.3-7. 10 (inclusive).
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 6506.10.90 -- Other Yes Helmets for motor cyclists - Description
- Helmets for motor cyclists
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 8536.61: -- Lamp-holders
The measure came into effect on 09 September 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 September 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R860 (Government Gazette No. 20267 Of 9 July 1999)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Lampholders
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers Edison screw lampholdersand bayonet lampholders
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.1 Proof of compliance in respect of each lampholder shall be available for inspection within five working days of a request for such an inspection having been made by a duly authorized person.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.90.90 -- Other Yes Edison screw lampholders and bayonet lampholders 8536.61 -- Lamp-holders Yes Edison screw lampholders and bayonet lampholders - Description
- Edison screw lampholders and bayonet lampholders
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 8535.2: - Automatic circuit breakers : and 8536.20: - Automatic circuit breakers
The measure came into effect on 16 December 1987
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 December 1987
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 2286 (Government Gazette 10987) Of 16 October 1987
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Earth Leakage Protection Units
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers earth leakage protection units (circuit-breakers) for use in domestic and industrial or similar electrical installations and connected to a source of alternating current supply operating at a frequency of 50 Hz, the neutral conductor of which is connected to the general mass of earth on the supply side, and subject to the following limitations:
(a) Maximum rated voltage.................................................. . . . . . 500v.
(b) Maximum rated current ....................... ................................ 100 A.
(c) Maximum rated earth leakage tripping current.. ........................30mA
(d) Ambient temperature ..................... ...................................... - 5 ̊C to +10 ̊C.
The earth leakage protection units covered by this specification are intended to reduce fire and electrocution
hazards caused by current leaking from line and neutral conductors to earth.
This specification does not cover earth leakage protection units intended for service under extreme operating
conditions such as continuous high atmospheric humidity, atmospheric pollution, mechanical vibration. mechanical shock, and excessively high or low temperatures. - Description of the measure
- 6.1 INSPECTION: Visually examine and, when relevant, measure each EL circuit-breakerfor compliance with the
relevant requirements of the specification for which tests to assess compliance are not given in 6.34.21 (inchshe) (as given in Section3.4 and 5 ) . - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.2 - Automatic circuit breakers : No 8536.20 - Automatic circuit breakers No - Description
- Earth leakage protection units (circuit-breakers)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
The measure came into effect on 05 April 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 April 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette NO.32916, 5 February 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category O1/O2(Caravans And Light Trailers)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for vehicle models of categories 0 1 and O2 designed or adapted for operation on a public road at speeds greater than 40 kph, including new vehicle models and vehicle models that have not previously been registered or licensed in South Africa.
1.2 The requirements of this specification, in so far as the vehicle parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete vehicle supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification applies to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental vehicles or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturer or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to agricultural trailers, unless they are subsequently sold for use on a public road in South Africa.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates as specified in schedule 1.
1.5 Where a South African National Standard, including an International Standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted by South Africa as a National Standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements of the specifications for the commodity, and the tests to verify compliance apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5. Once the application documentation is correct, the Regulatory Authority shall formally confirm the date and place to the Applicant for the sample vehicle to be inspected, as part of the homologation process (if not already submitted).
6. At the homologation inspection, the Regulatory Authority shall inspect the sample vehicle and verify it against all mandatory requirements and the submitted evidence of conformity in the application documents, to these requirements. - Reference of the measure
- Annexure A 5 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8716 Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof. Yes Caravans And Light Trailers in category O1/O2 - Description
- Caravans And Light Trailers in category O1/O2
Category O1 are single-axled trailers, other than semi-trailers, with a maximum mass not exceeding 0,75 t
Category O2 are trailers other than category OJ, with a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 20 August 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 August 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 862 (Government Gazette 25082) Of 20 June 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Child Restraints For Use In Motor Vehicles
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- This specification covers the strength of seats and of their anchorages for motor vehicles of Categories M and N, and INSPECTION
This specification does not apply to the following seat types:
O,Z,l Folding (tip-up);
0,2,2 Side-facing;
U,2,3 Rearward-facing, - Reference of the measure
- SANS 1429 paragraph 7: Inspection
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Child restraints for use in motor vehicles. (Seats and their anchorages)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 October 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Govement Gazzette No.25306, Notice No. R. 1167, 15 August 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Replacement Secondary Lights for Motor Vehicles
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Visual examination according to paragraph 4 and 5 of SANS 1376-3
- Reference of the measure
- SANS1376-3
The standard is available for sale at the South African Bureau of Standard https://store.sabs.co.za - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Replacement secondary lights for motor vehicles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 11 August 1972
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 August 1972
- Publication where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES GN. R. 1375 GG3629 11 August 1972
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REGISTRATION AND SALE OF AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES: The Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act 36 of 1947),
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Samples
8.(1) The inspector or officer taking a sample of an agricultural remedy in terms of section 15 of the Act, shall extract from the bulk of which the sample is taken a quantity which can be divided into three parts, each being sufficiently large for the purpose of analysis. Before dividing the quantity thus extracted it shall be thoroughly mixed.
(2) When the agricultural remedy is in a container the contents of which are not sufficient for analysis if divided as aforesaid, additional containers, similarly labelled and purporting to contain a similar agricultural remedy, shall be procured and the contents of two or more such containers shall then be thoroughly mixed before being divided into three parts.
(3) Where an agricultural remedy in a container is of a perishable nature, or where for any reason the opening of the container would interfere with the analysis of the remedy, unless such analysis were effected at the time of opening or immediately thereafter, at least three containers, similarly labelled and purporting to contain a similar agricultural remedy, shall be procured. The containers thus procured shall be split up into three groups, each of which shall contain one or more unopened container and which shall further be dealt with as prescribed by subsection (2) of section 15 of the Act.
(4) The certificate accompanying one part of the sample to the analyst, as required by subsection (2) of section 15 of the Act, and the certificate stating the result of the analysis or test of a sample, as required by subsection (3) of the said section, shall be in the forms prescribed in the Third and Fourth Schedules hereto respectively. - Reference of the measure
- Section 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Agricultural Remedy - Description
- Agricultural Remedy
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 11 August 1972 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8702: Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. and 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars.
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category M2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category M2 and M3, and minibuses, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road. NOTE Except where stated otherwise, a semi-trailer bus should comply with a/l the requirements of this specification, and. in addition, with any compulsory requirements for the category 0 or N portions of the combination
not covered by this specification.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire speCification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates as specified in schedule 1
1.5 Where a South African national standard, including an international standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted by South Africa as a national standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements/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
- Annexure A
4. Once the application documentation is correct, the Regulatory Authority shall formally confirm the date and place to the Applicant for the sample vehicle to be inspected as part of the homologation process (if not already submitted).
5. At the homologation inspection, the Regulatory Authority shall inspect the sample vehicle and verify it against all mandatory requirements and the submitted evidence of conformity in the application documents, to these requirements, - Reference of the measure
- Annexure A 4 and 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8702 Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. No 8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars. Yes has seating accommodation for more than eight passengers in addition to the driver of the vehicle - Description
- Motor vehicles of category M2/3
Category M2 motor vehicle, hereinafter referred to as a vehicle motor vehicle that is used for the carriage of passengers, that has at least four wheels, that has seating accommodation for more than eight passengers in addition to the driver of the vehicle, and Reproduced by Sabinet Online in terms of Government Printer’s Copyright Authority No. 10505 dated 02 February 1998 that has a maximum mass not exceeding 5 t
Category M3 motor vehicle, hereinafter referred to as a vehicle motor vehicle that is used for the carriage of passengers, that has at least four wheels, that has seating accommodation for more than eight passengers in addition to the driver of the vehicle, and that has a maximum mass exceeding 5 t
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 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
- B84: Inspection requirement
- 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
- Annexure A
4. Once the application documentation is correct, the Regulatory Authority shall formally confirm the date and place to the Applicant for the sample vehicle to be inspected as part of the homologation process(if not already submitted).
5. At the homologation inspection, the Regulatory Authority shall inspect the sample vehicle and verify it against all mandatory requirements and the submitted evidence of conformity in the application documents, to these requirements. - Reference of the measure
- Annexure A 4 and 5
- 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 Motor vehicles in categories O3/O4 - Description
- 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
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8536.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 14 September 1989
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 September 1989
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 1489 (Government Gazette 12002) Of14 July 1989
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Safety Of Starters For TubularFluorescent Lamps
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the safety of interchangeable starters for use with 4-80 W pre-heat type tubular
fluorescent lamps including luminaires of Class I1 (as defined in SABS 1464 'Safety of luminaires' Part I:
'General requirements'). - Description of the measure
- 5.1 Inspection
Visually examine and measure the starter for compliance with all the requirements of the specification for which tests lo assess compliance are not given in 5.3-5.9 (inclusive). - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8536.90.90 -- Other Yes Starters for use with 4-80 W pre-heat type tubular fluorescent lamps - Description
- Starters for use with 4-80 W pre-heat type tubular fluorescent lamps
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8544: Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with
The measure came into effect on 15 August 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 August 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 1165 (Government Gazette 25306) of 15 August 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of Compulsory Specification For Safety Of Electric Cables With Extruded Solid Dielectric Insulation For Fixed Installations (300/500 V To 1 900/3 300 V) VC 8075
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This standard covers single-core and multi core extruded solid dielectric insulated cables of rated operating voltage (Uo /U) in the range (300 /500 V to 1900/ 3300 V), for use in fixed installations.
- Description of the measure
- 4.1 Proof of compliance
4.1 .1 Proof of compliance shall be made available to the SABS in respect of each item of apparatus covered by the scope of this compulsory specification prior to the sale of such items.
4.1.2 Such proof of compliance shall be made available to the SABS, within 5 working days after a request during inspection by a duly authorized person of the SABS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.1.1 and 4.1.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8544 Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with Yes Electric cables with extruded solid dielectric insulation for fixed installations (300/500 V To 1 900/3 300 V) - Description
- Electric cables with extruded solid dielectric insulation for fixed installations (300/500 V To 1 900/3 300 V)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8544: Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with
The measure came into effect on 15 August 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 August 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 1164 (Government Gazette 25306) of 15 August 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of Compulsory Specification For Safety Of Medium-Voltage Electric Cables -VC 8077
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the requirements for single-core and three-core paper-insulated and XLPE-insulated cables with rated voltages in the range 3,3/3,3 kV to 19/33 kV, but excluding pressure assisted cables.
- Description of the measure
- 4.1 Proof of compliance
4.1.1 Proof of compliance shall be made available to the SABS in respect ofeach item of apparatus covered by the scope of this compulsory specification prior to the sale of such items.
4.1.2 Such proof of compliance shall be made available to the SABS, within 5 working days after a request during inspection by a duly authorized person of the SABS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 4.1.1 and 4.1.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8544 Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with Yes Single-core and three-core paper-insulated and XLPE-insulated cables with rated voltages in the range 3,3/3,3 kV to 19/33 kV, - Description
- Single-core and three-core paper-insulated and XLPE-insulated cables with rated voltages in the range 3,3/3,3 kV to 19/33 kV,
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
- B84: Inspection requirement
- 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
- 5. Once the application documentation is correct, the Regulatory Authority shall formally confirm to the Applicant the date and place for the sample vehicle to be inspected as part of the homologation process (if not already submitted).
6. At the homologation inspection, the Regulatory Authority shall inspect the sample vehicle and verify it against all mandatory requirements and the submitted evidence of conformity in the application documents, to these requirements. - Reference of the measure
- Annexures A5 and 6
- 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 8704.31 -- g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes Yes motor vehicle that has a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t - 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 8535.90.90: -- Other and 8536.61: -- Lamp-holders
The measure came into effect on 09 July 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 July 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 20267, 9 July 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification for Lampholders and Withdrawal of Schedule 9 of the Compulsory Specification for Certain Items of Electrical Equipment
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers Edison screw lampholders and bayonet lampholders.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.1 Proof of compliance in respect of each lamphoder shall be available for inspection within five working days of a request for such an inspection having been made by duly authorised person.
3.3.3 Proof of compliance with SABS 165:1995, Lampholders-National requirements, as published by Government Notice No. 2137 of December 1996, will be deemed to satisfy the requirements of 3.3.1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3.1 and 3.3.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.90.90 -- Other Yes Lampholders 8536.61 -- Lamp-holders No - Description
- Lampholders- electrical accessory designed for the connection of lams and semi-luminaries to the electricity supply.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 29 September 2006
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 September 2006
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29September 2006
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZER, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT, 1947 (ACT No. 36 OF 1947) REGULATIONSREGARDING STOCK REMEDIES
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- Sampling of stock remedies
18. (1) A stock remedy which is sold in containers shall be sampled by selecting at different places from the stock of a particular stock remedy the number of containers required to obtain a statistically significant quantity for a sample of such a stock remedy:
(a) Such containers shall be similarly labelled and the stock remedy therein shall originate from the same batch.
(b) If a sample is composed of the contents of more than one container, such a sample shall be thoroughly mixed before being divided in terms of section
(c) of the Act.
(c) Despite the provisions of sub regulation at least three sealed containers in which a stock remedy is sold, may also be taken as the sample of such stock
Remedy and the containers comprising such sample shall, without being opened, be divided in terms of section of the Act.
(2) A stock remedy which is not sold in a container shall be sampled by taking small quantities at different places from the stock of such stock remedy to obtain a sufficient quantity fora sample. Such a sample shall be thoroughly mixed before being divided in terms of section (c)of the Act.
(3)The provisions of sub regulation (2) shall mutatis mutandis apply to the sampling of a stock remedy referred to in sub regulation (I)prior to the packing thereof in containers,and the sampling of an active ingredient used in the manufacture of a stock remedy.
(4) Where a stock remedy in a container is of a perishable nature, or where for any reason the opening of the container would interfere with the analysis of the remedy unless such analysis were effected at the time of opening or immediately thereafter, at least three containers, similarly labelled and purporting to contain a similar stock remedy, shall be procured. The containers thus procured shall be split up into three groups, each of which shall contain one or more unopened containers and which shall Further be dealt with as prescribed by section of the Act.
(5) A certificate which in terms of section (b) of the Act is forwarded to an analyst together with a sample of the stock remedy,shall be in the prescribed form.Annexure F.
(6) A certificate on which the result of a test, examination or analysis of a sample of a stock remedy is to be recorded in terms of section (b)of the Act, shall be in a prescribed form. Annexure G.
(7) That part of a sample of a stock remedy which is referred to in section (c) of the Act:
(a) shall, if a certificate referred to in sub regulation (5) indicates that such sample does not possess the chemical, physical or other properties specified into he
application for registration of the stock remedy concerned, or does not comply with any requirements referred to in these regulations,be retained until the action arising from such certificate is concluded;
(b) may otherwise be destroyed. - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 18
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Stock remedies - Description
- stock remedies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 29 September 2006 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia for 9026.10.00: - For measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids
The measure came into effect on 20 February 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B84: Inspection requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 February 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Supplement to the Republic of Zambia Government Gazette dated 20/02/1998. statutory Instrument No 22 of 1998,the weights and Measures Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The weights and Measures (assize) regulations, 1998
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 34. (1) A measure of volume of liquids for trade shall—
(a) be of a denomination specified in Table 10 of the First Schedule and have that denomination indelibly marked on the outside of the measure in figures or letters;
(b) be provided with sub-divisions having intervals corresponding to figures 1, 2, or 5 divided or multiplied by 10 as appropriate;
(c) be made of glass, aluminium, brass, bronze, copper, nickel, sheet iron, silver and steel including stainless steel tin plate, white metal or any approved material; Provided that for protection it may be anodised, electroplated, enamelled, galvanised, tinned or otherwise protected by an approved process;
(d) if made of brass, bronze or copper unless otherwise coated, have the inside surface well tinned with pure tine;
(e)if coated, have no sign of peeling;
(f) be made of hard and sufficiently thick material;
(g) not visibly deformed during filling;
(h)not be seriously damaged or deformed;
(i) have no false bottom;
(j) if made of metal, not have a bottom rim deeper than necessary to protect the bottom of the measure;
(k) have no lip or retaining edge which increases its capacity by more than 10%;
(l) if it has no tap, drain completely when tilted to an angle of 30 below the horizontal;
(m) if provided with a tap shall drain completely without prolonged dribble when the tap is open and the measure is levelled;
(n) have its capacity marked on the upper part of its body or on a metal place permanently secured to that upper part;
(o) if it is made of glass, and has the capacity defined by a line, have the capacity indelibly marked near that line;
(p) have the capacity clearly defined in terms of regulations (2);
(q) if it is a graduated glass measure conform to regulation (3);
(r) have no greater error in excess or deficiency than the limit of error for its denomination or for the graduation concerned as specified in Table 10 and 13 of the First Schedule.
(2) The capacity of the measurement of volume (other than a graduated glass measure) shall clearly be defined as follows—
Type of measure Definition of capacity
(a) with lip or retaining edge by the bottom of lip or retaining edge
(b) in form of milk can by the bottom of neck of can
(c) glass measure not graduated by brim of measure; or indelible line (to mark
the bottom of the meniscus of the liquid).
(d) any other type not graduated by the brim of measure
(3) A graduated glass measure shall—
(a) be conical or cylindrical;
(b) have a level base at right angles to the axis of the measure; and
(c) have scale marks which are—
(i) parallel to the base of the measure;
(ii) not less than 1.5 mm apart; and
(iii) in the case of back scale marks on the same horizontal plane as the front scale marks when the base of the measure is horizontal.
(4) An assizer shall inspect the measure of volume other than a laboratory measure made of glass—
(a) by filling it to the capacity with the liquid for which the measure is used; and
(b) by emptying those contents into a standard test measure having limits of error not exceeding those specified in table 10 of the First Schedule and a drainage time of 10 seconds observed.
(5) If it is used in a laboratory and conforms in shape, marking of denomination and limits of error to international standards, a measure made of glass or having a denomination below 50 ml shall not be subject to verification or stamping.
(6) If a measure of volume does not conform to this regulation, the assizer shall not pass it as correct during assizing.
(7) When the assizer passes a measure of volume as correct during assizing, the assizer shall stamp it:
(a) at the bottom of the inside of any lip or retaining edge of a metal measure; and
(b) in any other case near the marking of capacity - Reference of the measure
- Part VII section 34 (4) (5) & (6)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9026.10.00 - For measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids Yes A measure of volume of liquids - Description
- A measure of volume of liquids
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
B84: Inspection requirement
