Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A83: Certification requirement 
Date when the measure came into force
03 April 2009 
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Notice No. 380 (Government Gazette No. 32067) of 3 April 2009 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Compulsory Specification for Preservative Treatment of Timber 
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa 
The rationale of the measure
This compulsory specification covers the requirements for the preservative treatment of timber intended for use in a variety 'of applications under various hazard conditions, with the intention of protecting it from and preventing the spread of destructive factors or agents. 
Description of the measure
3.3 The produce or importer shall appoint a certification body recognized by the Regulator in terms of its conformity assessment policy to verify the initial compliance and ongoing conformity of production of preserved timber with the requirements of this compulsory specification. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 3.3 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
4403.10 - Treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives No    
Description
Preserved timber: timber that has been preserved to render it less susceptible to destruction by fungi, insects or marine borers. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries