Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B859: Traceability requirements, n.e.s. 
Date when the measure came into force
06 March 2014 
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Notice No. R. 651 (Government Gazette No. 36808) of 6 September 2013. 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Compulsory Specification For Plastic Carrier Bags And Flat Bags - VC 8087 
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa 
The rationale of the measure
1.1 This compulsory specification covers the requirements for plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials that are intended for
use to carry products from a point of sale to use.
1.2 This compulsory specification does not apply to refuse bags, barrier bags, bin liners, household plastic bags, zip lock bags or carrier bags made from materials other than those specified in paragraph 1.1. 
Description of the measure
A.1 Application for Approval
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type of bag. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.1.1 Information on the construction (textured or non-textured) and material of the type of bag.
A1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant(s) where the type of bag is produced and/or the physical address where the imported products are received, stored or distributed from.
A1.3 Evidence of conformity, including test reports issued less than 12 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, by a conformity assessment body recognised in terms of the NRCS Conformity Assessment Policy, to prove
compliance with all the relevant requirements of this compulsory specification.
A1.4 The intended position of the approval number on the bag as set out in Section no. 4 of this compulsory specification.
A1.5 Information with regards to the body that will carry out the routine tests during the control of production.
A1.6 Any additional information relevant to the application for clarification purposes, as may be requested by the NRCS. 
Reference of the measure
Regulations A.1.1, A1.2, A1.4, A1.5 and A1.6 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
3923.21 -- Of polymers of ethylene Yes Plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials    
3923.29 -- Of other plastics Yes Plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials    
Description
Plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials that are intended for use to carry products from a point of sale to use. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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