Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

16 July 2014 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 37631, 16 May 2014 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Compulsory Specification For Hot Water Storage Tanks For Domestic Use (VC9006) 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

The rationale of the measure

This compulsory specification covers the requirements for hot water storage tanks for domestic use. It includes
fixed electrical storage water heaters; stand-alone water heaters and water containers, with or without heat exchangers or heating jackets, intended for use in solar heating and heat pump applications; and tanks used for storage of hot water only. 

Description of the measure

3.3 The applicant shall ensure that every type of hot water storage tank has been approved by the NRCS in accordance with the requirements of Annex A of this compulsory specification before manufacture, import, sale or supply.
A.1 Application for Approval
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type of hot water storage tank. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.1.1 Technical specifications and drawings compiled in sufficient detail to identify the type and model of the hot water storage tank, method of assembly, and materials of construction.
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s where the hot water storage tank is produced;
A.1.3 Evidence of conformity including test reports by a conformity assessment body recognized in terms of the NRCS's Conformity Assessment Policy issued less than 12 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, that prove compliance with all the requirements of this compulsory specification;
A.1.4 The markings to be applied to each type and model of hot water storage tank;
A.1.5 Information for users including instructions for use;
A.1.6 Information to the satisfaction of the NRCS regarding the measures taken by the applicant to ensure ongoing conformity with the mandatory requirements of this compulsory specification; and
A.1.7 Any reasonable additional information in order to clarify the above that may be requested by the NRCS. 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 3.3 and Annex A1.1 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Hot water storage tanks for domestic use including fixed electrical storage water heaters; stand-alone water heaters and water containers, with or without heat exchangers or heating jackets, intended for use in solar heating and heat pump applications; and tanks used for storage of hot water only. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries