Non-Tariff Barriers

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.

Description

Lampholders- electrical accessory designed for the connection of lams and semi-luminaries to the electricity supply. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries