English
FrançaisNon-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B33: Packaging requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 September 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 544 (Government Gazette 30023) of 6 July 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification for Cement
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This compulsory specification covers the requirements for the manufacture, marking, properties and performance of cement, intended for construction use, irrespective of whether distributed in bulk or bagged form.
- Description of the measure
- 3.6 Packaging shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of Annexure B.
Annexure B
MARKINGS THAT SHAll APPEAR ON PACKAGING
Any information appearing on a bag of cement shall not be misleading to the user. In compiling design mixes as guidelines, the manufacturer should be quided by SANS standards for the use of cement.
The following minimum information shall be printed legibly and indelibly on each bag in the English language. Print shall be at least 6 mm high.
1. MASONRY CEMENT.
•The manufacturer's name and either his trade name or trademark, and the name of the importer if different from the manufacturer.
• Markings as required in Clause 6 of SANS 50413-1.
• Identity of the factory (which may be in code) where the cement was produced.
• A date or code that provides traceability to the week of packing, or despatch in the case of bulk cement. The standard under which the cement was manufactured.
• A statement indicating its intended use i.e. MASONRY CEMENT, INTENDED TO BE USED FOR PREPARATION OF MORTAR AND PLASTER ONLY.
• Manufacturers guidelines for the use of the type and grade of cement and precautions to be observed in its use. • The unique approval number of the Letter of Authority referred to in paragraph 2.2 of Annexure A of this specification, using the words "LOA No........".
• A statement of quantity as prescribed in the Trade Metrology Act.
2 COMMON CEMENT
• The manufacturer's name and trademark and the name of the importer if different from the manufacturer.
• Identity of the factory (which may be in code) where the cement was produced.
• The standard designation in accordance with Clause 8 of SANS 50197-1.
• A date or code that provides traceability to the week of packing, or despatch in the case of bulk cement.
• The standard under which the cement was manufactured.
•Manufacturers guidelines for the use of the type and grade of cement and precautions to be observed in its use.
• The unique approval number of the Letter of Authority referred to in paragraph 2.2 of Annexure A of this specification, using the words "LOA No ......".
• A statement of quantity as prescribed in the Trade Metrology Act.
• If applicable, the additional information specified in Annexure ZAA.1 and the footnotes thereto of SANS 50197-1. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.6 and Annexure B
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
| Code | Product | Partial coverage | Partial coverage indication | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2523 | Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers. | No |
- Description
- Cement i.e hydraulic binder used for construction purposes described in either SANS 50197-1 Common cements, or SANS 50413-1 Masonry cement.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
| Inclusion/Exclusion | Country | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion | Entire world |
- Description
- All countries
